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SCIS Parent Message
#Be The Difference
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SCIS Parent Video Message
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Wonderful Sloan Creek Parents,
We are looking forward to our first Annual "See You At The Creek" this Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. I hope you will watch the video above for details about this important event:
- Who: All SCIS families.
- What: Pumpkin Decorating, Trunk or Treat, 3 Food Trucks, Games, Live DJ
- When: Wednesday, October 31st, 2019
- Where: Back parking lot and courtyard of SCIS
- Why: A family event designed to allow us to connect as a community.
- Parking: All parking will be at Creekwood UMC. Please take the shuttle over. There will be no parking available at SCIS.
- Pumpkins: Bring a pumpkin! We will have a few for kids to decorate. You can get one at the Creekwood UMC pumpkin patch on your way over.
- Weather: If we cancel the event due to weather it will be by 2:30 on the date of the event.
1st Annual "See You At the Creek" F.A.Q.
Questions: Can I drop my kids off and pick them up at the end?
Answer: No. There is no adult supervision or child care available. This event is for families.
Question: How many Trunk or Treat Cars will there be?
Answer: There will be between 10-20 trunk or treat cars giving out candy and safety supplies for trunk or treat this night.
Question: Do I bring my own pumpkin to carve?
Answer: Sure! We will have a huge carving and decorating station. Fun for the whole family!
Question: What kind of food trucks will you have?
Answer: 3 different food trucks, street vendor tacos, burgers, and desserts.
Question: Why can't we park at SCIS?
Answer: The back parking lot will be barricaded off starting at 4:30n p.m. to make room for the trunk or treat cars as well as the food trucks and pumpkin decorating. All parking will be at Creekwood UMC and a shuttle will run continuously.
You can help make this event a success by
signing up to participate
in the Trunk or Treat
or to volunteer
by donating supplies or taking a shift at the event. There is still plenty of room to participate.
6th Grade Parents:
We had a great parent coffee about the heath curriculum we are starting this week regarding staying away from drugs and making a plan for your own success. Mrs.Hoemke created an IMAP (I Make A Plan) curriculum is designed to be taught during 6th grade Health Class throughout the year. This curriculum will help kids make a plan to stay away from unhealthy choices. If you have any questions or concerns or you do not want your child to participate in the program in during health class, please contact Amber Smith, SCIS School Counselor, at amber_smith@lovejoyisd.net.
With Gratitude,
Principal
Ray_winkler@lovejoyisd.net
"My mission is to inspire others to dream more, learn more, and do more to make a positive difference in the lives of those around them. I believe that we must teach 5th and 6th graders how to be leaders by design, not by chance. I am passionate about building trust within classrooms to create a breakthrough performance for each child. I am driven to ensure that each child has an experience that is second to none."
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Message from CareyLynn Photography
- We know you went through a lot as we had some major technical breakdowns during your school ordering. To bring some joy back to photography we will be coming to your Halloween part on October 30th with a fun photobooth for your kids to enjoy. We will print on site as well as share a link to a folder where you can download your images for free.
- We also are hosting a Holiday Mini-series event for family photographs at our studio and Lovejoy Elementary. These short 15 minute "mini" session are a great way to capture your family in traditional or holiday attire. To see what its all about, visit www.CareyLynn.com and check under Specials. Note: these will be proofing and ordering on the same day as your shoot. Also, we only have limited sessions available.
- Veteran's Day we will also be hosting a photobooth during the luncheon to capture your students with their family and be printing onsite as a gift from us and Mr. Winkler and staff. So send your kiddos to school ready for a picture with their special veteran.
Parent Mentor Training - Friday, November 8th 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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SCIS Spelling Bee, October 28th and 29th
When
: Monday, October 28th (preliminary)
Tuesday, October 29th (final round)
Time
: 8:00 am
Where
: Cafeteria
Who is invited
: Parents and family
See You @ the Creek, sponsored by SCIS PTA, October 30, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Many asked, and we listened! Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 30th 6:00-8:00, and join us on campus for a Sloan Creek Community event. This will be a come-and-go, come as you are evening powered by Sloan Creek staff and parent volunteers. See flyer for details.
You can help make this event a success by signing up to participate in the Trunk or Treat or to volunteer by donating supplies or taking a shift at the event.
Thanksgiving Luncheon/Veterans Day Recognition, Tuesday, November 5th
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PowerSchool Parent Portal Access Tips
Here are some quick bullets about the PowerSchool Parent Portal:
PowerSchool Parent Portal Access Tips
- 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.
