Dear Hart Families,

3 more "wake-ups" until the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!! We are so excited to kick off the '22-'23 school year. Thank you to everyone who attended Meet the Teacher. It was great seeing everyone and meeting our new families. In this message, you will find reminders and information for our school kickoff!  Our teachers have worked incredibly hard over the summer and these past two weeks to prepare for this school year.  I am humbled by their dedication and desire to better themselves for the students of Hart Elementary.

On the first day of school only, parents may walk their child into the classroom. To help with parking, we are asking that 3rd and 4th graders be dropped off from 7:25 - 7:40 and Kinder - 2nd grade dropped off from 7:40 - 7:55. Please know that we understand if you can not follow these times, but if you can, we would appreciate your support. If you're a Kindergarten parent, we hope you will head to the Leopard's Lair for "Tears & Cheers after your last picture and "see you later." 

As a reminder, we do not allow any visitors for the first two weeks of school. This allows us to ensure our students can practice our procedures to ensure a successful school year. Lastly, please know that we have been as proactive as possible to create smooth processes, but we kindly ask for your patience as everything takes a long time at first. We will refine as we go and lines will move more quickly once we all (parents, staff, and students) learn what works best to get us out the door safely and quickly. I hope that you enjoy your weekend.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me at any time.

All My Best,

Wendy Craft

Wendy_craft@lovejoyisd.net

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!

TONIGHT! - Campus Safety Meeting at Hart Elementary 

We would like to invite you to attend a campus based safety and security meeting. These meetings will provide information regarding the processes and procedures the district is taking to further improve safety on our campuses. Each campus will host a meeting. The agenda for each meeting will include a portion that is campus specific and a portion that is general to the district as a whole. Campus, district, and security personnel will be in attendance at each of the meetings. All meetings will be from 5:00 PM-6:00 PM. The dates are as follows:

August 11th - Hart Elementary School

Thank you for being a partner in the safety of our students and staff.

GOES LIVE FRIDAY, AUGUST 12TH

Hart Families,

Welcome to School Dismissal Manager! Using School Dismissal Manager with your desktop or smartphone browser, you can quickly and easily update instructions when your child's dismissal needs to be changed. School Dismissal Manager notifies the school of your updates so that, effective August 22nd, it is no longer necessary for you to phone the school, send notes, or send an email to inform the school of dismissal changes. School Dismissal Manager will provide us with a more organized and efficient tracking system for afternoon dismissals. Please note that this is they same system that we used last year, but your must update it for this school year.

The easy-to-use mobile and desktop interface will allow you to make these changes in advance or for the current day. At Hart, we want you to utilize School Dismissal Manager to indicate a change in your child's default dismissal plan and to let us know if you are checking your child out early. Free apps are also available for Android and iPhone users.

To login, you will be issued a username and temporary password through an email from School Dismissal Manager. You should receive your email by Monday, August 15th.

Thank you for using this tool to help us keep the dismissal process safe and orderly for all our students. Every parent must go in and set your child's default! Please contact Janean Mancini (janean_mancini@lovejoyisd.net) if you have any questions or concerns.

We are excited that the district will be utilizing Bright Arrow which will allow teachers to send "blast" texts and emails to our parents. As part of the district's Technology Acceptable Use Policy, we are asking teachers to refrain from texting with our parents. We are doing this in order to preserve our teacher's personal time and ensure confidentiality for all students. We know communication is important, and we encourage you to email, send a message in SeeSaw, or call the teacher on the school line. Thank you in advance for understanding.

How do I put money into my child's lunch account?

If you would like to put money on your child's account to pay for lunch or "extras," please choose one of the following ways.  As a reminder, a school lunch costs $3.50.

• Put money (cash or check) in a sealed envelope with your child's first and last name and homeroom teacher on it. Send it to school with your child, and they can deliver it to the cafeteria.
• Visit MySchoolBucks by clicking here and put money on your child's account electronically.

Can I bring birthday treats to school for my child?

Yes, you can purchase birthday treats for your child through Student Nutrition. Please note that we are only allowing birthday treats from the LISD Student Nutrition department. Thanks in advance for understanding. Please click here to order your child's birthday treats today! Please email your child's teacher to inform them that you ordered treats so that we do not have 2.

Can I bring my child lunch from a restaurant?

Yes! You will just need to place the food on the table with your child's name on it in our front office foyer.

School Start & End Times

Our school day begins at 7:55am each day, and we end at 3:10pm. If students are not in their seats by 7:55am, then they are considered tardy. We will give students grace during the first two weeks of school.

Car Tags

If you were unable to attend Meet the Teacher, then you can pick up your car tags on the first day of school. You will be given two car tags. If you need additional car tags, please contact Alis Brantl at alis_brantl@lovejoyisd.net. A parent will need this car tag to pick their child up from the car pick-up line or the Park & Pickup zone.

