Dear Hart Families,
We have fine-tuned our arrival and dismissal procedures, and our process is only taking about 6 to 8 minutes once you are in our parking lot. Our afternoon dismissal was finished today in about 20 minutes. Thank you for your patience as we worked out our new system.
On Tuesday our staff will participate in professional development and planning. We value this time together to learn and grow and plan so that we are bringing our best to our students when they return to campus.
Just a few reminders... At this time, we do not have any lunch visitors, and this includes the volunteers for our PTO Lunch Bunch. I hope that you will take a moment to join our PTO (linked below). They do many incredible things for our campus, and they can not do their best work without your support. Please join TODAY.
I hope that all of you have a safe and happy four-day weekend creating life-long memories with your family. 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!
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PowerSchool - Enrollment Forms ACTION NEEDED!
The back-to-school enrollment forms for the 2021 - 2022 school year are ready for parents to update! You will access the enrollment forms in your PowerSchool Parent Portal - left navigation panel - "Enrollment & Student Forms." Please complete and update each form in that section of PowerSchool. If you have any questions or trouble accessing PowerSchool, please contact Alis Brantl at alis_brantl@lovejoyisd.net.
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Absences and Dismissal Changes
If your student will be ABSENT, please email Alis Brantl at alis_brantl@lovejoyisd.net. We need the email as documentation for our records.
If you have a DISMISSAL CHANGE for your student and either cannot access School Dismissal Manager or it is after 2:00, please email Janean Mancini at janean_mancini@lovejoyisd.net. |
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School Dismissal Manager: Action Needed!
We need all parents to set up your School Dismissal Manager account and default for after-school dismissal. If you have not set your default for School Dismissal Manager, please contact Janean Mancini at janean_mancini@lovejoyisd.net or 469.742.8200.
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Checking Your Student Out Before 3:00pm?
If you need to check out your student before the end of the day, please do so by 2:30pm. Anytime after that is difficult to get out of the parking lot. Thanks for your help with this!
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Visitors: Please Scan QR Code Before Entering
All Visitors must scan the QR Code located on the HES entry door before entering the building. We are doing our best to keep everyone safe and healthy.
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Reading Academy for Kinder - 2nd grade Teachers
Per House Bill 3 (HB 3), passed by the 86th Texas Legislature in June of 2019, all kindergarten through third grade teachers and principals must complete a Texas Reading Academy by the end of the 2022-2023 school year. The goal of the Texas Reading Academies is to increase teachers’ and principals’ knowledge and implementation of evidence-based practices to positively impact student literacy achievement.
One day a week for the 2021-2022 school year, district K-2 teachers, support SPED staff, and campus administrators will be participating in the group sessions for an hour and a half. Students will participate in enrichment rotations during this time. During training sessions teachers and principals will increase their knowledge of the science of teaching reading to support students’ ability to decode words, understand spoken language, and improve reading comprehension.
As reading and writing are foundational to school success, LISD will continue working with the Texas Education Agency to ensure that all students have access to high-quality reading and writing instruction and highly effective teachers.
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Hart Harmony Choir: 4th Grade
Attention 4th Grade Parents: Hart Harmony Choir will begin Monday, September 13th. I look forward to singing together this year! To learn more and sign up for choir, please visit the following link:
-Ms.Arabie
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Gifted and Talented: Referral Window Open
The referral window for Gifted and Talented Services (G/T) is open through September 3. Families who desire testing for their child(ren) must complete the referral process in PowerSchool.
Testing is scheduled for Saturdays, September 11 and 26, 2021. Detailed appointment times will be sent by email the week of September 6.
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New to Lovejoy Ladies Coffee
ARE YOU NEW TO THE LOVEJOY COMMUNITY? WE WOULD LOVE TO GET CONNECTED WITH YOU! The Lovejoy Council of PTO would like to invite all 'New to Lovejoy' Moms to a coffee on September 15th at 9:30 am. The event will take place at the Lucas Community Center. This event is designed to connect new families and offer a fun, informative way to introduce Lovejoy. Please click here to fill out the google form so that we can connect you with families in your neighborhood or families in your children's grades.
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Grade Level Copy Volunteers
Help our teachers out by making Grade Level Copies! This opportunity is available weekly. Collect original copies from the labeled grade level "Originals" bin in the copy room. Follow instructions paperclipped to the original worksheets. Ensure enough copies are made for each classroom. Place copies in separate stacks for each teacher and deliver them outside their door.
K-2 = FRONT COPY ROOM
3-4 = BACK COPY ROOM
The location of these workrooms as well as training on the machine will take place following our PTO Volunteer Meeting on September 14th at approximately 12:15 pm.
Click the link below to signup.
*Please note: 1st Grade does not need copy volunteers at this time.
