We had a wonderful morning celebrating Lovejoy ISD educators through Heart of the Teacher and Heart of Support. This is a monthly recognition program that celebrates our most valuable asset in serving our students. Each month, principals select the recipients that will be recognized for their campus. Board Members, Cabinet, and I have the privilege of visiting each school and celebrating the outstanding people that serve and support our students each day. One of the best parts
is seeing how excited and proud the students are to have their teacher and support staff member recognized. Recipients of the Heart recognition have demonstrated alignment of their actions with Lovejoy ISD Core Values and our culture commitments. I am consistently humbled by the dedication and impact of Lovejoy ISD teachers and staff. Wishing you a weekend spent doing the things you love with the people you love.
Core Values
Kids Come First
One Heart, One Lovejoy
Best Today, Better Tomorrow
Learning
Collaboration
Results
Fun
There is only ONE LOVEJOY and we are ALL LEOPARDS!
Katie Kordel Superintendent
Community Coffee Talks: Spring Semester
This is an opportunity for parents and community members to connect with Lovejoy ISD Trustees and Superintendent Katie Kordel in an informal setting.
Coffee Talk Goals
Listen: We want to hear from you.
Share: Discuss how we will go about budgetary decisions for the 2023-2024 school year.
Open Dialogue: Give our community the opportunity to have open discussion with Lovejoy ISD Leadership.
Coffee Talk Dates, Times, and Locations
Thursday, February 9 Lovejoy High School: Library
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Thursday, April 27
Hart Elementary School: Leopard Lair
8:00 AM-9:00 AM
1. 2. 3.Board of Trustees Spotlight: Marvin Bobo
Election or Appointment Month & Year: November 2020
Professional and/or Volunteer Background:
Currently runs a small real estate investment company 30+ years in IT roles from Consultant to CIO Volunteer roles have, included Dads at Hart, Band Booster, Golf booster, STEM and robotics clubs, Lovejoy bond and TRE initiatives, various Lovejoy long range planning committees, church activities, and youth athletic organizations.
Personal Highlights: My family has longevity in its veins. All of my relatives with a few exceptions lived into their 90’s and one relative lived to be 100! My family lineage is from France and used to spell our name Beaubeaux just like the restaurant we now have in Watters Creek. We are of no relation, but I sure do wish I had their biscuit recipe!
Favorite Lovejoy Tradition: Leopard Friday…it’s just such a fun day all about celebrating Lovejoy.
Your "WHY": My why is about the past, present and future. Having had an older child that has experienced Lovejoy and, at the time, a sophomore (now a senior), I wanted my youngest son to have the same experience as they did and more. I want to help preserve the legacy of Lovejoy while moving it forward as the district faces opportunities, challenges and successes.
Contact Information: marvin bobo@lovejoyisd.net
Board of Trustees Spotlight: Jason Jaynes
Election or Appointment Month & Year: May 2021
Professional and/or Volunteer Background:
Started career as a classroom science teacher
20+ years in banking and financial services
Personal Highlights: I grew up in North Texas and met my wife, Stacy, in college at Texas A&M University. Gig ‘em, Aggies! We have 4 amazing kids that attend Lovejoy schools.
Favorite Lovejoy Tradition: Leopard Friday - It is a time where the whole community can come celebrate and see all of the great things our students are involved in together and then stick around to watch the football team under the Friday night lights!
Your "WHY": I want to use the experiences I have in public education, in business, and as a parent to give back and make the Lovejoy school district a great place to live & work. I want to help create an environment where EVERY student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Contact Information: jason jaynes@lovejoyisd.net
FEBRUARY 2023
February 6-10
February 14
National School
Board of Trustees Workshop - LCDC Library
The Board will convene in open session and then move to closed session @ 8:30AM in C113. The Board is expected to reconvene in open session at approximately 9:00AM.
February 15
February 16
February 17
February 20
February 22
February 27
School Marshal Appreciation Day
Early Release All Students - Early Release Times
Holiday/No School
Bad Weather Make-Up Day / Presidents' Day
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Board of Trustees Meeting - LCDC Library
The Board will convene in open session and then move to closed session @ 6:00PM in C113. The Board is expected to reconvene in open session at approximately 7:00PM.
The Lovejoy Men’s wrestling team competed in the Texas High School Wrestling Coaches Association (THSWCA) 5A State Dual Championship this past weekend in North Richland Hills.
It was a hard fought tournament with a dramatic ending! Our Leopards tied Smithson Valley, 36-36 and officials had to review tie-breaker criteria and the announcer declared Smithson Valley winner. But wait…officials continued reviewing the tie-breaker criteria and announced Lovejoy as the correct criteria winning team! Congratulations Lovejoy Wrestling on winning back-to-back THSWCA 5A State Dual Championships!!
Junior Sam Reynolds was voted as the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament. Reynolds completed his day undefeated with all four wins by pin!
Also voted as All-State tournament team winners were: Mercer Ashley, Jackson Dubree, Andrew Kotecki, Jackson Lambert, and Payton Pierce. All five of these
Last weekend the girls varsity soccer team competed in the Governor's Cup in Georgetown. In their first game, the Leopards beat Atascocita 5-0. Goals were scored by Emma Nelson (2), Paige Young, Mia Reaugh, and Morgan Paharik. Assists were by Paige Young, Emma Smith, Margo Chester, and Emma Nelson (2). In their second game, the varsity team beat Boerne Champion 5-1. Goals were scored by Ella York, Nicole Young, Emma Nelson, Paige Young, and Alexa Paharik. Assists were by Emma Nelson and Ella York. In their final game of the tournament, varsity beat Lake Belton 1-0. The lone goal was scored by Emma Smith and assisted by Ella York.