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Date
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Event
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Time
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| Oct 28 |
5th Grade Sloan Creek Chorale rehearsal
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3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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| Oct 30 |
See you @ the Creek |
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Nov 01 |
Student Holiday - No School |
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| Nov 02 |
Turkey Trot Chess Tournament |
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| Nov 4-8 |
Dude, Be Nice Week |
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| Nov 04 |
Chess Club |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Nov 05 |
Veterans Day/Thanksgiving Celebration |
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| Nov 07 |
Q2 Progress report 1 sent home |
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| Nov 08 |
Principal Coffee |
9:00 am - 10:30 am |
| Nov 08 |
Parent Mentor Training |
11:00 am - 12:30 pm |
| Nov 11 |
Chess Club |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Nov 13 |
Fine Arts cookie dough delivered |
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| Nov 18 |
Chess Club |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Nov 20 |
Student Lighthouse meeting |
2:50 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Nov 25-29 |
Thanksgiving Break - No school |
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| Dec 01 |
Chess Club |
3:00 pm |
| Dec 02 |
SCIS Band Concert Rehearsal |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Dec 02 |
SCIS Sloan Creek Chorale Rehearsal |
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
| Dec 04 |
6th grade Choir Rehearsal |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Dec 05 |
Q2 progress report 2 sent home |
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| Dec 05 |
Orchestra Rehearsal |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Dec 06 |
Principal's Coffee |
9:00 am - 10:30 am |
| Dec 6-7 |
LISD Fine Arts Festival |
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| Dec 09 |
Chess Club |
3:00 pm |
| Dec 16 |
Chess Club |
3:00 pm |
| Dec 19 |
SCIS Early Release |
11:45 am |
| Dec 20 |
Christmas Break begins |
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| Jan 06 |
Q3 grading period begins |
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SCIS Volunteer Opportunities
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Thank you to all of the volunteers that have helped the Sloan Creek Campus. We understand that your time is valuable and we love that you are spending a portion of it at Sloan Creek, helping our kids.
New Volunteer Needs
See you at the Creek - This fun event is on October 30th from 6-8 at Sloan Creek. Sign up to volunteer or bring some must needed items.
5th and 6th Grade Thanksgiving Lunch - On November 5th, Sloan Creek Families will be treated to a Thanksgiving Lunch. Please volunteer for the grade your child is NOT in, so that you can enjoy this time with your child.
Ongoing Volunteer Needs
LIBRARY HELP
Library Shelving - Help Ms. Stewart keep our library organized and all the books in the right spots. Every Friday from 1-2:45
Friday Read-A-Louds - Read a loud to students in the library. Twice a month on Fridays. You can pick one recess or all four.
Makerspace Challenge - Lead students in a maker space challenge. Wednesdays, once a month, during lunch time for both 5th and 6th graders
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We appreciate your support,
Sloan Creek PTA
2019-2020 Reflections Theme Is In!
The SCIS PTA is very pleased to announce that the theme for this year's Reflections contest is entitled "Look Within". We encourage ALL 5th and 6th graders 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 Monday, October 28th 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.
In order to participate, students must complete an
entry form
For any further questions or concerns regarding Reflections, please contact
Jacqueline Stevens
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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
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events
November 21, 2019
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Lovejoy High School Lecture Hall
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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:
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
LISD SAT Prep Class
Softball Fundraiser
Foundation for Lovejoy Schools Men's Tailgate Party and Cornhole Tournament
Taste of Fairview Benefiting the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
Red Ribbon Night at Allen Americans
Lovejoy Gifted Association Coding Event
Lovejoy Professional Network Charity Benefit Golf Tournament
Senior Project!
Boys Wrestling Camp
STEM Design Your World Conference for Girls
City of Lucas Farmers Market
Senior Project!
Girls Wrestling Camp
Senior Project!
Running Over Depression
Safety and Security Training
Leopard Baseball Buddy League
Mountain Bike Team
Lovejoy High School Cheer Fundraiser
Holiday Poinsettias for Sale
Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run
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Student and Parent Concerns/Grievances
The faculty and staff of Lovejoy ISD are committed to the service of our students and their parents by responding promptly and professionally to concerns or grievances which may arise.
Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances are governed by LISD Board Policies FNG (LEGAL) and FNG (LOCAL).
How Do You Resolve Parent Concerns?
If you, as the parent or guardian of a Lovejoy ISD student, have concerns regarding your child's education or performance, we want to talk with you. Sitting down and talking with the people who interact most often with your child on a daily basis - his/her teacher, counselor, coach or director- can remedy the majority of concerns.
Most concerns can be and usually are resolved at the classroom/activity/sports or campus level. However, if your concerns are not addressed by visiting with the teacher, campus counselor, coach or director, you may choose to follow the three-level process listed below:
Level One:
Within 15 business days of the incident causing the concern/complaint, you may request a meeting with the next level supervisor which could be the Athletic Director, Fine Arts Director or Campus Principal. The Level One form may be found
here.
Level Two:
If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the Level One process, within 10 business days of receipt of the Level One decision letter, you may request a meeting with the Assistant Superintendent of Operations (Athletics, Safety, Operations) or Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction (Teachers, Administrators, Student Discipline). The Level Two form may be found
here.
Level Three:
If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the Level Two process, within 10 business days of receipt of the Level Two decision letter, you may appeal the decision to the School Board by contacting the Superintendent. The Level Three form may be found
here.
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