Dear Hart Families,
Happy Friday! We have had an amazing short week. Our students have adapted quickly to our new schedule, and our lunches allow for our students to spread out.
As a reminder, if you drop your child off between 7:15 - 7:40, then you will have minimal wait time. On Wednesday with the surprise storm, we learned that we would need to tweak our system. Therefore, on rainy days only, we will get students out at the awnings in the front of the building and the south side of the building. We will move our "car door openers," to the appropriate places so you will know where your child will exit.
If you haven't had the opportunity, please consider signing up for the Hart PTO! Your membership goes right back to Hart students and staff. It helps pay for our Ice Cream social, student programs, Fall Festival, classroom parties, and so much more. This is a great organization, and we appreciate their support.
Lastly, I hope that you will join us for our Ice Cream Social on Thursday, September 16, 2021, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. This is a come-and-go event. Students will grab their prepackaged ice cream treat in the cafeteria being served by our awesome teachers, and then they will exit to the playground to enjoy their treat and play. This is a free event, and it is a great opportunity to meet new classmates. Please make sure that you bring your lawn chair!
I hope that you enjoy your weekend. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me.
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!
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PowerSchool - Enrollment Forms ACTION NEEDED!
The back-to-school enrollment forms for the 2021 - 2022 school year are ready for parents to update! You will access the enrollment forms in your PowerSchool Parent Portal - left navigation panel - "Enrollment & Student Forms." Please complete and update each form in that section of PowerSchool. If you have any questions or trouble accessing PowerSchool, please contact Alis Brantl at alis_brantl@lovejoyisd.net.
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Absences and Dismissal Changes
If your student will be ABSENT, please email Alis Brantl at alis_brantl@lovejoyisd.net. We need the email as documentation for our records.
If you have a DISMISSAL CHANGE for your student and either cannot access School Dismissal Manager or it is after 2:00, please email Janean Mancini at janean_mancini@lovejoyisd.net. |
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School Dismissal Manager: Action Needed!
We need all parents to set up your School Dismissal Manager account and default for after-school dismissal. If you have not set your default for School Dismissal Manager, please contact Janean Mancini at janean_mancini@lovejoyisd.net or 469.742.8200.
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Visitors: Please Scan QR Code Before Entering
All Visitors entering the office must scan the QR Code located on the HES entry door before entering the building.
Please note: If you are dropping an item off for your child and will only be entering the foyer, you do not need to scan the QR Code. Please ring the doorbell and tell the office staff that you are dropping off an item for your child. You can place the item(s) on the table in the foyer with the student and teacher's name.
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Book Fair: September 27th - October 1st
Mark your calendars… the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Hart Elementary! Students will be able to shop for amazing books from September 27th - October 1st. Books truly do bring us together! Take a look at this video and talk to your child about why reading is so important. More information and volunteer opportunities will be coming to you soon!
Thank you, Mrs. Dawson, Hart Librarian.
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Hart Harmony Choir: 4th Grade
Attention 4th Grade Parents: Hart Harmony Choir will begin Monday, September 13th. I look forward to singing together this year! To learn more and sign up for choir, please visit the following link:
-Ms.Arabie
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Lovejoy Children's Choir - 4th, 5th, and 6th Graders
The Lovejoy Children's Choir is an auditioned choir for our 4th-6th graders. Auditions will be held at PES, HES, and SCIS beginning September 16. We rehearse Tuesdays at SCIS from 3:30-4:30. Our first rehearsal is on Tuesday, October 5th.
Please read the HANDOUT for detailed information.
Use this LINK to sign your student up to audition.
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New to Lovejoy Ladies Coffee
ARE YOU NEW TO THE LOVEJOY COMMUNITY? WE WOULD LOVE TO GET CONNECTED WITH YOU! The Lovejoy Council of PTO would like to invite all 'New to Lovejoy' Moms to a coffee on September 15th at 9:30 am. The event will take place at the Lucas Community Center. This event is designed to connect new families and offer a fun, informative way to introduce Lovejoy. Please click here to fill out the google form so that we can connect you with families in your neighborhood or families in your children's grades.
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Grade Level Copy Volunteers
Help our teachers out by making Grade Level Copies! This opportunity is available weekly. Collect original copies from the labeled grade level "Originals" bin in the copy room. Follow instructions paperclipped to the original worksheets. Ensure enough copies are made for each classroom. Place copies in separate stacks for each teacher and deliver them outside their door.
K-2 = FRONT COPY ROOM
3-4 = BACK COPY ROOM
The location of these workrooms as well as training on the machine will take place following our PTO Volunteer Meeting on September 14th at approximately 12:15 pm.
Click the link below to signup.
*Please note: 1st Grade does not need copy volunteers at this time.
