Connect with Katie.04.05.2024.Issue32

Lovejoy Lovejoy Leopards Leopards

MESSAGE

from the Superintendent

LovejoyCommunity,

We are proud to share that Lovejoy ISD has earned the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM) for the 5th consecutive year. This award program recognizes and celebrates outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community memberswhohavemademusiceducationpartofa well-rounded education. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionallyhighcommitmenttomusiceducation.

We are deeply appreciative of the way our music educators grow and develop our studentsasmusicians.MartyBall,InterimHeadBandDirectorandFineArtsSpecialist saiditbest,“Wechangelivesthroughmusicandithasapowerfulandlastingimpactin ourcommunity.”

WespenttimethisweekrecognizingtwoimportantrolesinourDistrict.Thisweekwas NationalAssistantPrincipalWeek.Wearegratefulforourassistantprincipalswhoserve and support our students and staff each day as dedicated and selfless leaders. Thursday,April4thwasNationalSchoolLibrarianDayandwecelebratedouramazing schoollibrarians’commitmenttotheliteracyandlearningofourstudents.

ThereisnodoubtthatLovejoystudentsarelivingourLegacyofExcellence.TheLovejoy High School Girls Golf Team earned the District Championship and the Girls Soccer TeamearnedtheirfirstDistrictChampionshipinprogramhistory.GirlsTrackandFieldboth JV and Varsity - also won District Championships with commanding leads. A big LovejoycongratulationstoGirlsGolf,GirlsSoccer,andGirlsTrackandField!

WishingyouandyourfamilyaweekendfilledwithmuchLoveandJoy.

ThereisonlyoneLOVEJOYandweareallLEOPARDS!

LovejoyProud, KatieKordel Superintendent

BEST COMMUNITIES

FOR MUSIC EDUCATION

Lovejoy ISD is proud to announce that our district has received the Best CommunitiesforMusicEducationdesignationbytheNAMMFoundationforthe 5thyearinarow!!

Receiving this designation speaks to the high quality instruction, passion, and love our music educators pour into our students every day, as well as, the unwaveringsupportofouramazingLovejoyfamilies.Thankyou!

The NAMM Foundation recognizes school districts that are among the Best Communitiesinthenationformusiceducation.Thisawardprogramrecognizes and celebrates the outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-roundededucation.

Wewouldalsoliketoextendaveryspecial"thankyou"toMs.MartyBall,Fine Arts Specialist and Interim Director of Bands, for leading the extensive applicationprocessthisyear.ToqualifyfortheBestCommunitiesdesignation, Lovejoy ISD answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements,musicclassparticipation,instructiontime,facilities,andsupport for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses wereverifiedbyschoolofficialsandreviewedbyTheMusicResearchInstituteat theUniversityofKansas.

Weareexceptionally#LovejoyProudtoreceivethisdistinction!

MCCU DEBIT CARD

DESIGN WINNERS

Lovejoy ISD recently entered into a partnership with My Community Credit Union. This partnership is intended to enhance student opportunities in the areasoffinancialliteracyandprovidehands-onlearningexperiencesforfuture careersrelatedtofinance.AnMCCUbranchisscheduledtoopenatLovejoyHigh Schoolinthefallof2024.

Thispastfall,MCCUkickedofftheirDebitCardDesignContest.Thecontestwas opentoallLISDstudents.Morethan100entriesweresubmitted.Amemberof MCCU and three LISD teachers served on the panel of judges. It was a tough decision,butthepanelmemberswereabletonarrowtheentriesdowntothree luckywinners.ThewinnerswillhavetheirdesignsonourLovejoyLeopardMCCU DebitCardsandreceivea$100giftcard!

Thewinnersare:

CharlotteFuente-HartElementaryGrade4

DeaconPettit-WSMSGrade8

PetraPipinich-LHSGrade10

SUMMER ACTIVITIES QUICK GUIDE

Lovejoy ISD offers a variety of summer activities including summer enrichment and athletic camps for children entering pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Enrichment and athletic camps are offered in weekly sessions with morning and afternoon options available. View the full Summer Activities Guide with camp descriptions here.