The girls played in their first district game of the season Wednesday evening vs. Melissa and won 3-0. Goals were scored by Emma Nelson and Kate Carlson (2). Assists were by Kiera Watson, Mia Reaugh, and Ella York.
Big shoutout to goalkeepers Kenlea Swadener and Natalie Lenart who have 4 clean sheets on the season with help from defenders
Margo Chester, Katie Manders, Maggie Manders, Nicole Young, Bailee Neatherlin, Natalie Burns, Alexa Paharik, Morgan Paharik, and Gianna Lutcza.
Robotics had a great start to their season this past Saturday! Willow Springs MS is represented by team # 10820… all 10 of the teams competed on Jan. 21st for their FIRST TIME EVER! … and did AMAZING!! #LovejoyProud is an understatement.
10820Y and 0M are now the 14th and 16th ranked skills teams in Middle School Region 2… and we had 10820X and 1082S+10820K finishing as Semifinalists! Nearly every team made it into the elimination rounds.
We so proud of ALL teams in 10820 for competing in their first competition ever and for their great attitude and belief in getting better throughout the day. A BIG thanks to all our robotics volunteers and Coach Woods for making the day a success!
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Lovejoy Robotics competed in Sachse this past Saturday and had a dominant performance! We capped off a great day of 1082 D, S, T, Z and E competing with team 1082E, Carbonated Potato, winning the Tournament Championship and Excellence Award (the two highest awards you can win). Congratulations to 1082E for the incredible win!
1082T, Titans, has worked hard all season and for the first time earned the Innovate Award! This is one of the top design-related awards. We are so proud of what all of these teams continue to accomplish and we look forward to seeing them in action this Saturday at Lovejoy High School!
Reminder: Tomorrow, Saturday, Jan 28th is the #ForTheLoveOfBots Tournament at Lovejoy High School. Come support and cheer on both WSMS and LHS Robotics students!
1082E
1082E
1082T
5th Grade STEM students did an amazing job thinking outside the box on their Rube Goldberg machines! Following the Engineering Design Process, students worked collaboratively in groups to plan, create, test, and present their machines to their class. Each machine had to complete a simple task, such as popping a balloon, ringing a bell, or closing a book. Supporting 5th Grade Science TEKS, each machine had to also demonstrate at least two different types of force and create one form of energy.
Lovejoy Child Development Center hosted a Donuts with Dad event on Friday, January 27th. Families enjoyed donuts, laughs, coffee and lots of sugar! We appreciate all our families joining us for breakfast.
Lovejoy ISD is committed to providing consistent, transparent communication with our community and employees. We hope this meeting summary will support you in staying connected and informed.
January 23, 2023
Additionally, Regular Board Meetings and Workshops are now recorded and archived on the Lovejoy ISD website. You can access recordings by clicking the picture to the right. Passwords are noted below the recording links.
Lovejoy celebrated the service and dedication of our School Board Members Monday night by presenting each with a personalized work of art created by Lovejoy High School students. The Lovejoy Visual Art (LJVA) students and K-12 Visual Art Coordinator, Brice McCasland, joined Superintendent Kordel and Trustees for dinner and shared details about their art and education.
John Korb was introduced as the new Director of Technology. It is a tradition to give our new professional hires a pen to write their next professional chapter with Lovejoy and an apple to symbolize the highly valued role of educators in our schools and community. Please join us in giving a warm Lovejoy welcome to Mr. John Korb.
Simi Fidel: U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts Nominee & National YoungArts Finalist
LHS Band: TMEA
All-State Band
Lovejoy Cheer: UIL Silver Medal Romi Kahana: All-State Treble Choir MusiciansDue to a recent change in safety and security procedures, all Lovejoy ISD Board Meeting and/or Board Workshop attendees must enter through the main entry door of the Lovejoy Child Development Center (LCDC), which is located just west of the previous entry. Upon entrance, attendees will enter the boardroom from the LCDC lobby area. Note: Attendees should follow the directional signage that will be posted for upcoming meetings. Only those seeking public comment will be required to sign in, as according to board policy. In addition, the Lovejoy ISD Board Closed Session room has changed to room C113 in the Carrie L. Child Development Center.
These safety and security procedures will only enhance the quality of the Lovejoy ISD Board Meetings. Please contact Rodricka Taylor: rodricka taylor@lovejoyisd.net if you have any questions.
The following positions will be on the May 6, 2023 ballot:
Position 4: Anne Smith
Position 5: Marvin Bobo
Board of Trustee Application Packets are now available for pick-up from Rodricka Taylor, Coordinator for the Superintendent and Board Services, at the Red School House (259 Country Club Rd., Allen, TX 75002). An Electronic Application Packet can be downloaded HERE.
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
First Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot
Friday, February 17, 2023
Last Day to Order a General Election
Friday, February 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Last Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Election Day
Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail
For additional important election dates, please click HERE.
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The Texas Department of State Health Services released new guidance for the 2022-2023 school year regarding Covid-19 and schools. LISD Health and Safety Measures are posted on the District website, linked below.
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