Connect with Katie.08.23.2024.Issue05 by Lovejoy ISD

Connect with Katie

AUGUST 23, 2024

Lovejoy Lovejoy Leopards Leopards

from the Superintendent MESSAGE

LovejoyCommunity,

What a wonderful week it’s been in Lovejoy ISD! LovejoyHighSchoolistheproudhomeofthefirst

My Community Credit Union (MCCU) student-run branch. This morning, we held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the MCCU branch and celebrate the opportunities this businesseducationpartnershipwillcreateforourstudents. ThisincludesaPracticuminBusinessManagement forourhighschoolstudents.Wealsolookforward to to collaborating with MCCU on the financial education experiences our partnership can provide for Lovejoy ISD Pre-K-12 students. The MCCU branch willbeavailabletoallLovejoyISDstudentsandstaffduringschoolhours.

AtMondaynight’sBoardofTrusteesmeeting,wesharedanexcitingupdateto our Senior Project. As many of you know, the Lovejoy ISD Senior Project has long been a cornerstone of our students' journey to graduation, showcasing their skills in writing, speaking, problem-solving, and time management. This year, based on invaluable input from our LOVEJOY 2030 Strategic Planning process, we’ve taken the project to the next level by evolving it into a Senior Portfolio.

The Senior Portfolio continues to support achievement of the Lovejoy ISD Graduate Profile and is designed to go beyond traditional assessments, focusingon:

Future-Ready Skills: Offering intentional and explicit practice in communication,technology,andresearch.

Community Service and Leadership: Encouraging students to make a tangibleimpactintheircommunities.

Exploration of Passions: Allowing students to delve into areas that truly excitethem.

Wehadthepleasureofseeingthisvisioninaction when Lovejoy High School seniors, Cole and MaddoxBailey,presentedtheirincredibleSenior Project to the Board. Their project, a book titled Summer of Service: A High Schooler’s Guide to Serving, Learning, and Growing During Summer Break, is a testament to their commitment to community service. Their work has already inspiredmany,andI’mconfidentitwillcontinue to do so, creating a ripple effect that will reach countlessothers.

YoucancheckoutthepresentationfromMonday night here. In Lovejoy ISD, we are serious about pursuing excellence, serving others, and having funalongtheway.TheSeniorPortfolioisjustone of the many ways we bring this commitment to life.

Wishing you and your family a weekend filled withloveandjoy.

Cole and Maddox, now seniors, at the red school house when they enrolled in Lovejoy ISD.

LovejoyProud, KatieKordel Superintendent

Riley Constant, Lovejoy High School Senior, was honored this week for his participation in the American Legion Texas Boys State leadership program. Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students.

MCCU RIBBON

CUTTING CEREMONY

OnAugust23,LovejoyISDheldtheGrandOpeningceremonyoftheMyCommunity Credit Union in-school branch. Katie Kordel, Superintendent, and Donna Neal, MCCUPresident,sharedtheirexcitementabouttheopportunitiesthispartnership willcreateforstudents.“MyCommunityCreditUnionisanoutstandingpartnerfor Lovejoy ISD because of their deep commitment to impacting students through financial literacy and enthusiasm for customizing programming to the needs and aspirationsofLovejoyISDstudents,”statedKatieKordel.

The event was attended by Katie Kordel, Superintendent, Jeff Wood, Board Vice President,MarvinBobo,BoardofTrustees,MayorDustyKuykendall,CityofLucas, Donna Neal, MCCU President, Genene Deleon, MCCU Chief Operating Officer, Freddy Diaz, MCCU Branch Manager, Jaclynn Torres, MCCU Marketing, as well as Practicum of Business Management students: Ryan Murphy, Isabella Stein, Cole Cargulia,andSophiaStein.

MCCU offers a variety of products and services. Along with a full line of checking andsavingsaccounts,MCCUoffers My $mart Money accountsformembersages5 andup.EvenouryoungestLeopardshaveanopportunitytolearngoodfinancial habitsearly.Staffmembersandstudentsovertheageof18canopenanaccount by visiting the new branch Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM or at mccu.coop. Students who are minors can open an account online with parental assistance. For the month of August any student or staff member that opens an accountwillbeenteredintoadrawingfora$150deposit!Formoredetailsabout thedrawingpleasevisitthebranch.

