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A Message from Kevin Parker
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Thank you for a fantastic 2017-2018 school year. Tomorrow morning will be full of activities. I want to remind you to send your child's yearbook with them for our yearbook signing. I hope you can join us at 11:45 as we watch our 4th grade students walk the halls of Puster Elementary for the last time.
This will be the last email until late July/early August. If you need anything from me, do not hesitate to reach me on my mobile phone, 469-667-2280.
Pride in Puster,
Kevin
Follow Mr. Parker on Twitter @peskevinparker and follow what's happening on our campus @pusterlearners.
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June 1 - Early Release @ 12:00
June 1 - Puster Pride @ 8:15
June 1 - Yearbook Signing (Students only)
June 1 - Pizza Lunches in the Classrooms
June 1 - 4th Grade Walk @ 11:45
June 24 - Deadline to order School Supplies
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Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
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Absences/Tardies
Please e-mail Kendra Card @ Kendra_card@lovejoyisd.net
each day
that your child is absent. Absences accompanied by a doctor's note are considered excused.
Parents of children who are absent (unexcused) for 3 or more days or parts of days within any 4 week period will receive a letter from our office. A meeting/action plan may be requested for any child who is absent 10 or more days within any 6 month period.
Please remember that students need to be seated in their classrooms when the 8:00 a.m. bell rings. Otherwise, they are considered tardy
If you have questions or need more information regarding our district policy on absenteeism, please contact our Assistant
Principal,
Holly Haynes: 469-742-8227 or email :
holly_haynes@lovejoyisd.net.
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Lunchroom Visitors
You are welcome to have lunch with your child throughout the year. Please keep in mind that you may only bring food for your child to eat. We have many students on campus with food allergies and this will ensure that students are not put at risk. Also, just as in years past, we ask that only you and your child sit at the designated tables closest to the hallway windows.
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Morning Drop Off
This routine will stay the same as in years past. Cars will enter the north driveway and come to the back of the campus. Either staff or Safety Crew students will be waiting to assist your child out of the car. On the first day of school, students will go immediately to their classroom regardless of what time they arrive. Beginning on August 22, students who arrive before 7:45 AM will report to the cafeteria (3
rd
/4
th
graders) or the gym (KG, 1
st
, 2
nd
graders). They will then move to their classes when the bell rings at 7:45 AM.
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Afternoon Pick Up
Students will be dismissed at 3:05. Car riders will be dismissed to the back of the campus. Please have your car number visible so this procedure will go as smoothly as possible. If you plan to walk up to the front door to pick up your child, we will ask that you wait outside until the bus riders come through the front door. We will then release your child to you. This ensures the buses get out in a timely manner, as well as, we know exactly who your child is leaving campus with. The safety of your children trumps everything else we do at Puster.
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PUSTER NEWS
NEW! Watch D.O.G.S. 100 DAD Challenge - MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
Thanks to all the Dad's who helped us reach our 100 Dad goal this year! Our wall is overflowing with pictures of happy kids and dads. A Special Thanks to Ms. Patty for all the coordination. There's still one week left if you haven't been able to be a Watch D.O.G. Take a day or ½ day to be a hero for your child. Signup
here
for your day. To participate in Watch D.O.G.S at Puster you must be an approved volunteer. If you have questions, email
Henri Friloux
our Watch D.O.G.S. lead. Thanks again for all the participation - Henri Friloux
Thanks,
Henri Friloux
972-365-5478
From the Nurse:
As the school year is drawing to a close, please remember to pick up all medication that you have brought to the clinic throughout the year. Any medication not picked up by noon on June 1, 2018 will be discarded. Also, every school year I will need NEW action plans (allergy, asthma, seizure, etc.) I am happy to give you the paperwork to have completed over the summer, if that makes it easier for you. Please just email me or contact me by phone and I will pull papers together for you.
Thanks so much!
