April 21, 2022
Dear Hart Families,

We have had a great week of learning at Hart Elementary. Our 3rd graders kicked off the week with their Living Museum celebrating their Biography Research unit. Our students did a great job of showcasing their learning. Here are some highlights from their day. Then today, they attended the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. It was so fun to see them all dressed up for their field trip.
Each year our PTO recognizes Outstand Service Awards. Our recipients are Debbie Nash and Hayley Hangartner. These ladies have amazing servant's hearts, and we are grateful for their service to our school. Please join me in congratulating them on this honor.
Debbie Nash cares for the students at Hart Elementary each day with so much love. She rarely has a break during the school day and tends to every need with a gentle touch and a smile. Debbie is so deserving of this award as she fits the description of “promoted students’ well-being and demonstrated care for children” perfectly every single day. Hart Elementary is a better place because of Debbie.
Hayley Hangartner has done a tremendous job planning and hosting events for Hart families and students. These events have been great opportunities to bring us all together. Hayley has been a shining example of what it means to serve joyfully and to make great events even better. Each event has enriched the students' and families' experiences at Hart this year!
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me. I hope that you have a fantastic 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!
HES Information
The visit will be held virtually on Tuesday, May 17th. If you would like to order any of her books, the easiest place to get them is Amazon. Please send your books to the library with your child’s name on it. An autograph will be placed inside the books and sent home with your child. Ms. Markle is guaranteed to provide a fun and exciting presentation to our leopards! Thanks to the Hart PTO for generously sponsoring this program!
STAAR Dates: 3rd and 4th Grade
Here are the upcoming STAAR dates for our 3rd and 4th Grade students. Please mark your calendars!

May 10 - 3rd & 4th MATH STAAR
May 11 - 3rd & 4th READING STAAR

We will have NO VISITORS at Hart Elementary on STAAR Testhing Days! This includes Dads at Hart, Lunch Guests, Volunteers, PTO, etc.
Dads at Hart 
Sign up today! There are still spots available in April and May. 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.
Please email Brian Butler, dadsathart@gmail.com with any questions about the program.
PTO News
Hospitality
Mark your calendars for Teacher Appreciation Week: May 2nd-6th!! We have special things planned for our staff each day but will be asking for some help with logistics and some food donations. More details to come when as we get closer to the week. We also will have a raffle for the staff on morning announcements each day. If you have any items, you would like to donate please let us know!!
Ways & Means/Fundraising
Raising Money for Hart Elementary PTO
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!
Community News
Lovejoy High School Leopard Store
The Lovejoy High School Store is having a Spring Sale. Please visit the school store during LHS hours and receive 50% off of your entire purchase.
Lovejoy Magestics Dance Team Spring Show
Tickets for the Lovejoy Majestics Dance Team Spring Show are now on sale through the Fine Arts Box Office. We are so excited to share the talent of this team and this show with our Lovejoy community.  As always, we are thankful for your continued love and unending support.  In the whirlwind of this amazing year, this community has been a constant source of strength and encouragement as we have performed, competed, traveled, and more. It is said, "We lose ourselves in the things we love. We find ourselves there, too."  We hope this show will be a glimpse inside of our lost and found, and by the end, maybe you will find something too.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students, seniors, and children
Performance nights are April 21, 22, 23, 2022 at the LHS Auditorium at 7:00pm.
2022 WSMS Choir Pop Concert: April 27th
After two years of what has felt like uncertainty, we are finally coming through the journey as SURVIVORS! Join the WSMS Choral Department as we present our 2022 Pop Concert: SURVIVOR at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 27 in the LHS Auditorium. Songs include “Eye of the Tiger,” “Stayin’ Alive,” “Survivor/I Will Survive,” “I’m Still Standing,” and MANY more! This is exactly the event we need to celebrate each other through music - can’t wait to see YOU there! CLICK HERE to buy your tickets!
Foundation News
April
22nd - Reading with the Leopards
30th - STEMfest @ LHS 10am-1:30pm

May
2nd - 6th - Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
2nd - School Principal Day
3rd - Kindergarten Sneak Peek (Incoming 2022-2023 Kinder Students)
6th - Lunch Hero Day
10th - 3rd & 4th Grade Math STAAR (NO Visitors at School Today)
11th - 3rd & 4th Grade Reading STAAR (NO Visitors at School Today)
12th - Nurses Day
13th - 4th Grade Field Trip to The Perot Museum
17th - Virtual Author Visit
17th - LHS Senior Breakfast at HES
17th - PTO Board/General Meeting
20th - 2nd Grade Awards
23rd - 1st Grade Awards
24th - Field Day
25th - 3rd Grade Awards
26th - 4th Grade Breakfast/Awards/Walk/Bash
27th - Leopard Live @ 8:15am
27th - Class Parties
27th - Early Release at 12:00pm
27th - Last Day of School
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