Dear Hart Families,
I am so excited to kick off our morning with our first HartBeat. I love celebrating our students. Please read below for the specifics of our assembly. As a reminder, our students will be released at noon tomorrow.
First through fourth grade teachers have been hosting conferences this week. Kindergarten will have conferences with parents in January when they distribute the report card. This is such a great opportunity to partner with you in your child's success. I certainly hope you find these meetings informational and productive! Whiles these are only formally scheduled conferences this year, you may request a meeting with your child's teacher at any time.
I hope that you will be able to join my husband, Coach Craft, and me tomorrow night for Leopard Friday. This is one of the many traditions I love about Lovejoy! Both Hart and Puster are sharing a spirit wear booth - come see us and get some awesome Lovejoy gear, and then stay to cheer on the Leopards to a victory!
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me. I hope that you have a wonderful weekend.
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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Pre-order Chick-fil-A for Family Fun Night: Deadline October 24th!
Family Fun Night is on October 29th from 5:30 - 7:30pm. Make dinner easy by pre-ordering Chick-fil-A to enjoy during Family Fun Night. The deadline to order is October 24th!
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Early Release: TOMORROW, Friday, October 22nd @ 12:00pm
Just a reminder that we have Early Release tomorrow, Friday, October 22nd at 12:00pm. Students will have the opportunity to eat a sack lunch from the cafeteria in their classroom or bring a snack or lunch from home. All dismissal procedures will be the same, but just moved up to 12:00pm.
*Friday Engineering Students - Engineering Club will meet in the Leopard Lair at 12:00. Please change your child's dismissal in SDM!
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Hart Beat: Friday, October 22nd at 8:15 am in our gym
We are asking that ALL students wear their Leopard Gear on Friday. This could mean anything that is red, black, leopard, or a Lovejoy Hart Leopard spirit shirt.
Please read the following carefully so you can join in on the fun!
- Can parents attend?
- Yes, we would love for parents to join us if they would like to attend. We will ask that parents sit in the bleachers. Some of you may be wondering why we waited so long to share if parents can attend. We had to have practice sitting in the gym to see how much space we occupied. Thank you in advance for your understanding and we apologize for the short notice.
- Where do parents park?
- Please enter the parking lot entrance off Estelle and park in the parking lot by the portable buildings, in the open field, or outside the fenced area off Estelle.
- Will parents be signing in?
- Yes, we will have all parents sign in and receive a Visitor badge.
- When can parents begin entering the school to go to the gym?
- Parents can enter anytime after 7:45 am
- Will I be notified if my child is receiving an award?
- YES! Your teacher will notify you if your child is receiving an award. All parents should have been notified no later than yesterday.
Below, is some additional information about the event.
- We will be honoring students for outstanding character. This Hart Beat, we are honoring students for having outstanding Respect.
- We will also be honoring students who are Leopard Leaders. These students consistently display the Leopard Way (our pledge that we recite daily):
- having a positive attitude,
- embracing the opportunity to learn, and
- treating others the way I want to be treated
- We will also be honoring a grade level for Specials.
- We will have our entire school together because we thought that this was important to build our school spirit and community.
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School T-Shirts - Order Today!
It is time to order your school t-shirts! These shirts will be worn for school events, field trips, field day, etc. The cost of the shirt is $15.00 and can be ordered online today October 15th - Sunday, October 31st. We also have adult sizes for parents too.
Kindergarten - Yellow
First Grade - Orange
2nd Grade - Blue
3rd Grade - Green
4th Grade - Red
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Leopard Friday: Visit the HES PTO
Come visit the Elementary PTO booth at Leopard Friday. Hart will be offering a new spiritwear T-shirt you won't want to miss!!! Spiritwear purchased at Leopard Friday or through the online store on October 22nd will be
TAX FREE!!! You will also have the opportunity to become a member (if you haven't already)!
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Football Update
With the increase in attendance, our administration team has spent time reviewing the organization and safety of the varsity football games. We have determined areas that require attention to provide our patrons with a positive experience at these events. The following adjustments have been made.
- Additional ushers will be in place to assist with seating and monitoring.
- Season ticket holders will be required to secure a wristband for reserved seating. (Tables will be set up inside the gates to distribute the wrist bands.)
