October 10, 2019
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Dear Lovejoy Families,
We have had a big week at Lovejoy Elementary.  Yesterday, the Fairview Fire Department visited our Kindergarten - third grade to help us learn more about fire safety.  Then today, our PTA sponsored "James Wand - Spy Magic." This was a fantastic assembly that highlighted cyber safety. Through his magic, he engaged our students in the following key ideas.  His overall message for our 3rd and 4th graders was "Think before you click" and for our Kindergarteners through second graders, it was "Stop & think, before you play." Here are some other points that he discussed with all of our students.

             

  • He referenced our PE rules as being great cyber rules also: be responsible, be respectful, be safe, and have fun!
  • Once you spend time, you never get it back!  To many of us are spending too much time on our devices especially when it comes to videos.
  • You have the choice to choose what you do before you go to sleep! Research shows that children who read a good book before they go to sleep, get a better night of sleep and perform better in school.
  • You are always in control... Just STOP & THINK, before we play or click!
Again, a big thank you to our PTA for bringing both of these experiences to our school for our students to enjoy and help learn more about safety.

As a reminder, we will be closed for fall break on October 11th-14th.  I hope that you and your family have a safe weekend filled with many happy life-long memories.

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)

My mission is to be a servant leader who works with students, parents, and staff to build a community that fosters relationships and learning where everyone THRIVES.  Each day, I strive to make the choice to be great versus comfortable, because you can't be both!
LES Information 

T OMORROW & MONDAY: School Holiday
Lovejoy Elementary will be CLOSED tomorrow, Friday, October 11th and Monday, October 14th for a school holiday.  School will also be closed on Friday, November 1st as it is a Professional Development Day for our teachers. To view the district calendar,  please click here . 



Manners Matter
We have noticed that an area of growth for all students is improving our manners and interactions.  Our focus for the past six weeks has been Respect and one way to show Respect is by having good manners.  We would love your help with improving these important life skills. Our current focus is saying "yes" or "yes ma'am/sir" instead of "yeah".  We know our students will shine!



Half Way To Our Goal! Box Tops 
We are half way to earning a Pajama Day! We have a grand total of 1282 Box Tops and need to reach 2500.  Just a reminder that Box Tops have gone electronic. Please download the App and Keep Clipping!




NEW! Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Do you love reading?  Do you also love to decorate pumpkins?  If so, this contest is for you! All LES students are invited to decorate a pumpkin as a favorite children's book character.  Pumpkins can be brought to the library anytime between now and Tuesday, October 22nd. The Fall Festival is that evening and voting will take place during that time.  

Rules:
  1.  No carving- the pumpkins will rot quickly if the rind is punctured.
  2. Write your name on the bottom of the pumpkin.
  3. Must be based on a children's book character.  
  4. Prizes will be awarded for: Funniest, Best in Show and Most Creative.


  NEW! PTA Spirit Night@ Napoli's 
Please join us on Tuesday, October 15th at Napoli's Italian Restaurant (1512 East Exchange Pkwy, Allen) for PTA Spirit Night.  You can dine in or take out from 4:00pm - close and mention Lovejoy Elementary and a portion of the proceeds will be given back to our PTA. We look forward to seeing you there!



NEW! Halloween Book Character Parade
We will be having a Halloween Book Character Parade this year on Halloween.  We would like for all of the students to dress up as a book character for the parade!  All costumes must come from a book! Look for more detailed information to come!



NEW! Art to Remember 
Our students are busy creating colorful, fun artwork in Mrs. Wilson's art class.  Art to Remember allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child's art work. Please look for a personalized order form coming home the last week of October. These keepsakes make great holiday presents!

 
NEW! Fall Festival 
Join us for our annual LES Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 22nd.  Play games, do crafts, take our annual cake walk and much more.  Weather permitting the event will all be held outside in the back of the school.

Plan to donate $3.00 per student (at the festival) to the PTA for a special student vs teacher event you will not want to miss. The battle will start at 6:45pm and will be the end of the festival.

Kelly Family Farms meals may be pre-purchased .  Visit Cheddarup to get your optional meals and have dinner with friends. (orders Due by October 16 th ).

To donate items for the cake walk, candy and non-candy prizes or bottled water please click here. 


NEW! Red Ribbon Week 2019 Poster Contest 
Channel your creativity and enter the Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest.  This year's theme is "Send a Message: One Choice, One Life, BE DRUG FREE!"  Entries are due to Mrs. Wilson no later than Wednesday, October 23rd. See the flyer in your child's Thursday folder for detailed information.



Replay It App: Photos for Yearbook 
We are i
n the process of creating our 2019-2020 yearbook. We are asking parents to share their photos from school events and class parties with us.  Please see the included flyer for instructions on how to download and use the APP. For questions, please contact Janean Mancini at [email protected] or 469.742.8100.


PTA Reflections 
The LES PTA is very pleased to announce that the theme for this year's Reflections contest is entitled "Look Within". We encourage ALL students to participate in this annual competition which promotes the creation of student works of art. The art categories range from dance choreography to film production, literature, music composition, photography and the visual arts. Students may enter the Reflections program in one or more arts categories with no limit to the amount of entries in a single category. The deadline for submission is Thursday, October 31st by 3pm. Every student who participates will receive a certification of recognition signed by the Texas PTA President and recognition on the Texas PTA web site.  You can find entry forms in the front office or online here.