1st Day Arrival Protocols

The doors will open at 7:25 Monday, and students will report straight to their classrooms. On the first day of school, parents may walk their child into the classroom. To help with parking, we are asking that 3rd and 4th graders be dropped off from 7:30 - 7:40 and Kinder - 2nd grade dropped off from 7:40 - 7:55. Please know that we understand if you can not follow these times, but if you can, we would appreciate your support.

Arrival Protocols

Beginning Tuesday, August 10th, the doors will open at 7:15 each morning, and students will report straight to the cafeteria. At 7:30, our 3rd and 4th graders will be escorted to the gym and sit by class, and our Kindergarten - 2nd graders will sit by class in the cafeteria. 

In order for us to maximize efficiency, please do the following things:

• Have your child on the passenger side of your car.
• Do NOT get out of your car for arrival or dismissal.
• Pull all the way forward
• Please do not get out of line to pass cars
• For arrival, please do NOT park and walk your child in. We need all parents to go through the carline.  

Below, you will find the map for traffic flow. 

Dismissal Protocols

Students will have the following options to leave school each day.

• Bus (Signed up and paid for through Power School)
• Walker
• Parent Park & Pickup - This is where parents can park their car, and then they can walk to Door 3 to pick up their child. *This is different from last year.
• Car Pickup - where parents drive through our line and your child is placed into your car.

Below, you will find the map for traffic flow.

Email: tami_mitchell@lovejoyisd.net

Hello, families! My name is Tami, and I am so happy to be joining Hart as the school nurse! Please see the following notes, and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

• Please do NOT send medications with students. Parents should bring any medication (including OTC) directly to the clinic. 
• Each medication must appear in the original container and be properly labeled by the pharmacy. No loose pills, tablets, or capsules will be accepted. 
• All prescription or daily medications must have a medication form filled out and signed by the parent or guardian AND a physician. A new form is required each school year for each medication. PRN medications do not require a physician signature except in special cases.
• Any student who has an allergy, asthma, or seizure action plan needs to have a new form signed each school year by the physician. We will not be able to use the one from last year.
• PARENT MEETINGS: If you would like to discuss your child’s care or medication in detail, please e-mail me to schedule a dedicated time to meet in person or speak on the phone.

Volunteer Background Check

We love volunteers at HES, but in order to volunteer or go on a  field trip, then you must have an updated Volunteer Background check for the current school year. Please complete your background check now!

PowerSchool: Update Enrollment & Student Forms

It's time to update paperwork in PowerSchool!

Click Here to log in to PowerSchool. Once you are logged in, scroll down on the left side to "Enrollment & Student Forms" to complete.

Lovejoy Green Team

Dear Hart Families,

I’d like to give a warm welcome to all of our new and returning students,

families, and staff! Each of you are an important part of our Hart family

and I am thrilled to be partnering with you to provide excellent learning

experiences for all of our students this 2022-23 school year.

On behalf of the Hart PTO, I would like to thank you in advance for your

continued support of our organization and the programming we provide

for all students. Please take a moment to read the listed information

below.

Never hesitate to reach out to me with any questions. I look forward to

seeing you at school, meetings, events, and fundraisers! 

Sincerely,

Aubrey Stock

HES PTO President

aubreyjoystock@gmail.com

ptoforhart@gmail.com

GIVE US A FOLLOW!

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and via our website for the latest Hart PTO news and information.  

COME SEE US AT TEARS & CHEERS

JOIN THE PTO TODAY!

Your membership dues and donations allow us to fund special

events for students. This includes Ice Cream Social, Author Visits,

Science Night, Art Sparks, Staff Support, and much more. With your

membership, you will also receive the Hart PTO newsletter, access

to our online directory, and a greater opportunity to be involved. Help

us achieve 100% enrollment!! To register and join, see the

instructions below:

Step 1.) Click on the Register/Login link below to create an online

account with Membership Toolkit or to sign into an existing account. 

Register/Log in 

Step 2.) After logging in or registering, click the Join Now button on

Membership Toolkit homepage to become a Hart Elementary PTO

member. 

Please join us for our first Hart PTO member meeting on

September 13th at 10:30 am in the Leopard’s Lair. ** This

meeting is open to all current and paid Hart PTO members. **

Visit our website to purchase your spirit wear! The next

delivery/pickup date for orders placed after Meet the Teacher

will be August 19th .

LEOPARD DRIVE

Leopard Drive is our annual fundraiser.

Keep it simple with a donation that goes directly to Hart! All your dollars stay at the Hart Campus!

VOLUNTEER @ HART

The Hart PTO is parent powered! LISD Volunteer background checks are required annually. Please see the Volunteer Opportunities and sign-ups listed on the website:  http://hes.lovejoypto.org.

Please don’t forget to complete your LISD Background Check!  

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