FRIDAY NIGHT

LIGHTS

Lovejoy ISD is extremely fortunate to have strong family & community involvement. We value the partnerships that we share among our students, families,andstakeholders.Ouradministrativeteamiscommittedtoproviding a safe environment for all fans who choose to support our students participatinginthevariousprogramsthatperformonaFridaynight.Wewant totakethisopportunitytoremindyouofproceduresthatwillbefollowedatall home games to ensure that Friday night football games are enjoyable for everyoneinvolved.

StudentExpectations:

Students will be expected to remain in the stands during the game. Kindergarten - 4th Grade students must be accompanied by a parent or guardiantothegameandsitwiththeirparent/guardianduringthegame.SCIS students(5th/6thgrade)areallowedtositinthemiddleschoolstudentsection andmusthaveaparentpresentatthegame.WSMSandLHSstudentscansit intheirrespectivestudentsections.Studentswillnotbeallowedtocongregate below and around the stadium stands. Administrators will be present behind the stands and in common areas. They will be supervising these areas and instructing students to either watch the game from the stands (see specific instructionsabove)ormovetotheappropriateconcessionsline.

LeopardStadium:AdditionalRules&Expectations:

Anytypeofball,frisbee,orrelateditemisnotallowedinLeopardStadium andshouldbeleftathome.

OutsidefoodanddrinksarenotallowedinsideLeopardStadium

Onceyourtickethasbeenscannedandyouhaveenteredthestadium,you willnotbeallowedtoleavethestadiumandre-enter(thisappliestoboth generaladmissionandseasonticketholders).

Please remember alcohol and tobacco products are not allowed on LISD properties

AirhornsareprohibitedperUILrules

NEW:LeopardStadiumwillalsohaveaClearBagPolicythisyearforhome footballgames.PleaseclickonthislinktoviewtheClearBagInformational Poster.

Ticketing:

Tickets will be available for purchase during the week of the game at https://lhs.lovejoyisd.net/o/a/page/ticketing

To expedite admission into the stadium, please download your ticket to yourphonepriortoarrivingsoourtickettakerscanquicklyscanyourticket Stadiumgatesopenonehourpriortogametime

Shuttle/OverflowParking:

OncetheLovejoyHighSchoolGeneralParkinglotsbecomefull,patronswill drivetooneofthreeavailableoff-siteshuttlelocationsanddroppedinfront ofthemainticketboothatLeopardStadium

GraceChurch:2005EstatesParkway,Lucas,TX75002

WillowSpringsMiddleSchool:1101WestLucasRd,Lucas,TX75002

HartElementarySchool:450CountryClubRd,Lucas,TX75002

ShuttleServicewillbeginat6:00PMandrunthroughoutthedurationofthe footballgame,untilallpatronshavebeenreturnedtotheirvehicle

This service will be offered for all LHS Varsity Football Games hosted at LeopardStadium

Please DO NOT park in the grass, Fire Lanes, or any other area that isn't designatedasaparkingspace

Seating:

Section A: Middle School Student/ GeneralAdmission

SectionB:GeneralAdmission

SectionsC-F:ReservedSeating

SectionG:FineArts

SectionH:BandSection

SectionI:LHSStudentSection

We believe adhering to these guidelines will provide for a safe and positive experience for everyone. Thank you to ourschoolcommunityforsupportingour student events throughout the year and we look forward to seeing everyone this FridayatLeopardStadium!

LONE STAR CUP PRESENTATION

Lovejoy ISD is pleased to invite our community to the presentation of the Lone Star Cup trophy at the August 30th varsity home football game against Lubbock-Cooper. Bally’s Sports will be televising the game nationally and UIL Executive Director Ray Zepada will present the 2024 Conference 5A Lone Star Cup Trophy to Lovejoy at halftime. We areexcitedtosharethisachievement with our students, staff, parents and communitymembers!

LOVEJOY SAT PREP CLASS

Lovejoy SAT Prep classes are open for registration.ClassesbeginWednesday, August 28th. Click here to learn more andregister!

24-25 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.

September4,2024

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

LovejoyHighSchool(Library)

December5,2024

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

PusterElementary(Cafeteria)

February26,2024

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

WillowSpringsMiddle(Cafeteria)

April29,2024

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

HartElementary(LeopardLair)

Roadma

LAST CHANCE!

Parents with students in grades 5-12. Please remembertosignupforchromebookinsurance!

iTuritySignUpLink

ParentInformationWebsiteLink

Deadlinetosign-upisSeptember1,2024.

ITURITY INSURANCE TRANSPORTATION

REMINDERS

Wewantthankyouforasafeandsuccessfulfirstweekofschool.Asweallwork togethertoestablishroutines,wewantedtoprovideacouplereminders:

For safety reasons, students in grades K-2 must have an adult to receive themattheirassignedbusstoplocation.Ifnoadultispresentandcannot be reached, the student will be returned to their campus where they can safelywaitforaparenttopickup.

