Dear Wonderful Lovejoy Community:
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A few years ago, a new season of life began for Dena and I. We became “empty nesters”. No one could have truly prepared us for that moment when you unpack and leave your kid at college. It is a time when you hope and pray that all you have invested in them to become the young man or woman that you desire for them to be, comes to fruition in their new opportunities for independence. What’s even more challenging is to allow them to work through this change in their life and navigate on their own.
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I began to realize that no matter what I had tangibly provided for Brock while growing up, the things that were most important had very little to do with materials or things. What I realized was that I am thankful for the many things he learned that no amount of money could buy.
As you lead and influence those around you, it is so important to be reminded that our greatest calling as a leader is to help cultivate, motivate and inspire the very things money cannot buy in those we influence. I know that many of the things I’ve stressed over “buying” for Brock have gone away over the years.
Following is a list of the very things that matter the most, which no amount of currency can instill…
Things Money Can’t Buy:
Manners - Please, Thank You, Chivalry, Honor, even a Yes Sir or Yes Ma’am can go a long way.
Morals
- This is the compass that directs all decisions and hopes. A broken compass almost always leads you in the wrong direction.
Respect
- In disagreement, or consensus, if respect does not occur, there cannot be any connection. Without connection there is separation and with separation there is no growth.
Character
- The core of who you are is your character. When character is absent, the room is an empty place because no one wants to be around a person without character - nonetheless have them lead.
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Trust
- You never recognize how important and bonding trust is, until it is violated. Trust is like a fragile glass, once broken you may be able to put it back together, but it will never be totally the same. When someone trusts us they make themselves vulnerable to us and we should honor that with the utmost regard.
Integrity
- Integrity differs from character in that integrity is the action of character. It is the evidence of who you are to the core. It is the habits of your daily activities and the reactions in both our finest and most difficult moments.
Love
- The true “four-letter” word that needs to be so evident in all we do. Without it our intentions become askew and we lose the opportunity for our deepest impact. With it we change the world.
Each of these words sound so simple when you place them on a list, but is there any greater gift I could have given Brock than to have tried to model these traits each day? Could there be any greater challenge we give ourselves as leaders to emulate and strive for? Sure, I love giving tangible gifts to be unwrapped, but the challenge and reminder for us all is that we don’t need a holiday, birthday, or even a move-in day to give these gifts. If you wait, it may be too late. I hope and pray that Brock uses these qualities every day in the young man he is becoming.
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As we wake each day, and are given the opportunity to do what we do, we are given a gift to share with others! Take it, embrace it, unwrap it and give it!
Time flies by so quickly. Cherish every moment you can and don’t stress over the small things that really don’t matter.
Take advantage of the time and precious moments you are given to be the best possible influence you can be.
Nothing could be more
impactful!
Proud to be a Partner in Leadership with You!
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The Lovejoy STEM Festival this past weekend was
amazing
! This event was inspirational to so many young minds to use Science, Technology, Engineering and Math every day! I am a proud Lovejoy Leopard of all those who organized, facilitated, participated and attended.
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The Willow Springs Orchestra for the first time ever took all 3 Orchestra groups to contest. Congratulations WSMS on your wonderful accomplishments!
- Sub Non Varsity (Concert Orchestra) received straight SUPERIOR ratings on stage and an EXCELLENT rating in Sightreading.
- Non Varsity (Philharmonic Orchestra) received a SUPERIOR rating on stage and an EXCELLENT rating in Sightreading.
- Varsity (Chamber Orchestra) received straight SUPERIOR ratings on both stage and sightreading and they were awarded a SWEEPSTAKES trophy.
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Fourth graders at Lovejoy Elementary traveled to Austin last Friday and visited the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, the Texas State Capitol, and the Bullock Texas State History Museum bringing their social studies learning to life!
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The Lovejoy Council had a reception this week to honor Parent and Teacher Lifetime Member Honorees. We are so thankful for the passionate hearts, service and connection the Honorees show daily to our students, teachers and community.
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We are thankful for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2195 for their service to our country and their continued support of Lovejoy schools. Each year Post 2195 donates a book for POW / MIA Recognition Day to each of our libraries.
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High School Student Holds Bake Sale Benefiting Uganda Mission Trip
Natalie Leite,
a student at Lovejoy High School held two bake sales for her senior project and donated over $200 for a mission trip to Uganda with MasterCares. Natalie is a great example of OneHeart.OneLovejoy.
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Varsity Bowling Team Earn Trip to State Championship
Our Men’s Varsity Bowling team competed at the Regional Tournament this past weekend against 8 other teams from the region, including Allen HS and Plano Senior HS. With a record of 7 wins and only 1 loss, the men placed 2nd and earned a trip to the State Championship in San Antonio.
We are #LovejoyProud of these young men!
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Pictured from left to right:
Coach David Smith
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Matthew Poteet,
Fletcher Boots
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Wynston Falk
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JR Frazier
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Mason Melendez
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Noah Cooper
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Garrett Falk
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Jack Melendez
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Coach
Mickie Tate
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Additionally, two Lovejoy bowlers qualified for the Regional Tournament as individual bowlers.
Noah Cooper
placed 2nd at this year’s Regional Tournament, advancing him to the State Championship.
Garrett Falk
placed 13th at this year’s Regional Tournament.Both gentlemen bowled their hearts out as they competed to advance to the State Championship.
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4th Grade Students Across LISD Raise Money for SPCA
All 4th grade students across all three Lovejoy ISD elementary campuses elevated their learning about financial literacy this week by planning a fundraiser benefiting the SPCA.
Students designed a juice sales fundraiser, where they planned each and every aspect from marketing, communitions, and inventory. Students learned about expenditures and profits and were able as a district to raise over $1,448.55 for the SPCA!
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For the most current Health Information, please visit our website.
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Just a friendly reminder, please do not use designated handicapped parking areas around campuses unless you have the proper permit. It is important to ensure our families and our community members who need these spaces have the proper access thank you for your assistance with this.
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March 9th - 13th
Spring Break
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February 7th - March 16th
Gifted and Talented Spring Referral Window
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March 17th
Stress Management - Coping with Anxiety in a Stressful World presented by Collin County Substance Abuse Program
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March 20th
Lovejoy ISD Down Syndrome Awareness Day
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March 23rd - 27th
Kindergarten Roundup
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April 18th
Lovejoy Country Run
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The
Lovejoy ISD Community News Page
includes 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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LHS National Junior Honor Society - Make-A-Wish Foundation
Senior Project - One Glove at a Time
Swim Lessons - Metroplex Aquatics
GT Referral Window for Spring
Stress Management - Coping with Anxiety in a Stressful World
Rock your Socks - LISD Down Syndrome Awareness Day
Lovejoy Bands Mattress Fundraiser
Spring Chess Tournament
Lovejoy Country Run
News from Collin College
Turn Lucas Green
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For the latest Athletic News, download the "Lovejoy Leopards Athletics" app.
For the latest Fine Arts News, follow
@LovejoyArts on Twitter, or like them on Facebook at Lovejoy Arts.
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We hope you have an amazing and safe Spring Break! We can't wait to see you all on Monday, March 16th.
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Michael Goddard, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Lovejoy Independent School District
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