Dear Wonderful Lovejoy Community:
Today is Leopard Friday and this is going to be the best one yet! This very special community event is what Lovejoy is all about. Coming together to celebrate, fellowship, connect and cheer on our kids. The festivities begin in the Lovejoy High School Courtyard at 4:30 PM and is fun for the entire family. We hope you will stay for the football game which will begin at 7:00 PM in Leopard Stadium. We are #OneHeartOneLovejoy.
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“The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their right names
”- Chinese Proverb
Life is Change, Growth is Purposeful.
This time of year is one of my favorites. Fall is coming soon, school is in full swing, and change is in the air…
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When we think of the word change, many often cringe. But do you know that people don’t fear change itself, what they fear is loss…but we will talk about that in a bit.
It isn’t the changes that do you in, it is the transitions. They aren’t the same…
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Change is situational
- For example, maybe you moved here from out-of-state or even out of the country. Maybe you have a high school student for the very first time…or maybe a kindergarten student..or maybe even a new college student. Your situation and surroundings changed.
Transition is psychological
- This is the process of internalizing and coming to terms with the details which the new situation or change brings about. It is the STORY we tell ourselves about the change.
With a change you naturally focus on the outcome it produces. Thus, why the transition you make during a change is so important.
Transition is the ending you’ll have to make to leave the old situation, so you can begin anew. When we don’t make a transition, we bring baggage.
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Think of a change in your life. Everyone requires a transition to change…for example, moving from high school to college, or maybe a new job, a new baby, a new shampoo (you get the idea). What is the only thing you can control in a time of change or really in life? YOU!
Once you control you, then you can truly influence.
Leading without people following is only taking a walk!
When we don’t make a transition during change, we miss out on our full potential as a person, thus impacting the potential of those around us. Potential is an incredibly positive word. Unfilled potential is tragic. To reach your potential, you must grow. And to grow, you must be highly intentional about it.
Do you have a plan for your personal growth?
Personal growth is similar to that of a combination lock - Success in opening the lock requires us to know the right combination for the lock…you need the correct numbers in the right sequence.
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We must not leave our growth to chance. Can you imagine how long it would take to get the right combo for the lock if we just guessed the numbers and sequence? The same is true for us. Be strategic in building on your strengths and areas in which the most impact can be made. Change is a great facilitator of this.
How do you unlock the combination of success?
You can’t assume you will automatically grow with change.
As the Boss, Bruce Springsteen brings it on stage and sings “A time comes when you have to stop waiting for the man you want to become, and start being the man you want to be”.
How do you make smooth transitions to grow during change?
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4 Keys to Unlocking your Potential in Change…
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Ask the Big Questions:
- Where do you want to go in life?
- What direction do you want to go?
- What’s the farthest you could imagine going?
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Do It Now:
- You can’t make intentional growth a priority later.
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Face the Fear Factor – Remember people don’t fear change itself, they fear loss.
- Five biggest fears that keep people from success:
- Fear of failure
- Fear of trading security for the unknown
- Fear of being overextended financially
- Fear of what others will think or say
- Fear of losing peers
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Change from Accidental Growth to Intentional Growth
- You must not leave growth to chance. If you do, you will end up like the sailboat with a sail up and no intended port….lost!
Let this season and time of change be a great reminder of not only how much potential you have, but how much potential we have together as a community.
Those you influence deserve the best from you and, in turn, help from you to make them the best. Others Need You!
Now go embrace the soon to be here cooler weather, the allergies, and the falling leaves, knowing that change is good, if you know the combination …
We are in this journey together!
#OneHeartOneLovejoy
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I enjoyed an opportunity to meet with Ted Stephens, City of Lucas Fire Chief. It was great to reconnect and we are looking forward to working together. We are so thankful for the Chief and all of our first responders.
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I took Senator Paxton two Lovejoy Leopard Football helmets to display in her offices here and in Austin. She was so excited that she just threw one on and wanted to take a picture…greatness!
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Today I visited with our State Representative Candy Noble and shared helmets with her to display in her district and Capitol offices. It was great to catch-up with her!
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The PTA Presidents and the LISD Council of PTAs met this week. I am incredibly proud of our PTAs. They are committed to helping our students with positive learning experiences, teachers with meeting additional needs and supports and loving on our community.
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Speaking of PTAs…thank you to Willow Springs PTA for hosting a parent event on Internet Safety. Collin County Children’s Advocacy presented the program. It was very informative.
