Dear Lovejoy Families,
This has been a wonderful four day week at Lovejoy Elementary. We have all settled in to our routines and learning is in full swing in all of our classrooms. Make sure to ask your child about the guest appearance of Roy the Wrangler of Respect on the announcements this morning. We hope you enjoy the weekend with your family. Go Leopards!
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Wendy Craft
214-551-4503 (cell)
469-742-8077 (office)
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Grade Level T-shirts - Last Day to Order!
Back again this year are the All School Grade Level Tshirts. This shirt will be worn on field trips, Super Skills Day, special spirit days and other special events throughout the year. For more information about the shirt and to find the order form, please
Reporting Student Absences
We have two ways to report student absences this year. You can email Sondra Payne at
[email protected] or you can report an absence on School Dismissal Manager. Thank you for your help!
School Dismissal Manager
This year we are using a new dismissal system called School Dismissal Manager. This program will provide us with a more organized and efficient tracking system for afternoon dismissals. If you haven't done so already, please go into Dismissal Manager and set your child's default dismissal option before Monday, August 26, 2019. Please note that the "Bus #" is actually your child's "Route #" in the system. I apologize for any confusion this may have caused. If you have any questions, please contact Janean Mancini
[email protected]
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SafeStop App
SafeStop is the live school bus tracking app for parents. This free, easy-to-use mobile app provides real-time updates for your child's bus as it travels to and from school. Bus locations are updated every 10 seconds. This is a great tool to assist you in planning for the bus arrival. If you are interested in tracking your student's bus each day, please
click here
for more information. You may also access this information on the
district website
.
Chess Club for Elementary and Intermediate Students
Chess Club Enthusiasts: Lovejoy Chess Club registration is now open. The first session will be held the week of September 9th. You may
click
here
for additional information and to register. If you have any questions, please email Miles Knight at [email protected].
Ice Cream Social
Our PTA will, once again, host the Lovejoy Elementary Ice Cream Social. We highly encourage you to attend as it's a great time to meet to reconnect with other Lovejoy families. This is a free event for our families. We hope you will join us on September 26th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm in the Lovejoy Elementary cafeteria. Our staff members will be attending and serving ice cream and toppings to all who attend. New this year is the opportunity to WIN BIG! Purchase tickets
here for a chance to win some great things...Reserved 3rd car spot in the after school pickup line, reserved seating at your child's grade level program (just to name a couple)! We hope to see you there!
PTA Membership
Please join the Lovejoy Elementary School PTA! The cost is $8.00 and you will receive a Lovejoy Elementary Directory. Each member will be included in email and text communication throughout the year for all PTA sponsored events. Every member that joins the PTA will be entered into a drawing that will be held at the Ice Cream Social for a parking space. The classroom with the most PTA members will also win a popsicle party!
Please
click here
to visit our NEW PTA website and join today!
PTA September Newsletter
Want to know what is happening in the LES PTA? Click here to read the LES PTA September 2019 Newsletter.
PTA Reflections
The Texas PTA has announced this year's theme for their annual Reflections program. Reflections has been a staple arts program in many schools for over 50 years. Through the efforts of our Local PTAs, millions of students have found a creative outlet in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. With positive recognition as the focus of this program, rather than competition, students of all ages and abilities can experience the benefits of creative expression and help in finding their own voice in telling their unique story.
This year's theme is "Look Within".
Please
click here
for more information and stay tuned for date and
deadline information.
PTA Volunteers
Interested in
VOLUNTEERING
with LES PTA? Lovejoy PTA welcomes you to get involved! Please
click here
to fill out a short form to let us know your area(s) of volunteer interest. No need to make any specific time commitments - just let us know what areas you're interested in and we'll contact you as needs arise. Thanks in advance for your time!
Note: Please ensure you have completed a new LISD background check application for this school year. To access the background check application process, please click here.
PTA Directory Cover Contest
Students, here is a chance to show your artistic talent! Create an original drawing to be used in the 2019-2020 Student Directory. A flyer is included in your child's Thursday Folder with more details. The deadline to enter is Friday, September 27th.
Individual School Pictures
We will have individual school pictures taken by CareyLynn Photography on Tuesday, September 10th. Attached is a flyer with detailed information. Please look in your child's folder today for the picture envelope.
Watch Me Sculpt
Register now for Watch Me Sculpt! The class will be held every Monday from September 9th - December 9th from 3:00 - 4:00pm in the Art Room. The cost of the class is $160.00.
Please
click here
for more detailed information and to register for the class.
Attention all 3rd and 4th graders!!! Join the Lovejoy Elementary Double L Choir. Please
click here
to sign up for Double L Choir. Choir meets from 3:10-4:10 on Monday Afternoons. Our exciting performance opportunities this year include, singing for the LES Veteran's Day Assembly, performing at the LISD Fine Arts Festival, singing at North Park Center in December, and performing the National Anthem at an Allen Americans game!!! Rehearsals start on Monday, August 26.
Lovejoy Children's Choir: 4th, 5th, 6th Graders
The Lovejoy ISD Children's Choir, directed by the Lovejoy ISD Elementary Music Specialists, is designed to serve the needs of our district's 4th, 5th and 6th grade students who are committed to a musically exceptional experience. Auditions will be held on September 10 and 12 for any and all LISD 4th, 5th and 6th grade students interested in participating. Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 at SCIS.
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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
.
Upcoming Events
Leopard Friday:Friday, September 13
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!
LoJo Glow: Thursday, October 3
Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for the 1st Annual Black Light Community Pep Rally!
We are pleased to announce the
Lovejoy ISD Community News Page. This new addition to the Lovejoy ISD Webpage will share 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.
Lovejoy Gifted and Talented Referral Form Open Through September 13
The Gifted and Talented (G/T) referral form is open in PowerSchool through September 13. Families of students in grades 1-12 may refer students for assessment. Two parent meetings are scheduled for Monday, September 9 at 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Additional information is available on the
G/T website
.
This week you can see news about the following topics:
Foundation for Lovejoy Schools Award $405,103 in Grants
Chess Club Enthusiasts - Register Now!
BYOP Elementary Night with Lovejoy Volleyball
Evening with the Majestics
Leopard Friday
Junior Mini Cheer Camp
Public Lands Trail Cleanup
Lovejoy Leopards Inc. 11th Annual Golf Tournament
Lojo Glow Community Pep Rally
City of Lucas Farmers Market
Collin College News
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, September 9th |
PTA Board Meeting; 9:30am
PTA General Meeting: 10:30am
Choir; 3:10pm |
| Tuesday, September 10th |
Individual School Pictures |
| Wednesday, September 11th |
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| Thursday, September 12th |
Chess Club; 7:00 - 8:00am |
| Friday, September 13th |
Reading with the Leopards
Early Release; 12:00pm
Leopard Friday @ LHS
NO 4th Grade Art Club |
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