Connect with Katie.09.01.2023.Issue06

Connect with Katie

Lovejoy Lovejoy Leopards Leopards

MESSAGE

from the Superintendent

LovejoyCommunity,

It has been another great week in Lovejoy ISD. Ourstudentshavesettledintotheirnewroutines, classes,andextracurricularactivities.Itisagreat privilegetowatchourstudentsembracelearning and challenge themselves both inside and outsideoftheclassroom.

In this issue of Connect with Katie, we are providing a “Who to Contact” resource for campus and district leadership. We value our relationshipwithyouandbelievethateffective

two-waycommunicationisimportanttosupportingourstudents.Donothesitate toreachouttousifwecanbeofassistance.

Ifyouhaveaconcern,weaskthatyoufirstreachouttothepersonclosesttothe situation.Theyareinthebestpositiontorespondandtheconversationthattakes placeisanopportunitytobuilddeeperunderstanding.Ifthestaffmemberclosest totheconcernhasn’tbeenabletosatisfactorilyresolveyourproblemorconcern, weencourageyoutoelevateyourconcerntothenextlevel.

Our collective ability to create a solution-focused, student-centered culture is an active choice that every one us has the opportunity to make. Our students, staff, andcommunitythrivewhenwecommittoworkingtogether.Iamgratefulforthe manyexamplesofparents,teachers,andstaffthatlivethiscommitmentthrough theiractions.

Wishingyouandyourfamilyawonderfullongweekend.

ThereisonlyONELOVEJOYandweareALLLEOPARDS!

LovejoyProud, KatieKordel Superintendent

CREATING DISTRICT CONNECTIONS

Aswenavigatethenewschoolyear,itisimportantthatweareintentionalin ourcommitmenttobuild acultureofcollaborationandcommunication. We encourageLovejoyparentstoreachouttotheappropriatedistrictstaffwith questions and feedback. Please find contact information below for some importantdistrictcontacts:

CentralAdministration

Superintendent’sOffice

RodrickaTaylor CoordinatorfortheSuperintendent &BoardServices

rodricka taylor@lovejoyisd.net

469.742.8003

Athletics ChrisRoss

AthleticDirector&HeadCoach chris ross@lovejoyisd.net

HannahO’Connor AdministrativeAssistanttothe AthleticDirector

hannah oconnor@lovejoyisd.net

469.742.8068

College&Career

SarahThrash

College,Career&MilitaryReadiness

Counselor

sarah thrash@lovejoyisd.net

469.742.8711

Communications& CommunityPartnerAdvertising KimSteiner CoordinatorofCommunications

kimberly steiner@lovejoyisd.net

469-742-8518

Curriculum&Instruction

AllisonClaunch

DirectorofSpecialEducation allison claunch@lovejoyisd.net

469-742-8047

StephaniKranz DirectorofStudentSupport (Nursing,Counseling,504)

stephani kranz@lovejoyisd.net

469.742.8033

MaryMullen DirectorofSecondaryEducation &Assessment/Accountability

mary mullen@lovejoyisd.net

469.742.8026

Curriculum&Instruction(cont’d)

ErinPerkins

DirectorofElementaryEducation&

EarlyChildhood

erin perkins@lovejoyisd.net

469.742.8015

BrieSmith

DirectorofAdvancedAcademics

brie smith@lovejoyisd.net

469.742.8032

Enrollment

ContactCampusPEIMSClerks

FacilityLeasing/Rental

HannahO’Connor

AdministrativeAssistanttothe

AthleticDirector

hannah oconnor@lovejoyisd.net

469.742.8068

https://www.practiceplan.io/landing

Finance

VickyNeff

DirectorofAccounting&Procurement

vicky neff@lovejoyisd.net

469.742.8006

FineArts

KevinParker

ExecutiveDirectorofStudentServices

kevin parker@lovejoyisd.net

469.742.2185

HumanResources

HeatherCox

DirectorofHumanResources

heather cox@lovejoyisd.net

469.742.8062

Operations

CeciPoe

ExecutiveAssistanttoOperations& StudentServices

cecilia poe@lovejoyisd.net

469.742.8002

Safety&Security

CaseyLittlefield

DirectorofSafety&Security

casey littlefield@lovejoyisd.net

469.742.8097

StudentNutrition

MatMcCarty

DirectorofStudentNutrition mat mccarty@lovejoyisd.net

469.742.8014

Technology

JohnKorb

DirectorofTechnology

john korb@lovejoyisd.net

469.742.8070

Transportation

DonnaHolden

TransportationCoordinator

donna holden@lovejoyisd.net

469.742.2190

SUPERINTENDENT’S CABINET 23-24

Our 2023-2024 Superintendent’s Cabinet members are assigned the following areasofresponsibility:

Superintendent’sOfficeCoordinator LiaisonfortheBoardofTrustees

ElectionPlanning&Management

PublicInformationOfficer DistrictCommitteeCoordinator

K-12Curriculumand

Instruction

SpecialEducation

504Programming

Dyslexia

GiftedandTalented

AdvancedAcademics

CareerTechnical Education(CTE)