Lovejoy ISD Summer Activities offer a variety of benefits for children including opportunities for:

Academic Growth: Reinforcing skills learned during the school year

Exploration: Trying new activities and exploring areas of interest which can help them discover new passions and talents

Skill Development: Reinforcing previously learned skills as well as developing new skills necessary to excel in each activity or sport

REGISTRATION

Online registration begins April 8, 2024.

Healthy Habits: Promoting a healthy lifestyle and the importance of physical activity

Socialization: Developing important social skills such as teamwork and communication, as they interact with their peers in an engaging environment.

Access to Resources: Interacting with resources and learning opportunities that may not be available to them during the regular school year.

All payments will be made through the Parent Online Payment Center on the LISD website. You can access the Parent Online Payment Center using the "Register Now" button below or by using the direct link located in each camp's description on the following pages

When using the Parent Online Payment Center, you will select either the "Summer Enrichment" tile or the "Summer Athletic Camps" tile depending on which type of camp you are registering for Registration for each camp will close on the Monday prior to the first day of camp

Refunds will not be provided if you cancel your child’s registration. Locations of summer activities are subject to change. In order for an enrichment camp to make, a minimum of six students must enroll. If an enrichment camp does not make due to low enrollment, parents will be notified by Tuesday, May 21st, and camp tuition will be fully refunded

SUMMER ACTIVITIES QUICK GUIDE

Volleyball I

Camp Dates: May 28-30

Camp Times: 9:00-11:00am

Location: WSMS Gym

Grades: Entering Grades K-6

Camp Price: $120

Volleyball 2

Camp Dates: May 28-30

Camp Times: 12:00pm-2:00pm

Location: WSMS Gym

Grades: Entering Grades 7-9

Camp Price: $120

Wacky Sensational Art Camp

Camp Dates: May 28-31

Camp Times: 9:00am-12:00pm

Location: LCDC

Grades: Entering Grades PK-K

Camp Price: $195

Snapology: Animation Studio

Camp Dates: May 28-31

Camp Times: 9:00am-12:00pm

Location: LCDC

Grades: Entering Grades 1-7

Camp Price: $215

Ballet Camp

Camp Dates: May 28-31

Camp Times: 9:00am-12:00pm

Location: LCDC

Grades: Entering Grades 1-3

Camp Price: $195

Edible Science

Camp Dates: May 28-31

Camp Times: 9:00am-12:00pm

Location: LCDC

Grades: Entering Grade 4-7

Camp Price: $195

Camp Dates: June 3-6

Camp Times: 9:00-11:00am Location: LHS Tennis Courts

Grades: Entering

Camp Dates: June 3-6

Camp Times: 9:00am-12:00pm

Location: Puster Elementary

Grades: Entering Grades 1-3

Camp Price: $195

Drone Together 1-3

Camp Dates: June 3-6

Camp Times: 9:00-12:00pm

Location: LCDC

Grades: Entering Grades 1-3

Camp Price: $215

Camp Dates: June 3-6

Camp Times: 9:00am-12:00pm

Location: LCDC

Open Field

Camp Dates: June 3-6

Camp Times: 9:00am-12:00pm

Location: SCIS

Grades: Entering Grades 4-7

Camp Price: $195

Get Moving: Lego STEM

Camp Dates: June 3-6

Camp Times: 9:00-12:00pm

Location: LCDC

Grades: Entering Grades 4-7

Camp Price: $195

Messy Science

Camp Dates: June 3-6

Camp Times: 1:00-4:00pm

Location: LCDC

Grades: Entering Grades 1-3

Camp Price: $195

IGNITE Writing Camp

Camp Dates: June 3-6

Camp Times: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Location: Hart Elementary

