Dear Hart Families,
We are so excited about tomorrow. We will kick off the morning planting bulbs provided by our PTO in front of our building to continue our theme of "Let's Grow Together." The fun part about this will be that the planting will happen now - at the beginning of the school year, then we will get to see the product of our efforts in the spring after the students have created strong friendships with each other. After they have “grown together!” Then, we will have Dennis Lee & Nana Puddin in the afternoon where we will learn about strong character. Please read below for all the details, and make sure that you check the lunch schedule because most grade levels will have different schedules tomorrow to accommodate all of our events. To top off our amazing day, we will conclude with our Family Fun Night from 5:30 - 7:30. This is a great event for community and fellowship that is free. Students will have the opportunity to play games, jump in the bounces houses, complete an obstacle course, dunk Mrs. Craft in the Dunk Tank, and so much more. A big thank you to our PTO for providing these great experiences for our students tomorrow.
As a reminder, our students will not have school on November 1st and 2nd while our teachers have an opportunity to learn, grow, and collaborate together.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me. I hope that you enjoy this four day weekend creating great memories with your family and a happy and safe Halloween.
All My Best,
Wendy Craft
Wendy_craft@lovejoyisd.net
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!
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Family Fun Night: Tomorrow Night!
Join us for Family Fun Night TOMORROW, October 29th from 5:30 - 7:30pm. The PTO has so many fun activities planned to include 7 inflatables (obstacle course and bounce houses), popcorn stands, DJ, dunk tank, glow sticks, and more! We hope to see you there!
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No School: November 1st and 2nd
Just a reminder that school is closed on Monday, November 1st, and Tuesday, November 2nd. The teachers are using this time for Professional Development. We will see you back on Wednesday, November 3rd. Enjoy your long Halloween weekend!
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School T-Shirts - Last Chance!
It is time to order your school t-shirts! These shirts will be worn for school events, field trips, field day, etc. The cost of the shirt is $15.00 and can be ordered online until the end of the day on Sunday, October 31st. We also have adult sizes for parents too.
Kindergarten - Yellow
First Grade - Orange
2nd Grade - Blue
3rd Grade - Green
4th Grade - Red
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Veterans Day Assembly: November 11th
You are invited to join us for our Veterans Day Assembly on Thursday, November 11th at 10:00 am. Please invite your special Veterans to attend.
We hope to honor these guests by showing them our gratitude and respect for their duty in serving to protect our country and enabling us to celebrate freedom in our everyday lives.
Please email janean_mancini@lovejoyisd.net to RSVP and let her know how many veterans and how many visitors will attend the assembly by Monday, November 8th.
For anyone attending the assembly, you must click here and fill out the
FAST PASS Google Form. You will also need a copy of your driver's license when you arrive at LES on Thursday, November 11th.
Please click here to make a slide for your Veteran. This will be shown during the Veterans Day Assembly. |
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School Pictures
You should have received an email from CareyLynn Photography with your child's picture and information to order.
Here is some information regarding ordering pictures...
1. All yearbook images will be cropped to headshots for the yearbook. For any portraits you are ordering, please choose the crop setting you prefer.
2. Images ordered by Nov 5th will be delivered to the school and sent home with students within 2 weeks. Orders may be placed after November 4th but will be shipped directly to your house with a minor shipping charge.
3. Some browsers do not refresh automatically to clear the coupon if it is not needed. If this happens, simply select an image to update the crop and the cart will refresh.
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Mother Son Night: Sign up and Order Your T-Shirt Today!
Our Mother/Son event is just around the corner!
Hart Elementary PTO presents "Game Day" for
all Hart Mothers and Sons. Please purchase event tickets if you haven't already done so!
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Red Ribbon Week Caring Coins Campaign
Tomorrow is the last day for our Caring Coins Campaign. We are having a friendly competition between grade levels to see who can fill the jugs the most. Currently, 1st and 3rd Grade are in the lead, but we cannot wait to see who is our winner at the end of dollar day tomorrow!.
We are thankful for all of the coins that were contributed this week. We cannot wait to see how much money we raised to benefit ACO!
Friday, October 29th - Dollar Day: Bring Your Dollars!
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Let's Grow Together:
TOMORROW, Friday,
October 29th
On October 29th, every Hart student will plant a tulip bulb in front of the school. In the spring, when the tulips bloom, it will be a beautiful reminder of the work they did in planting, and of the new friendships they have created throughout the school year as we grow together!
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Nana Puddin' Grows a Garden by Dennis Lee: TOMORROW, Friday, October 29th
The Hart PTO is excited to welcome back in person DENNIS LEE on October 29th!!! This year’s show will encourage you and your students to "SQUASH" hate and hurt, "TURNIP" love and joy, and grow "GOOD STUFF" in the World. Nana Puddin' discovers, "If it doesn't help you grow, then you can let it go." Since the World is our garden, let's get GROWING!
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Holly Jolly Run: December 4th
Holly Jolly Run is an event that the City of Allen Parks and Recreation sponsors. If you would like to register, please visit, Holly Jolly Run, and sign up by Sunday, November 14th. When you register, please select Hart Elementary School so the PE program can earn school credit. |
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Why Attendance Matters
How important is it for kids to be in school?
