Dear Lovejoy Families,
From our Character parade to our Talent Show, we have had an amazing day! I am always so impressed with our students' creativity and talent. As a reminder, our students do not have school tomorrow while our staff is participating in professional development
 
We hope that you have a happy and safe three day weekend.
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!
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TOMORROW!
No School!
Just a reminder that Lovejoy Elementary will be closed TOMORROW, November 1st for Teacher Professional Development.
We will see you back at school on Monday, November 4th. Have a great long weekend!
NEW!
Congratulations
Congratulations Aditi Cheruku for earning her 1st Degree Black Belt! Aditi started this journey when she was 6 years old and after 3 ½ years of dedication and commitment, she earned her black belt. We are so proud of Aditi for her hardwork!
NEW! Congratulations
Congratulations to Wendy Hebert for receiving the Heart of a Teacher award for October for Lovejoy Elementary! Mrs. Hebert goes above and beyond the call of duty for our community. She has a positive attitude, builds strong relationships with our students, staff, and parents, and she is always willing to lend a helping hand. From singing at the cakewalk at the Fall Festival to creating engaging lessons for our students, you can always count on her. It's not the extra mile for Mrs. Hebert - it's a marathon, and she is willing to run it right along with our students, staff, and community.
NEXT WEEK!
4th Grade Music Program
The LES 4th Grade will present their Music Program on November 7, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the LES Gym. This will be a special evening for all the 4th graders as it is their LAST grade level program at LES!! Please join us for an evening of song, dance and inspirational readings about the Great State of Texas! Student report time is 6:15, and dress is RED LES SCHOOL-WIDE SHIRT and pants. If you have any questions, please contact
[email protected].
Veterans Day Bruch & Assembly
We are extending an invitation to our veterans as well as other community members, to join us on November 11th in the Lovejoy Elementary Gym at 10:00 am. We will host a brunch for our heroes in the Gathering Spot at 9:00 am and would love to have the honor of serving those who protect us every day. If attending the brunch and assembly, please complete the bottom portion of the invitation (included in your child's Thursday Folder) and return to the Front Office no later than Friday, November 6th.
Veterans Day Posters
To prepare for our Annual Veteran's Day Program on November 11th, we are encouraging students to make posters that honor family members or friends that are currently serving or have served in the Armed Forces. The posters are DUE no later than November 4th.
Veterans Day Medals
Please have your student color and cut out the included Veteran's Day Medal and turn in by Monday, November 4th. This medal is designed by a veteran and will be used to decorate the hallways of our school on Veteran's Day. We appreciate your help in making this day a day to honor those who serve or have served!
Art to Remember
The deadline to order keepsake items customized with your child's artwork is quickly approaching. Check your child's backpack for their personalized order form with the ordering information and
their online order code. The online ordering site is:
http://order.arttoremember.com
. This URL is also shown on the brochure in the same locations as the Online Order Code. Please email Mrs. Wilson at
[email protected]
if you have lost or misplaced the order form.
NEW! Bike Rodeo
Our all school Bike Rodeo will be held on Friday, November 15th. Students may bring bikes or scooters. Helmets and closed toe shoes are a MUST for riders. Bike/scooter drop off will be in the south parking lot at 7:00am and pick up will be as late as 4:00pm. Please see the included flyer for specific details and times. If you are interested in volunteering, please
click here
to sign up.
Bike Rodeo Grade Level Schedule
1st Grade- 8:30-9:15
2nd Grade 9:20-10:05
3rd Grade 10:10-10:55
Kinder- 11:00-11:45
4th Grade 1:05-1:50
Author Visit: Buy Your Book!
On November 22nd, Michael Patrick O'Neill is coming to share his talents with Lovejoy Elem. Mr. O'Neill is the author and award-winning photographer of seven educational books about ocean life. He has a passion for marine animals and habitats. Lovejoy is offering the opportunity to purchase his books, which contain educational text and breathtaking, colored images of marine animals. All books have hard covers and dust jackets and are printed on the finest quality 100 lbs. glossy paper. If you wish to order signed and personalized books, please use the order form in your child's Thursday Folder and return it no later than
NOVEMBER 8th.
Please make checks payable to Batfish Books.
Send checks in to your child's homeroom teacher along with the order form. The books must be Pre-ordered; there will be no books available for purchase on the day of his visit. To learn more about his work and his books, go to
www.batfishbooks.com
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PTA Reflections - Extended Deadline!
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 new deadline for submission is Friday, November 8th. 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.
