January 13, 2022
Dear Hart Families,

Thanks for a great week at Hart Elementary. This upcoming weekend is a three-day weekend and I hope everyone enjoys your extra day off from school. We look forward to seeing you back on Tuesday, January 18th!

Below are the Covid-19 Guidelines for Lovejoy ISD.
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
School Holiday: Monday, January 17th
Just a reminder that school will be closed Monday, January 17th in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
Hart Elementary Science Night: Next Thursday!
Please join us on Thursday, January 20th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the HES Gym and Cafeteria! Hart PTO presents the Perot Museum’s Superhero Academy Science Night! No cape 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!
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.

Parents/Guardians: Please SUBMIT the Permission Form found at the bottom of the web link by January 18th.
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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 14th.
Engineering for Kids: Grades 2-4
The engineering class for Grades2-4 on Mondays is now full. If your child is not already registered, please do not send a payment through Zelle or Venmo as your child will not be enrolled in the class. If you would like to get on a waiting list, please email Anuj Sangal at dallasmetro@engineeringforkids.net.
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.

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
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.

Questions? Please email Brian Butler, dadsathart@gmail.com
PTO News
PTO Newsletter
Please click here for the January 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:
Library Assistance - Library Sign Up 

Ways & Means/Fundraising
Click on the image below to support Hart and the PTO!
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!
Foundation News
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! 
January
17th: LISD Holiday (School Closed)
20th - Family Science Night
28th: Spelling Bee

February
3rd - 4th Grade Music Program @ 6:30 pm
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
Helpful Resources
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