School attendance is a baseline factor in determining school success. A missed school day is a missed opportunity for students to learn. Regular attendance fosters a classroom connection between teachers and students. Attending school also provides time for social interactions with peers.
Did you know that?
Attendance is the most significant driver in the funding Lovejoy ISD receives from the state each year?
A 3% reduction in the yearly average daily attendance (ADA) can cause the district to lose $800,000 in funding.
An increase of 1% in the yearly ADA can fund 3 teachers’ salaries.
Although it may seem insignificant that the district loses $50 a day when a student is absent, consider the impact when 250 students are absent across the district and the district loses $12,500. Multiply that by 15 days and it is a loss of $187,500. The impact is significant.
Attendance taken at 10 AM determines the ADA funding that Lovejoy ISD receives for that date. If the student is on campus at that time, LISD receives approximately $50.00 per student. If a student is absent, ADA is lost.
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LISD Socioeconomic Information Form
This year, all Lovejoy ISD parents are asked to complete the LISD Socioeconomic Information Form, regardless of socioeconomic need. State and federal funds are allocated to school districts based on this information.
If you have already completed this form for 2021-2022 you do not need to complete another form. However, if you have not completed this form for the 2021-2022 school year, please click Socioeconomic Information Form to download the form, complete one form per student and return it either to the campus PEIMS personnel (Alis Brantl) or to PEIMS Coordinator, 259 Country Club Rd, Allen, TX 75002 by October 8, 2021.
Please note that this form is not sent to the Texas Education Agency and that the income levels indicated for your family are not reported to the Texas Education Agency. Only the Economic Disadvantaged status of each student as determined by the information provided is reported to the Texas Education Agency.
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Book Drive: Senior Project |
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Dads at Hart
There are still slots available if you have not had a chance to sign up. Please follow our sign-up instructions found here: Sign Up Instructions. The Dads@Hart program offers an opportunity to spend one full day in your child’s classroom and assist with activities on campus.
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Lovejoy Letter Campaign
Lovejoy Family!! The 8th annual Lovejoy Letter Campaign for teachers and staff members has begun! Many of you are familiar with this beloved tradition, but for those of you who are not, it is the time of year when we write appreciation letters for each of our teachers and staff members across the district.
The letters do not have to be elaborate or lengthy. The goal is just for people to write a note of thanks to show appreciation to their teachers, the staff and the administration in our district. It is the opportunity for us to take the time to let each person who makes a difference for us throughout the school day know how much we value them.
Please clearly label the envelope with the staff/teacher’s name and LLC (Lovejoy Letter Campaign) and return the letter to the box located at the specified location of each campus no later than Friday, November 12th. Please feel free to share this message as we spread the word about the campaign. We do not want to add any extra burden to our kids and parents, but we do want to share how much we appreciate our teachers and staff - especially this year!
Please see the sign-up genius below if you would like to donate blank cards for this campaign.
These can be left at the front desk. There will be cards on the front desk that you can use to write notes and a basket to place them in as well as a large bin with a red lid labeled “Lovejoy Letter Writing Campaign” for dropping off letters outside the front door of the school. We will start collecting notes the week of 10/25/2021, and the deadline for letters is 11/12/2021.
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Parent Enrichment: Parenting with Love and Logic
Bring your lunch and come to a Parenting with Love and Logic parent enrichment program on Tuesday, November 9th. Hart PTO will be hosting Life/Parent Coach Amy Egan at 11:00 am in the Leopards Lair! Love
and Logic is basically a process by which children grow through their mistakes and learn from the consequences of their choices. Children learn the best lessons when they're given a task and allowed to make their own choices (and fail) when the cost of failure is still small. Some of the program topics of discussion will be defining the most successful parents, never argue or defend yourself (instead use one-liners), few words-more action, mistakes are good (the road to wisdom is paved with mistakes) and more compliments-less reprimands to name a few. Hope you can join us!
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PTO Newsletter
Please Click Here to view the October PTO Newsletter!
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PTO Volunteer Opportunities
Hart Elementary is Parent Powered! Giving the gift of time is a wonderful and selfless thing. We are always looking for volunteers! Please stop by our homepage and click the Volunteer tab to read about the current opportunities available!
We currently need volunteers for:
Ways & Means/Fundraising
Click on the image to support hart and the PTO!
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Did you know raising money for Hart Elementary PTO is as easy as scanning your receipts or linking your shopping accounts? Here’s how:
Click on the image below to sign up for these fundraising opportunities!
- For more detailed information about how to create these accounts see the latest Hart Headlines Newsletter!
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Annual Appeal Campaign
We’re excited to kick off our Annual Appeal campaign! Our goal is to raise $300,000 and have 35% community involvement. The students of Lovejoy ISD are touched by Foundation dollars in every school and grade throughout the district. Now, more than ever, they need our support to ensure no interruption to the Lovejoy standard of exceptional learning. Click on the graphic below to visit our website today to learn more and donate!
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October
29th - Let's Grow Together (Planting Tulips)
29th - Dennis Lee Assembly
29th - Family Fun Night
November
1st - No School
2nd - No School
11th - Veterans Day Assembly @10:00am
12th - Mother Son Night at Jumping World
15th - Recycle Week
22nd - 26th - Thanksgiving Break
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