Dear Lovejoy Families,
Happy Friday! We have had an awesome week at Lovejoy, and we topped it off this morning with Reading with the Leopards. We had an extra special treat where our students had the honor of running through the Leopard like our football players do every Friday night. If you are not doing anything tonight, I know that all of our Leopards would love your support at our Homecoming game.
Please plan on attending our FREE Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 22nd from 5:30 - 7:00. It will be a fun night of bounce houses and games. Each family will be responsible for purchasing their dinner (these could of been pre-purchased from our PTA) or any extra treats that your family might want like Kona Ice. You might want to bring some extra cash so your child can participate in the Student vs Teacher Challenge. The challenge will be announced at the event, and I promise it will be something that you don't want to miss!
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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Site Based Decision Making Team
We are convening a Site Based Decision Making team to review our proposed Campus Improvement Plan. This is an opportunity to have an understanding and a voice in decisions in the areas of planning, budgeting, curriculum, staff, staff development, and school organization. We are looking for 2 parents, 2 community members, and 2 business representatives. Please email Wendy Craft at
[email protected]
if you are interested in being a part of this very important committee.
Fall Festival
Join us for our annual LES Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 22nd. Play games, do crafts, take our annual cake walk and much more.
Weather permitting the event will all be held outside in the back of the school.
Plan to donate $3.00 per student (at the festival) to the PTA for a special student vs teacher event you will not want to miss. The battle will start at 6:45pm and will be the end of the festival.
To donate items for the cake walk, candy and non-candy prizes or bottled water please click here.
We would also love your help manning the activity stations so please
click here
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Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Do you love reading? Do you also love to decorate pumpkins? If so, this contest is for you! All LES students are invited to decorate a pumpkin as a favorite children's book character. Pumpkins can be brought to the library anytime between now and Tuesday, October 22nd. The Fall Festival is that evening and voting will take place during that time.
Rules:
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No carving- the pumpkins will rot quickly if the rind is punctured.
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Write your na
me on the bottom of the pumpkin.
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Must be based on a children's book character.
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Prizes will be awarded for: Funniest, Best in Show and Most Creative.
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Halloween Book Character Parade
We will be having a Halloween Book Character Parade this year on Halloween. We would like for all of the students to dress up as a book character for the parade! All costumes must come from a book! Look for more detailed information to come!
NEW! Talent Show
Our annual Talent Show will be held on Thursday, October 31st at 1:15 pm the LES Gym. Please join us for an exciting program featuring acts in grades 1-4 showcasing their amazing talents!!
NEW! Red Ribbon Week Caring Coins Campaign
We are excited to participate in a service project in conjunction with our Red Ribbon Week celebration again this year. We will be supporting Hugs Café in downtown McKinney; Hugs is a non-profit café run and operated primarily by adults with special needs. The money we raise will go towards the training and development of teammates, as well as purchasing items for the café.
Friday, October 25th- Pennies
Monday, October 28th - Nickels
Tuesday, October 29th - Dimes
Wednesday, October 30th - Quarters
Thursday, October 31st - Dollars
We can't wait to spread the
LOVE
and
JOY
with this wonderful organization. Thank you for supporting Hug's Café and helping us teach our leopards the important value of service to others. See flyer for details.
NEW! Red Ribbon Week Theme Days
We would like to encourage everyone to bring healthy snacks to school and to participate in the fun dress up days October 28th - 31st.
Monday, October 28th: Send a Message: One Heart, One Lovejoy, We're DRUG FREE!
Wear Lovejoy colors (black and red) or spirit wear to show our unified commitment to living a healthy, drug-free life.
Tuesday, October 29th: Team Up Against Drugs!
Wear your favorite team sport shirt or jersey to show that we are members of the drug-free team.
Wednesday, October 30th: We would Never Dream of Doing Drugs!
Wear your pajamas to show that we would never dream of sacrificing our future dreams by doing drugs. Please make sure that pajamas are school appropriate.