- Students will be expected to remain seated in the stands during the game.
- K-6 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.
- We request any type of ball, frisbee, etc, be left at home and not brought inside the gates.
- Additional Lovejoy ISD district and campus administrators will be on-site to provide assistance and monitor designated areas.
- Gridiron Club has been relocated to a centralized location outside of the stadium.
- Additional signage will be posted in the parking areas and stadium.
Don’t forget we offer parking shuttles from Hart Elementary, Willow Springs Middle School, and Grace Church. Staff will be on-site to assist.
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Mother Son Night: Sign up and Order Your T-Shirt Today!
Our Mother/Son event is just around the corner!
Hart Elementary PTO presents "Game Day" for
all Hart Mothers and Sons. Please purchase event tickets and pre-order matching Mother/Son T-Shirts below. The deadline to order t-shirts is October 26th
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Red Ribbon Week: October 25th - 29th
Red Ribbon Week is a special week recognized around the country. This week-long celebration of events is designed to educate and increase awareness about drug prevention. At Hart Elementary, we consider this a great time to pledge to be drug-free and to reflect on ways that we can maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle. During this week, we will emphasize making responsible choices that can help students be and do their very best in school and in life. We would like to encourage everyone to bring healthy snacks and to participate in the fun dress-up days.
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Red Ribbon Week Caring Coins Campaign
According to research, youth who feel they are contributing members of a caring community are less likely to be involved in illegal drug use. As part of Red Ribbon Week activities, Hart Elementary students will have the opportunity to feel connected to the Collin County Community. ACO (All Community Outreach) is having a fundraiser called the Caring Coins Drive in which they encourage donations of spare change to support the ongoing needs in Collin County. Students may contribute to this service organization by bringing in their American coins and/or bills next week. Their generous contributions will assist residents of Allen, Lucas, and Fairview who are in financial need.
Monday, October 25th - Penny Day: Bring Your Pennies!
Tuesday, October 26th - Nickel Day: Bring Your Nickels!
Wednesday, October 27th - Dime Day: Bring Your Dimes!
Thursday, October 28th - Quarter Day: Bring Your Quarters!
Friday, October 29th - Dollar Day: Bring Your Dollars!
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Let's Grow Together: Friday,
October 29th
On October 29th, every Hart student will plant a tulip bulb in front of the school. In the spring, when the tulips bloom, it will be a beautiful reminder of the work they did in planting, and of the new friendships they have created throughout the school year as we grow together!
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Nana Puddin' Grows a Garden by Dennis Lee
The Hart PTO is excited to welcome back in person DENNIS LEE on October 29th!!! This year’s show will encourage you and your students to "SQUASH" hate and hurt, "TURNIP" love and joy, and grow "GOOD STUFF" in the World. Nana Puddin' discovers, "If it doesn't help you grow, then you can let it go." Since the World is our garden, let's get GROWING!
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Pumpkin Decorating Contest: Next Week!
Decorate a pumpkin like your favorite Book Character and enter to win a prize! Hart will be hosting a Book Character Pumpkin decorating contest. This is an optional family project to be completed at home and then brought to display in the library. Please only 1 pumpkin per family! Pumpkins should be decorated as your favorite book character using paint, markers, yarn, pipe cleaners, fabric scraps, cardboard, etc. Carved pumpkins will not be accepted because they turn bad quickly, make a mess, and attract pests!
Tip: fake pumpkins work best!
Decorated pumpkins should be dropped off at the library on
Monday, October 25th for display. Please bring a picture of the front cover (or a copy of the related book) to be displayed beside the pumpkin. Pumpkins will be on display in the library until Friday, Oct 29th. Students will be able to vote on their favorite entries. Creators of the top 3 pumpkin characters with the most votes will receive a Spring Book Fair Gift Card.
Please pick up all pumpkins no later than the end of the day on
October 29th.
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Holly Jolly Run: December 4th
Holly Jolly Run is an event that the City of Allen Parks and Recreation sponsors. If you would like to register, please visit, Holly Jolly Run, and sign up by Sunday, November 14th. When you register, please select Hart Elementary School so the PE program can earn school credit. |
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October Student Nutrition Newsletter
Our October Newsletter is here, and the topic is 5 Game Day Foods That Will Score Big This Football Season.
