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JULY 26, 2024
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MESSAGE
from the Superintendent
LovejoyCommunity,
Aswestandatthethresholdofanewschoolyear,Iam filled with immense gratitude for our educators and staff. They have been working diligently over the summertoprovideyourfamilywithanoutstandingstart totheschoolyear.Youcanfeeltheirgrowingexcitement aboutwelcomingyourpreciouschildrenbacktoschool on August 8th and hearing about their summer adventures. My family and I spent a week at the beach. Claire had a PR on the number of critters she caught, Jacob was thrilled to tour the USS Alabama and USS Drum,Jeffenjoyedthedogfriendlybeachforwalkswith Barnaby, and I ate far more than my fair share of seafood.
Lovejoy’s legacy of excellence is strong. In early July, we were announced as the winner of the University Interscholastic League 5A Lone Star Cup. The UIL Lone Star Cup honors the highschoolwiththebestoverallathletic,finearts,andacademicprogramsinTexasineach ofthesixUILclassifications(1A-6A).ThisachievementisaproductofLovejoyHighSchool students’relentlesscommitmenttoexcellenceandwouldnotbepossiblewithoutincredible students,dedicatededucators,andengagedparents.Wearegratefulfortheuniquelyspecial cultureofexcellencethatourLovejoyISDcommunityhasworkedsohardtocreate.Wewill be sharing more information with you soon about when the UIL will visit Lovejoy ISD to presentuswiththeLoneStarCup.
This year, we are focusing on the following key areas as part of our commitment to your child(ren)’seducationalexperience:
Hereareafewkeyareaswewillbeemphasizingthisyear:
Safety: Committing to a safe, secure, and supportive environment for all students and staff,withanemphasisontrainingandproactivemeasures.
People: Prioritizing relationships. People are our most valuable asset and we are committed to the growth and development of our students, educators, and staff Together,wewillearnexcellence,serveothers,andhaveatonoffunalongtheway.
Learning: Focusing on academic excellence and creating engaging, effective learning experiencesthatmeettheneedsofeachofourstudents.Highexpectations,productive struggle,andevidenceofstudentgrowtharecentraltoacademicexcellence.
Innovation: Embracing new pedagogical strategies and tools to enhance student engagement and achievement, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and creativity.
We know that communication is key to a successful school year, and we want to keep you informed and involved. Our teachers and administrators are always here to answer your questionsandsupportyourchild'seducationaljourney.Besuretostayconnectedthrough our new district website, newsletters, social media channels, and our new Lovejoy ISD mobile app for all the latest updates and news. In order to help you navigate the back to school“todos”weareprovidingyouwithourBacktoSchoolRoadMapinthisnewsletter.
As we embark on creating our best school year yet together, I want to express my deepest appreciation for your continued trust and partnership. We can't wait to see the amazing thingsourstudentswillachievethisyear!
LovejoyProud,
KatieKordel Superintendent
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LovejoyISDCampusSchoolTimes
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 03.27.2023
LCDCPreKindergarten
7:40AM-3:15PM HartandPusterElementarySchools
7:50AM-3:25PM SloanCreekIntermediateSchool
7:40AM-3:15PM
8:35AM-4:10PM LovejoyHighSchool
8:40AM-4:25PM
EarlyReleaseHours
HartandPusterElementarySchools
7:50AM-11:55AM
7:40AM-11:45AM
8:35AM-12:45PM
8:40AM-1:05PM
Got school supplies?! Campus school supply lists are linked below for your convenience!
HartElementarySchoolSupplies SchoolID:HAR290 HartSupplyListLink
PusterElementarySchoolSupplyList SchoolID:PUS011 PusterSupplyListLink
SloanCreekIntermediateSupplyList SchoolID:SLO003
SloanCreekSupplyListLink
WillowSpringsMiddleSchool WSMSSupplyListLink
LovejoyHIghSchool
Supply Lists will be communicated by each teacher during the first few days of school. Ample time will be given for students/familiestopurchasesupplies.
LovejoyFamilies,
We are excited to welcome students back toschoolonAugust8th!Inpreparationfor the2024-2025schoolyear,LovejoyISDhas updated the student enrollment process. Student enrollment records contain extremely important contact and safety information that must be updated annually; therefore, class lists and scheduleswillonlybereleasedifstudent enrollmentiscomplete.
To complete the annual student enrollment process for the 2024-2025 school year throughthePowerSchoolParentPortal,pleasecompletethefollowingsteps:
AccessthePowerSchoolParentPortal:Loginusingyourcredentials.Ifyouare newtothedistrict,youwillneedtocreateanaccount.Pleasecontactyourcampus forassistance.Click“Forms”onthelefthandside.
1. CompleteAllForms:Aparentorguardianmustcompleteallstudentenrollment forms for each enrolled student. This includes personal information, emergency contacts, medical information, and any other required documentation. Time Saving Tip: Some forms have a “Submit for Family” option which allows you to remit the form for multiple students simultaneously. 2. Enrollment Deadline: All forms must be completed by Sunday, August 4th at Noon.
