April 11, 2019
Dear Parents,

Happy Thursday!  We have a busy next couple of days.  Tonight, our 3rd and 4th grade Choir will be performing at 6:30 in the gym. It will definitely be a fantastic concert that you will not want to miss.   Then, we will have our 2nd annual Late Night Leopards campout tomorrow night.  I can guarantee that fun will be had by all!  If you will be attending the campout, please be on the lookout for an additional email with more details and be sure to look in your child's folder today campout information.
 
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. 

All My Best,
Wendy Craft
214-551-4503 (cell)
469-742-8077 (office)
LES News 

NEW! Are you Ready for the CAMPOUT?
We are so excited to see our Leopard Families at the campout TOMORROW!!! Just a reminder that Leopard Club Registration opens at 4:30pm and General Admission Registration opens at 5:30pm.  If you have any questions about the campout, please email MJ Ciatto at [email protected]


 
NEW! Spring Pictures Order Forms
Spring Picture Order Forms are in your child's Thursday Folder.  You can order online at  www.doubletphotography.com or enclose payment and return to school by April 17th.



NEW! Earth Week
This year, LES will honor Earth Day on April 22nd.  The Earth Day Network has chosen "Protect Our Species" as this year's theme.  We celebrate this day at school in hopes that the wisdom we impart on our students will have a ripple effect for generations to come.  For more information on Earth Day and ideas of how to stress the importance to your child, please visit  http://www.earthday.org.



NEW! April Student Nutrition Newsletter  
Please click here to view the April Student Nutrition Newsletter





NEW! Kids 1st Summer Camp: Enroll Now!
Registration for the 2019 Kids  1st Summer camp is now open! The Summer camp will begin June 3, 2019 and will close on August 10, 2018. Please click here to register.



Summer Enrichment Camp
Escape to a whole other world as we join some of our favorite characters, Ron, Hermione, and Harry as they go about life at Lovejoy's version of Hogwarts! Wizarding World is a Summer Enrichment Camp for incoming 4th - 7th graders.  This camp will be held at Sloan Creek July 8th - 12th from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Please click here to register.



STAAR Dates - Mark your Calendar
Our 3rd and 4th graders will be taking the STAAR Math test on Monday May 13th and the STAAR Reading test on Tuesday, May 14th.  On these dates, we are asking all parents to help us by having your child keep all electronics, including cell phones, fitbits, or apple watches, at home. Please also refrain from scheduling doctor or dentist appointments on these dates.  Thank you in advance for your help and support.



Bike Rodeo
Lovejoy Elementary will be having a "Bike Rodeo" on Thursday, April 18th.  The schedule for the morning is:
Kinder - 8:40 - 9:10
1st Grade - 9:15 - 9:45
2nd Grade - 9:45 - 10:15
3rd Grade - 10:15 - 10:45
4th Grade - 10:45 - 11:15
We are also looking for volunteers for this event.  If you are interested in volunteering, please click here.



Leopard Live
Please join us for Leopard Live on Thursday, April 18th at 2:00pm in the gym. This is a great time to recognize students who show Leopard Pride. We hope to see you there!





School Holiday
Lovejoy Elementary will be closed for a School Holiday (Bad Weather Makeup Day)  on Friday, April 19th. We hope you enjoy your long weekend and will see you back here on Monday, April 22nd.  




Box Tops
This is our last chance to turn in your Box Tops for this school year.  Each Box Top gives our school 10 cents...every Box Top helps! The deadline is May 17th. The grade level with the most Box Tops will get a fun end of the year reward.






PTA Teacher Appreciation Week
Parents! Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up and we have a fun week of surprises in store for our teachers and staff! Please see below for details and sign ups! WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE APRIL 29TH - MAY 3RD A GREAT WEEK FOR OUR TEACHERS!!!

Monday, April 29th
A take home dinner will be generously provided by Maggiano's for each of our teachers and staff!   We need help providing desserts for each to take home as well. Please click here to sign up to help!
 
Tuesday, April 30th
Snacks and Drinks will be provided by the PTA!    

Wednesday, May 1st
"Grab and Go" breakfast to kick start the day! Please
click here to help with breakfast items for our teachers and staff!   

Thursday, May 2nd
Catered lunch provided by the PTA!

Friday, May 3rd
A day of "Sweet Surprises!" Let's shower our teachers with "sweet surprises" from their students. Please send in something special for your teacher this day. It can be a card from your child, a treat, flowers, etc. Anything you can think of to help make our teachers feel special. Please click here to  sign up to bring a special treat to other important staff at LES as well. We want to make sure all of our LES staff gets a "sweet surprise" from the students!  



2019 - 2020 Board Approved Calendar
Please click here  to view the 2019 - 2020 Board Approved Calendar.





Camp Invention: June 10th - 14th
Please click here to register for Camp Invention  







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Monday, April 15th
Watch Me Sculpt; 3:00pm 
NO CHOIR  
Tuesday, April 16th
Alpha Omega Gymnastics; 3:15pm 
Wednesday, April 17th
Chess Club; 3:00pm
Thursday, April 18th
Bike Rodeo; 8:30am
Leopard Live; 2:00pm
Friday, April 19th  SCHOOL HOLIDAY - SCHOOL CLOSED 

District News
Lovejoy Gifted Association Presents
The Little Engine That Wouldn't: April 16


Lovejoy Summer Musical Theatre Camps: July 9-20
We are excited to announce our 2019 musical:  Seussical KIDS!
Acting, choreography, lighting, costuming, set building, and painting are just some of the fun activities taking place in Lovejoy's Summer Musical Theatre Camps:  Musical Theatre, Technical Theatre, and Intern Camp.
Students will work together to produce and perform Seussical KIDS. Students who attend will develop confidence, sharpen their musical and theatrical skills, and create wonderful memories along the way.  Directed by Jessica Brewster, LHS Head Theatre Director, and musically directed by Anne Tracy, LHS Puster Elementary Music Specialist, this show is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Please read the detailed handouts for more information and a link to register your child.  If you have any questions please contact [email protected] .

Grades 3-6 Camp Flier, Click here
·  Musical Theatre Camp (35 student performers)
·  Technical Theatre Camp (7-10 technicians)

Grades 7-8 Intern Camp, Click here
·  Musical Theatre Intern Camp (assist student performers develop their musical and theatrical skills)

Online registration can be accessed from the flyers or with these links:
Grades 7-8 Intern Program:   http://tinyurl.com/SeussicalKidsInternReg


Athletic Summer Camps
Registration is now open for Summer Athletic Camps. Click here to register now!

Summer Enrichment Camps  
Click here to register now!  



Lovejoy High School Store Announces Sale
The Lovejoy High School and Willow Springs Middle School stores will host a sale beginning on March 18. The entire stores will offer items at 50% off. Some exclusions may apply.
 
Lovejoy High School School Store Hours
8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
 
Willow Springs Middle School Store Hours
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
During Lunch
Foundation News 


Ladies Night Out
Tickets are NOW ON SALE! Click here for the reservation page and here for the Foundation's website.


Quick Links
 
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