Puster Families,
I hope you all had a restful, healthy Thanksgiving break. I was able to make a short, solo trip to Missouri to see my sister, then back home for a quiet Thanksgiving with my two boys. I did go ahead and cook the whole turkey dinner as normal for just the three of us and it felt just perfect in spite of missing family.
December is officially upon us and it is beginning to feel festive around here! Things will soon be getting a little Grinchy in kindergarten and I heard The Polar Express will be stopping by first grade pretty soon. Be sure to continue to check our upcoming dates and future messages for more information on our early release plans for the 17th.
I want to remind you that it is time to make your selection for your child’s 3rd Quarter Learning Environment. The window for choosing closes on Monday, December 7th at 5 p.m. If you are NOT making a change to your current selection, you do not need to do anything.
I wish you all a cozy evening and a wonderful weekend ahead!
Puster Proud,
Holly
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@pusterlearners
#PES
#OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow
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Click here to tell us about a PES staff member who has gone Above and Beyond!
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School start time is 7:55 a.m.
School dismissal time is 3:10 p.m.
12/15 - Picture Retakes - info to come
12/17 - Puster Pride, 8:15 a.m.
12/17 - Talent Show Viewing
12/17 - Early Release, 12:00 p.m.
12/18 - 1/5 - Winter Break, No School
1/6 - Back to School, Begin 2nd Semester
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Mrs. Tracy has done an exceptional job in teaching Puster students both in person & online. During the online learning at the beginning of the year, I really appreciated how she incorporated pictures of Puster staff members such as Mrs. Haynes, Mrs. Rawlins, Mr. Smith, Mr. Lee, etc. This allowed kinder students to get familiar with staff members and see their faces without masks on. Mrs. Tracy also did an outstanding job coordinating the virtual Veterans Day program and I know she is hard at work now on a virtual Talent Show. I greatly appreciate her dedication to her students and her innovation in bringing back some normalcy for our students while keeping them safe. She continually goes above & beyond!
Ms. Tracy has always been a champion for the kids. She brings so much joy to the children. She has encouraged the children to be the person they could be. She is very nurturing. As we live through this difficult Covid times Ms Tracy has been such a positive influence both during virtual learning and in person. Her soothing voice is a huge comfort to the children. We are so happy and lucky to have such a dedicated teacher.
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Growing Graduates
A Spotlight on the Pillars of the Lovejoy Graduate Profile
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Works for Justice in the Community |
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The Lovejoy Graduate has experienced the satisfaction of giving and service. He/She has learned through service projects to comprehend the abstract ideas of justice and community. The student has begun to appreciate the need to couple ethical thinking with ethical action. Ultimately, the Lovejoy Graduate has learned to respond in love and service to those in need and now strives to move beyond self-interest in relationships with others. |
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What does this look like at School?
- Caring Coins for ACO: Students raised money for Allen Community Outreach (ACO) during Red Ribbon Week. This money helps support local families with food, clothing, shelter and electricity.
- Veteran's Day letters and cards: Students wrote letters and made cards for local veterans residing at Overture Fairview.
- Offering to help stay after and clean in the cafeteria
- Keeping our school and playground clean
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Ideas for your Family:
- Donate food items to a local food bank
- Donate clothes/toys to a local charity
- Volunteer your time to an organization that serves the community
- Do a trash pickup in your neighborhood or local park
- Help an elderly neighbor (get the mail, bring in the trash can, etc.)
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Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
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It’s not too late to give to the Annual Appeal campaign. Every gift makes an impact. Invest today in our students’ tomorrow.
Our goal is to raise $250,000 and have 40% 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.
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Learning with Your Librarian |
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Hello Parents!
Thank you to everyone that supported our fair, you are appreciated! Our Spring Book Fair will be virtual as well, so as we get closer to that date be on the lookout for more information around that.
If you ordered books from the fair, they have shipped and should be arriving at the school very soon. As I have more information I will reach out to let you know.
The approaching holiday break will provide many opportunities for reading, whether you are traveling or staying at home. We will be checking books out to all classes the week before break, but don't forget the amazing online options we have through OverDrive and Sora! For more information about these sites check out the library section on the PES website.
Happy Reading,
Naomi Emory, L.M.S.
Puster Elementary
"Librarians save lives by handing the right book,
at the right time, to a kid in need." - Judy Blume
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Parents,
For the next two weeks in SEL (Social Emotional Learning), we will be identifying ways people are similar and different. We will also talk about ways to work effectively with people who are different from you.
Bryan Smith
bryan_smith@lovejoyisd.net
469-742-8228
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PTO General Zoom Meeting Tuesday, December 8th at 11:00am
Meeting ID: 839 6917 1317
Passcode: 146625
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Yearbook Pics Needed!!!
The yearbook needs your help to fill up our pages! With the new COVID guidelines we are unable to go into the school to take pics of our kiddos or participate in some of our yearly programs, so we’ve come up with alternative ideas to fill up the pages of our yearbook.
1st day of school – In person & Virtual
Show us your Masks! – Puster students in their masks
Sports Teams (Puster students only)
Extra Curricular Activities (Puster students only)
Halloween (Puster students only)
Red Ribbon dress up week
Veterans Day
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We need your BoxTops!
Did you know Puster earned over $900 last year with Box Top program? Yes, those little squares add up to a significant amount for our school. This year the program has gone digital! Let’s ditch the scissors ✂ and pick up our phones to earn cash for our school. Just download the new & improved mobile app, register, select Puster Elementary, and then scan an eligible receipt containing Box Tops product. The app will automatically add Box Tops to our school’s earnings online.
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Student Nutrition Information
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School Dismissal Manager Fast Facts |
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Here are a few Fast Facts that you will need to know for getting started:
1. Please use this website to log in to SDM at www.schooldismissalmanager.com. The initial login is best completed from a computer as opposed to your phone.
2. The Parent Login area is found at the top right of the SDM homepage.
3. When you log in for the first time, you will be required to change your password immediately.
5. As you begin to use School Dismissal Manager, if you have questions, please check the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) link found in the Parent login area at the top of the SDM homepage. Here, you will find answers to the most commonly asked questions. If your question remains unanswered after checking here, please contact the school office and we will be happy to assist you further.
6. When you start to receive the email notifications of changes or cancellations that are made for your child, please keep in mind that hitting Reply or Reply All on those emails does not reply to the school. If you need to respond to a notification (i.e., to inform the school it is incorrect, provide additional details, etc.) please call the school directly and talk with someone in the office.
7. Each school day, School Dismissal Manager will send a comprehensive dismissal report to the school immediately following the cut-off time, allowing administrators and staff to facilitate a smooth dismissal.
Thank you for using this tool to help us keep the dismissal process safe and orderly for all our students.
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Athletic Ticket Sales for 2020-2021
There has been some confusion in regards to athletic ticket sales for this year. In the past all students and staff have been allowed in free to all athletic contests (with school ID). Due to UIL covid-19 attendance capacity limitation regulations we are forced to charge for entrance to all athletic contests for all staff and students. The tickets sales assist the athletic department in keeping with the capacity limitations required of UIL athletics. Thank you for your understanding and supporting LISD athletics. --
Jim Bob Puckett
Lovejoy ISD
Athletic Director
One Goal - CHAMPIONS
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