Dear Lovejoy Families,
I can't believe that we are wrapping up the end of the 2020 - 2021 school year. The next two days will be very busy, and we wanted to send this out early so you will be prepared.
A big thank you to our PTO for hosting the End of Year Bash. Our PTO has worked extremely hard to ensure that our students will have an amazing celebration tomorrow. We look forward to the afternoon of fun in the sun, and who knows, students might have the opportunity to dunk me in the Dunking Booth.
We are also excited to celebrate our students on Friday at our last Leopard Live. If students are face to face, then they will be allowed to attend this event in the gym. Our virtual learners will still have the opportunity to watch Leopard Live through a Zoom webinar. This link will be sent home to you by your child's teacher. Please note that we are NOT recording this event; therefore, everyone needs to either watch via Zoom at 8:05 or attend live at the Lovejoy Elementary gym.
In closing, I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for your continued support. It has been an honor to serve as the principal of Lovejoy Elementary for the past six years. Each student, parent, and teacher has touched my heart in some way, and I have treasured our time together. I know that our students will love their new schools and will be set up for success. If you are going to be transitioning to Puster next year, please know that you are in great hands under Mrs. Haynes' leadership. If you are going to Hart, I look forward to seeing you next year. If you need anything over the summer no matter where you are attending, please reach out, and I will be more than happy to assist you.
I hope that you have a happy and safe summer creating lifelong memories with your families. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time.
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!
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End of Year Awards
We are so excited to have our parents back on campus! Our awards ceremonies will be the last week of school. Please join us in person for your child's End of the Year Awards!
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LES Goodbye Bash:
Thursday, May 27th
We are excited to announce that we will have a Goodbye Bash event tomorrow, Thursday, May 27th. Please see the schedule and details below.
11:00 - Pizza lunch in the classroom - Each child will receive 2 pieces of cheese pizza and water with chips.
*If your child has an allergy, you will need to pack a lunch for them.
12:00 - 1:30 - Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Bash - Parents are Welcome!
1:30 - 3:00 - 3rd & 4th Grade Bash - Parents are Welcome!
Details:
During our bash, students will have the opportunity to jump in bounce houses, tackle an obstacle course, water games, enjoy a snow cone by Kona Ice, and of course, get their picture taken in our Picture Booth. This will be a fun-filled afternoon to celebrate our friends and our year. A big thank you to our PTO for sponsoring this event.
Parents are welcome to attend during the "bash" which is outside. Parents will need to enter the back gate of the school.
What to Bring:
- Water bottle
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Water shoes or shoes that you do not mind getting wet
- Swim shorts
- Rash Guard or T-Shirt with a swimsuit underneath it. *If you are choosing a swimsuit, then it must be one piece, and you will be required to wear a t-shirt and shorts over it.
***Since we are having a huge "Goodbye Bash", parties on the last day will be small events for students in Kindergarten - 3rd grade. Our 4th graders will be doing their party rotations to continue their tradition. Since this event is inside, parents will not be allowed to attend. Thank you in advance for understanding!
Students can either bring their lunch or order a sack lunch from the cafeteria on the last day.
**For everyone's safety, we will not allow any siblings to participate in the LES Goodbye Bash. Thank you in advance for understanding.
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"We are ALL Leopards"
Welcome Event:
May 27th
Tomorrow, Thursday, May 27th, all Kindergarten - 3rd grade students will be traveling to Hart or Puster along with the staff members and teachers who will be also transferred to their respective schools. Students will enter the school and be welcomed by their new campus, they will learn the school song or chant, and they will make a banner to be displayed next year. Students will break into small groups to tour the building. We are excited about this opportunity to learn about our new schools.
Schedule for the Day:
9:15 - Load buses at LES
9:30 - Buses leave LES
9:45 - Arrive at HES or PES
9:50 - Welcome, learn the song and/or school chant, meet new Administrators
10:05 - Tours and Banner Activity
10:40 - Load Buses and return to campus
*If you are a virtual learner, and your child would like to attend, please join us at your assigned school at 9:45 am. Parents will wait in their cars during the event. Please click the link below to sign up!
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Leopard Live & 4th Grade Walk: Friday, May 28th
We would like to invite all of our 4th-grade parents to Leopard Live and 4th Grade Walk. Leopard Live will begin at 8:05 am, and at the conclusion, parents will go outside to form rally lines for the students to walk through one final time. More information coming soon!
