Happy Thursday,

This week has been filled with a lot of great moments for our students. We have had a hugely successful book fair, rolled out our Recycling program (thank you Michelle Wilde), celebrated August and September birthdays with our "birthday donuts", began student led announcements in the mornings, and celebrated students that worked hard and showed success on assessments this week.  

I am so proud of the incredible work our students are showing everyday.  They are working hard, taking ownership for their school responsibilities and having fun, too.  

Thank you to everyone that has adjusted and supported the change with our  dismissal procedures.  We have cut 15 minutes off our dismissal time which is a huge accomplishment.  

During drop off in the mornings, if you arrive after 7:35 am, please drive to the front of the building to drop off your student.  We will be locking the back doors at 7:37, so that staff members can get to classes in the building.  Thank you for your understanding. 

I hope to see some of you at the Homecoming game tomorrow night!  I have encouraged everyone to wear their homecoming shirts or red to school tomorrow to support the high school football team. 

Thank you,

Courtney Halpin

Principal

469-742-8400

Our students in media team did a fantastic job with live announcements.  

The 5th grade GT students were completing a fun activity called "Concrete Characters".  It is definitely a favorite and proves that learning doesn't have to stay in the four walls of a classroom.

You know it's a good day when you get lunch and a trip to the book fair. 

If you ever wondered if it is possible to keep 150 students quiet for advisory time, it is!  These students are reading and studying hard.  

Birthday donuts make an ordinary Thursday become extraordinary. 

Birthday donuts can be enjoyed outside if students want to get some extra outdoor time.

Our volunteers make it possible to bring all of our ideas to life.  The school store and birthday donuts are a huge hit and an amazing way to celebrate our amazing students. 

September

16- Last day of Fall Book Fair  

16- Nash and Salamah's Homerooms Volunteer with Custodial Team

16-Red Out! Wear red or homecoming shirts.

19- PTO Meeting, 10:00 AM, SCIS Cafeteria

22- North Texas Giving Day 

23- Doty and Holland's Homerooms Volunteer with Custodial Team

30- SAGE coffee, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM, Cafeteria  

30-Johnson and Dufrene Homerooms Volunteer with Custodial Team

October

7- Student and Staff Holiday- No School 

10- Student and Staff Holiday- No School 

14- Coffee with Mrs. Halpin and Mr. Jamar, 8:00 AM- 8:40 AM

14- Drummond, Wisdom, Darnell, and Alotaibi Homeroom Service Team Volunteers 

18- Fall Picture Day

18- SCIS Orchestra Demonstration Concert, 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM, Gym 

20- SCIS Fall Choir Concert, 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM, Cafeteria 

21- SCIS Early Release, 11:45 AM 

24-28- Red Ribbon Week 

28- Chadwick and Kimbrough Homeroom Service Team Volunteers

31- Halloween 

Lovejoy ISD is extremely fortunate to have a strong family community involvement. We value the partnerships that we share among our students, families, and community members.

The District was thrilled to have a high turnout at the first home football game on September 2 and we anticipate the number to be even greater for our Homecoming game this week.  

Our administration team is committed to providing a safe environment for all fans who choose to support our students participating in the various programs that perform on a Friday night.  

We want to take this opportunity to remind you of procedures that will be followed at all home games to ensure that Friday night football games are safe and enjoyable for everyone involved.

• Students will be expected to remain in the stands during the game.
• K-4 STUDENTS SHOULD SIT WITH THEIR PARENTS.  
• LJHS and WSMS students can sit in their respective student sections. Students will not be allowed to congregate below and around the stadium stands.
• SCIS students are allowed to sit in the middle school student section and must have a parent present at the game.
• We request any type of ball, frisbee, etc., be left at home and not brought inside the gates.
• ONCE YOUR TICKET HAS BEEN SCANNED AND YOU HAVE ENTERED THE STADIUM, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE STADIUM AND RE-ENTER (THIS INCLUDES SEASON TICKET HOLDERS).
• NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ARE ALLOWED IN THE STADIUM

Additional Lovejoy ISD district and campus administrators will be on-site to provide assistance and monitor designated areas.

Finally, don’t forget that we offer parking shuttles from Hart Elementary, Willow Springs Middle School and Grace Church.  

We believe adhering to these guidelines will provide for a safe and positive experience for everyone. Thank you to our school community for supporting our student events throughout the year and we look forward to seeing everyone this Friday at Leopard Stadium!

Our attendance at Sloan Creek has been wonderful.  As you can see above our Attendance percentage for the year is just below 98%.  Thank you for making a difference and place a high value on your child's education.  We appreciate you.

Please also be aware that we will be sending out attendance letters for those that have unexcused absences. It is a requirement from the state that these letters are distributed.  Thank you in advance for communicating any absences to Julie_Boardman@lovejoyisd.net within 5 school days of your student's return. 

Character Trait - Responsibility

We will be focusing on a Character Trait each 9 weeks during our guidance lessons and our Monday Classroom Conversations.  The first nine weeks we have been focusing on Responsibility, accountability for one’s actions; dependability.  A way to support their learning at home is to have your child make a list of their responsibilities at home and school.  Then have them choose two responsibilities they could do a better job on. Help your child make a plan for improving. We believe that Sloan Creek is a bridge between the dependence on parents and teachers in elementary school and the independence needed in middle school.  Building the student’s responsibility at school and home will help them with their self esteem and confidence.  Thank you for partnering with us! 

Lovejoy ISD Campus Library Updates

In an effort to support transparency and parental involvement, Lovejoy ISD school libraries are initiating a communication practice. Parents will receive a weekly notification from the campus librarian that includes library materials their student currently checked out. Librarians are planning to begin notifications the week of September 12th. Parents should ensure email contact information is current in PowerSchool so to receive the weekly information.