Grades: Entering Grades 1-3

Camp Price: $195

Snapology: Story Builders

Camp Dates: June 3-6

Camp Times: 1:00-4:00pm

Location: LCDC

Grades: Entering Grades 1-7

Camp Price: $215

Drone Together 4-7

Camp Dates: June 3-6

Camp Times: 1:00-4:00pm

Location: LCDC

Grades: Entering Grades 4-7

Camp Price: $215

QUICK GUIDE, PAGE 2

Boys Basketball 1

Camp Dates: June 10-12

Camp Times: 1:00-4:00pm

Location: WSMS Gym

Grades: Entering Grades 1-3

Camp Price: $120

Boys Basketball 2

Camp Dates: June 10-12

Camp Times: 9:00pm-12:00pm

Location: WSMS Gym

Grades: Entering Grades 4-9

Camp Price: $120

Girls Soccer

Camp Dates: June 10-13

Camp Times: 9:00-11:00am

Location: LHS Stadium

Grades: Entering Grades K-9

Camp Price: $150

Swimming

Camp Dates: June 10-13

Camp Times: 12:30-2:00pm

Location: SCIS Natatorium

Grades: Entering Grades 5-9

Camp Price: $150

All the STEM -Drone Together

Camp Dates: June 10-13

Camp Times: 9:00am-12:00pm

Location: LCDC

Grades: Entering Grades PK-K

Camp Price: $215

Robotics 1

Camp Dates: June 10-13

Camp Times: 9:00am-12:00pm

Location: Lovejoy High School

Grades: Entering Grades 1-3

Camp Price: $225

Robotics 2

Camp Dates: June 10-13

Camp Times: 9:00am-4:00pm

Location: Lovejoy High School

Grades: Entering Grades 4-8

Camp Price: $350

Heroes and Princesses Drama Camp

Camp Dates: June 10-13

Camp Times: 9:00-12:00pm

Location: LCDC

Grades: Entering Grades 1-3

Camp Price: $195

Edible Science

Camp Dates: June 10-13

Camp Times: 9:00am-12:00pm

Location: LCDC

Grades: Entering Grades 1-3

Camp Price: $195

Drone Together 1-3

Camp Dates: June 10-13

Camp Times: 9:00-12:00pm

Location: LCDC

Grades: Entering Grades 1-3

Camp Price: $215

IGNITE Reading Camp

Camp Dates: June 10-13

Camp Times: 1:00-4:00pm

Location: Hart Elementary

Grades: Entering Grades 1-3

Camp Price: $195

Snapology: Ninjas

Camp Dates: June 10-13

Camp Times: 1:00-4:00pm

Location: LCDC

Grades: Entering Grades 1-3

Camp Price: $215

4

Soccer Stars

Camp Dates: June 17-20

Camp Times: 9:00-12:00pm

Location: LCDC

Ballet Camp

Camp Dates: June 17-20

Camp Times: 9:00-12:00pm

Location: LCDC

Grades: Entering Grades Pk-K

Camp Price: $195

Outdoor Art

Location: LCDC

Grades: Entering Grades 1-3

Camp Price: $195

June 17-20

Camp Times: 9:00-12:00pm

Location: Lovejoy High School

Grades: Entering Grades 1-3

Camp Price: $225

Get Moving: Lego STEM

Camp Dates: June 10-13

Camp Times: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Location: LCDC

Grades: Entering Grades 1-3

Camp Price: $195

Entrepreneurship

Camp Dates: June 10-13

Camp Times: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Location: LCDC

Grades: Entering Grades 4-7

Camp Price: $215

Open Field

Camp Dates: June 17-20

Camp Times: 9:00-12:00pm

Location: Sloan Creek

Grades: Entering Grades 4-7

Camp Price: $195

Drone Together 4-7

Camp Dates: June 17-20

Camp

Camp

Snapology: Robopets

Camp Dates: June 17-20

Camp Times: 1:00-4:00pm

Location: LCDC

Grades: Entering Grades 1-3

Camp Price: $215

Under the Big Top Drama Camp

Camp Dates: June 17-20

Camp Times: 1:00-4:00pm

Location: LCDC

Grades: Entering Grades 1-3

Camp Price: $195

IGNITE Math Camp

Camp Dates: June 17-20

Camp Times: 1:00-4:00pm

Location: Hart Elementary

Grades: Entering Grades 1-3

Camp Price: $195

QUICK GUIDE, PAGE 3

SESSION 5

WEEK OF JULY 22

Football Camp

Camp Dates: July 22-24

Camp Times: 9:00am-11:00pm

Location: LHS Football Field

Grades: Entering Grades K-8

Camp Price: $120

PERFORMANCE COURSE

JUNE 10- JULY 25

High Intensity Males