4th Grade Yearbook Cover Contest 
Attention all 4th Graders!  Enter the cover contest to design the Lovejoy Elementary 2019-2020 Yearbook Cover. The due date for the contest is November 4th. For questions, please contact Janean Mancini @ [email protected]. 



4th Yearbook Ad  
Congratulate your child on a job well done at Lovejoy Elementary!  Place an ad in the LES 2019-2020 Yearbook showcasing your 4th Grader. The cost for ¼ page ad is $25 and $50 for ½ page ad. All forms, checks/cash, photos, and an ad message are due November 4th . For questions, please contact Janean Mancini @ [email protected].


   
4th Austin Field Trip  
On Friday, February 28th, our Fourth grade classes will be traveling to Austin and visiting the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and the Capitol with a nonprofit educational organization, Education in Action. Revtrak will be open for payment today through October 25th. If you have any questions, please email your child's homeroom teacher. 
 


PowerSchool Parent Portal Access Tips
Here are some quick bullets about the PowerSchool Parent Portal:
  • Unless you have changed your username after August 12, 2019, the username is the email address that is associated to the parent account. The log of invalid logins that we are seeing are typically parent accounts that are trying to use something other than an email address as the username.
  • Recently users have been denied access and it is determined that they are not using the correct URL. Please make sure that you are going to http://powerschool.lovejoyisd.net . If you see Welcome to Unified Classroom, you are on the wrong site. This is another PowerSchool product that we do not have a subscription as it duplicates Google Classroom.
  • Remember that the mobile app is only a tool for updates on assignments, grades, and attendance. Typically to access the Enrollment Forms, Absence Reason Excuses, GPA Information, and the Random Drug Testing Forms you must use a tablet, laptop or desktop and the URL above. From a mobile phone, you can use your browser and go to the URL above; however, once logged in it is difficult to navigate.
Community News

Apply Now for Leadership Lovejoy  
The Lovejoy Independent School District is pleased to announce the application process for Leadership Lovejoy. This program provides an opportunity for participants to learn the history of Lovejoy, as well as educational practices, programs, and philosophy of Lovejoy ISD. Additionally, Leadership Lovejoy members will provide feedback, ask questions, and share ideas for district improvement. Meetings will be held once per month from October - April from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM. 
 
If you are interested in applying for the 2019-2020 Leadership Lovejoy Cohort, please click here. 
 
Applications should be submitted by Tuesday, October 15th. 
 
 
Safety and Security Training  
Lovejoy ISD is offering "Stop the Bleed" and "Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events" trainings during the month of November. You are invited to join us for this training which is applicable and practical for all community members.
 
Stop the Bleed
November 19, 2019
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Lovejoy High School Lecture Hall
Click Here to Register
 
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events
November 21, 2019
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Lovejoy High School Lecture Hall
  Click Here to Register
 
For additional information, please visit our Community News Page.

Community News

The  Lovejoy ISD Community News Page  includes news from our schools, programs, booster clubs, student organizations, Foundation for Lovejoy Schools, community, and more. Check back often for up-to-date news on events and activities.
 
This Week's News:
 
Apply Now for Leadership Lovejoy!
 
Senior Judges Needed!
 
Register Now! 10th Annual Turkey Chess Tournament
 
Varsity Football Tickets Available Through School Store
 
Parking Information for Home Football Games
 
2019-2020 PTA Reflections Contest - Look Within
 
Majestics Fundraiser
Homecoming Mums and Garters
On Sale at Lovejoy High School
 
Soccer Fundraiser
 
Orchestra Fundraiser
 
City of Lucas Farmers Market
 
Foundation for Lovejoy Schools Men's Tailgate Party and Cornhole Tournament
 
Taste of Fairview Benefiting the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
 
Lovejoy ISD Safety and Security Training
 
Lovejoy Professional Network Charity Benefit Golf Tournament
 
Boys Wrestling Camp
 
Girls Wrestling Camp
 
Running Over Depression
 
Leopard Baseball Buddy League
 
Mountain Bike Team
 
Lovejoy High School Cheer Fundraiser
Holiday Poinsettias for Sale
 
News from Collin College  
 
For the latest Athletic News, download the "Lovejoy Leopards Athletics" app.
 
For the latest Fine Arts News, follow  @LovejoyArts  on Twitter, or like them on Facebook at Lovejoy Arts.
Upcoming Dates
Date Events
Monday, October 14th  NO SCHOOL! 
Tuesday, October 15th PTA Napoli's Spirit Night; 4:00pm - Close
Wednesday, October 16th
Thursday, October 17th Chess Club; 7:00 - 8:00am 
K-1 Engineering Club; 3:10 - 4:10pm 
Report Cards Go Home
Friday, October 18th  Kinder Field Trip to the Arboretum
Reading with the Leopards; 8:00am
4th Grade Art Club; 3:10pm


 
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