Multi-TieredSystemsof

Support

ChildDevelopment

Center

CounselingServices

SchoolNursing

LibraryMediaServices

Technology

HumanResources

EmployeeBenefits Communications

LovejoyScholars

PEIMS

DistrictofInnovation

StudentandMentor

Teachers

StaffGrievances

TitleIXforStaff

Budget Accounting Investment

Payroll

Purchasing

StudentNutrition

Athletics

FineArts

StudentAttendance

StudentDiscipline

FacilityRentals

Transportation

Student/Parent

Grievances

AlumniServices

TitleIXforStudents

SafetyandSecurity

Emergency Management

CustodialServices

MaintenanceServices

FacilityPlanningand Construction

Kordel Superintendent of Schools

Koenig

Willman

Parker Kyle Pursifull

CREATING CAMPUS CONNECTIONS

LovejoyChildDevelopmentCenter

469-742-8196

AmandaPuckett,Coordinatorofthe

ChildDevelopmentCenter

amanda puckett@lovejoyisd.net

ErinPerkins,DirectorofElementary

Education&EarlyChildhood

erin perkins@lovejoyisd.net

HartElementary

469-742-8200

WendyCraft,Principal

wendy craft@lovejoyisd.net

JamieFlemmer,AssistantPrincipal

jamie flemmer@lovejoyisd.net

MaryRuggeri,Counselor

mary ruggeri@lovejoyisd.net

PusterElementary

469-742-8300

HollyHaynes,Principal

holly haynes@lovejoyisd.net

KellySchirf,AssistantPrincipal

kelly schirf@lovejoyisd.net

BrittanyBuaas,Counselor

brittany buaas@lovejoyisd.net

SloanCreekIntermediateSchool

469-742-8400

MeganRawlins,Principal

megan rawlins@lovejoyisd.net

JessicaBlackburn,AssistantPrincipal

jessica blackburn@lovejoyisd.net

GlendaMartin,Counselor

glenda martin@lovejoyisd.net

WillowSpringsMiddleSchool

469-742-8500

CaitlinEldredge,Principal

caitlin eldredge@lovejoyisd.net

ShawnLewis,AssistantPrincipal(8thGrade)

shawn lewis@lovejoyisd.net

TaylourReeder,AssistantPrincipal(7thGrade)

taylour reeder@lovejoyisd.net

KellyCollins,Counselor

kelly collins@lovejoyisd.net

CareyMiller,Counselor

carey miller@lovejoyisd.net

LovejoyHighSchool

469-742-8700

Dr.TravisZambiasi,Principal

travis zambiasi@lovejoyisd.net

MichaelMontague,AssociatePrincipal

michael montague@lovejoyisd.net

HeatherBosworth,AssistantPrincipal(A-Gr)

heather bosworth@lovejoyisd.net

FernandoOcampo,AssistantPrincipal(Gu-O)

fernando ocampo@lovejoyisd.net

ElysePollard,AssistantPrincipal(P-Z)

Elyse Pollard@lovejoyisd.net

CurtisMCarthy,Counselor(A-D)

curtis mccarthy@lovejoyisd.net

CarrieRobbins,LeadCounselor(E-Gr)

carrie robbins@lovejoyisd.net

MelissaFletcher,Counselor(Gu-O)

melissa fletcher@lovejoyisd.net

NatalieCoonrod,Counselor(P-Z)

natalie coonrod@lovejoyisd.net

SarahThrash,CCMR

sarah thrash@lovejoyisd.net

VAPE = DAEP

There has been a significant change in the law that directly impacts our school district’s approach to addressing e-cigarette usage on school premises. Recently, the Texas legislature passed a new law, House Bill 114, that requires school districts to implement mandatory Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) placement for students found in possession of, using, selling, giving, or deliveringe-cigarettesonschoolgroundsorataschool-relatedevent.

EffectiveSeptember1,ourschooldistrictwillbeenforcingthisnewstatelaw,and anystudentviolatingthenewlawrelatedtoe-cigaretteswillbesubjecttoaDAEP placement.Ourprimarygoalistosupportthewell-beingandacademicsuccessof all students. By enforcing the DAEP placement for e-cigarette violations, this law aimstodiscouragetheuseofharmfulsubstancesandcreateasaferenvironment.

Aswenavigatethisnewlegalrequirement,wevalueyourpartnershipandinputas parents and guardians. If you need assistance in talking to your child about the dangers of vaping, or your child is in need of support to quit vaping, the linked resourcesprovidedbytheAnti-VapingTruthInitiativeareavailable.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together to create a safeandnurturinglearningenvironmentforallstudents.

LJVA SUMMER SHOW

The Lovejoy Visual Arts program is thrilled to announce the opening of the 2nd AnnualAPSummerAssignmentShowonSeptember18th,from5-7pm!

This selection of work from our AP Studio 2D Design and Drawing artists shows the experimentation, practice, anddevelopmentthateachartisttook on over the summer to continue to grow their personal voice and technical skill in a wide array of media.

