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AUGUST 30, 2024

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from the Superintendent MESSAGE

LovejoyCommunity,

TheLovejoyCapitalPlanningCommitteekickedoff itsfirstmeetingoftheFallthispastTuesdaynight. During this meeting, community stakeholders, along with District staff and VLK Architects, discussed feedback provided by the committee from this past Spring, as well as assessment data providedbythearchitectoverthesummer.Below isabriefrecapofthekeypointsdiscussedandan outline of the next steps as we continue to move forward. forward.

RecapoftheAugust27,2024CapitalPlanningMeeting:

Capital Planning Committee Charge: The committee's charge was clarified, emphasizing their role in supporting the development of a comprehensiveLong-RangeFacilityPlanforLovejoyISD.

Facility Assessment Findings: VLK provided an overview of the facility assessment findings for each location in the District, focusing on mechanical,electrical,plumbing,andtrafficflowchallenges.

Renovation Approaches: We reviewed the expected life cycles of major systemsanddiscussedstrategiesforschoolandbuildingrenovations.

The next committee meeting is scheduled for early September. During this meeting,thecommitteewilldiscussthecurrentandidealstateofourstudent learningspaces.

It’sgamenight!Tonightisacelebrationofthegrit,passion,andcommitmentof our football team, band, colorguard, Majestics, athletic trainers and cheerleaders. Our students have worked countless hours to give our community a phenomenal Friday Night Lights experience. Their relentless dedicationexemplifieswhatitmeanstobeaLovejoyLeopard.

Addingtotheexcitementoftonight,wewillbeawardedthe5ALoneStarCupat halftime, and the game will be nationally televised by Bally Sports Southwest, withkickoffat7:37p.m.

LovejoyISDtakesgreatprideinhavingexemplaryacademicandaward-winning extracurricularprogramswhilemaintainingasmall-townfeel.AswefillLeopard Stadiumthisevening,thereisnodoubtthatwewillallfeelanunparalleledsense ofcommunityandconnectioncenteredonstudentopportunity.

Theexperiencesandopportunitiesourstudentshavedonothappenwithoutthe support and dedication of coaches and directors. Please join me this season in making a special effort to express our deep gratitude to these amazing educators.Wewouldalsoliketoextendourheartfeltappreciationtoourparents for the personal investment they make in the success of Lovejoy ISD. This preciouspartnershipispartofwhyweareOneHeart,OneLovejoy.

ThereisonlyONELOVEJOY,andweareALLLEOPARDS!

LovejoyProud,

HARVARD LEADERSHIP PROGRAM CELEBRATION

Join us in celebrating Lovejoy High School teacher, Cheryl Anderson, for earningHarvard’sInstructionalLeadershipCertification! Ms.Andersonisliving our culture commitment of LEARNING and exemplifies our core value of Best Today,BetterTomorrow. #LegacyofExcellence#TeamLovejoy#LovejoyCulture

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)

ITURITY INSURANCE

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

iTuritySignUpLink

ParentInformationWebsiteLink

Deadlinetosign-upisSeptember1,2024.

COLLEGE & CAREER

EXPLORATION LAST CHANCE!

Lovejoy Council of PTOs is excited to bring Xello hands-on training to our parents.PleasejoinStephaniKranz,DirectorofStudentSupportandmembers fromtheCounselingTeamforaninteractivepresentation.XelloisaCollegeand CareerReadinessprogramthatisavailabletoallLovejoyISDstudents.Joinus aswewalkthroughXellofeaturessothatyouknowhowtoassistyourchildand utilize utilize this resource as a parent. This presentation is targeted for WSMS and LHS parents, but all are welcome to attend. Bring your device so you can workalongsideus.

September 12th at 9:30 AM, Lovejoy Childhood Development Center Library

DISTRICT CALENDAR

LEOPARD LIFE

WEBSITE

TheLeopardLifewebsiteisanewadditiontoLovejoy’swaystostayengaged. SchoolrelatedflyersandcommunitynewswillbesharedontheLeopardLife.

Thisweek'sfeaturedflyersare:

LovejoyCheerHOCOMums-LastChance(09/06/2024)

LovejoyTheatreImprovShow(09/07/2024)

LovejoyGiftedAssociationMembership

JoinLovejoyMiddleSchoolFishingClub(09/04/2024)

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!

WHO WORE IT BEST?

PusterPridewasinfullswingthisweek! Checkoutallthisteamspirit!

TheEnglishdepartmentatLovejoyHighSchoollikestohavefuntoo!Thisweek theydecideditwaspinkWednesdayandblueThursday.It’sthelittlethingsthat buildthefoundationforagreatteamandfriendships.

VEX ROBOTS

Last week, Hart Elementary teachers Ms. Saleem and Ms. Crews collaborated with MTSS Lead Ms. Hicks to bring the scientific process to life through Vex Robots.Collaboration,Results,andFunwerethepillarstothislearning!

A SWEET CULTURE

OF READING!

