April 14, 2022
Dear Hart Families,

Happy Thursday! We have had a great short week of learning. As a reminder, we do not have school tomorrow, but we will be attending school on Monday, April 18th. Yesterday, we announced the 2021- 2022 Hart Elementary Teacher of the Year to Laine Collins, a second grade teacher. Mrs. Collins, who was chosen by her peers to represent Hart Elementary, has been a teacher in Lovejoy ISD for the past three years in her sixteen-year career. We wish Mrs. Collins the very best as she moves on to the next phase of Teacher of the Year at the district level.
Our attendance is improving, and we are currently in second place. If you are healthy, we would appreciate your child coming to school. It is very important for their academic growth.
I hope that have an amazing three day weekend creating lifelong memories with your families. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me. I hope that you have a fantastic weekend.

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!
HES Information
4th Grade Bump Up Day to SCIS
Monday, April 18th
We are so excited about our upcoming Bump Up Day at Sloan Creek on Monday, April 18th. Students from both elementary schools will join together and travel in groups with students from each school. They will visit classrooms, ask questions, learn about the ins and outs of 5th grade, and once they have done that, they will eat lunch at Sloan Creek. Please make sure your child wears a Lovejoy Spirit Shirt if they have one. They are also welcome to bring a sack lunch. Your child should return to campus before 1:00.  

Bump Up Day
Sloan Creek Menu

Home Line
Entrees:
Corn Dog
Yogurt & Muffin Bistro Box

Sides:
Oven Baked Tater Tots
Golden Corn
Fresh Cucumber Slices
Fresh Orange Wedges
Natural Applesauce
Choice of Milk (1% milk or chocolate)
100% Apple Juice

Italian Pasta Line
Build Your Own Pasta Bowls:
Rotini Pasta
Choice of Grilled Chicken or Meatballs
Choice of Marinara or Alfredo Sauce
Choice of Shredded Mozzarella or Parmesan Cheese

Sides:
Garlic Toast
Steamed Broccoli
Fresh Cucumber Slices
Fresh Orange Wedges
Natural Applesauce
Choice of Milk (1% milk or chocolate)
100% Apple Juice
The visit will be held virtually on Tuesday, May 17th. If you would like to order any of her books, the easiest place to get them is Amazon. Please send your books to the library with your child’s name on it. An autograph will be placed inside the books and sent home with your child. Ms. Markle is guaranteed to provide a fun and exciting presentation to our leopards! Thanks to the Hart PTO for generously sponsoring this program!
Lost and Found
Our Lost and Found is overflowing with items. Please take a look at the pictures below or stop by the school to look for any items that your child(ren) may be missing. Please note: ALL Lost and Found will be DONATED on Wednesday, April 20th. If your child(ren) has not claimed their items by then, the items will be donated to charity.
Spring & Class Picture Orders
The picture links from CareyLynn Photography have been emailed out to each student's parent(s).
LAST CHANCE to order spring and class pictures and have them shipped to the school for free. If you have any questions regarding our ordering pictures, please contact Janean Mancini at 469.742.8200 or janean_mancini@lovejoyisd.net.

  • Please note: This applies to 4th Grade Big Heads as well!
4th Grade: Order Your Big Head Today!
STAAR Dates: 3rd and 4th Grade
Here are the upcoming STAAR dates for our 3rd and 4th Grade students. Please mark your calendars!

May 10 - 3rd & 4th MATH STAAR
May 11 - 3rd & 4th READING STAAR

We will have NO VISITORS at Hart Elementary on STAAR Testhing Days! This includes Dads at Hart, Lunch Guests, Volunteers, PTO, etc.
Dads at Hart 
Sign up today! There are still spots available in April and May. Please follow our sign-up instructions found here: Sign Up Instructions. The Dads@Hart program offers an opportunity to spend one full day in your child’s classroom and assist with activities on campus.
Please email Brian Butler, dadsathart@gmail.com with any questions about the program.
Lovejoy High School Leopard Store
The Lovejoy High School Store is having a Spring Sale. Please visit the school store during LHS hours and receive 50% off of your entire purchase.

PTO News
Hospitality
Mark your calendars for Teacher Appreciation Week: May 2nd-6th!! We have special things planned for our staff each day but will be asking for some help with logistics and some food donations. More details to come when as we get closer to the week. We also will have a raffle for the staff on morning announcements each day. If you have any items, you would like to donate please let us know!!
Ways & Means/Fundraising
Raising Money for Hart Elementary PTO
Did you know raising money for Hart Elementary PTO is as easy as scanning your receipts or linking your shopping accounts? Here’s how:  

Click on the image below to sign up for these fundraising opportunities!

  • For more detailed information about how to create these accounts see the latest Hart Headlines Newsletter!
Community News
April
14th - HES Choir Spring Show
15th - Good Friday (School Closed)
18th - 22nd - Earth Week (See Above for Dress Up Days)
18th - 4th Grade Bump-Up Day to SCIS
18th - 3rd Grade Living Museum
20th - Last Day to Claim Lost & Found (Donated Today!)
21st - 3rd Grade Field Trip to DSO
22nd - Reading with the Leopards
30th - STEMfest @ LHS 10am-1:30pm

May
2nd - 6th - Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
2nd - School Principal Day
3rd - Kindergarten Sneak Peek (Incoming 2022-2023 Kinder Students)
6th - Lunch Hero Day
10th - 3rd & 4th Grade Math STAAR (NO Visitors at School Today)
11th - 3rd & 4th Grade Reading STAAR (NO Visitors at School Today)
12th - Nurses Day
13th - 4th Grade Field Trip to The Perot Museum
17th - Virtual Author Visit
17th - LHS Senior Breakfast at HES
17th - PTO Board/General Meeting
20th - 2nd Grade Awards
23rd - 1st Grade Awards
24th - Field Day
25th - 3rd Grade Awards
26th - 4th Grade Breakfast/Awards/Walk/Bash
27th - Leopard Live @ 8:15am
27th - Class Parties
27th - Early Release at 12:00pm
27th - Last Day of School
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