Parents will also have the option to request limited access for their child to library materials. Campus librarians will post information on the campus website that provides guidance for parents to request specific book titles they do not want their child to check out.

Our campus librarians serve as an excellent resource for parents should you have questions. The District is committed to providing extension and enrichment opportunities for students with library materials through school and home partnerships.

Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from September 12th – 16th in the SCIS Library:

Hours: 

Mon 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Friday 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

We would like to invite parents/grandparents to come eat lunch with their child and then visit the book fair. If you would like to visit the book fair during lunch, please come on the day assigned to your child’s grade and last name alpha.  

Lunch visiting schedule:

Monday: 5th grade A-L

Tuesday: 5th grade M-Z

Wednesday: 6th grade A-L

Thursday: 6th grade M-Z

One option for payment is eWallet—your child’s digital payment account.

Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases.

If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/sloancreekintermediatesch

See you at the Fair!

We are pleased to announce, the District will be launching Special Education, Gifted and Talented, and Career Education Advisory Committees. These committees will include parents, campus and district staff representatives. The purpose of the advisory committees is to establish an additional layer of communication and collaboration, resulting in achieving positive outcomes for all students through strong home and school partnerships.

To learn more about the Lovejoy ISD advisory committees, please reference the following links below. Committee interest forms will be accepted through Friday, September 16th.

Lovejoy ISD Special Education Advisory Committee

Lovejoy ISD Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee

Lovejoy ISD Career Education Advisory Committee

Extended Day Leopard Academy is an opportunity for your child to participate in enrichment activities on his or her campus before and after school. Our goal is that these enrichment opportunities will allow our Lovejoy Leopards to develop creativity and critical thinking skills through activities related to their personal interests. Registration is open for the following academies for students in kindergarten through 6th grade. Choose from one of the links below for more information.

• Chess Academy
• Board and Card Game Academy

Please contact miles_knight@lovejoyisd.net with any questions regarding the Extended Day Leopard Academies offered for the 22-23 school year. 

The Carline Auction ends  TODAY!!! If you would like to bid on one of three spots in the front parking lot of the school for events or to pick up your kids instead of waiting the carline, I encourage you to bid. All the proceeds will go to support the SCIS PTO.

JOIN and DONATE

We would love for you to sign up to be apart of the Sloan Creek PTO. The $8 membership dues go towards programs that benefit each student. Please sign up your students and spouses or join as a family. Your membership allows you to have access to our online directory and volunteer opportunities.

There is also an opportunity for you do donate to our Leopard Drive. This is different than your donation to Foundation for Lovejoy Schools. Those donations benefit the district as a whole. Our Leopard Drive stays at Sloan Creek to help put on programs like See you at the Creek, Kool off with Kona, teacher appreciation and many more.

Please click on the link below to become a member and donate.

Join and Donate Here

CARLINE AUCTION - SEPTEMBER 14-15, 2022 from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tired of waiting in the carpool line or looking for parking during school events? The SCIS PTO is auctioning off three parking spots in the front of the building. Use them for pick up and as reserved parking throughout the school year at school functions. Bidding will begin on September 14, 2022 at 8 am and will end September 15 at  8pm. Good luck and thank you for your support of Sloan Creek PTO!

Carline Auction

SUPPORT SLOAN CREEK PTO EVERY TIME YOU SHOP WITH AMAZON!

AmazonSmile, the simple and no-cost way to donate to a favorite charity like the Sloan Creek PTO. It 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!

Even if you’ve registered Sloan Creek PTO as your charity with AmazonSmile, you must also activate AmazonSmile in your mobile app in order for Sloan Creek PTO to receive a portion of eligible purchases (at no extra cost to you). Follow these easy steps on your phone and computer to make sure you’re set up! 

1. Visit smile.amazon.com
2. Sign in with the same account you use for Amazon.com
3. Select “Sloan Creek Intermediate School PTO” as your charity

If you prefer to use the app when you are Amazon shopping, click on settings and select Amazon Smile and the Sloan Creek Intermediate School PTO as your charity.

GROCERY SHOPPING TO SUPPORT SCIS PTO WITH KROGER REBATE

Did you know…The Sloan Creek PTO receives money back from Kroger based on purchases made by you?Here’s how you can sign up to make sure your purchases help SCIS: 

Login to your Kroger Plus account online or visit www.krogercommunityrewards.com and select Sloan Creek Intermediate School PTO as your designated organization.

VOLUNTEERS

If you missed our volunteer coffee last week, there is still time to sign up to volunteer. Just indicate what areas you would like to be contacted to help volunteer. As needs arise you will be contacted to volunteer. 

Volunteer Interest Form

Thank you

Kim Rollins 

SCIS PTO President 2022-23

https://ptoscis.membershiptoolkit.com/Our_PTO

ENROLLMENT OPEN FOR LCDC!

Enroll now for the 2022-23 school year for any of the 3 exemplary child care and early childhood programs housed at the Lovejoy Child Development Center. 

If you would like to be contacted with information regarding our programs, please complete the LCDC Interest Form by using the link below or scanning the QR code.  You may also email us at childdevelopmentcenter@lovejoyisd.net with any questions.  

LCDC Interest Form

In addition, Lovejoy ISD is excited to share with you that we will be offering a FREE prekindergarten program for eligible students who are 4 years old by September 1, 2022, and meets at least one of the following criteria:

• Limited use of the English language 
• Is eligible to participate in the free or reduced-price lunch program 
• Meets the definition of homeless 
• The child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or the reserves and/or injured or killed while serving
• Is or ever has been in foster care 
• The child of a recipient of the Star of Texas Award 

*Students who do not meet any of the above eligibility requirements may participate as a tuition student.  

*Lovejoy ISD employees receive discounted tuition for all programs offered at the LCDC.