ClassListsandSchedules:OnMonday,August5thclasslistsandscheduleswillbe releasedonlineforstudentswithcompletedenrollmentforms. 4.
Back to School Campus Events: Back to School events take place on Tuesday, August 6th. In order to facilitate the best back to school experience, student enrollment forms must be completed in advance so your student has their class listand/orschedulefortheevent.Pleaserefertoyourcampusprincipalnewsletter forMeettheTeacherdetailsandgradelevelspecifictimes.
Enrollment Assistance: If you have any questions or need assistance, please contactyourcampusdirectly. 6.
10:00am - 11:30am 10:00am - 11:30am
Class lists and schedules will be released on August 5th through PowerSchool for students with completed enrollment forms. Please carefully read the Annual Enrollmentsectionforadditionaldetailson enrollmentdeadlines. PowerSchoolParentPortal
If you have questions regarding your student's schedule, please contact a SchoolAdministratorortheirCounselor.
We are incredibly excited to welcome studentstotheircampusesandintroduce themtotheir2024-2025teachers!!
LovejoyISDMeettheTeachereventswill be here soon. Please refer your campus principalnewsletterforMeettheTeacher detailsandgradelevelspecifictimes.
Reminder:MarkYourCalendar!
In order to facilitate the best back to school experience, student enrolment forms must be completed in advance so your student has their classlist and/or schedule for the event.
CAMPUS TITLE AUGUST 6TH
LHS Founder’s Day 1:00pm - 3:15pm
WSMS Walk The Springs 9:00am - 11:30am
SCIS Walk the Creek 5:00pm - 7:00pm
HES Meet the Teacher 3:00pm - 5:00pm
PES Meet the Teacher 3:00pm - 5:00pm
LCDC Meet The Teacher 10:00am - 11:30am
ImportantBusRegistrationDates 7/17-BusRegistrationOpened 7/24-BusRegistrationClosed 7/31 - Bus Fees will be assessed on or beforethisdateinRevTrak 8/1-BusRoutesReleased 8/4-TransportationPaymentDueDate
TransportationRegistration BrightArrowEmail07.17.2024
2024-2025TransportationGuidelines
LISDTransportationWebsiteLink
To request late registration please email Transportation@LovejoyISD.net and they will provide waiting list instructions. Please note: Bus service may be delayed or deniedduetolateregistration.
LovejoyISDispartneringwithAlphaBEST
After School Program to support community and staff needs for after school and *student holiday (see below) child care in grades Pre-Kindergarten6thGrade.
Benefits of AlphaBEST Afterschool Program:
Pre-K-6thAfterSchoolChildCare
Enrichmentopportunitiesprovided
Extendedcareuntil6:30PM
Flexible5dayor3dayoptions
Student holiday child care (with an exception for major holiday breaks) foranadditionalfee
StudentsfromHES,PESandSCISwill be transported to LCDC in order to accesstheafterschoolprogramming.
Reminder: Go to AlphaBEST’s website to enroll your children today!
1:1DevicesGrades5-12
LovejoyISDisexcitedtoannouncethatwe will be continuing the 1:1 Chromebook initiative for each student in grades 5 - 12 forthe2024-2025schoolyear. LovejoyISD believes technology, when joined with appropriate instruction can engage students, promote collaboration, enhance learning, and provide opportunities to developfuture-readyskills.
For additional information on the 1:1 program you can access the helpful links below.
ParentLetter
FAQWebsiteLink
CampusDevicePickup
Deviceswillbedistributedtostudentsonthefollowingdates: LovejoyHighSchool
Date:August7
Time:8AM-4PM
Location:LHSCafeteria
WillowSpringsMiddleSchool
Date:August14
Time:DuringSchoolHours
Location:Library
SloanCreekIntermediateSchool
Date:August15
Time:DuringSchoolHours
Location:Library
ParentCybersecurityTraining
Inaneffortkeepparentsbetterinformedonstepstheycantaketoprotecttheir childrenathomeLovejoywillbeofferingvariousparenttrainingsthroughoutthe schoolyear. Detailsbelow.
Date:August6
Location:LovejoyISDSchoolBoardroom Times:
Session1-11AM-12PM
Session2-6PM-7PM
Additionally, we have a created helpful website to assist parents in utilizing the GoGuardian Parent App with contact information for district support in the event of connectionissues.
DeviceInsurance
Parentswithstudentsingrades5-12areencouragedtopurchaselowcostinsurance ontheirdistrictissueddeviceviaiTurity(iTurityDeviceProtectionPlanSignUp)This inexpensiveinsurance($25)willcoveranyrepairassociatedwithyourchild'sdevice no matter how many times it is damaged throughout the school year. (Please note thatlostorstolendevicesandchargerscannotbecovered).
The Lovejoy ISD Student Nutrition Team looks forward to serving your students this school year. Please be aware that the 24-25Lunchpriceshaveincreasedto:
Elementary-$3.75
Intermediate/MiddleSchool$4.25($5.00premiummeal)
High School - $4.75 ($5.50 premium meal)
Student meal accounts can be easily fundedthroughMySchoolBucks.
Reminder:Checkyourstudent'saccountbalanceandaddlunchmoney beforeschoolbegins.