NEW! Engineering for Kids: Kindergarten & 1st Grade
4 Spaces Left! Our new session of Engineering Club for Kindergarten and First Grade starts on Thursday, November 7th. Register Now...only four spaces left. The club will be held for five weeks (November 7, 14, 21 and December 5, 12) on Thursdays from 3:10 - 4:10pm in the Gathering Spot. Register, Enroll, and Pay Online at
www.engineeringforkids.com/dallasmetro
. A flyer is also included in your child's Thursday Folder. For questions and concerns, please email
[email protected]
.
Thanksgiving Lunch
Our annual Lovejoy Thanksgiving luncheon will be held on Thursday, November 14th.
You student may purchase the Thanksgiving lunch in the lunch line as usual. If parents/guest/siblings would like to eat with us, tickets may be purchased at the ticket table (Adults: $9.00, Visiting Children: $5.00, Additional Slice of Pie: $2.00) or you may bypass the ticket table and use your child's account for meal payment.
1st Grade: 10:45am
4th Grade: 11:20am
2nd Grade: 11:40am
3rd Grade: 12:20pm
Kindergarten: 12:50pm
(Kindergarten's program will follow directly after lunch)
Lovejoy Letter Campaign
We are officially kicking off the 6th annual Lovejoy Letter Campaign for teachers and staff members. Our goal is to have our community write appreciation letters for each teacher and staff member in Lovejoy ISD before the Thanksgiving break.
The letters do not need to be elaborate or lengthy. The goal is just for people to write a note of gratitude for supporting our students. We do not want to add heavy burdens to our community, but we do want to share how much we appreciate our teachers and staff! Keep it #shortandsweet and #showappreciation!
We would be grateful if you would write letters to any teacher or staff member who has been valuable to your child's educational experience. It can be from this current year, or someone who has made an impact in the past. Please label the envelope with "LLC" and the staff or teacher's name, then drop off the letter to the front office of your school by Friday, November 15th.
The letter campaign has become such a meaningful tradition in our community. We appreciate the time and effort your contributions will make again to this year's letter campaign. Remember #shortandsweet and #showappreciation. Also, don't forget the kids! The teachers and staff love to hear from the students they are impacting.
Christmas Pictures
Carey Lynn Photography is hosting a Holiday Mini-series event for family photographs at their studio and Lovejoy Elementary. These short 15 minute "mini" session is a great way to capture your family in traditional or holiday attire. To see what it's all about, visit
www.careyLynn.com
and check under Specials. Note: these will be proofing and ordering on the same day as your shoot to maximize the use of your time. Sign up soon as there are limited sessions available!
Rudolph Run
Allen Parks and Recreation will host their annual 5K Rudolph Run and 0.5K Donner Dash on Saturday, December 7th. Sign up for this event and a portion of your entry benefits the PE Department at Lovejoy Elementary. Please
click here to register
online. Registration closes on November 17th.
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 15th
.
For questions, please contact Janean Mancini @ [email protected].
NEW! 3rd Grade Field Trip to The Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Our 3rd grade students will be taking a field trip to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra on Wednesday, November 13th. The cost of the field trip is $6.50 and can be paid on Revtrak or by Cash/Check and is due no later than Monday, November 4th. Please see the included flyers for specific details about the trip and for information about the dress code.
UPDATE! Box Tops
Thank you for clipping Box Tops and scanning them digitally! We just turned in 1726 Box Tops (1116 Box Tops and 610 Online). Box Tops will give Lovejoy Elementary $172.60 for all of your hard work. We appreciate your help! Keep clipping and scanning!
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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
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:
Senior Judges Needed!
Register Now! 10th Annual Turkey Chess Tournament
Varsity Football Tickets Available Through School Store
Parking Information for Home Football Games
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
Engage Collin County Music Festival
Buddy Walk
Senior Project! Girls Wrestling Camp
Lovejoy Student Council Veterans Day Banquet
Men's Tailgate Party and Cornhole Tournament
Benfiting the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
Senior Project!Running Over Depression
Safety and Security Training
Leopard Baseball Buddy League
Lovejoy High School Cheer Fundraiser
Holiday Poinsettias for Sale
Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run
Turn Lucas Green
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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| Date |
Events |
| Monday, November 4th |
Dude.Be. Nice Week
PTA Board Meeting; 9:30am
Watch Me Sculpt; 3:10pm
Choir; 3:10pm |
| Tuesday, November 5th |
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| Wednesday, November 6th |
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| Thursday, November 7th |
Chess Club; 7:00 - 8:00am
K-1 Engineering Club; 3:10 - 4:10pm
4th Grade Program; 6:30pm |
| Friday, November 8th |
Leopard Live; 8:00am
4th Grade Art Club; 3:10pm |
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