Connect with Katie.08.15.2025.Issue04 by Lovejoy ISD

Connect with Katie

AUGUST 15, 2025

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LovejoyCommunity,

We have had an outstanding first full week of school in Lovejoy ISD! Classrooms are buzzing with energy, and it has been wonderful to see students settling into their routines, reconnecting with friends, and building meaningfulrelationshipswiththeirteachers.

AcademicExcellence:TEARatings

TheTexasEducationAgency(TEA)hasreleased district and campus accountability ratings. We areproudtosharethatLovejoyISDandeach ofourschoolsreceivedanArating.

OnMonday,wegatheredfor Theseoutcomesreflecttheperseveranceof ourstudents,dedicationofoureducators,supportofourparents,andthestrong governance of our Board of Trustees. Together, we form a powerful alliance focusedontheeducationalexperienceofourstudentsandthesuccessofLovejoy ISD.

ExcitingNewCommunicationEnhancements

Strongcommunicationisapriorityforus.OurDistrictAppnowincludesRooms,a secure,two-waymessagingtoolthatmakesiteasyforfamiliestostayconnected. Within the app, parents and teachers can exchange messages, share announcements,andstayupdatedonschoolevents allinoneplace.Switchingto Rooms is just one click. The District App is available for everyone, including community members who want to stay informed. However, Rooms is a secure, password protected environment specifically for families with active students in ourdistrict.Youcanreadmoreonpage9ofthisnewsletter.

CityofLucasBack-to-SchoolEvent

We are excited to join the annual City of Lucas Back-to-School celebration next Saturday, August 23rd, at the Lucas Farmer’s Market. Our Lovejoy Band and studentperformerswillbethere,readytobringthemusic,theenergy,andthefun, eveninthesummerheat!Imayevenbemakinganappearanceinthedunktank. Eventdetailscanbefoundhere.

PTOandPTONewFamilyWelcomeCoffee

As we start the school year, we invite all families to join the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). The PTO strengthens our Lovejoy ISD school community by supporting programs, events, and resources for students and staff. Whether you attendmeetings,volunteer,orhelpbehindthescenes,yourinvolvementmakesa difference. Sign up for PTO here. The ISD PTO is also hosting a New Family Welcome Coffee a great chance to connect with other Lovejoy parents. Event detailscanbefoundhere.

LegacyofExcellenceHighlights

CongratulationstoourVarsityVolleyballteamontheirexcitingwinTuesdaynight againstWakelandHighSchool!Thegymwaselectriconandoffthecourtwhenthe first set went to 31-29 (Lovejoy). The Lovejoy High School gym was packed with LeopardsthatcameouttosupportLovejoyVolleyball.

WishingyouaweekendfilledwithLoveandJoy.

ThereisonlyONELOVEJOYandweareALLLEOPARDS!

LovejoyProud, KatieKordel Superintendent

Report an Absence

The District has implemented a new process to streamline absence reporting. To notify your campus attendance office about your student’s absence, complete yourcampuses"ReportanAbsence"form whichcanbefound:

CampusWebsite(toprightcorner)

ClickReportanAbsence LovejoyISDMobileApp

2025-2026

Lovejoy ISD has enjoyed welcoming ourstudentsbackandwearelooking forward to a successful 2025-2026 schoolyear.LovejoyISDiscommitted to high levels of learning and our educators are committed to creating a positive environment for each of our students. In order to maximize your child’s academic opportunities, itiscriticalthattheybeinattendance at school every day. For information on district procedures, polices, and statelawspleaseclickhere!

Parents are invited to join the Lovejoy ISD Technology Department on Tuesday, August19,from6:00–7:00PMintheLovejoy ISD Boardroom (LCDC Library) for an informative session on keeping students safe online. John Korb, Director of Technology, will provide an overview of GoGuardian Tools, share practical online safety tips, and answer parent questions during a live Q&A. For more information, pleasecontacttheTechnologyDepartment attechnology@lovejoyisd.net.

ParentInstructions:

98900 - IMPORTANT District and Campuscommunications,including safety and security, school closures, and more! Parents are strongly encouraged to NOT opt out of these textmessages

27806 - Lovejoy ISD mobile app notifications, including classroom announcements and teacher messages. Parents may opt out of thesetextmessagesifdesired.

1.DownloadandopentheLovejoyISDMobileApp

2.Click“Rooms”or“Messages”buttonsalongthebottomoftheapp

3.Click“Continuetosignin”-Apptegy’sbrowserwillopen

4.EnteryourphonenumberoremailonfileinPowerSchool �� Tip:Phonenumberisgenerallytheeasiest

5 ticationcodesenttoyourphoneoremailaddress

TexasschooldistrictsarerequiredtoestablishaDistrictImprovementTeam(DIT) andCampusImprovementTeams(CIT).Thepurposeoftheteamsistocollaborate asadvisorycommitteestoimprove,clarify,developandcommunicateeducational ideas and goals in order to enhance the learning environment for Lovejoy ISD students.DistrictandCampusImprovementTeamsarecomprisedofdistrictand campusadministrators,teachers,parents,students,businessrepresentativesand community leaders. The District develops the district and campus improvement plansthroughtheworkofthesecommittees.

Please contact Dr. Laurie Tinsley for more information or if you would like to express interest in being considered to serve as a member of the district committee. For consideration to serve on campus improvement teams, please reachouttocampusprincipals.