Families who wish to apply for free & reduced priced meals must complete a new incomeapplicationeveryschoolyear.Familiesareencouragedtoapplynowhere! Submittinganapplicationcandomorethanjustprovideaccesstofreeandreducedpricemeals.Someoftheadditionalbenefitsmayinclude:
Fundingforstateandfederalprogramsandservicesforourschools
Discountedratesoninternetservices
FreeorreducedregistrationfeesforAP,SAT,and/orACTtest
Discountedratesassociatedwithcollegeapplications
Freeordiscountedfeestoparticipateinschoolactivities
Freeordiscountedfeesforschoolbustransportation
School lunch menus can be found linked to our Lovejoy ISD Mobile app and on the Nutrislicewebsitehere.
This summer Lovejoy ISD implemented a new unified communications and website platformdesignedtokeepfamiliesinformed andencouragegreaterengagementwithour schools and district. This new, more robust website and mobile app are part of our Lovejoy 2030 Strategic plan to “further our legacy of excellence through connection, communication, celebration and community.”
Clickheretoseea45secondvideoabout navigatingthenewwebsite!
Lovejoy ISD’s new mobile app is a great resourceforparentsandstudentsonthego! Easilyaccessdistrictnewsandsocialmedia, campus and district event calendars, staff directories,anddiningmenus.
Update “Notification Preferences” “Subscribe” to Lovejoy ISD and yourstudents’campuses.
The Leopard Life website is a new addition to Lovejoy’s ways to stay engaged. School related flyers and community news will be shared on the LeopardLifewebsite.
Campus newsletters, Connect with Katie,campuswebsites,andthemobile app will all feature a leopard life link to helpyoustayconnected!
Lovejoy Parent Teacher Organizations help provide meaningful experiences and resources for Lovejoy students and staff in cooperation with Lovejoy campuses.
Lovejoy PTO's offer a variety of ways to participate-clickheretolearnmoreand jointoday!
Lovejoy ISD considers parents important partners and encourages family involvement on campus. In order to maintain a safe learning environment for all, we ask all visitors to follow these visitorguidelines:
LovejoyISDisuniquelyspecialasaresult of the active involvement of parents. Your willingness to serve in a volunteer capacityisgreatlyappreciated.
Lovejoy ISD's volunteer background check application is now open for the 2024-2025schoolyear.
A new application must be submitted every year. Volunteers applications submittednow,willexpireyearlyonJuly 31, 2025. Click here to learn more and submitanapplication.
Check in at the front office using a photo ID. Check out and return visitorbadgebeforeleaving.
STUDENT CALENDAR
The Foundation for Lovejoy Schools is dedicated to enhancing the educational experience within Lovejoy ISD As a non-profit organization, we are committed to supporting innovative programs,providingcriticalresources,andfosteringanenvironmentwherebothstudentsand teachers can excel. Your generous contributions are vital in sustaining our mission and ensuringthatLovejoyISDcontinuestothriveasatop-rankedschooldistrict.
Your donation to the Foundation champions essential educational initiatives and programs, including:
Safety Marshal Salaries and Equipment: Offsetting salaries to ensure student and staff security.
InnovativeClassroomGrants:Fundinginnovativeteachingandeducationalprojects.
HolidayBonuses:Supportingstaffdedicationduringtheholidayseason
ProfessionalDevelopment:Equippingteacherswiththelatestteachingstrategies.
NewTeacherClassroomSupport:Providingstipendstonewteachersforclassroomsetup.
Make a donation today to invest in the future of our students! Additionally, mark your calendarsforourfourexcitingevents:
Denim&Diamonds-March1,2024
Ladies’Night-October24,2024
TourofHomes-November16,2024
Men’sCornholeTournament-April2024.
These events not only provide opportunities for fundraising but foster a sense of unity and supportwithinourLovejoycommunity.
Everydonation,nomatterthesize,makesasignificantdifferenceinempoweringstudentsand teachers within Lovejoy ISD Follow us on social media to keep up with the exciting things happeningwiththeFoundation!FoundationForLovejoySchools.org
FRIDAY NIGHT
LIGHTS
Our 2024 Leopard Football Season is upon us, and once again our community has the opportunity to watch our students participate in Friday Night Lights! These events are so much larger than the football game and are important to theexperiencestudentshaveatLovejoyHighSchool.Weallseetheimpressive performances of our students in Majestics, band, color guard, and cheer. However,youmaynotnoticestudentswhoarerunningthevideoboard,serving as athletic trainers to keep our athletes safe, and taking pictures for the yearbook.
WewillnotbecompetingtheinTomLandryClassicthisyear,whichallowsour varsity football team to have 5 home games this season. Below is our home footballscheduleforthe2024footballseasonwiththecorrespondingevents:
August30-LubbockCooper
September13-Liberty(Homecoming)
October04-Melissa(LeopardFriday)
October18-Emerson
November01-Denison(SeniorNight)
Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, Lovejoy ISD will implement a clear bag policy for events held at Leopard Stadium.
Therewillbeasecuritycheckatthegate uponentry,andastrictnore-entrypolicy willbeenforced.