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Why Attendance Matters
How important is it for kids to be in school?
School attendance is a baseline factor in determining school success. A missed school day is a missed opportunity for students to learn. Regular attendance fosters a classroom connection between teachers and students. Attending school also provides time for social interactions with peers.
Did you know that?
Attendance is the most significant driver in the funding Lovejoy ISD receives from the state each year?
A 3% reduction in the yearly average daily attendance (ADA) can cause the district to lose $800,000 in funding.
An increase of 1% in the yearly ADA can fund 3 teachers’ salaries.
Although it may seem insignificant that the district loses $50 a day when a student is absent, consider the impact when 250 students are absent across the district and the district loses $12,500. Multiply that by 15 days and it is a loss of $187,500. The impact is significant.
Attendance taken at 10 AM determines the ADA funding that Lovejoy ISD receives for that date. If the student is on campus at that time, LISD receives approximately $50.00 per student. If a student is absent, ADA is lost.
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LISD Socioeconomic Information Form
This year, all Lovejoy ISD parents are asked to complete the LISD Socioeconomic Information Form, regardless of socioeconomic need. State and federal funds are allocated to school districts based on this information.
If you have already completed this form for 2021-2022 you do not need to complete another form. However, if you have not completed this form for the 2021-2022 school year, please click Socioeconomic Information Form to download the form, complete one form per student and return it either to the campus PEIMS personnel (Alis Brantl) or to PEIMS Coordinator, 259 Country Club Rd, Allen, TX 75002 by October 8, 2021.
Please note that this form is not sent to the Texas Education Agency and that the income levels indicated for your family are not reported to the Texas Education Agency. Only the Economic Disadvantaged status of each student as determined by the information provided is reported to the Texas Education Agency.
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Book Drive: Senior Project |
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Dads at Hart
There are still slots available if you have not had a chance to sign up. Please follow our sign-up instructions found here: Sign Up Instructions. The Dads@Hart program offers an opportunity to spend one full day in your child’s classroom and assist with activities on campus.
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Lovejoy Letter Campaign
Lovejoy Family!! The 8th annual Lovejoy Letter Campaign for teachers and staff members has begun! Many of you are familiar with this beloved tradition, but for those of you who are not, it is the time of year when we write appreciation letters for each of our teachers and staff members across the district.
The letters do not have to be elaborate or lengthy. The goal is just for people to write a note of thanks to show appreciation to their teachers, the staff and the administration in our district. It is the opportunity for us to take the time to let each person who makes a difference for us throughout the school day know how much we value them.
Please clearly label the envelope with the staff/teacher’s name and LLC (Lovejoy Letter Campaign) and return the letter to the box located at the specified location of each campus no later than Friday, November 12th. Please feel free to share this message as we spread the word about the campaign. We do not want to add any extra burden to our kids and parents, but we do want to share how much we appreciate our teachers and staff - especially this year!
Please see the sign-up genius below if you would like to donate blank cards for this campaign.
These can be left at the front desk. There will be cards on the front desk that you can use to write notes and a basket to place them in as well as a large bin with a red lid labeled “Lovejoy Letter Writing Campaign” for dropping off letters outside the front door of the school. We will start collecting notes the week of 10/25/2021, and the deadline for letters is 11/12/2021.
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PTO Newsletter
Please Click Here to view the October PTO Newsletter!
PTO 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!
We currently need volunteers for:
Ways & Means/Fundraising
Click on the image to support hart and the PTO!
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Did you know raising money for Hart Elementary PTO is as easy as scanning your receipts or linking your shopping accounts? Here’s how:
Click on the image below to sign up for these fundraising opportunities!
- For more detailed information about how to create these accounts see the latest Hart Headlines Newsletter!
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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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October
22nd - Early Release @ 12:00pm
22nd - Hart Beat Assembly
22nd - Leopard Friday
25th - 29th - Red Ribbon Week and Caring Coins Drive
27th - Waste Free Wednesday
29th - Let's Grow Together (Planting Tulips)
29th - Dennis Lee Assembly
29th - Family Fun Night
November
1st - No School
2nd - No School
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