ContactInformation:

Dr.LaurieTinsleyAssistantSuperintendentofCurriculum&Instruction laurie tinsley@lovejoyisd.net

JustinWiellerPrincipalLovejoyHighSchool justin wieller@lovejoyisd.net

CaitlinEldredgePrincipalWillowSpringsMiddleSchool caitlin eldredge@lovejoyisd.net

AmandaPuckettPrincipalSloanCreekIntermediateSchool amanda puckett@lovejoyisdnet

ShannonAcostaPrincipalHartElementary shannon acosta@lovejoyisd.net

ChrissyWagnerPrincipalPusterElementary chrissy wagner@lovejoyisd.net

Doyouworkinthehealthindustry?Areyouaparentorcommunitymemberwhois interested in supporting the health and wellness of students in Lovejoy? Lovejoy ISD is seeking individuals who would like to serve on our School Health Advisory Council,otherwiseknownasSHAC.

WhatisSHAC?

A SHAC (School Health Advisory Council) is a school board-appointed advisory groupofindividualswhorepresentdifferentsegmentsofthecommunity.Bylaw,a majorityofthemembersmustbepersonswhoareparentsofstudentsenrolledin thedistrictandwhoarenotemployedbythedistrict.TheLISDSHACismadeupof parents, community members, students, and school staff working together to improvethehealthofallstudentsandfamiliesthroughcoordinatedschoolhealth programs

Whatisthetimecommitment?

Our committee meets 4 to 6 times a year from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. We ask that membersbewillingtoservefortwoyears,ifpossible,tosupportcontinuity.

HowdoIletsomeoneknowIaminterested?

Pleasesendaletterofinteresttoshac@lovejoyisd.netdetailingyourconnectionto Lovejoy ISD, including any information about your connections to health and wellness and the schools your students attend (if applicable). This information allowsustodevelopacommitteethatisrepresentativeofourdistrict.

TheLovejoyVolleyballprogramhasstartedtheseasononahighnote,wrappingup the first week of scrimmages with an impressive victory over defending State Champions,Wakeland.TheLeopardssecureda3–1winintherematchagainstthe team that eliminated Lovejoy from last year’s playoffs. With strong performances across the board, the team displayed the focus, determination, and skill that will carrythemintotheregularseason.Coachesandplayersalikeareeagertobuildon thismomentumastheyprepareforthechallengesahead.

The Lovejoy Cheerleaders brought home more than just memories from the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Summer Camp, they returned with an impressive collection of team and individual awards! After a week of hard work, team bonding, and skill-building, our squads are entering the 2025–2026 school yearproudoftheiraccomplishmentsandreadytobringcontagiousenergytothe sidelines.Fanscanlookforwardtodynamicstunts,spiritedchants,andinspiring performancesallseasonlong.

NCACheerLeadershipCamp2025Awards

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Children in our PreK-4 class engaged in a lively counting activity using the active floor.Thetheme,inspiredbyFiveLittleMonkeysJumpingontheBed,encouraged students to practice their numbers through movement, music, and play. As they jumped,counted,andactedoutthestory,thechildrenstrengthenedtheirnumber recognition and sequencing skills while also developing coordination and cooperationwiththeirpeers.

LCDC PreK-3 students strengthened their fine motor skills through engaging, hands-on activities. From sorting and peeling stickers to tearing paper and exploringavarietyofwritingtools,eachtaskhelpedbuildfingerstrengthandhand coordination importantfoundationsforfuturewritingsuccess.

Onlytwodaysintotheschoolyear,8thgradesocialstudiesstudentswerealready thinking critically and engaging in meaningful collaboration and discourse. After reflectinginwritingonhowlessonsfromhistorycanshapestrong,futureleaders, studentscametogethertocreateasetofwhole-classnormstousethroughoutthe schoolyear.Thediscussionwaslivelyandthoughtful,withstudentssharingideas, listening to one another, and building consensus. This activity not only strengthened reading, writing, and critical thinking skills, but also connected learning to the real world showing students that the skills they use to study historyarethesameonesthathelpbuildarespectful,thrivingcommunity.

Lovejoy ISD is committed to providing consistent, transparent communication with ourcommunityandemployees.Wehopethis meeting summary will support you in staying connected and informed. Click the image on thelefttoopenthesummaryandpictures.

Regular Board Meetings and Workshops are nowrecordedandarchivedontheLovejoyISD website. You can access Regular Board Meeting and Workshop recordings by clicking theimageontheright.

The full Regular Board Meeting agenda with supporting documents may be viewedbyclickingtheimageontheleft.

Trustee

Barrett Owens

JeffWood VicePresident

MarkWheelis Trustee

MarvinBobo Secretary

JasonJaynes Trustee

AubreyStock Trustee

JulieMcLaughlin President

LovejoyISDhasanunparalleledsenseofcommunityandconnectioncenteredon student opportunity. In support of this collective commitment, the Leopard Life websiteshowcasesawiderangeofevents,activities,andfundraisersorganizedby boosterclubs,PTOs,athletics,finearts,individualcampuses,andmore! Leopard Lifeisprominentlyfeaturedacrosscampusanddistrictwebsites,highlightedinall newsletters,andeasilyaccessiblethroughtheLovejoyISDmobileapp.

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Please note: the information featured in the "Community News" section is submitted by local community members. Lovejoy ISD is not affiliated with the organizationsanddoesnotclaimtoendorsethem.

Lovejoy FamiLLy! Order your "Stay True" bands to support the Leopards for the 2025 football season. The same product the players are wearingonthefield!Aportion oftheproceedswillgodirectly back to the football program. Get one for the whole family! ClickHere!

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!