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ArtSparks - Parent Volunteers Needed
We are in need of volunteers for our ArtSparks program. This is a wonderful way to be able to connect and visit in your student's classroom. Volunteers for this program will present Art to the class. Presentations are pre-made and no art experience is required. If you are interested, please stop by our homepage and click the Volunteer tab. (Check ArtSparks)
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Membership
Calling all Hart students, staff, and families!! We want all of you to be members of Hart Elementary PTO! Every dollar goes towards staff appreciation, student activities, programming, cultural arts, etc. Thank you in advance for your support!
Leopard Drive
Help support our staff and students here at Hart by participating in our annual Leopard Drive. No amount is too big or too small! All of your dollars stay at HART!
Funds collected will be put towards:
- Student Enrichment Programs
- Dad Programs
- Family Fun Night
- Author Visits
- ArtSparks
- Art Contests
- Staff Luncheons
- Teacher Appreciation
- Environmental Programs
- Red Ribbon Week
- Field Day
- Spiritwear
- Science Night
- Leopard Friday
- Ice Scream Social
- Donuts/Muffins with Parents
- Newsletters
- Senior Scholarship
Head on over to our homepage and click Donate Now!!
Volunteer Opportunities
Hart Elementary is Parent Powered! Giving the gift of time is a wonderful and selfless thing. We are always looking for volunteers! Please stop by our homepage and click the Volunteer tab to read about the current opportunities available!
Dads @ Hart
We over 100 dads signed up so far! Thank you to those that have volunteered! There are still slots available if you are interested. Please follow our sign up instructions found here: Dads @ Hart Form Instructions. The Dads@Hart program offers an opportunity to spend 1 day in your child’s classroom and assist in other activities on campus.
Hospitality
We have some fun things planned for our HES Staff this year!! If you are interested in helping specifically with hospitality please sign up on the PTO website under the Volunteer tab. (Check Staff Appreciation)
Spiritwear
Items purchased labeled "Pre-Order" will be available September 10th for pickup. New pickup procedures will begin this week!!
Please note our NEW pickup procedures below:
** Any order placed M-TH by 2 pm will be available for pickup that Friday. If an order is placed after 2 pm on Thursday, it will be available for pickup the following Friday. **
Orders will be placed in your child's backpack to go home with them on Thursdays. If you do not have a child at Hart, you will pick up at the front office on Fridays 12-2pm.
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SAGE
The fall referral window for G/T testing is open through September 3. Referrals can be completed in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Families may learn more about G/T services and the referral process by visiting the G/T portion of the LISD website.
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WAYS & MEANS
Did you know that scanning your receipt or linking your current shopping account can earn your school money? Please help us by connecting your current accounts with Hart Elementary PTO.
Box Tops - Use the new Box Tops App to scan your receipt. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to Hart Elementary PTO. Please register today! We appreciate your support.
Organization Name: Hart Elementary PTO
Amazon Smile - AmazonSmile, the simple and no-cost way to donate to a favorite charity like the Hart Elementary PTO, now works on the Amazon Shopping app for iPhone and Android. That means it’s easier than ever to support our work anytime, anywhere. Through its AmazonSmile program, Amazon donates 0.5% of eligible purchases to the charity of your choice — at no cost to you. Use your same Amazon.com login to start shopping today!
Organization Name: Hart Elementary PTO
Kroger - You shop. Kroger gives. Be sure to link your Kroger shoppers card with Hart Elementary PTO. Donating couldn't be easier. You shop, Kroger gives.
Student Activities
Save the Date!! Ice Cream Social is around the corner. We hope your family can join us on Thursday, September 16, 5:30-7:00pm!
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Chess Club: Sign Up Today!
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Explore the excitement of engineering! Students grades K-1 will use the Engineering Design Process to explore the fields of Junior Aerospace and Junior Industrial Engineering sparking a passion for creation and tinkering. (Grades K-1 Only) Classes are offered at Hart Elementary on Fridays from 3:15 - 4:15pm in the Leopard Lair. |
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Explore the excitement of engineering! Students grades 2-4 will use the Engineering Design Process to explore the fields of Aeronautical and Industrial Engineering sparking a passion for creation and tinkering. (Grades 2-4 Only)
Classes are offered at Hart Elementary on Mondays from 3:15 - 4:30pm in the Leopard Lair.
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Each class is for 1 hour and most days kids take home amazing projects!
To pay by zelle/venmo call 972.333.8841 for details. For registration questions or concerns, please email dallasmetro@engineeringforkids.net or contact Seema at 972.333.8441.
Classes for online enrollment will open on August 30th.
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Annual Appeal Campaign
We’re excited to kick off our Annual Appeal campaign! Our goal is to raise $300,000 and have 35% community involvement. The students of Lovejoy ISD are touched by Foundation dollars in every school and grade throughout the district. Now, more than ever, they need our support to ensure no interruption to the Lovejoy standard of exceptional learning. Click on the graphic below to visit our website today to learn more and donate!
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September
16th - Ice Cream Social
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