Ms. Stewart, Puster Elementary Librarian, challenged students to summer reading: 50 books or 500 minutes! Emphasizing the importance of summer reading in retaining literacy skills and fostering a lifelong love of learning, Ms. Stewart’schallengewasmetwithenthusiasm,withover100studentsrisingto theoccasion.

Their reward?!! Each student who reached the goal a coveted golden book vending machine coin. But the excitement didn’t stop there second grade emergedasthetopparticipatinggradeandcelebratedwithapopsicleparty!

And since reading is as sweet as pie, Ms. Stewart promised an unforgettable reward:studentswhometthechallengewereenteredintoadrawingtopieher in the face during Thursday’s Puster Pride celebration! We are deeply grateful for educators like Ms. Stewart, whose creativity and commitment to literacy makelearninganengagingandjoyfulexperienceforallLovejoyISDstudents.

PUSTER ELEMENTARY

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Puster families and staff came together this week to create connections and buildrelationshipswithinourschoolcommunityduringadelightfulIceCream Social hosted by Puster PTO. It was a great night filled with laughter, connection,andcommunity.Families,teachers,andstudentsenjoyedaspecial icecreamsundae,apicturebooth,carlineauction,andplaygroundtime.

TENNIS STARTS

SEASON WITH WINS

Congratulations to Leopard Tennis teams on their first wins of the district season! It was a great team effort as both the Varsity and JV teams defeated AnnaandDenison!

LovejoyvAnna17-2(Varsity),18-1(JV)

LovejoyvDenison19-0(Varsity),19-0(JV)

The Leopard Aces have a big match on September 4th as we take on Prosper WalnutGroveatLovejoyHighSchool. ComeoutandsupportyourLeopards!

LJVA AP ART SALE

AT LUCAS MARKET

LJVAAPArtistsHoldArtSaleatLucasFarmersMarketonAugust24th

LovejoyAPStudioVisualArtistsparticipatedinanartsalelastweekendaspart oftheLucasFarmer’sMarket.Theartistscreatedadiversearrayofartworkfor the event, from paintings and photos from summer travels to bespoke cards andon-the-spotpetportraits.Itwasanincredibleshowofsupportforourvisual artists and the thoughtfulness and commitment they bring to everything they takeon.Wearesoproudoftheprofessionalism,gumption,andentrepreneurial energytheybringtosharingtheircreativeworkwithourcommunity!

A huge thank you to our Lovejoy community and the City of Lucas for their support and for making this event possible! Keep your eyes peeled for news aboutournextArtSaleattheLucasCountryChristmasonFriday,December6th from 6-9pm. Our artists will have a wide variety of original work, cards, and printsforthegift-givingseason.

LOVEJOY HS

CLUB FAIR

On Wednesday, August 28th Lovejoy High School held its annual Club Fair beforeandafterSchoolintheLHSLibrary.Over55student-led,non-curricular clubs participated. The LHS Club Fair offers Leopards the opportunity to exploreadiversegroupofclubs,meetnewfriends,andcelebrateengagingclub opportunities!

Clubsincluded:

AppreciationClub

ArtHistoryClub

ArtandScienceAlliance

BestBuddies

GreenTeamEnvironmentalClub

HOSA Investment

METT Club

Permaculture Club

Scholarship Club ...and Many more

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VOLLYBALL HONORS

SCHOOL MARSHALS

TheVarsityleopardshadanincredibleweekendattheNWISDtournament!They beatthedefending6AStateChampionsinthesemi-finalmatch,butultimately fell short in the championship match against Byron Nelson resulting in 2nd place overall! We want to congratulate Gentry Barker for being chosen as the tournamentoffensiveMVP,AnnaBarr,EmersonBoydandAddieLloydtothealltournamentteam.

Tuesday night we had the honor of recognizing our INCREDIBLE school marshals! We are SO grateful for all they do to keep ourcampusessafe.THANKYOU!!

Congratulations to our freshman team for winning their match against the Hebron Hawks. VarsityandJVcompetedinsome intense matches and we could not be more proud of them. Lessons are always learned through a loss and we only get betterfromhere!

This weekend Varsity is headed to Florida for the Nike Tournament of Champions! We are excited to play some awesome competition. Make sure you’refollowingusonInstagramandX(@lovejoy vb)forupdates!

OurfreshmanteamisalsocompetingintheTexasClassicTournamentinFrisco! Helpuswishthemluckthisweekend!

HANNAH GAPP:

FORT WORTH EXHIBITION

LJVAseniorandLHSGallerymanagerHannahGapp(‘25)wasrecentlyfeatured at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center for the 18th Annual Juried Art Exhibition Aug 2 - Sept. 7. Members of the Texas Artist Coalition; a program whose mission is to support the career development of emerging and established artists, were selected as exemplars of utilizing alternative and contemporarymethodsofcreation.

WeareincrediblyproudofHannahforbeingselectedforthisprestigioushonor and for representing LJVA in her professional pursuits as an artist. Being selected amongst professional working artists and post-graduate students speakstoherincredibleartisticvisionandmaturityasapainter.

Make sure to come see some of Hannah’s work at our Annual AP Summer AssignmentExhibitionintheLJVAGalleryonSeptember25that5-7pm.

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!