New Book from Mr. Smith
Parents,
I am excited to announce my newest book on sadness and depression. I wanted to find a way to talk to elementary level students about sadness and what they can do if they ever feel that way or what to do if you see someone acting that way. This was my motivation in writing my newest book, When I Couldn't Get Over It, I Learned I Had to Start Acting Differently. If you would like a copy for your son or daughter, send in $11.85 (check to Bryan Smith or cash) and I will get them an autographed copy. If you want any of my other 8 books, they are $11.85 each. A book order form will be sent home soon.
Important News from Student Nutrition
Regarding Change in Student Meal Accounts
In an effort to help minimize negative balances at the end of the school year, beginning Monday, May 14
th
, and for the remainder of the school year, students will no longer be able to charge meals which result in the student incurring a negative meal account balance. Students may continue to use their lunch accounts as long as they have a positive meal account balance. Households with students who currently have negative balances will receive reminder emails and phone calls. Federal regulations prohibit us from rolling over negative balances to the next school year. Please arrange to remit payment for any negative lunch accounts your child may have incurred.
All positive balances will be rolled over to next school year. If you have a graduating senior, funds may be transferred to any sibling in the school district. To request a meal account refund, please complete a refund request form, located on the
Student Nutrition website
. For assistance, please contact us at
469-742-8041
.
The Department of Student Nutrition Services thanks you for your understanding and for allowing us to serve your student(s) this school year.
Order School Supplies Now for 2018-2019
Online Ordering Only!
Now thru June 24th!
2. Enter the school ID, PUS011
3. Follow the directions to complete your order
4. Keep your online confirmation as you're your receipt
NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION
All New Student Registration will be available until June 7 at Puster Elementary. Starting June 11 please go to the LISD Administration Building.
Register your Kindergarten student now
for the 2018-2019 school year.
If you have a child who will be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2018, please come to the Puster Office and register.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR STUDENT REGISTRATION
:
Completed Enrollment Forms
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we will have hard copies at our campus or they can be found at: www.lovejoyisd.net, click on Parents/Parent Resources/Enrollment & Registration/New Student Registration Requirements and Forms
Copy of original birth certificate
Copy of Social Security Card
Current Copy of Immunization Record
Proof of Residency:
Copy of Driver License
Copy of current utility bill
Copy of current rental agreement
469-742-8003
*Only complete packets will be accepted*
Students and parents will be invited to the school in May for a Kindergarten Sneak Peek.
We Look Forward to Meeting You
Puster Elementary
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Summer Reading Kickoff
Mrs. Smithwick has been meeting with all classes during LOJO Book Week (May 21-25) to share our new and improved summer reading program. Detailed information about how to participate has been shared with teachers and students this week. You can also find this information on the Library Website and Social Media. We are excited to announce that Mr. Parker will go up in a hot air balloon if we meet our goal! Can you help us with a hot air balloon contact? Please get in touch with Mrs. Smithwick if you know somebody who can help!
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DISTRICT NEWS
NEW! Summer Tennis - Junior Development 2018
Lovejoy Tennis Junior Development classes will be offered at Lovejoy High School June 4th - July 30th. You may
click here
for additional information.
NEW! Lovejoy Lacrosse - Boys' and Girls' Teams Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the boys' and girls' 2018 Fall season of Lovejoy Lacrosse. Join the most exciting, fastest-growing sport in the country.
Register now for Boys: Grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade
Register now for Girls: Grades Kindergarten through High School
Hurry, as rosters are filling quickly
NEW! ASA Cheerleading and Football
Registration for fall cheerleading, flag football, and tackle football through the Allen Sports Association is currently open. You may
click here
for additional information regarding cheerleading and may
click here
for additional information regarding football.
Fairview Youth Theater
The Fairview Youth Theater will host numerous summer camps. Please
click here
for details.