Camp Times: 7:00-9:00am

Location: LHS Athletic Facility

Grades: Entering Grades 9-12

High Intensity Basketball Males and Females

Camp Times: 9:15-10:30am

Location: LHS Athletic Facility

Grades: Entering Grades 9-12

All PC sessions are Monday - Thursday

No

PC July 1-July 5

Male Development Program

Camp Times: 12:30-2:00pm

Location: LHS Athletic Facility

Grades: Entering Grades 5-8

Female Development Program

Camp Times: 10:45am-12:15pm

Location: LHS Athletic Facility

Grades: Entering Grades 5-12

Registration for PC is not through Lovejoy ISD and will need to be completed at the link below. Cost, payment and registration information can be found at the link: https://www performancecourse com/school-district/lovejoy-isd

*Refunds will not be provided for Athletics or Summer Enrichment Camp cancellations.

In order for an enrichment camp to make, a minimum of six students must enroll. If an enrichment camp does not make due to low enrollment, parents will be notified by Tuesday, May 21st, and camp tuition will be fully refunded. Only camps that do not make will be offered a refund.

LOVEJOY SCHOLARS

APPLICATIONS OPEN

2024-2025 Lovejoy Scholars applications are now open and will be accepted through April 24, 2024. The Lovejoy Scholars Application and forms links are posted below. A limited number of scholars openings are available and interested families are encouraged to apply early. Space permitting, a second applicationwindowmaybeopenedonMay3rd.

2024-2025LovejoyScholarsApplicationandGuidelines

2024-2025LovejoyScholarsForms

Lovejoy Scholar Applications are not complete until the non-refundable applicationfeeisreceivedbyLovejoyISD.Pleaseincludestudentname(s)with paymentsotheycanbematchedtoacompletedapplication.Paymentsmustbe madeintheformofacheck,cashormoneyorder,andremittedattheLovejoy ISDAdministrationbuilding.

LovejoyISDAdministration

259CountryClubRoadAllen,Texas,75002

BusinessHours:8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

APPRECIATION WEEK

Lovejoy ISD Assistant Principals are the BEST! These dedicated and selfless leadershaveacriticalroleinsupportingstudentneedsandprovidingourstaff support.WearedeeplygratefulforourAssistantPrincipalsandhopetheyfeel lovedandcelebratedthisweek.

SCHOOL LIBRARIAN

APPRECIATION DAY

Thursday we celebrated our amazing librarians on National School Librarian Day! Our Lovejoy ISD librarians have an important role in the education of our studentsandthesupportofourclassroomteachers. ThankyouLISDlibrarians!

LOVEJOY’S SOLAR

ECLIPSE REMINDER

On April 8th, weather permitting, students in kindergartenthroughhighschoolwillbeallowedthe opportunity to go outside to investigate the phenomenaduringtotality.

CampusAccess:AllLovejoycampuseswillbeclosedto visitorsbetween12:00p.m.and2:00p.m.onApril8th.

LovejoyEclipseFAQ’s:ClickhereforLISDEclipseFAQ

Absences:Parentswishingtopickuptheirchildtoviewtheeventathomemay dosobetween10:30a.m.and12:00pm.Studentscheckedoutafter10:30a.m.on April8thwillbemarkedpresentfortheday.Absencesordismissalbefore10:30 a.m.willberecordedinaccordancewiththedistrictattendancepolicy.

SolarViewingGlasses:Forsafetyreasons,studentswillberequiredtowearthe safety glasses provided by Lovejoy ISD. Students will not be permitted to use glassesorviewersbroughtfromhome.

ATTENDANCE

UPDATE

Strong school attendance is correlated with higher academic performance. Additionally,averageDailyAttendance(ADA)isametricthattheStateofTexas usestodeterminefundingforpublicschools.Eachweek,thisattendancedata willbeupdatedsoourcommunityisawareofourmostrecentADA.

