News from the Lovejoy ISD Superintendent of Schools

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE

Lovejoy Community,

Our school year is filled with significant moments, big and small. If you have an elementary age kiddo you know that Valentine’s party day is a significant moment for them. The simple act of preparing and sharing a Valentine's card with classmates filled our classrooms with caring on Monday afternoon. There were smiles and laughter as our students delivered cards to each other and played games that our teachers and room parents had lovingly prepared. Monday was a reminder of how a simple act of caring and connection can touch our hearts. I hope you enjoy the sweet pictures of our kiddos having a blast at their Valentine’s Day parties.

This long weekend is filled with opportunities for our students to shine in their areas of passion. Our high school musical is this weekend and I have heard rave reviews. I cannot wait to attend on Saturday night with my family. The Lovejoy High School Swim Team and Wrestling Team are both competing at State this weekend. I hope they know how proud we are of the excellence that they have achieved through their exceptional dedication and commitment. On Monday night, our Varsity Boys Basketball Team will compete in the Bi-District Play-Off Game against Frisco Wakeland at McKinney Boyd. Go Leopards!

Wishing you a restful long weekend spending time doing the things you love with the people you love.

There is only ONE LOVEJOY and we are ALL LEOPARDS!

Lovejoy Proud,

Katie Kordel

Superintendent

Putting the LOVE in Lovejoy!

STUDENT RECOGNITIONS

Boys Basketball Breaks

Record for Most Wins!

Our Lovejoy High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team is the District Champion and finished the regular season with a record of 30-4 breaking the district record for the most wins! The Bi-District game will be Monday night at 7:00 p.m. against Frisco Wakeland High School at McKinney Boyd. Come out and cheer them on!

Varsity Basketball Senior Night!

Girls Soccer Senior Night

On Friday night, the varsity girls soccer team celebrated senior night for six seniors: Amiya Callicutt, Tatum Chester, Maya Hignite, Kailey McDonald, Conley Miller, and Avery Templin. Up 1-0 at halftime vs. Denison, the Leopards scored six goals in the second half to win 7-0 and extend the team's unbeaten streak to 13. Goals were scored by Mia Reaugh (2), Emma Smith, Margo Chester, Tatum Chester, and Avery Templin (2). Assists were by Kate Carlson, Emma Smith, and Tatum Chester (2). The team is now 12-0-1 (6-0) which is the best start in program history.

The JV team continued their bright start to the season moving their record to

9-2-1 (4-1) with a 9-0 win vs. Denison. Goals were scored by Hannah Daehnert (2), Alexa Paharik, Kiera Watson (2), Sam Belatur, Rachel Dobbs, Josie Sessions, and Gracyn Thompson. Assists were by Sam Belatur (3), Kiera Watson, Hannah Daehnert, Zoe Reed, and Sophia Johnston.

The next home game is on Friday, February 18 vs. The Colony. JV kick off at 5:30 p.m. and varsity at 7:15 p.m.

Lovejoy High School Robotics

Four Lovejoy High School robotics teams competed in Southlake this past Saturday.

Team 1082K won the Design Award, also known as the 2nd highest award in VEX Robotics, and achieved this based on their engineering notebook, professional interview and overall excellence of design. We are #LovejoyProud of them!

Team 1082X ended in the Championship Round as finalists and fought hard all day. We are so proud of their strong showing in Southlake!

Team 1082C received the Judges Award for showing unique characteristics and special attributes the judges wanted to honor. Great job 1082C!

Team 1082U had a strong performance as well and raised their skills score after they recently rebuilt their robot. They are the epitome of hard work and dedication!

Willow Springs Middle School Robotics

Team 10820J with Coach Woods

Willow Springs Middle School has one more tournament on February 26 prior to Middle School State on March 12. Because there are so few middle school only tournaments, most of the state slots are unfilled so far through the tournament season and on February 27 all open slots will be sent out based on the regional skills ranking. We are hopeful that some more of the middle school teams will get invitations to state from this.

10820J won MS Award of Excellence and made R-16 after finishing quals ranked 32nd
10820A made Semifinals after finishing ranked 10th
10820F made Semifinals after finishing ranked 12th
10820H made R-16 after finishing quals ranked 23rd
10820E made R-16 after finishing quals ranked 27th

LHS Blacklight Pep Rally!

STAFF RECOGNITIONS

Professional Learning Communities

Approximately 70 Lovejoy PreK-12 teachers, campus leaders and district administrators had an opportunity today to come together for an incredible day of learning on Professional Learning Communities.

Teachers and staff were selected by campus principals to participate in the training so they may assist in leading the work on campuses. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) is a framework and process of learning together that helps educators build their capacity to create a culture of continuous improvement and improved outcomes for students.

We are proud of the commitment of our Lovejoy educators to relationships, learning, collaboration, results, and fun. That commitment was evident in their dialogue and reflections throughout the PLC professional learning experience.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Lovejoy High School

Musical THIS WEEKEND!

The LHS musical, Disney High School Musical On Stage performances are scheduled for THIS weekend! We hope that you can join us and see the incredibly talented students in our district.

Tickets are on sale for the new performances via the online fine arts box office: CLICK HERE. We appreciate your continued support of this incredible group of students and staff.

Come see our incredibly talented students perform! See you there!

Lovejoy Swim State Bound Video

Lovejoy Swim State Bound Video Link

Track & Field Schedule

STEM T-Shirt Design Contest

Majestics Dance

Dorcas Heart Hygiene Drive

Dorcas Heart, a non-profit organization started by a Lovejoy parent, is collecting Hygiene items this March. Dorcas Heart focuses on providing essential items to the homeless and less privileged in the South Dallas area. If you have items to donate, you may bring them to your campus - a collection box will be available.

Lovejoy Gifted Association Parent Webinar

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

May 7, 2022 School Board Election

The following positions will be on the May 7, 2022 ballot:

Position 1 currently held by Chad Collins

Position 2 currently held by Amy Smith

Position 3 currently held by Jeff Wood

The following people have submitted applications to file for a place on the General Election Ballot.

Position 1: Julie McLaughlin and Randy Naidoo, M.D.

Position 2: Amy Smith

Position 3: Jeff Wood

For additional information regarding the Board of Trustees Election please visit our website HERE.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Health and Safety Measures. For the most up-to-date information please visit Lovejoy ISD's 2021-2022 Health and Safety Measures website which may be found here.

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