Dear Wonderful Lovejoy Community:
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“Victory or Death.”
-
William Barret Travis
, as the final signature on his letter during the Battle of the Alamo as he pleaded for reinforcements to fight the Mexican Army.
Texas Independence Day will be celebrated on Monday, March 2nd. This is the celebration of the declaration to a sovereign republic, free from Mexican rule.
On March 2, 1836 the establishment of the Republic of Texas began. Monday’s celebration marks the day when Texas formally split from Mexico and where ideas took root in reference to becoming the Lone Star State. It was a struggle that took on a life of its own, through the dreams of a few. Texas was annexed by the United States in 1845 and became the 28th state.
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Of the 59 signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence, only two, Jose Francisco Ruiz and Jose Antonio Navarro, were native Texans. The other 57 signers were from 12 states and five foreign countries to include Mexico, Canada, England, Scotland and Ireland. Only 10 had lived in Texas longer than six years, and 15 had moved to the state less than a year earlier. One of the great characteristics of the State of Texas is its diverse origins and its history being steeped in collective synergy from many different sources. The signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence were unified in one thing, a cause.
While this offers many Texans a great sense of pride in our state, what does this have to do with our personal leadership?
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Upon closer examination you will see it took a revolutionary document to break away and create the Republic of Texas, with 59 courageous settlers committed to make it happen.
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I wonder how many great plans, strategies, schemes, methods, or designs are sitting on a shelf waiting for someone to be the first to have courage to step out in faith and make it happen.
Once the men placed their names on that Declaration, their stance was proclaimed. But, their walk to the ink hitting that document did not come without trials and pain. Many had questions along the journey, but the forward movement in their pursuits to see the dreams become a reality never wavered.
“Always remember that striving and struggle precede success, even in the dictionary.”-
Sarah Ban Breathnach
Most people are unwilling to ask themselves if they are willing to pay the price for their dream, or plan to come to reality. When you avoid the cost, you inadvertently end up avoiding the success. Some pay with their lives or their freedom, like many did to earn the Independence in Texas. Others may end up paying for it by giving up finances, relationships, or even comfort.
John Maxwell has said,
“At some point, you have to make a transition from believer of the dream to buyer of the dream. No dream comes true without somebody paying for it.”
What a terrific reminder this week and next through the celebration of Texas Independence Day that we need to be willing to take a stand to make a stand. Take stock of how many personal dreams, plans or designs you have on your virtual shelf just waiting for you to well up the courage and willingness to make it happen.
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How many grand plans have you typed in a presentation or written in your yellow notepad? Those whom you lead need you to be the first to have the courage to step out and move forward. Who knows…maybe 58 others will follow.
Don’t just say it or write it,
live it and
be it! Be the catalyst and not the analyst that changes those you lead for a lifetime.
I am proud to be a partner in leadership with you!
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Congratulations to
Avery Ashley who is the new Texas UIL Girls Wrestling State Champion!
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Congratulations to
1082A and
1082B for advancing to the Worlds, which will take place in Kentucky!
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Congratulations to the JV Lovejoy Hockey Team for finishing a 20 game undefeated season and for a 5-2 win in the Finals! This is the first undefeated season for the club ever and the first championship since 2013.
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On Thursday and Friday of this week, the
Living Lovejoy 2025 Steering Committee attended a two-day retreat focused on identifying objectives and strategies around board priorities and areas of improvement.
The Steering Committee, which was comprised of over 75 community members, students, teachers, parents, Trustees and administrators created a solid foundation for the next team, the Action Team, to further build upon as the strategic plan continues to take shape.
If you are a parent, teacher, staff, student or community member who is interested in volunteering to serve on the Action Team, please complete the
online form
to be added to the committee and receive the appropriate communication.
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As part of our search process for the next principal of WSMS we are seeking parental input about the characteristics/attributes of the candidate we should select. This “principal profile” allows us to align our selection process and find the new leader that will be the best fit to lead WSMS.
Parents are invited to attend a parent input meeting on
Thursday, March 5th at 1:30 pm
in room C102 at WSMS
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Campus principals are vitally important leaders in our district and in our community. Your input is critical to our rigorous selection process in Lovejoy and we greatly appreciate you making time for your voice to be heard.
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Three Wrestlers Place at UIL State
Congratulations to
Katherine Heath,
Alex Vislosky and
Avery Ashley as they finished the UIL wrestling season as winners in their weight class.
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Majestics Dance Team
This past Saturday the Majestics Dance Team attended the Crowd Pleasers Frisco Showcase dance competition hosted at Lebanon Trail High School. 7 team routines, 7 solos, 1 trio, and 18 hours later...the girls won many top awards, representing Lovejoy with high honors.