CONNECTING LOCAL BUSINESSES AND THE LOVEJOY COMMUNITY

WHILE SUPPORTING LOVEJOY ISD THROUGH REVENUE GENERATION

TheLovejoyISDCommunityPartnerprogramisanew way for local businesses to support Lovejoy ISD and connect with the Lovejoy Community! Community Partner advertisements are featured in our weekly Districtnewsletter,ConnectwithKatie,LivingLovejoy videos,andDistrictSocialMedia.

InterestedinbecomingaCommunityPartner? ClickHEREtolearnmore!

*Please note event dates, times and locations are subject to change and should be verified by participants CALENDAR EVENT LINKS

GIRLS SOCCER

WINS DISTRICT!

LastFridaynight,inthe2ndroundoftheplayoffs,thevarsitygirlssoccerteam beat Lufkin 6-0. Goals were scored by Ella York, Emma Nelson (2), Kenlea Swadener, Gracyn Thompson, and Brenna Wallace. Goals were assisted by Emma Nelson, Lainey Pierce, Gracyn Thompson, Bailee Neatherlin, Kylee Dziubinski, and Ainsley Johnson. Kenlea Swadener and Natalie Lenart were in goalforteam's20thcleansheetoftheseasonwithhelpfromdefendersMargo Chester,BrennaWallace,NicoleYoung,KatieManders,andJosselynSchuler.

On Tuesday night, in the region quarterfinal, the varsity girls beat Forney 6-1 after four goals in the first half against the wind. Goals were scored by Kylee Dziubinski, Ella York, Emma Nelson (hat trick), and Nicole Young. Assists were by Kylee Dziubinski, Ella York, Emma Nelson, Lainey Pierce (2), and Katie Manders. No clean sheet but Kenlea Swadener and Natalie Lenart made some bigsavesingoal.

The team played in the program's first region semifinal today vs. Wakeland at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. Although they put forth great effort, Wakelandcameawaywiththewin. Pleasejoinusincelebratingtheirhardwork anddedicationastheyconcludeanexcellentseason!

GIRLS GOLF

WINS DISTRICT!

Thegirl'svarsitygolfteamwontheirsecondconsecutiveDistrictChampionship onMondayandTuesday,April1-2atTanglewoodGolfClubinPottsboro,Texas. Thegirlsovercameafewstrugglesonday1,shooting348asateamandholding theleadby37strokes.TheyhadastrongerdayonTuesday,shooting333and stretchedtheirleadintotriple-digitstrokes.Thechampionshipteamcomprises

Jordan Wheelis, Sofia Denham, Katelyn Coleman, Natalie Breaux, and Emily York.EachplayerearnedindividualhonorsinadditiontotheirteamVictory.

JordanWheelis:5AIndividualDistrictChampion

SofiaDenham:5ADistrictRunnerUp

GIRLS TRACK & FIELD WINS DISTRICT!

TheBoysandGirlsTrack&FieldteamscompetedintheDistrict13-5AChampionshipheld at Lovejoy high school this week. The Varsity Girls and JV Girls teams won District Championships with commanding leads! Additionally, both teams are undefeated this season!TheVarsityBoysandJVBoysclaimedtheRunnerUptitle.

TheLeopardswillcompetenextweekattheAreaChampionshipatLancasterHighSchool onThursdayApril,11th.CompleteresultsHERE.

ORCHESTRA UIL

TRIP SUCCESS

This past week, the LHS Orchestra traveled to Colorado to compete in the Winter Park MusicFestival.TheyperformedforjudgesonThursdayevening,March30th.Notonlydid the orchestra receive all Superior ratings from the judges, but they were also awarded BestinClass(bestoverall5AOrchestra)aswellasGrandChampion(bestorchestraofthe week).TheawardsceremonywasheldonFridayeveningafterstudentsenjoyedtheday having fun in the snow Students were able to ski, snowboard, take lessons on either, snow tube or take snow cat tours of the mountain. Students had a great time making memories in the snow! A big thank you to our parent chaperones and booster club for helpingmakethisyear'stripasuccess!