Thursday, October 31st: Say "BOO" to Drugs
Wear a Halloween shirt or Halloween Colors (no costumes please) to show that we refuse to put unhealthy things, like drugs, in our bodies.
Red Ribbon Week 2019 Poster Contest
Channel your creativity and enter the Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest. This year's theme is "Send a Message: One Choice, One Life, BE DRUG FREE!" Entries are due to Mrs. Wilson no later than Wednesday, October 23rd. See the flyer in your child's Thursday folder for detailed information.
PTA Reflections
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 deadline for submission is Thursday, October 31st by 3pm. 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! 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)
NEW! Lovejoy Campout Fundraiser
Help Lovejoy Elementary Campus Campout raise funds for our campus by purchasing a Thirty-One Medium Utility Tote Fundraiser. The cost is $35 for each bag and $45 for each LL customized bag. For more information please contact Holly Tomlin at 214.498.3815 or [email protected].
NEW!
Fall Pictures
If you purchased Fall Pictures they came home yesterday in your child's Thursday Folder. If you did not order and would like to, please visit
www.careylynn.com
Note: As the image is already visible, it will not be on the website when you order. Also, Carey Lynn Photography is hosting a Family Holiday Session Special at LES. Please click "Specials" on the Carey Lynn website for details on availability and options.
NEW!
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.
Art to Remember
Our students are busy creating colorful, fun artwork in Mrs. Wilson's art class. Art to Remember allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child's art work. Please look for a personalized order form coming home the last week of October. These keepsakes make great holiday presents!
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 4th
.
For questions, please contact Janean Mancini @ [email protected].
4th Austin Field Trip
On Friday, February 28th, our Fourth grade classes will be traveling to Austin and visiting the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and the Capitol with a nonprofit educational organization, Education in Action. Revtrak will be open for payment today through October 25th. If you have any questions, please email your child's homeroom teacher.
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Running Over Depression - Senior Project
Please join us for the 4th Annual Running Over Depression Run on Saturday, November 16th at Lovejoy High School. The 1K Fun Run will begin at 8:00 AM and the 5K Run will begin at 8:30 AM at Lovejoy Leopard Stadium. Running Over Depression is an event being organized by Lovejoy Seniors Zane Edwards, Shalin Mehta, and Thomas Michal for their Senior Projects. The goal of this run is to raise awareness about teenage depression and suicide prevention. All proceeds from the run will be donated to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. To register please
CLICK HERE
.
If your business is interested in sponsoring Running Over Depression please email
[email protected]
.
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
2019-2020 PTA Reflections Contest - Look Within
City of Lucas Farmers Market
Choir Fundraiser
Majestics Fundraiser
When Life Gives You Lemons Fundraiser
Foundation for Lovejoy Schools Men's Tailgate Party and Cornhole Tournament
Taste of Fairview Benefiting the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
Red Ribbon Night at Allen Americans
Lovejoy Professional Network Charity Benefit Golf Tournament
Senior Project! Boys Wrestling Camp
STEM Design Your World Conference for Girls
Senior Project! Girls Wrestling Camp
Senior Project! Running Over Depression
Lovejoy ISD Safety and Security Training
Leopard Baseball Buddy League
Mountain Bike Team
Lovejoy High School Cheer Fundraiser
Holiday Poinsettias for Sale
Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run
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, October 14th |
NO SCHOOL! |
| Tuesday, October 15th |
PTA Napoli's Spirit Night; 4:00pm - Close |
| Wednesday, October 16th |
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| Thursday, October 17th |
Chess Club; 7:00 - 8:00am
K-1 Engineering Club; 3:10 - 4:10pm
Report Cards Go Home |
| Friday, October 18th |
Kinder Field Trip to the Arboretum
Reading with the Leopards; 8:00am
4th Grade Art Club; 3:10pm |
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