Team Awards
Super Sweepstakes Award – scored 90+ from all judges on every routine
Recognition for Academic Excellence
1st Place - Team Lyrical
1st Place - Team Jazz
2nd Place - Team Hip Hop
Outstanding Choreography Award in Jazz and Hip Hop
Outstanding Technique Award in Jazz and Hip Hop
Outstanding Performance Qualite in Jazz, Hip Hop, and Lyrical
Grand Champion Team (in the select medium team category)
Winners Circle (top scoring teams of the day regardless of category) placed 6th overall out of 24 teams.
Officer Awards
Super Sweepstakes Award – scored 90+ from all judges on every routine
1st Place - Officer Jazz
1st Place - Officer Contemporary
1st Place - Officer Lyrical
Outstanding Choreography Award in all 3 routines.
Grand Champion Officers (in the select medium team category)
Imperials (Elite Team)
Super Sweepstakes Award – scored 90+ from all judges on every routine
2nd Place - Elite Contemporary
Solos
Captain
Kylee Reinke
(senior) was ranked as a solo semi-finalist placing in the top 25 out of the competition!!!
Please help us in congratulating these outstanding girls on a successful contest season!.
Be sure to save the date for our Spring Show April 24th - 25th.
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Lovejoy Robotics - On the Road to Worlds!
For the first time in Lovejoy High School history, we had 5 teams qualify for state and 2 teams qualify for Worlds! We are beyond proud of them for all their hard work.
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Team 1082A
made it to the semifinals which qualified them for Worlds and is composed of seniors:
Hasif Shaikh, Anthony Ciletti, Jacob Bluestein, Ross Walenciak,
and
Brenden Diaz.
Team 1082B
made it to the semifinals which qualified them for Worlds and is composed of:
Carissa Dresser, Kasra Abdi, PK Kotra, David Logan,
and
Chase Barnes.
We had 3 other Robotics teams compete at state. Please congratulate them on their hard work as well:
Team 1082C
:
Ian Carroll, Declan Cunningham, Daniel Khalil, Alyssa Vaughn, Joel Walenciak,
and
Luke Whitfill
Team 1082X
:
Jacob Barnes, Blake Rasmussen, Zack Valentine,
and
Sam Bluestein
Team 1082Y
(our first ever all girls team):
Emily Perry, Avery Durham, Amber Leotaud, Leonna Madrid, Mac Van Benthuysen, Meghan Spencer, Abby Carraway,
and
Jordyn Watanabe
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Congratulations to the cast and crew of the Willow Springs Middle School One Act Play on their UIL First Place win!
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February 28
Java and Jazz
Mark your calendars for the annual Java and Jazz concert on Friday, February 28 at 7:00 PM. This is a great event you don't want to miss!
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February 29th
3rd Annual STEM FESTIVAL is this Saturday!
Saturday
, February 29th from 10AM – 3PM @ LHS
Join us for great speakers, cool demonstrations, contests with prizes, Robotics, hands-on activities, Makerspace and lots more.
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We are Going Green - Download the STEM Festival App:
We’re going green this year for STEM Festival so we are not printing event programs.
All the event details are available in the STEM Fest app which can be downloaded using the QR code below.
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February 29th
Open House for Prospective Families
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The elementary campouts are an opportunity for parents, students, teachers, and staff to come together with the community for a night of fun, fellowship, and service. Each elementary campus hosts its own event that provides a night of activities for the whole family and culminates with an overnight campout under the stars. In addition to building community, this event also serves as a primary fundraiser for each campus. Funds raised during the campout event ensure LISD can continue to provide our students with premier educational programs. This event truly is a great example of One Heart. One Lovejoy.
Campus Campout Dates -
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February 7th - March 16th
Gifted and Talented Spring Referral Window
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March 4
SAT Testing for LHS Juniors
Lovejoy ISD has designated March 4 as a schoolwide testing day for all eleventh-grade students to take the SAT college entrance exam at no cost. Additional information may be found
here
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March 5th
Percussion Concert
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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 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.
This Week's News
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Make-A-Wish Foundation
One Glove at A Time
Swim Lessons - Metroplex Aquatics
Gifted and Talented Spring Referral Window
Give Sight Globally
National League Junior Cotillions
Lovejoy ISD Gold Card Program
International Justice Mission of Lovejoy Clothing Drive
Java and Jazz -
Tonight
STEM Festival
Senior Project Judges Needed
Percussion Concert
Stress Management - Coping with Anxiety in a Stressful World presented by Collin County Substance Abuse Program
Lovejoy Band Mattress Fundraiser - March 21st
Hop into Spring Chess Tournament - April 4th
Save the Date! April 18
Lovejoy Country Run
News from Collin College
Turn Lucas Green
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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There are lots of exciting activities this weekend in and out of the district: Java and Jazz, STEM Festival, Perspective Parent Open House, Baseball, Softball
We hope you and your family enjoy a safe and happy weekend. We can’t wait to see you all on Monday!
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Michael Goddard, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Lovejoy Independent School District
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