WSMS MEDIA 2

UIL ILPC AWARD

WillowSpringsMedia2classesreceivedtheirratingfromtheUILInterscholasticLeague PressConference(ILPC).OurstudentrunbroadcastclassesfromWillowSpringsreceived a Distinguished Merit Award, the highest rating from the Interscholastic League Press Conference.TheywerealsonominatedforaStarAwardbyaprofessionaljudgeandwill move on to a second round of judging. Star Winners will be announced at the Spring ConventionApril21stinAustin Pleasejoinusincongratulatingthem! Pleaseenjoythe photosbelowofbothMedia2classesandtheirproudteacher,Ms.BarbSmith!

SAMSUNG AMERICAN

LEGION SCHOLAR

LovejoySenior,DavidDavidIII,waschosenasone of ten 2024 Samsung American Legion Scholars nationwide.Heholdsthedistinctionofbeingthe first Scholar selected from the State of Texas sincetheprogram’sestablishmentin1996.David was rewarded with a $10,000 scholarship and a tourofWashington,D.C.,thankstoSamsungand theAmericanLegion.

During David’s trip, he had the opportunity to meet the other Scholars and numerous Legionnaires from across the country. He visited Arlington National Cemetery, where the Sons of theAmericanLegionlaidawreathattheTombof

the Unknown Soldier. He met “The Old Guard,” the Army’s official ceremonial unit responsible for guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. David also attended the SenatefortheNationalChaplainprayerand was then given a behind-the-scenes tour of the U.S. Capitol. Additionally, he attended wreath-laying ceremonies at the Korean War Memorial, the Vietnam Wall Memorial, and the World War II Memorial, plus toured manynationalmonumentsandmuseums.

David was proud to represent the State of Texas and Lovejoy ISD as a guest of Samsung, the American Legion, and the Hale-Combest Post #315 of Wylie. In July, David is scheduled to speak at the 105th American Legion Convention in Austin, Texas. We are #LovejoyProud of David respresentingLovejoyandTexaswithpride.

NASA SOLAR SYSTEM

AMBASSADOR

Lovejoy parent and NASA Solar System Ambassador, Michelle Wilde was the guestlecturerthisweekintheLHSAerospaceclass.Michellepresented“Robots onMars”anddiscussedthetotalsolareclipsewiththeclass.

TOM LANDRY

SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

CongratulationsLHSSenior,DanteDean,for beingselectedasaTomLandryScholarship recipient. Your commitment to academics, leadership, and community service stood out to make you one of twelve students selectedtoreceivethescholarship. Weare #LovejoyProudofyou!

WSMS BAND

UIL SUCCESS

The Willow Springs Bands did a terrific job at UIL Concert and Sight-reading ContestonMarch27thand28th.TheSymphonicBandgotfirstdivisionSuperior Ratings on stage and in sight-reading at their first ever UIL Contest! The Wind Ensemble won Sweepstakes, earning Superior first division ratings from all six judges! Please join us in celebrating the many weeks of hard work and preparationbythesestudents.Wearesoproudofyourdeterminationandyour musicianship!

BASEBALL SWEEPS

SHERMAN HS

Lovejoy Baseball continued week 3 of district play against Sherman HS. All three teams with the sweep of Sherman HS [Varsity (7-2, 5-0); JVBlack (13-2, 11-0),JVRed(10-0,3-1)].Game2oftheserieswasWillowSpringsNightatthe ballfield and Ms. Caitlin Eldredge, prinicpal of Willow Springs MS, started the game with a pitch in the zone. There is only a couple of weeks left of district play.

Markyourcalendarsforthelastfewhomegamesoftheregularseason:Friday, April12th[CamoNight/SherrinBBQatConcessionStand],Wednesday,April 17th [School Marshall’s Night/Sport Jersey Night], and Saturday, April 27th. Also,pleasejointheLeopard’satGlobeLifeFieldonSaturday,April13thas theytakeonPlanoEast!ComeshowyourLovejoySpirit.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

INVITATION

DearLovejoyCommunity,

As a Board, we are committed to strong and proactive communication with our community. Part of this commitment is sending an email invitation to our community prior to Board Meetings with a sincere desire for you to be involved andfullyaware,sowecancometogetherasacommunityforourchildren.

