February 24, 2022
Dear Hart Families,

I hope that you are enjoying your "ice day." Please read below for information regarding our rescheduled Talent Show and tryouts. I hope that you are staying safe and warm.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me.

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
Class Pictures: Rescheduled
Class pictures that were scheduled for today will be rescheduled. Please continue to look here for the updated date.
2021-2022 Hart Yearbooks
The Hart Elementary Yearbooks are now on sale! The yearbook will be on sale through Friday, March 4th for $25. If you have questions, please contact Erin Johnston at erin_johnston@lovejoyisd.net.
4th Grade Yearbook Ads: Extended Deadline!
We have extended the deadline to order your 4th Grade Ad for the 2021-2022 HES Yearbook! Show your spirit and support by placing an ad for your child(ren) in the yearbook.

The extended deadline is March 4th and the price is now $30.

You can do so in four easy steps...
  1. Click the link below to access the ad website
  2. Order your 1/4 page ad (by February 12th)
  3. Receive an email with a confirmation of purchase and a later email with the ad design options and instructions.
  4. Submit your details and pictures (per email instructions) by March 16th.

  • We ask that you only purchase (1) 1/4 page ad per student!
Daddy Daughter Dance: Tomorrow Night, Februrary 25th
We look forward to seeing our Hart fathers and daughters at the dance this Friday!
Spring Break: March 7th - 11th
Lovejoy ISD will be closed the week of March 7th - 11th. We hope you have a fun and safe week and we will see you back at school on Monday, March 14th.
Talent Show: Rescheduled
Hart Elementary will have two different Talent Show experiences this year.  

Hart 3rd and 4th Grade Talent Show 
Friday, March 18, 2022, 8:30 AM
Auditions: March 2nd and March 3rd, 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 :) 

Information is now available on the Hart Music Website. Please contact katrina_arabie@lovejoyisd.net with any questions.
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
Dads at Hart 
Sign up today! There are still spots available in March and April.
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.
Lovejoy Soccer: Future Leopards Night
Lovejoy Soccer invites all students to join them for Future Leopards Night onTuesday, March 11th at Lovejoy High School. The students will be recognized during halftime at both games (approximately 6:05pm). We would love for all students to come out!
February Student Nutrition Newsletter
Click Here to view the February Newsletter.
Keep Lucas Beautiful Spring Cleanup
The Keep Lucas Beautiful (KLB) Spring Cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 9:00am - 1:00pm. KLB is committed to ensuring the Lucas community remains a clean and beautiful place to live. KLB programs focused on efforts to keep the community litter-free, preserving the natural environment, and promoting sustainable practices.
PTO News
Announcements
The Lovejoy Council of PTOs will be recognizing two special individuals who have given outstanding service to our children this year. This recognition is one of the highest honors which can be bestowed upon an individual by our PTO. The only requirement for receiving this honor is that the recipient has promoted students' well-being and demonstrated care for children.

A nominee for recognition may be a parent, volunteer, teacher, administrator, or community leader. The recipient is not required to be a PTO member.

If you would like to nominate someone for this award, please fill out the form below. The recognition committee will carefully consider each candidate. A list of people who have previously received this honor can be found at
http://bit.ly/LovejoyPTORecipients.

Nominations are due by Wednesday, March 2.

Thank you for your help,
HES Membership Chair
PTO Newsletter
Please click here for the February Newsletter.
SAGE
The Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas is promoting #Inclusion and #Awareness on World Down Syndrome Day on Monday, March 21st, 2022!!!

Our goal is to provide 500 classrooms in the DFW area on 3.21 with our kits. Each kit includes an age-appropriate book (The Prince Who Was Just Himself) donated in the student’s honor to keep permanently in the classroom as well as a parent/teacher guide of grade-specific activities and lessons for grades PK-2 and 3-5. The kits also include WDSD stickers and awareness bracelets for the entire class.

World Down Syndrome Day Classroom Kits are free kits for educators in the DFW area with a student with Down syndrome in their classroom or school to help them celebrate and raise awareness about Down syndrome. Classroom Kits orders must be received by MARCH 4, 2022 in order to receive a kit this year. If you would like to request a kit, click the link https://forms.gle/fkX3FnGZSiDLtLTS7
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!
Foundation News
February
25th - Daddy Daughter Dance (Book Fair open during the dance)
28th - March 4th - Book Fair

March
4th - Hart Beat @ 8:15 am
4th - Maintenance Appreciation Day
4th - End of the 9 Weeks
7th - 11th - Spring Break
18th - Talent Show (3rd & 4th Grade)
Helpful Resources
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