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Two Lovejoy moms, Maria Ritchie and Lisa O’Dowd, hosted an incredible New to Lovejoy Moms Luncheon yesterday. Their servant hearts are a great example of what makes Lovejoy so special. I loved meeting all of the new moms and welcoming them to the district.
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It’s always fun to spend time with our students and super special to read with them. This week I spent some time with the 3rd graders at Hart Elementary School. There were lots of smiles!
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The Lovejoy Elementary School students enjoyed a special presentation by the Heart of Texas Therapy Dogs organization. I must admit, I enjoyed it too!
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A favorite part of my day is greeting our students as they arrive at school and visiting with them during lunch.
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Lovejoy High School hosted their annual College Fair this week. Ten years ago when we held the very first College Fair at Lovejoy High School we had 20 colleges attend. This year 150+ colleges, universities and military/career academies were recruiting our Leopards…my heart was happy!
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This past Friday night Lily Hager, one of our Drum Majors, and I led a “roller coaster” for the band. Our band students are so talented!
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Dear Lovejoy Community:
We wanted to take a moment to publicly thank the community members who applied for our vacant LISD Board of Trustees Position 7 seat. We are thankful for those willing to volunteer for our community and take on our thorough vetting process. Like our growing community, our applicants were diverse with experience in their profession, applicable skills, executive leadership, and volunteerism. We were fortunate to have financial executives, board presidents, an educator, physician, and others with valuable experiences to review as candidates. We would like to thank the applicants for taking the time to provide thoughtful answers to our application questions, at least five references with letters, and interview with the Lovejoy ISD Board this week.
Our Board of Trustees will look to approve and appoint a new Trustee for Position 7 at the upcoming school board meeting on Monday, September 16.
We also look forward to seeing you at the Leopard Friday festivities, followed by the football game where we can all cheer on our Lovejoy Leopards, Band, Majestics, Color Guard, and Cheerleaders!
Leopard Proud!
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Chad Collins
President, Lovejoy ISD Board of Trustees
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Congratulations to Lovejoy High School alumna
Reagan Martin
(Class of 2016) who graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Reagan will be working in the trauma step down unit at Baylor Scott & White in Temple, Texas.
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Leopard Friday
Tonight!
The Lovejoy Independent School District invites you to join us for our annual tradition – Leopard Friday! This is a free community event which will be held on Friday, September 13 from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
On Leopard Friday, the Courtyard at Lovejoy High School will be transformed into a showcase of our students, clubs, community, and organizations. There truly is something for everyone, regardless of age. Join us for carnival activities, a pep rally and more!
After the festivities, we hope you will join us as we support our Lovejoy Leopards as they compete against Frisco Memorial. Join us as we celebrate living Lovejoy!
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Special Presentation:
The Latest Trends in Adolescent Substance Abuse
Tuesday, September 17
Lovejoy ISD invites you to join us for a presentation regarding "The Latest Trends in Adolescent Substance Abuse" at Lovejoy High School. There will be a separate parent and student session presented by staff of the Collin County Substance Abuse Program.
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North Texas Giving Day
Thursday, September 19
Join the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools in front of the Red Schoolhouse on North Texas Giving Day. You may drop off your donation between 8:00 am - 10:00 am, pick up your yard sign and enjoy a donut!
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LoJo Glow Community Pep Rally
Thursday, October 3
Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for the 1st Annual Black Light Community Pep Rally!
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We are pleased to announce the
Lovejoy ISD Community News Page
. This new addition to the Lovejoy ISD Website 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:
Varsity Football Tickets Available Through School Store
2019-2020 PTA Reflections Contest – Look Within
Girl Scout Troops Now Forming
Lovejoy Swim and Dive Fundraiser
Lovejoy Gifted Association Meet & Greet
Junior Leopards Mini Cheer Camp
Trail Cleanup
Lovejoy Preschool PTA Open House
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Lovejoy Leopards Inc. 11th Annual Golf Tournament
September 30
This event brings all Athletic Booster Clubs together to raise funds to support Student Athletes across all Lovejoy Sports. We hope to see you there!
Pink Out Pep Rally and Football Game T-Shirts
Homecoming T-Shirts
City of Lucas Farmers Market
Foundation for Lovejoy Schools Men’s Tailgate Party and Cornhole Tournament
Running Over Depression
Mountain Bike Team
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.
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I can't wait to see everyone at Leopard Friday...it's going to be a great afternoon and evening of celebrating Lovejoy! Wishing you and your family the best weekend!
Proud Lovejoy Leopard,
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Michael Goddard, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Lovejoy Independent School District
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