Jprilprilanuary10,2024PublicNoticeWebsite (Public ntoice will be posted a minimum of 72 hours in advance)

You may find the full agenda with supporting documentation on our district's BoardBookPremierwebsiteHERE.

Sincerely,

Barrett Owens, President

Amy Smith, Vice-President

Jeff Wood, Secretary

TheLovejoyISDBoardofTrustees

Marvin Bobo, Trustee

Jason Jaynes, Trustee

Julie McLaughlin, Trustee

Mark Wheelis, Trustee

LOVEJOY LINKS

SOFTBALL IN SHERMAN SENIOR NIGHT

LOVEJOY LINKS

STEM LUNCH & LEARN APRIL STUDENT NUTRITION NEWS

LGA SCHOLARSHIP

BASEBALL FLOWERS

LOVEJOY LINKS ORCHESTRA FUNDRAISER

Leopard Life

LOVEJOY LINKS

EXTENDED DAY LEOPARD ACADEMY

LeopardAcademyisanopportunityforyourchild to participate in enrichment activities on his or her campus before and after school. Our goal is that these enrichment opportunities will allow our Lovejoy Leopards to develop creativity and criticalthinkingskillsthroughactivitiesrelatedto theirpersonalinterests.

Registration is open for the following academies for students in first through 6th grade. Choose fromoneofthelinksbelowformoreinformation.

BoardandCardGameAcademy YoYoAcademy

COMMUNITY COFFEE TALKS

This is an opportunity for parents and community members to connect with Lovejoy ISD Trustees and Superintendent Katie Kordel in an informal setting. During Community Coffee Talks, Lovejoy ISD leadership listens, shares and engagesin opendialogue/discussionwithourcommunity.

August29,2023

6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.

SloanCreekIntermediate

November30,2023

12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.

HartElementarySchool

February28,2024

8:00a.m.-9:00a.m.

LovejoyHighSchool

April30,2024

9:00a.m.-10:00a.m.

WillowSpringsMiddleSchool

Leopard Life

LOVEJOY LINKS

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Calling all Lovejoy Alumni! The Lovejoy Independent School District is excited to engage former LISD students and our community through Alumni spotlights in the district newsletter, as well as LISD social media. Alumni spotlights are a fun way for the district to celebrate our students' educational, professional, and personaljourneysaftergraduation.Ifyou wish to participate, please complete this form for our LISD Communications Department.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT INTEREST FORM

LovejoyISDisproudtocontinuefacilitatingstudentopportunitiesthroughthe Professional-to-StudentEngagementPortal. Sign-upandshareyourtalents!

LovejoyCommunityProfessionals:

WhoareLovejoyCommunityProfessionals?

Industry&BusinessLeaders

Parents

LovejoyAlumni

LovejoyNeighbors

SeniorCommunityMembers

HeritageRanchCommunityMembers

FamilyMembersofLovejoyStudents

Engage with students by sharing their expertiseandknowledge Mentor students through various careerandcollegereadyexperiences Strengthenstudentsskillsintheareas of communication, collaboration, criticalthinkingandproblemsolving Build leadership skills, develop self confidence

DISTRICT & CAMPUS

NEWSLETTERS

Lovejoy ISD is committed to creating strong connections and providing clear communicationwithourLovejoyparentsandfamilies.Belowyouwillfindlinksto the most recent newsletters from each campus. Sign up for weekly Principal Newslettersheretostayinformed!

DISTRICT NEWSLETTER Connect with Katie

HART ELEMENTARY Principal Newsletter

PUSTER ELEMENTARY Principal Newsletter

SLOAN CREEK INTERMEDIATE Principal Newsletter

WILLOW SPRINGS MIDDLE Principal Newsletter

LOVEJOY HIGH SCHOOL Principal Newsletter

Leopard LifeCOMMUNITY NEWS

TheLovejoyISDCommunityNewswebsiteisintendedtofacilitateconnections and raise awareness of local events, activities, fundraisers and organizations thatmightinterestLovejoyfamilies.

The information featured on the Community News website is submitted by community members Lovejoy ISD is not affiliated with the organizations and does not claim to endorse them