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ArtSparks - Parent Volunteers Needed
We are in need of volunteers for our ArtSparks program. This is a wonderful way to be able to connect and visit in your student's classroom. Volunteers for this program will present Art to the class. Presentations are pre-made and no art experience is required. If you are interested, please stop by our homepage and click the Volunteer tab. (Check ArtSparks)
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Membership
Calling all Hart students, staff, and families!! We want all of you to be members of Hart Elementary PTO! Every dollar goes towards staff appreciation, student activities, programming, cultural arts, etc. Thank you in advance for your support!
Leopard Drive
Help support our staff and students here at Hart by participating in our annual Leopard Drive. No amount is too big or too small! All of your dollars stay at HART!
Funds collected will be put towards:
- Student Enrichment Programs
- Dad Programs
- Family Fun Night
- Author Visits
- ArtSparks
- Art Contests
- Staff Luncheons
- Teacher Appreciation
- Environmental Programs
- Red Ribbon Week
- Field Day
- Spiritwear
- Science Night
- Leopard Friday
- Ice Scream Social
- Donuts/Muffins with Parents
- Newsletters
- Senior Scholarship
Head on over to our homepage and click Donate Now!!
Volunteer Opportunities
Hart Elementary is Parent Powered! Giving the gift of time is a wonderful and selfless thing. We are always looking for volunteers! Please stop by our homepage and click the Volunteer tab to read about the current opportunities available!
Dads @ Hart
We over 100 dads signed up so far! Thank you to those that have volunteered! There are still slots available if you are interested. Please follow our sign up instructions found here: Dads @ Hart Form Instructions. The Dads@Hart program offers an opportunity to spend 1 day in your child’s classroom and assist in other activities on campus.
Hospitality
We have some fun things planned for our HES Staff this year!! If you are interested in helping specifically with hospitality please sign up on the PTO website under the Volunteer tab. (Check Staff Appreciation)
Spiritwear
Items purchased labeled "Pre-Order" will be available September 10th for pickup. New pickup procedures will begin this week!!
Please note our NEW pickup procedures below:
** Any order placed M-TH by 2 pm will be available for pickup that Friday. If an order is placed after 2 pm on Thursday, it will be available for pickup the following Friday. **
Orders will be placed in your child's backpack to go home with them on Thursdays. If you do not have a child at Hart, you will pick up at the front office on Fridays 12-2pm.
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SAGE
The fall referral window for G/T testing is open through September 3. Referrals can be completed in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Families may learn more about G/T services and the referral process by visiting the G/T portion of the LISD website.
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WAYS & MEANS
Did you know that scanning your receipt or linking your current shopping account can earn your school money? Please help us by connecting your current accounts with Hart Elementary PTO.
Box Tops - Use the new Box Tops App to scan your receipt. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to Hart Elementary PTO. Please register today! We appreciate your support.
Organization Name: Hart Elementary PTO
Amazon Smile - AmazonSmile, the simple and no-cost way to donate to a favorite charity like the Hart Elementary PTO, now works on the Amazon Shopping app for iPhone and Android. That means it’s easier than ever to support our work anytime, anywhere. Through its AmazonSmile program, Amazon donates 0.5% of eligible purchases to the charity of your choice — at no cost to you. Use your same Amazon.com login to start shopping today!
Organization Name: Hart Elementary PTO
Kroger - You shop. Kroger gives. Be sure to link your Kroger shoppers card with Hart Elementary PTO. Donating couldn't be easier. You shop, Kroger gives.
Student Activities
Save the Date!! Ice Cream Social is around the corner. We hope your family can join us on Thursday, September 16, 5:30-7:00pm!
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Chess Club: Sign Up Today!
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Explore the excitement of engineering! Students grades K-1 will use the Engineering Design Process to explore the fields of Junior Aerospace and Junior Industrial Engineering sparking a passion for creation and tinkering. (Grades K-1 Only) Classes are offered at Hart Elementary on Fridays from 3:15 - 4:15pm in the Leopard Lair. |
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Explore the excitement of engineering! Students grades 2-4 will use the Engineering Design Process to explore the fields of Aeronautical and Industrial Engineering sparking a passion for creation and tinkering. (Grades 2-4 Only)
Classes are offered at Hart Elementary on Mondays from 3:15 - 4:30pm in the Leopard Lair.
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Each class is for 1 hour and most days kids take home amazing projects!
To pay by zelle/venmo call 972.333.8841 for details. For registration questions or concerns, please email dallasmetro@engineeringforkids.net or contact Seema at 972.333.8441.
Classes for online enrollment will open on August 30th.
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Annual Appeal Campaign
We’re excited to kick off our Annual Appeal campaign! Our goal is to raise $300,000 and have 35% 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. Click on the graphic below to visit our website today to learn more and donate!
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September
6th - School Holiday
7th - School Holiday (Staff Development Day)
16th - Ice Cream Social
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Please click on the graphics (links) below to access the information. |
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