Lovejoy Community,
It has been another excellent week in Lovejoy ISD! I am excited to share a short interview with Maria Faoro. Maria is the 5A State Champion in 1 Meter Diving and a Freshman at Lovejoy High School. As much as I loved our time on camera together, my favorite part happened after we stopped recording. Maria shared that she was adding a new dive and I asked how she approaches doing something so scary for the first time. Maria shared that it’s a learning process that can involve painful belly flops. She then pulled up a video of one such belly flop on her phone for us to watch together. Ouch! After that belly flop, Maria pulled herself out of the water and climbed back up onto the diving board. The graceful championship dives and gold medal are the end result of a process filled with struggle, mistakes, perseverance, and an unrelenting belief that hard work over time will produce growth. We are so proud of Maria for her remarkable accomplishment and even prouder because of what she did to earn the title of state champion. I appreciate Maria serving as an example of how excellence is earned through our daily actions and behaviors.
I wish you and our entire Lovejoy Family a wonderful spring break. May your days be filled with the joy of spending time doing the things you love with the people you love. I look forward to seeing everyone back on March 14 so that we can finish the school year strong.
There is only ONE LOVEJOY and we are ALL LEOPARDS!
Lovejoy Proud,
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Katie Kordel
Superintendent
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Lovejoy ISD wishes everyone a safe, enjoyable spring break filled with FUN, family connections and relaxation! We look forward to seeing all of our students and staff upon our return to school on Monday, March 14th! |
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Mrs. Kordel enjoyed the Glow Games in the First Grade at Puster Elementary School today. First Graders and their math were GLOWING as students reviewed important mathematical concepts. Our First-Grade mathematicians had so much fun learning because of the creativity of their teachers. |
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LOVEJOY FINE ARTS ROCK THEIR COMPETITIONS! |
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WSMS One Act Play, A Girl Called Opal was absolutely outstanding! The performance was a showcase of student growth, technical directing, and talent! Student awards included:
- Caliee Horinek in the role of Thought Girl - Outstanding Ensemble Award
- Natasha Gittemeier in the role of Sadie McKibben - Honorable All Star Award
- Jasmine Gasser in the role of Blind Girl - Honorable All Star Award
- Brooklynne Steeb in the role of Mama - All Star Cast Award
- Brandon Gibson in the role of Neckties - All Star Cast Award
- Cora Craver in the leading role of Opal - Best Performer
- Galilea Cardena, Light Board Operator - Best Technician Award
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BEST OVERALL TECH CREW! (out of all the schools)
- FIRST PLACE OVERALL!!!
- The Willow Springs Middle School Theater Program is under the direction of Lisa Nalls
WSMS Philharmonic and Chamber Orchestras were evaluated through the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading process. Both orchestras received superior ratings from all adjudicators which indicates the ensembles exceeded expectations and were consistent in the expected technical elements such as sound, pitch, rhythm, dynamics, and artistry. This scoring earned each ensemble a Sweepstakes trophy for their hard work and accomplishment this year in their orchestra courses. The WSMS orchestra is under the direction of Ashley Dickens and Michelle New.
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WSMS Bella Voce choir was evaluated through the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading process. The ladies of Bella Voce received superior ratings from all adjudicators which indicates the choir exceeded expectations and were consistent in the expected technical elements such as sound, pitch, rhythm, dynamics, and artistry. This scoring earned the ensemble a Sweepstakes trophy for their hard work and accomplishment this year in choir. The WSMS choral department is led by Kelly D'Souza. |
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LHS Choir, UIL Solo and Ensemble:
State Qualifiers - 1st Division Rating
- Will Craft
- Samuel Fowler
- Daniel Lamping
- Marissa Leibl
- Katy Nuckels
- Reece Robinson
- Ryder Sullivan
- Dinah Thandikonda
1st Division, Class 2 Solo
The LHS Choir is under the direction of Cathy Koziatek and Kelly D'Souza.
The LHS Full Symphony Orchestra is composed of students from the LHS Band, Wind Symphony, and Chamber Orchestra. These students have worked together before school and on their own to learn the three music selections chosen for their first UIL Concert and Sight-Reading evaluation. The ensemble performed with incredible maturity and earned superior ratings from all adjudicators earning a Sweepstakes accolade for their accomplishment. This is the first time LHS has performed a Full Symphony Orchestra. Thank you to the LHS Band and Orchestra teams for creating this incredible opportunity for our advanced instrumental students. This group was directed by Paul Heuer, Daniel King, Jennifer Vanhook, and Mary Winkler.
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The LHS One Act Play troupe started its journey towards the state one act play competition on Tuesday. This week, the troupe performed their one act play, Silent Sky at the Zone competition hosted by The Colony High School. Our troupe will be advancing to the District round and several students were acknowledged with individual awards. District contest will be held March 17 at The Colony High School. The One Act Play is under the leadership of LHS theatre director Jessica Brewster and WSMS director Lisa Nalls.
- All Star Tech - Elizabeth Esposito
- Honorable Mention All Star Cast - Emma "Grey" Myers
- All Star Cast - Zoe Nolan, Jacob Smithwick
- Best Performers - Jillian Nuckels and "Kore" Chloe Russell
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A North Texas Colorguard Association (NTCA) competition was hosted by Lovejoy HS this past weekend with 30 Winterguard Unit competitors from across the Metroplex.
