Dear Hart Families,
Please join us TONIGHT, Thursday, January 20th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the HES Gym and Cafeteria for Science Night! Hart PTO presents the Perot Museum’s Superhero Academy Science Night! No cape is needed for this superhero training session! Activities will explore the science behind superpowers such as super strength, invisibility, and X-ray vision to name a few. Bring your family to the gym and visit every station to become a science superhero! Also, visit the cafeteria for Hart’s very own Makers Space stations! We look forward to seeing you there!
We are excited to share that we will now begin allowing you to enjoy lunch with your child on the stage so you will not have to sit outside in the cold. If it is a pretty day, you will have the choice to eat on the stage or outside with your child. As a reminder, if you come to eat lunch with your child, then you can only eat lunch with your child. Your child can not bring a friend with them on stage.
We hope that you have a great weekend. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me.
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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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4th Grade Music Program
We will present our Texas Program on Thursday, February 3rd @ 6:30 pm. Below you will find a link to the music website where you can find videos to practice our 6 songs as well as the lyrics sheet.
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4th Grade Bump-Up Day at Sloan Creek
We are so excited about our upcoming Bump-Up Day at Sloan Creek on Friday, February 4th. Students from both elementary schools will join together and travel in groups with students from each school. They will visit classrooms, ask questions, learn about the ins and outs of 5th grade, and once they have done that, they will eat lunch at Sloan Creek. Please make sure your child wears a Lovejoy Spirit Shirt if they have one. They are also welcome to bring a sack lunch. Your child should return to campus before 1:00 pm.
We look forward to seeing the 4th graders at SCIS!
Bump Up Day Lunch Menu
Home Line Menu:
Entrees:
French Bread Pizza
Yogurt & Muffin Bistro Box
Sides:
Steamed Broccoli
Baby Carrots + Celery
Pineapple
Fresh Apple Slices
Choice of Milk (1% milk or chocolate milk)
100% Apple Juice
Italian Line Menu:
Build Your Own Pasta Bowls:
Rotini Pasta
Choice of Grilled Chicken or Meatballs
Choice of Marinara Sauce or Alfredo Sauce
Choice of Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or Parmesan Cheese
Sides:
Garlic Toast
Steamed Broccoli
Baby Carrots + Celery
Pineapple
Fresh Apple Slices
Choice of Milk (1% milk or chocolate milk)
100% Apple Juice
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Talent Show Opportunities
Hart Elementary will have two different Talent Show experiences this year.
Hart 3rd and 4th Grade Talent Show
Friday, March 4, 2022, 8:30 AM
Auditions: February 23 and 24, 3:15-5:15 PM
Stage crew opportunities available for 3rd and 4th graders
Hart K-2 Talent Weeks
May 2-6 & May 9-13 2022 during music class
Students perform for homeroom classmates in the music room.
Informal and relaxed, no auditions, no stage fright :)
More information and sign-ups will be available on February 1, 2022.
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Interested in Serving on the PTO Board at Hart?
Thank you for your interest in serving on the Hart Elementary PTO board next year. Our mission is to encourage a thriving partnership between parents, teachers, and administration to enhance the education of every student while aiding them in achieving their highest potential.
Our goals as a PTO are to CONNECT Lovejoy families and educators, ENRICH students' education, and SERVE in volunteer roles which benefit students and staff. We are 100% parent-powered and want YOU to join us!
The BOARD meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am with a member meeting following at 10:30am.
Board Interest Form is DUE no later than Friday, February 4th.
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Interested in Serving on the PTO Board at Sloan Creek?
My name is Kim Rollins and I am the President of the PTO at Sloan Creek. We are excited to welcome our 4th graders to Sloan Creek next year. If you have any interest in serving on the PTO Board for Sloan Creek next year, please take a minute to fill out this interest form. We would love for you to be involved at Sloan Creek for the 2022 - 23 school year.
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Student Nutrition: Price Increase Announcement |
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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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Parent Communication Update
School Messenger
Lovejoy ISD will reinstate the use of School Messenger to notify parents when students are absent or tardy for class. Messages will be sent via text message, email, and phone call. The District is committed to joining forces with parents to ensure timely communication is provided to assist with your student’s safety and school experience.
PowerSchool App
The PowerSchool Mobile App is available for Lovejoy ISD parents. The mobile app gives parents and students instant access to information they need to stay up-to-date on student grades, performance, and attendance.
Some of the Key-Benefits include:
- Receive real-time push notifications with updates about Scores and Attendance.
- Receive Email notifications for Assignments, Teachers' comments, Daily Bulletins, Schedules, and Fee Transactions.
- Access all of your children in one portal
- View Grades, Assignments, Attendance, and more
- View Announcements from schools
- Designed for iPhones/iOS, tablets, and Google/Android Devices
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Dads at Hart
We have opened up the Dad’s at Hart calendar and dads can now select a second date! 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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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 below to support Hart and the PTO!
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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!
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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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January
20th - Family Science Night - TONIGHT at 6:00 am
28th: 4th Grade Spelling Bee
February
3rd - 4th Grade Music Program @ 6:30 pm
4th - 4th Grade Bump-Up Day
7th - 11th - Counselor Appreciation Week
14th - Valentine's Day Parties
17th - Early Release Day
18th - Student Holiday
21st - Bad Weather Make-Up Day/No School
22nd - School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
25th - Daddy Daughter Dance
28th - March 4th - Book Fair
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