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Early Release Friday, May 28th
As a reminder, our students will be released Friday at noon. Please make arrangements to pick your child up on time to kick off their summer.
- Please note that sack lunches will be served in the classroom before Early Release. If you want your child to eat lunch that day, please have him/her tell their teacher that morning and Mr. Manny will have a lunch ready for them. Also, snacks and a capri sun will be served for snack.
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School Supplies: Order Today!
2021 - 2022 School Year
School Supplies for the 2021-2022 school year are now available to order. Save time and money by shopping online with EPI. School supplies will be delivered to your child's classroom at his/her new school prior to Meet the Teacher night. For questions, please contact Erin Johnston @ erin_johnston@lovejoyisd.net.
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Medication Pick Up
Medication pick up will be the last week of school, May 24th-28th. All daily medication and emergency rescue medications can be picked up on Friday May 28th before 12pm. If you have any questions please call Nurse Debbie @ 469.742.8132 or email debbie_nash@lovejoyisd.net.
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Veterans Day Posters: Pick Up
If you or anyone you know in the district has attended Lovejoy Elementary and have a Veterans Poster of family and friends and would like it back, please contact Janean Mancini at 469.742.8100. We will be getting rid of all unclaimed posters on Friday, May 28th.
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Camp Invention: Register Today!
#STEM concepts come to life through exciting, real-world adventures at @CampInvention! Camp is coming to Sloan Creek Intermediate School the week of June 21-25 for K-6 children. Register your innovator by May 26th to save $25 with code SUM25! invent.org/mylocalcamp
Want to know more? Check out this video! Camp Invention is so much fun!
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Rising 5th Graders: 2021-2022 Planner
Pre-order your 2021-2022 SCIS Planner now. Planners will be distributed during Walk the Creek in August. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Wyrick at lisa_wyrick@lovejoyisd.net.
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Save the Date: Parents' Night In on July 29th |
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Not Returning to LISD Next Year?
If your student will not be returning to Lovejoy ISD for the 2021-2022 school year, please email Sondra Payne Sondra_Payne@lovejoyisd.net with your child's name and also fill out this form.
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Plans for 2021-2022 School Year
As we plan for the 2021-2022 school year, Lovejoy ISD will return to normal, pre-COVID operations.
For the 2021- 2022 school year:
- Masks will not be required, but optional for those who choose to wear
- All instruction will be face-to-face, LISD will not offer virtual learning
- Secondary schedules will return to a traditional 8 period day
Please note that our plans to return to normal pre-COVID operations is based on current health conditions.
Changes may be required if guided differently by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), Governor’s Executive order, Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Collin County Health Department or the Department of Texas Health and Human Services hospitalization rates impact local guidance.
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New Student Registration
We are so excited to announce registration for the 2021-2022 school year is now open! The enrollment paperwork can be found by clicking here. We will be sending out information regarding Kindergarten Round-Up at a later date. You do not need to wait for Kindergarten Round-Up to register your Kindergartener. Please contact Sondra Payne at sondra_payne@lovejoyisd.net or 469.742.8083 with any questions. |
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Summer Enrichment Camps
Please click here to visit the Summer Enrichment Website.
There are still spots available to Lil Leopards Football Camp. Please click here to learn more abut this camp,
Kid's 1st Camp
Summer Enrichment Camps
Camp Invention
Athletic Camps
Robotics Camp
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May
26th
2nd Grade Awards @ 8:10
27th
4th Grade Awards
"We are ALL Leopards" Event
Pizza Lunch for All On-Campus Students
End of Year Goodbye Bash (K-2: 12:00 - 1:30pm)
End of Year Goodbye Bash (3-4: 1:30pm - 3:00pm)
28th
Leopard Live @ 8:05am
4th Grade Walk
Class Parties
Last Day of School/Early Release @ 12:00pm
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Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
We’re not quite to our goal and we need your help to continue enhancing the education of our children. A donation to the Foundation provides opportunities that enhance student learning so they can perform at a higher level, achieve more and be better prepared for a changing world.
Four easy ways to give:
• drop a check off at the red schoolhouse
• mail a check to: 529 Country Club Road, Allen, TX 75002
• through your company payroll
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