SCIS Parents,
Happy Friday, I hope everyone is enjoying that we finally have some cooler weather, I know our kids are loving eating outside without melting! I hope you will watch the video above about the following details:
October 19
- Fall Picture Day *see video and details below
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Link to order pictures Click Here see below.
October 22
- Early Release. *see video and details below
October 26:
- Mandatory 5th grade camp chaperone training 6:30
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Parent Webinar: Emerging Drug Trends- October 26 at 1:00pm via Zoom (link to be shared prior to program)For Red Ribbon Week, we will have a parent webinar. Our guest will be Misty Harris who is a program coordinator for the Collin County Substance Abuse Center. Ms. Harris will deliver a lot of really good information that will hopefully allow you to have valuable conversations with your child about the dangers of drug use. The only mistake we make in this area is ignoring the fact our children are exposed to conversations about drugs. We don't want to be the parent who says, "Not my child". The link for this webinar can be accessed here. Please join us on Tuesday, October 26 from 1:00 PM-2:00 PM. For those of you who cannot join live, I will send the link of the recording out on the 27th.
October 28:
- PTO "See you at the Creek/Fall Festival" 5:00-7:00 p.m.
- Games, food, and fun for kids and parents! More details next week!
Above and Beyond Awards:
Would you like to give a SCIS staff member who went "Above and Beyond" for you or your child?
With Gratitude,
Mr. Winkler:
214.417.4660 (cell)
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Early Release Bell Schedule
Leopard Friday, October 22nd.
- Just as in years past, if you wish to pick your child up early, we will run a carline at 11:15 for early parent pick up.
- Students who wish to stay and eat lunch may do so between 11:14 and 11:45.
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Bus Routes will run as normal starting at 11:45.
- We will run a second carline at 11:50 for students who choose to stay to eat lunch and also who do not ride the bus.
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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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October
October 15
October 19
- Fall picture day
- Orchestra Concert
October 21
October 22
- Leopard Friday - student early release
October 25-29 Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days:
- Monday (25th): Red, white, and Blue Day: Show your pride for being drug free!
- Tuesday (26th): College Day: Team up against drugs!
- Wednesday(27th): Mis-Matched Day: Don’t get mixed up with drugs!
- Thursday(28th): Crazy Hat Day: Put a Cap on Drugs!
- Friday(29th): “Be LOJO strong without drugs!” Wear your Lovejoy spirit-wear.
October 26
- Mandatory 5th grade chaperone training 6:30 p.m.
October 27
- Lighthouse Leadership Teams
October 29
November
November 1 & 2
November 3,4,&5
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Hello Sloan Creek Parents! The PTO is working hard to support our students and teachers. Please join PTO below and donate to our Leopard Drive. Your dollars stay right at SCIS and benefit your student.
SAVE THE DATE SEE YOU AT THE CREEK
Please save the date for our See you at the Creek Family Event on October 28, 2021.
LOVEJOY LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGN
We are getting ready to show our teachers some love and appreciation. In order to get the ball rolling, we are asking that you donate thank you cards that will be distributed in the ELAR classes. This will give the kids a chance to write letters to their teachers at school. Please click on the link below to donate cards. These cards can be dropped off in the front office by the end of the month in the Lovejoy Letter Writing bucket.
JOIN and DONATE
We would love for you to sign up to be a part of the Sloan Creek PTO. The $8 membership dues go towards programs that benefit each student. Please sign up your students and spouses. Your membership allows you to have access to our online directory and volunteer opportunities.
There is also an opportunity for you to donate to our Leopard Drive. This is different from 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.
VOLUNTEER
There are many opportunities to volunteer at Sloan Creek. Please fill out the google form below if you are interested in becoming involved at Sloan Creek.
Thank you
Kim Rollins
SCIS PTO President 2021-22
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Lovejoy ISD is extremely fortunate to have strong family and community involvement. We value the partnerships that we share among our students, families, and community members.
The District is thrilled this year to have had an unusually high turnout at the last two home varsity football games. The attendance has been a great show of support for our students, particularly following the 20-21 school year.
With the increase of 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 a positive experience at these events. The following adjustments have been made and will go into effect for the upcoming game this Thursday, October 7th.
- Additional ushers will be in place to assist with seating and monitoring.
- Season ticket holders will be required to secure a wrist band 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.
Again, we believe these changes will provide for a safe and positive experience for everyone. We thank our school community for supporting our student events throughout the year.
We look forward to seeing you Thursday evening at Leopard Stadium!
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We are very grateful to the Havens family for providing 12 - $50 gift cards each month for our honorees.
We are happy to share news from our schools, programs, booster clubs, student organizations, Foundation for Lovejoy Schools, community, and more.
Check back often for up-to-date news on events and activities.
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SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION
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