Sunrisewillcontinuetobealmost1minutelatereachmorning,causingitto be darker, longer each morning. This will continue throughout the fall, eventuallycausingthemajorityofourmorningbusriderstobewaitingfor thebusinthedark.Pleasebemindfulasyounavigateourroadwaysduring theearlymorninghours.

Ifutilizingbusservice,pleasekeepinmindthatrouteswillmostlikelyrun slower,forbothAMandPM,forthefirstfewweeksofschool.

We appreciate parents patience and grace with eachother and our staff membersatthestartoftheschoolyear. #OneHeartOneLovejoy

DISTRICT CALENDAR

LEOPARD LIFE

WEBSITE

TheLeopardLifewebsiteisanewadditiontoLovejoy’swaystostayengaged. School related flyers and community news will be shared on the Leopard Life website.

Thisweek'sfeaturedflyersare:

New-to-LovejoyMomsWelcomeCoffee(8/23/2024)

LovejoyMiddleSchoolFishingClubMeeting(8/27/2024)

LovejoyBandSpiritDayatArtisticEndeavors(8/27/2024)

Can't remember where you saw a flyer? Not a problem! Leopard Life is connected to all campus newsletters, Connect with Katie, campus websites, ANDLovejoyISDmobileapp!

HART ELEMENTARY ICE CREAM SOCIAL

FamiliesandHartstaffcametogetherthisweektobuildrelationshipswithinour schoolcommunitythroughanamazingIceCreamSocialhostedbyHartPTO.It was a great night to engage in conversations with families, teachers, and students while enjoying a special ice cream sundae. Building relationships throughfunandicecream.

WILLOW SPRINGS LEOPARDS LEARNING!

Willow Springs Middle School students are already highly engaged in learning activities,includingArt2Studentssculptingclay.

WillowSpringsteachersarecontinuing theirProfessionalLearningCommunity activities.

Leopard Time Learning in theLibrary

LOCKED AWAY

BAND SHOW

The LHS Band has been hard at work on their beautiful show, "Locked Away".

We can't wait to share parts 1 and 2 with you next Friday at the first football game!

FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGE

The Lovejoy football program participated in their first and only scrimmage against Prosper Rock Hill on Thursday night. The Freshman Red and Black teamsplayedat5:00PM,JVat6:00PMandVarsityat7:00PM.Itwasagreatnight allaroundforallteamsastherewereatonofpositiveplaysthatweremadeon bothoffenseanddefense.

Now the real season starts! On Friday, August 30th the Leopards will play LubbockCooperatLeopardstadium.ThegamewillbetelevisedonBallySports startingat7:37PM.Can'twaittoseethecommunitycomeoutandsupportthe Leopards.

ORCHESTRA PICNIC

LHS Orchestra had a fantastic Back to School Picnic on Saturday. A big thank youtoourboosterclubforputtingthistogetherforourstudents!

VOLLYBALL: BATTLE

FOR

THE ROCK!

Lovejoy Volleyball has been competing since the start of season! Varsity is currently competing in the NWISD Tournament and finished first in their pool yesterday!FreshmanandJuniorVarsitywontheirmatchesagainstPlanoWest on Tuesday and Varsity faced the wolves in an exciting five set match but unfortunately fell short of the victory. Varsity finished 3rd in the Battle for the RocktournamentandGentryBarkerwaschosenfortheAll-Tournamentteam! Wearesoproudofourgirlsandcan’twaittoseethesuccesstheyachieveinthe games to come! Come out Tuesday night to help us celebrate our School Marshals!

BOARD MEETING

SUMMARY

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 thelefttoopenthesummaryinGoogleDocs.

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.

BOARD MEETING RECOGNITIONS

Introduction of Lovejoy ISD new hire, Cindy Daniels Dixon as the CoordinatorfortheLovejoyChild DevelopmentCenter.

Cole and Maddox Bailey, Lovejoy High School Seniors, shared their senior project with the Board of Trustees at Monday’s regularly scheduled meeting. Cole and MaddoxwroteabooktitledSummerofService:AHigh Schooler’s Guide to Serving, Learning, and Growing During Summer Break. We are #LovejoyProud of how ColeandMaddoxhavealreadyimpactedmanythrough theircommitmenttocommunityserviceandthereisno doubt that their book will cause a ripple that impacts countlessothers.

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!