PES Principal Message
December 10, 2020
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Puster Families,
We are looking forward to continuing the holiday cheer at Puster with some fun dress-up days next week for our staff and students!
As a reminder, we will dismiss at noon on Thursday next week. If your child will be going home a different way, please make an exception in School Dismissal Manager. The cafeteria will be serving lunch that day. We ask that you not send in any treats for your child’s class - food or otherwise this year. Thank you to our PTO for providing individually wrapped cookies and a drink for every child. We will send pick-up details for virtual students soon!
We have had a few people ask how they might deliver gifts to teachers this year. You are welcome to send with your child or we have placed a couple of tables at the front entrance. You may drop off a labeled gift at any time. We will check periodically and make deliveries for you!
I hope you find time to enjoy the afternoon sunshine!
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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Picture Retakes
Mark your calendar for Picture Retakes on Tuesday, December 15!
On Campus Learners - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Please let your teacher know if you would like to retake pictures. All students who were absent on the original picture day will have their picture taken on December 15th.Please have students return their portraits from original picture day.
Virtual Learners - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Virtual Leaners can come to Puster anytime between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm to get pictures taken. Pictures will be taken in the atrium. Please have students return their portraits from original picture day.
Please note: Your child's picture will not be in the 2020-2021 PES Yearbook if you do not have his/her picture taken. We encourage you to have their picture taken even if you do not plan on ordering.
If you have any questions regarding pictures, please contact Bonnie Gundling @ 469-742-8225 or bonnie_gundling@lovejoyisd.net.
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School start time is 7:55 a.m.
School dismissal time is 3:10 p.m.
12/15 - Picture Retakes See information above
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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At Puster, we know EVERY staff member goes above and beyond, though we may not always hear about it. Who are our unsung heroes? Has a Puster teacher or staff member gone above and beyond for your child/family? We want to hear about it! Parents, community members, staff members and students are welcome to share by clicking the link above.
This week we'd like to recognize the following staff member:
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Kelly Brown is a ROCKSTAR! Kelly has so much on her plate this year as a blended teacher and 2nd grade team lead, yet she always goes above and beyond for her students and teammates! I am amazed and inspired by Kelly’s dedication, flexibility, and positivity every single day!
Kelly works tirelessly and sacrifices her personal time to ensure that our team is successful and that she is prepared to provide every in-person and virtual student with what they need to learn and grow. I don’t know how she balances it all, but she is so appreciated!
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Ms. Dulemba is awesome. My daughter had to be switched to virtual for a couple of weeks. Ms Dulemba took out her time after school to drop off her journals and notebooks on our porch so that she will not fall behind on her required assignments. She truly cares about her students. She is the best!
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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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The Lovejoy Fine Arts Festival is a celebration of all things involving the performing and visual arts in Lovejoy ISD. From artwork to dance, concerts and theatrical productions, and so much more - it is truly one of the best community events we have to offer. We hope you will join us!
The Fine Arts Festival will be a Pre-Recorded Livestream and Virtual Event this year.
Livestream links will be available through the following on the day of the event:
*Weekend livestreams will post on Friday, December 11, 2020 through the following media channels:
- Program Director Email to students and parents
- Superintendent and Principal Email Newsletters
- District Social Media Platforms
- LovejoyArts Facebook Page
- @LovejoyArts Twitter handle
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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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Dear Puster Families,
This is a special time of year where we love to treat our Puster teachers and staff to cookies and hot cocoa to enjoy over the holiday break! If you would like to sponsor a cookies and hot cocoa holiday bundle ($15) please click the link below!
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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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School Store
Looking for some new Leopard gear to keep you warm this holiday season? Check out the Leopard Online Store for some BIG Holiday sales! With great new items and curbside pick up, you don't want to miss out on getting new Lovejoy gear! https://bit.ly/346RTKM
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Chess Club Enthusiasts:
This semester we will be offering our first ever Virtual Lovejoy Chess Club. Registration is going on now and we hope many of you can join us for our first session the week of September 23, 2020. For more information please visit our website. If you have any questions please email Miles Knight at miles_knight@lovejoyisd.net
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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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