On Tuesday, the High School Superintendent-Student Connection Council visited Hart and Puster Elementary kindergarteners to teach them what it means to be a Lovejoy Leopard. A big part of being a Leopard is our graduate profile. Our graduate profile was developed by stakeholders and is a foundational component of our discernibly different approach to education. (Link to full Lovejoy ISD Graduate Profile)
Students do not achieve the graduate profile solely in high school. It is a culmination of educational experiences from elementary through high school that give them the opportunities needed to grow and develop over time. A strategic target in our LOVEJOY 2030 Strategic Plan prioritizes emphasis of our graduate profile pre-K-12. Our High School SuperintendentStudent Connection Council identified that a challenge to this is the length and vocabulary used in the document. Using this challenge as motivation, we set a goal of sharing the graduate profile with kindergarteners.
Our high school students identified three behaviors in simple terms essential to achieving our graduate profile:
Leopards are: Kind
Curious and Do Their Best!
At the end of the presentation, the kindergarten students were given a Lovejoy Leopard keychain and coloring page. 100 kindergarteners yelling “Lovejoy Leopards” and “Rollpards” will put you in a great mood. There is nothing that makes me prouder than big Leopards teaching our little Leopards. We owe the kindergarten teachers for pulling a grandparent move on them. We showed up, got the kindergarteners excited, gave them a gift, and then left. We love you kindergarten teachers!
Lovejoy ISD will implement and emphasize the PK12 Lovejoy Graduate Profile with students, staff, parents, and community.
Strategy 2.2.1
PK-12 emphasis of the Lovejoy ISD Graduate Profile.
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Katie Kordel Superintendent
Congratulations to our Lovejoy ISD music teachers! For the 4th year in a row, Lovejoy ISD has been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as a "Best Community for Music Education!!"
Now in its 24th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.
According to the NAMM Foundation, research into music education continues to demonstrate educational/cognitive and social skill benefits for children who make music, such as:
Students who are involved in music are not only more likely to graduate high school but also to attend college as well.
Listening skills in musically trained children are enhanced by the ability to: perceive speech in a noisy background, pay attention, and keep sounds in memory. Social benefits include conflict resolution, teamwork skills, and how to give and receive constructive criticism.
Thank you to our Lovejoy music teachers, administrators, parents, Board of Trustees and Lovejoy community for your continued investment and support in Lovejoy's music education programs!
Lovejoy ISD would like to give a BIG shout out to our 2022-2023 Community Partners! The Lovejoy Community Partner program is designed to connect local businesses with our Lovejoy Community, as well as support Lovejoy ISD through revenue generation! Thank you The Walker Group - CB Apex, Realtors, My Community Credit Union, Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Specialists, Meridian Wealth Management, LLC, and The Tutoring Center, Allen TX!!
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
1. 2. 3. Thursday, April 27
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.
Hart Elementary School: Leopard Lair 8:00 AM-9:00 AM
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.
Lovejoy ISD Summer Activities provide many benefits for children including opportunities for:
Academic Growth: Reinforcing skills learned during the school year.
Socialization: Developing important social skills such as teamwork and communication, as they interact with their peers in an engaging environment.
Exploration: Trying new activities and exploring areas of interest which can help them discover new passions and talents.
Access to Resources: Interacting with resources and learning opportunities that may not be available to them during the regular school year.
Skill Development: Reinforcing previously learned skills as well as developing new skills necessary to excel in each activity or sport.
Healthy Habits: Promoting a healthy lifestyle and the importance of physical activity.
Director
of Accounting and Procurement
Minimum Qualifications include:
Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting
Knowledge of accounting and auditing principals
Knowledge of bidding statues and purchasing procedures
Apply online HERE!
Hiring Manager: Thomas Willman
thomas_willman@lovejoyisd.net
APRIL 2023
April 22
April 24
Lovejoy High School Prom
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.
April 27
Community Coffee Talk
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at Hart Elementary School
Administrative Professional Appreciation Day
April 29
STEM Fest
The Region 2-5A girls golf tournament is generally one of the most competitive in the state. On Monday and Tuesday, five teams (including Lovejoy) rose to the top of the leaderboard in the battle to finish within the top 3 teams and advance to the State Tournament.
After battling against the heavy winds coming off Lake Sam Ray Hubbard on Day 2, Lovejoy and Liberty were tied for third place at the end of regulation play. The teams entered a sudden death playoff - lasting just one hole. In thrilling fashion, Lovejoy was victorious, capturing the Third Place Title! They are also the first girls golf team in Lovejoy history to advance to the State Tournament.
The Regional Team was made up of seniors Emma Blair and Katie Haeussler, sophomores Katelyn Coleman, Sofia Denham and Emily York, and Freshman Jordan Wheelis.
The Class 5A state tournament is scheduled for May 15-16 at White Wing Golf Club in Georgetown.
The girls track and field team had a great showing at the District 13 5A Championship. The JV girls are the District Champions and the Varsity girls are the District Runner-Up.