Each piece selected by our own LJVA Gallery Managers serves as a wonderful example of the creative risk-taking, intentional practice, and commitment that these artists employ on their creative journey as theleadersofourprogram.

Please join us to celebrate their work and witness the beginning of their 23/24APStudioArtPortfolios!

GREEN TEAM BUY-A-BIN

The Lovejoy Green Team is implementing a newrecyclingprogrambeginningonLeopard

Friday: Sept. 8th at Leopard Stadium. There areanestimated4000bottlesateveryvarsity home football game that have been going to thelandfillbuttheycanberecycled.

The Lovejoy Green Team does not receive funding from Lovejoy ISD. Please consider donating to help buy bins for fields, courts andgyms. 100%ofdonationsdirectlysupport GreenTeamprogramsandyourdonationistaxdeductible. Buy-a-binlink:https://bit.ly/lj-buybin

Programdetails:https://bit.ly/LJGreenTeam

CALENDAR EVENT LINKS

PUSTER ELEMENTARY

ICECREAMSOCIAL

Puster’s PTO sponsored Back-to-school Ice Cream Social is always a big hit. PustereducatorslovegettingourcurrentandformerPusterstudentstogetherto kickoffagreatyear!

HART ELEMENTARY

VEXROBOTS

ThirdgradestudentslearnedaboutSTEMandhowtouseengineeringpracticesto designsolutionstoproblems.Studentsusedthevexrobotstocodeanddesignthe way they wanted the robot to move and in what order. Students built special tracks,andcreatedobstaclesfortherobotstomaneuver.Theyalsocreatedcodes, andthensettheirrobotstorace,seeingwhosecodewouldwintherace.Thiswas a time for students to explore and problem solve as they learned more about engineeringpractices.

TOM LANDRY CLASSIC WIN!

Saturday evening our Lovejoy Leopards put on an impressive performance, defeating State Runner-Up College Station 50-37 to win our second consecutive Tom Landry Classic trophy. Parker Livingstone was the offensive player of the gameafterbreakingtheTomLandryClassicreceivingrecordwith252yards,along withadding3receivingtouchdownsandatouchdownpassaswell.Thedefensive player of the game was Mason Dragoo, who blocked an extra point that was returned by the Leopards and made a big interception that resulted in points as well. The Leopards will face the Argyle Eagles this week in Argyle. Come out, be loudandsupportourteamthisFridayat7:00pmatArgyleEagleStadium!

VOLLEYBALL HYPE

Friday night your Leopards competed at home against McKinney Boyd! Varsity battledinatoughfivesetmatch,butultimatelyfellshortintheend.Thefreshman teamwon25-12bothsets,andJVbattledinthreesetstoearntheirvictory.Over the weekend the freshman team continued competing at the Freshman Classic and finished 3rd overall in the Gold bracket! Varsity played Saturday at home against Wakeland and Liberty, after falling short to Wakeland they were able to endthedaywithawininfoursetsagainstLiberty.TuesdaytheJVandVarsity traveled to Hockaday, and added another two victories to the season. The freshman team traveledtoJaspertoaddanother victory to their season as well. The Leopard's last Friday home game is tonight against Plano West. They hope to see you out there! Make sure to follow them on Instagram and Twitter @lovejoy vbformoreupdates.

Leopard Life

NEW! ORCHESTRA SPIRIT NIGHT

FUTURE LEOPARDS

LEOPARD FRIDAY: SAVE THE DATE

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.

Leopard LifeLOVEJOY

LINKS

FOUNDATION FOR LOVEJOY SCHOOLS

EVENING WITH THE MAJESTICS

Leopard Life

JOIN PTO!

LOVEJOY LINKS BLACK-OUT TSHIRTS SHIRTS

EXTENDED DAY LEOPARD ACADEMY

ExtendedDayLeopardAcademyisanopportunityforyourchildtoparticipate inenrichmentactivitiesonhisorhercampusbeforeandafterschool.Ourgoal is that these enrichment opportunities will allow our Lovejoy Leopards to developcreativityandcriticalthinkingskillsthroughactivitiesrelatedtotheir personalinterests.

Registration is open for the following academies for students in kindergarten through6thgrade.

ChessAcademy

BoardandCardGameAcademy

YoYoAcademy

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!

DISTRICT NEWSLETTER

Connect with Katie

HART ELEMENTARY Principal Newsletter

PUSTER ELEMENTARY Principal Newsletter

SLOAN CREEK INTERMEDIATE Principal Newsletter

WILLOW SPRINGS MIDDLE Principal Newsletter

LOVEJOY HIGH SCHOOL Principal Newsletter

COMMUNITY NEWS

TheLovejoyISDCommunityNewswebsiteisintendedtofacilitateconnections and raise awareness of local events, activities, fundraisers and organizations thatmightinterestLovejoyfamilies.

The information featured on the Community News website is submitted by community members. Lovejoy ISD is not affiliated with the organizations and does not claim to endorse them.