- WSMS Winter Guard Unit - 1st place in the Novice Cadet category
- LHS JV Guard Unit - 5th place in the Regional AA category
- LHS Varsity WinterGuard - 4th place in the National A category
North Texas Colorguard Association Competition at Pine Tree HS
- The LHS JV Guard competed and earned a 2nd place finish in the Regional AA category
NTCA Guard scores are cumulative over the entire season, setting new rankings in classes each week. Currently, the Lovejoy JV Guard is ranked 2nd in Region AA out of over 90 Guard units across the state of Texas!
Colorguard is under the direction of Michael Cabrera.
The Majestics Dance Team competed at the Crowd Pleasers Drill Team Competition at Independence HS in Frisco. They earned the following:
Team Awards
- High Platinum
- Outstanding Academic Achievement
- 1st place – Team Lyrical
- 1st runner up - Team Jazz
- 1st runner up - Team Hip Hop
- Outstanding Choreography Award in Jazz, Hip Hop, and Lyrical
- Outstanding Technique Award in Hip Hop
- Outstanding Performance Quality in Jazz and Lyrical
- 1st runner up for Grand Champion Team (select large team category)
Officer Awards
- High Platinum
- 1st runner up - Officer Lyrical
- 1st runner up - Officer Contemporary
- 2nd runner up - Officer Jazz
- Outstanding Choreography Award in Lyrical, Jazz, and Contemporary
- Outstanding Technique Award in Lyrical and Contemporary
- Outstanding Execution in Contemporary
- Outstanding Performance Quality in Contemporary
- 1st runner up for Grand Champion Officer Group (in the high school - select large team category)
Imperials (Elite Team)
- High Platinum
- Outstanding Choreography, Technique, and Performance Quality
- 1st Place - Elite Lyrical
Solos
- All Soloists received a High Platinum rating or higher
- Senior, Makenzie Aubel, received a Diamond rating and placed 2nd overall in the public high school senior solo division.
The Majestics Dance Team is under the direction of Jacklyn Simone.
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MathCounts State Competition |
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James Bognot and Justen Mao qualified for the State MathCounts competition and will be representing Willow Springs Middle School in the Austin on March 18th & 19th. Please join us in congratulating them and cheering them on! |
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Award of Excellence - 10820J |
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Tournament Champions - 10820B
(4 students on right)
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Tournament Finalist - 10820F
(2 students on left in black shirts)
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Middle School rocked the last robotics tournament of the year before regional championships.
4 teams won state slots via awards or tournament placement:
- 10820J won Award of Excellence and made Quarters after finishing quals ranked 1st
- 10820B won Tournament Champion after finishing quals ranked 4th
- 10820G won Design Award and made Round 16 after finishing quals ranked 39th
- 10820F won Finalist after finishing quals ranked 2nd
10820A won Innovate Award, made Quarters after finishing ranked 9th
- 10820H made Semis after finishing quals ranked 8th
- 10820E made Round 16 after finishing quals ranked 13th
- 10820D made Round 16 after finishing quals ranked 29th
- 10820C made Round 16 after finishing quals ranked 42nd
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City of Lucas Proclamation |
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The City of Lucas honored the Lovejoy ISD Transportation Department with a proclamation from the City of Lucas for their outstanding service and partnership. Our bus drivers provided shuttle service
for the City of Lucas who said, "They did a phenomenal job and everything went so smoothly." Thank you Lovejoy Transportation for exemplifying our core values!
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Board Workshop Invitation |
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Dear Lovejoy Community,
As a Board, we are committed to strong and proactive communication with our community. Part of this commitment is sending an email invitation to our community prior to Board Meetings with a sincere desire for you to be involved and fully aware, so we can come together as a community for our children.
Please note that the meeting location for the March Board Workshop is the Carrie L. Lovejoy Child Development Center Library. The Library is located on the south side of the former Lovejoy Elementary School. Please park outside the library and use the direct entrance.
You may find the full agenda with supporting documentation on our district's BoardBook Premier website HERE. Sincerely,
The Lovejoy ISD Board of Trustees
Barrett Owens, President
Amy Smith, Vice-President
Anne Smith, Secretary
Chad Collins, Trustee
Jeff Wood, Trustee
Marvin Bobo, Trustee
Jason Jaynes, Trustee
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Board Brief - February 28, 2022 |
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Lovejoy ISD is committed to providing consistent, transparent communication with our community and employees. One avenue of communication is a timely presentation of Board Meeting minutes to our community. Follow the link below to view a summary of our most recent Regular Meeting notes.
In an effort to consolidate communications coming from the District, we will be including Board Meeting Invitations, as well as Board Briefs in Lovejoy's weekly Connect with Katie. We anticipate this streamlined communication will benefit families on multiple campuses, who receive a numerous campus/district communications.
*It is important to note that these are unofficial Board Minutes that have not been reviewed/approved by the Lovejoy ISD Board of Trustees.
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Several student groups were honored for their achievements. Thank you students, parents, and staff for joining us for this HUGE celebration! |
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Lovejoy High School Cheerleaders
3rd Place in State
UIL Spirit Competition 5A D2 Division
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Lovejoy High School Boys Wrestling
State Champions
5A State Boys Wrestling Dual State Championship
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Lovejoy High School Swim/Dive Team
State Qualifiers
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Aiden Abramson
All State Mixed Choir
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Lovejoy High School Band
All State Band Ensembles
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May 7, 2022 School Board Election |
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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, CPA 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.
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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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Foundation for Lovejoy Schools |
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Men's Tailgate and Cornhole Tournament- Thursday, March 31, 2022. Click here to purchase: https://bit.ly/3sNqZCv
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Lovejoy Leopard Home Run Hero |
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STEM T-Shirt Design Contest |
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Lovejoy Gifted Association Parent Webinar |
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