2018-2019 LISD Calendar
Go to this link for a copy of the calendar for next year:
Swim Camps
Metroplex Aquatics will host summer camps:
June 4th - June 22nd
June 25th - July 13th
July 16th - August 3rd
The camps are open to all levels of swimmers who are able to swim 1 length of the pool without stopping or holding on to the lane rope. For additional information, please
click here
FC Leopard Indoor Summer Soccer
Two Lovejoy parents, Abby Gray and Dan Murphy, are forming a Lovejoy 4th Grade girls indoor soccer team. The idea of the team is for girls with a similar interest in soccer to get to know each other and have fun. The goal is to have a team of girls from Lovejoy, Hart and Puster Elementary Schools. Basic information follows:
- 1-2 practices at the beginning of the season to understand the rules and get to know other players
- 8 total games, 45 minutes long, no playoffs, no trophies - just having some fun, getting some exercise, and getting to know other girls
- It's indoor at PSA Murphy so it will always bright and air-conditioned. Games are from June 2nd through August 12th
- Fast-paced, non-stop action. The clock never stops and the substitutions are real time
- Since we will not be having practices, we are looking for girls who have played soccer within the last year
- Both recreational and competitive players are welcome
- For additional information, please contact Dan Murphy at murpdj72@gmail.com or Abby Gray at abbybauer@hotmail.com
May Student Nutrition Newsletter:
Performance Course Spring and Summer Sessions will be offered Lovejoy for all ages. For detailed information, please click on the links below.
Kids 1st Summer Camp
Kids 1st is no accepting registrations for summer camp. To to this link for additional information:
Sewing Camp
Join the fun at Summer Sewing Camps to be held at Willow Springs Middle School. Sewing Basics 101 teaches machine and tool basics while making a pillowcase and PJs. Sewing Skills Builder 201 continues to develop your skills with your choice of an individualized project. Choose 1, 2 or all 3 sessions, which will take place in June and July. To reserve your spot, email
Louisekingtx@gmail.com
. Hurry, as sessions will fill quickly.
Click here
for additional information and to learn more about the special 3rd week option: a t-shirt quilt.
Summer Enrichment Camps
Online registration is now open for Summer Enrichment camps. Click here for details.
Twitter and Facebook
Are
you following the district on
Twitter
? Have you liked us on
Facebook
? Join us on social media for news and announcements.
School Bus Safety Practices
We would like to remind everyone of the following school bus safety practices:
*When you see a school bus, assume children will be in the area, and take extra care: leave lots of space around the bus.
*When the bus turns on its flashing yellow lights, the bus is either preparing to stop at a railroad crossing or preparing to stop to pick up or drop off children. Please slow down and prepare to stop.
*When the bus turns on its flashing red lights traffic must stop in both directions. Never pass a school bus with flashing red lights.
Thank you for your assistance in helping to keep our students safe.
SchoolMessenger
Lovejoy ISD is adding text messaging capability to SchoolMessenger, the system we use for phone calls and email communications for information such as school closings due to inclement weather. SchoolMessenger will be configured to send text messages to your wireless phone number(s), with your approval. Please confirm we have your accurate wireless phone number in the PowerSchool Parent Portal and then opt-in to participate by following the directions below.
In order to receive messages from Lovejoy ISD or your student's school via SMS text we must have your wireless number(s) in SchoolMessenger and receive an "Opt-In Confirmation" from your wireless device.
You can easily opt-in by simply sending "Y" (or "Yes"), via text message, to our SchoolMessenger Short Code number 67587.
The wireless number(s) you enter into the PowerSchool Parent Portal are updated nightly. If you update your wireless number, or add a new number, in the PowerSchool Parent Portal, the new number will automatically be sent an Opt-In message.
To access the PowerSchool Parent Portal,
please click here
. If you have any questions, or if we may be of any assistance, please contact Stacey Dillon at 469.742.8003.
MySchoolBucks Convenience Fee
MySchoolBucks, the district's online meal prepayment program, has provided notification regarding an increase in the convenience fee paid by parents using the online payment feature. The fee will be increasing from $1.95 per payment to $2.49 per payment and will be effective as of December 11, 2017. This increase is the result of an increase in card scheme fees. The district does not receive any convenience fee funds from MySchoolBucks.
In light of the increase, the district contacted MySchoolBucks. They agreed to increase the maximum payment from $120 per deposit to $240 per deposit. This payment deposit increase is effective immediately. You may contact MySchoolBucks directly by telephone at 855.832.5226 or via email
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