Amy Morefield - DISTRICT CHAMP - 1st in 3200 meter, 2nd in 800 meter, 1st in 4x4 relay
Kailey Littlefield - DISTRICT CHAMP1st in 400 meter, 1st in 800 meter, 1st in 1600 meter
Leila Ngapout - DISTRICT CHAMP - 1st in 100 meter, 3rd in 4x1, 3rd in 4x2
Sara Morefield - RUNNER-UP - 2nd in 2 mile, 2nd in mile
Jelai Johnson - RUNNER-UP - 2nd in shot put
Sarah Salsgiver - RUNNER-UP - 2nd in Pole Vault
Lauren Dolberry - RUNNER-UP - 2nd in 300 hurdles, 4th in Long Jump, 5th in Triple jump, 5th in 100 hurdles, 3rd in 4x2
Camryn Benson - 3rd in 2 mile, 3rd in mile, 4th in Pole Vault
Mia Reaugh - 3rd in 400, 3rd in 4x1, 1st in 4x4
Campbell Lester - 3rd in the 800 meter
Ryann Daugherty - 4th in Discus
Taylor Person - 4th in 300 hurdles
4x400 meter relay - DISTRICT CHAMPS - Bella Landrum, Mia Reaugh, Cambry
Patrick, Amy Morefield
4x200 meter relay - 3rd place - Bella
Landrum, Rachel Dobbs, Lauren
Dolberry, Leila Ngapout
4x100 meter relay - 3rd place - Bella
Landrum, Mia Reaugh, Taylor Murphy, Leila Ngapout
The boys track and field team are District Runner-Up in both the JV and Varsity Divisions.
Coltson Adamson - High Jump - 1st Place
Coltson Adamson - Long Jump - 1st Place - New School Record and Lovejoy ISD Facility Record
Coltson Adamson - Triple Jump - 1st Place - Lovejoy ISD Facility Record
Lance Stubbs - Pole Vault - 2nd Place
Carson Brownlow - Pole Vault - 3rd Place
Daylan McCutcheon - Long Jump2nd Place
West Wilson - Shot Put - 2nd Place
West Wilson - Discus - 1st Place
Josh Gapp - Shot Put - 3rd Place
Mason Dragoo - Shot Put - 4th Place
Nick Perez - Discus - 2nd Place
Will Carlson - 3200 - 1st Place
Will Carlson - 1600 - 3rd Place
Nick Yarad - 3200 - 3rd Place
Nick Yarad - 1600 - 2nd Place
Caden Gary - 3200 - 4th Place
Caden Gary - 1600 - 1st Place
Joe Bluestien - 800M - 1st Place
4X100 - 2nd Place - Zach Jones, Avery Fuller, Colton McSpadden, Daylan
McCutcheon
4X200 - 2nd Place - RJ McIntosh, Avery Fuller, Colton McSpadden, Daylan
McCutcheon
4X400 - 3rd Place - Kyle Sheehan, Caden Carlock, Colton McSpadden, Avery Fuller
Lovejoy High School Junior, Zoe Nolan, picked the PERFECT outfit for today's "First Letter of Your Name" Prom Dress-Up day! Zoe's Dr. Zambiasi outfit was spot-on and so much FUN! We love it!
The Leopard Fishing Team attended the Regional tournament at Lake Ray Roberts over the weekend competing with 277 boats. While two teams will be moving on to State, two teams' seasons came to an end. Despite the challenge of the wind, all 4 teams were able to weigh in fish. Congratulations to our anglers on a great season and to the two teams moving on to State at Lake Sam Rayburn next month.
*Grayson Cox/Carsten Dunn (22nd place - 4 fish - 11.88 lbs)
*Carson Brownlow/Kade Stubbs (80th place - 2 fish - 5.94 lbs)
The LHS World Languages Department is excited to announce the results of the National French Contest, le Grand Concours. This is a very challenging test that goes above and beyond what we cover in class. Students are ranked nationally, and we had a record number of students who earned medals, including a perfect score, and certificates of recognition. Félicitations!
The LHS chapter of the French Honor Society, la Société Honoraire de Français, is proud to announce its newest inductees. These students are enrolled in level III or higher, have maintained an A average in all their French classes and at least a B in all other courses. We'd also like to celebrate Neola Edwin for being our first ever multiple year member. Félicitations à tous!
Congratulations to LHS teachers, Michelle McClelland and Shawn Lewis, who have been honored with this month's Leopard Overwatch Award for going above and beyond to ensure the safety of all our students and staff members.
"Ms. McClelland and Coach Lewis help keep LHS safe by stopping people in halls if they are not wearing proper identification (examples include visitor stickers or substitute lanyards). They have identified people in the parking lots who look suspicious, and they are very observant of student behavior and student needs. Lastly, they communicate safety opportunities to our Safety and Administration teams regularly!"
Thank you and congratulations, Michelle and Shawn!
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 and fully aware, so we can come together as a community for our children.
You may find the full agenda with supporting documentation on our district's BoardBook Premier website HERE.
For information on the May 6, 2023 School Board Election, please visit the Lovejoy Board of Trustees webpage HERE.
Sincerely,
The Lovejoy ISD Board of Trustees Barrett Owens, President Amy Smith, Vice-President Anne Smith, Secretary Julie McLaughlin, Trustee Jeff Wood, Trustee Marvin Bobo, Trustee Jason Jaynes, TrusteeLOVEJOY LINKS
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2023 LOVEJOY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
THIS WEEK! LHS ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT
YOU'RE INVITED! ANNUAL LOVEJOY STEM FESTIVAL
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION OPEN
CHILDCARE & PRE-K REGISTRATION
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