January 9, 2020
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Dear Lovejoy Families,

Welcome Back!  We have had an amazing week back. I love seeing all of these beautiful faces every day. Next week, we will have class pictures, and you will have a new option to choose this year.  You can choose to have just a class picture like typically have received or a "Memory Mate" which is your child's class picture and their individual picture. Here is an example, but our "Memory Mate" will be customized to Lovejoy Elementary.  Since this is our first year with this company, we do not have an example to share with you.  



The district is excited to announce the 3rd Annual STEM Festival to be held on February 29th from 10:00-3:00 at Lovejoy High School. We hope you will mark this date on your calendar and make plans to attend this STEMtastic event with your family. The STEM Festival also offers extra opportunities, like the CANgineering Competition and T-Shirt Design Contest, in which students and families can participate. All information about the STEM Festival is linked below. 

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!
LES Information 

NEW! NO SCHOOL Monday, January 20th 
Just a reminder that Lovejoy Elementary will be CLOSED on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 


NEW! Class Pictures 
2020 class pictures will be taken on Tuesday, January 20th. You may order the class picture or a memory mate which includes your child's class picture and individual picture on one sheet.  For questions, please contact CareyLynn Photography at info@careylynnphotography.com


NEW! First Grade Music Program 
The LES 1st Grade will proudly present a Music Class Demonstration on Thursday, January 23rd at 6:30 pm in the LES Gym. Please join us for a brief, but meaningful program showcasing songs, games, and performances from our Music Classes. Students will report to the music room at 6:15 pm. Please have your child wear their Red LES Schoolwide Shirt and dark or black jeans, long pants, or skirt. If you have any questions, please email Wendy Hebert at wendy_hebert@lovejoyisd.net.


  NEW! 4th Grade Bump Up Day to SCIS
Our LES 4th Grade students will be visiting SCIS on Friday, January 31st.  Please look for more detailed information to come from your child's 4th Grade teacher.


NEW! PTA Spirit Night at Raising Cane's 
Please join us on Wednesday, January 15th from 4:00 - 9:00 pm at Raising Canes (Stacey Location) for PTA Spirit Night.  Mention Lovejoy Elementary when ordering and 15% of sales will be donated back to the Lovejoy Elementary PTA. We hope to see you there!


NEW! Engineering for Kids 
It is time to register for Engineering for Kids!  Engineering for Kids will be offering 3 sessions (16 classes) for students K-1 and 2-4.  The classes will be held after school on Wednesdays from 3:15 - 4:14 pm. The first class begins on January 22nd, so sign up today at www.engineeringforkids.com/dallasmetro


NEW! Watch Me Sculpt 
Watch Me Sculpt will begin new classes on Monday, January 27th and will go until  May 4th with the exception of holidays. The class will be held after school on Mondays from 3:10 - 4:00 pm. For detailed information about the class and registration, please visit watchmesculpt-texas.com .  


NEW! Getting your Child to Become a Better Communicator: February 3rd 
Join us as the LES PTA Hosts Elise, McVeigh on presenting "Getting your Child to Become a Better Communicator" February 3rd directly following our 10:30 am General Meeting. In today's world of constantly looking at screens, more parents are complaining that their children lack communication skills with adults, and their peers. Elise McVeigh, Etiquette expert and writer, has answers on how to teach children of all ages to interact verbally with adults and other kids.  She also will give tips on how as adults we can handle typical scenarios in this age of people being hyper-sensitive.

 
NEW! PTA Lifetime Award
We will be recognizing two special individuals who have given outstanding service to our children this year. The Parent/Teacher Recognition is a high honor bestowed upon someone by the Lovejoy PTA. The only requirement for receiving this honor is that the recipient has promoted students' wellbeing and demonstrated care for children. A nominee for the Parent/Teacher Recognition may be a parent, volunteer, teacher, administrator, or a community leader. The recipient is not required to be a PTA member. If you would like to nominate someone for this award, please fill out the form below and return it to the school office. The Parent/Teacher Recognition Committee will carefully consider each candidate. The two award recipients for this year will receive their awards at the Parent/Teacher Recognition Banquet in March. Please email your candidates as well as send a summary of WHY they should be chosen to mjciatto@hotmail.com by Friday, January 17th. 




  NEW! Box Tops 
Congratulations to our entire school for earning $530.20 in Box Tops!  Because of your hard work, we will be having a PJ Day on Friday, January 24th.  Wear your pajamas to school that day for a fun day! Let's continue to clip and SCAN your receipts for Box Tops! Reminder - Box Tops have gone digital, but there are still a few physical box tops to be collected.  If you see a "SCAN YOUR RECEIPT", simply download the Box Tops app and take a picture of your receipt. There is no need to clip these. If you see an expiration date on the Box Top, those can be clipped and turned in. For more information of the changes, please visit  www.boxtops4education.com .


UIL: Grades 2nd - 4th  
Students in Grades 2-4 will have the opportunity to participate in the UIL Competition this year.  The competition will be held on March 30th for Spelling, Ready Writing, and Creative Writing and on April 3rd for the remaining events.  The participation form is due no later than Wednesday, January 29th. If you have questions, please email Julie Castine at julie_castine@lovejoyisd.net.

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Upcoming Dates
Date 
Events
Monday, January 13th 
PTA Board Meeting; 9:30 am 
Choir; 3:10 pm 
Tuesday, January 14th 
Class Pictures
Wednesday, January 15th 

Thursday, January 16th  Chess Club; 7:00 am 
Friday, January 17th  4th Grade Spelling Bee
4th Grade Art Club; 3:10 pm 


 
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