Connect with Katie.09.06.2024.Issue07 by Lovejoy ISD

Connect with Katie

SEPTEMBER 06, 2024

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from the Superintendent MESSAGE

LovejoyCommunity,

It's official! Last Friday night, the University InterscholasticLeaguepresenteduswiththe20232024 Conference 5A Lone Star Cup at halftime of the football game. Students from academic, fine arts, and athletic extracurricular programs joined us on the field to accept the award. It was incredibly special to celebrate this achievement with our students, staff, and community. The best part of the evening was witnessing their joy in contributing contributing in such a significant way to Lovejoy ISD’s legacy of excellence. A specialthankyoutoUILDirectorofAthletics,RayZepeda,andTaschaRobinson ofTexasFarmBureauInsuranceforpresentingandsponsoringthisaward.

Beforethegame,wehostedaLoneStarCupreceptionsponsoredbyJostens. OurcheerleadersandPTOdidanamazingjobwithdecorations,andourband, colorguard,choir,orchestra,Majestics,andcheerleadersprovidedoutstanding performances.

The UIL Lone Star Cup is awarded annually to just six high schools in Texas, based on their overall team achievement in sanctioned District and State Championships. Winning the Lone Star Cup is a result of Lovejoy High School students’ relentless commitment to excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics. This achievement would not be possible without our incredible students,dedicatededucators,andengagedparents.Weweretrulygratefulto sharethiscelebrationwithourentirecommunity.

Meaningful engagement with our parents and community members is important to us. We would like to invite you to apply for Leadership Lovejoy. Leadership Lovejoy is a program designed to provide parents and community participants with a comprehensive overview of the school district by district leadership. Connection and community matter in Lovejoy ISD. Leadership Lovejoy

Lovejoy is a strategic investment in the relationship we have with you, our stakeholders.Theobjectiveistoprovideinformationandcreateopportunitiesto askquestionsinaninteractiveformat.LeadershipLovejoyconsistsofin-person, full-dayworkshops,andparticipantswillenjoytoursofLovejoyISDschoolsand facilities.Moreinformationontheprogramandhowtoapplyisavailableinthis week’snewsletteronpage13.

Wishingyouawonderfulweekendfilledwithloveandjoy.

ThereisonlyONELOVEJOY,andweareALLLEOPARDS!

LovejoyProud, KatieKordel

Superintendent

LONE STAR CUP

CELEBRATION

Lovejoy High School was honored to celebrate winning the UIL 2023-2024 Conference5ALoneStarCupwithourstudents,staffandcommunityatFriday's varsityfootballgame.LovejoyISDhostedaLoneStarCupreception,sponsored by Jostens, prior to the game and the University Interscholastic League (UIL) presentedLovejoystudentsandstafftheofficialtrophyduringhalftime.

TheUILLoneStarCupisawardedannuallytojustsixschoolsinTexasbasedon theiroverallteamachievementinsanctionedDistrictandStateChampionships.

Superintendent Kordel stated, “Winning the Lone Star Cup is a product of Lovejoy High School students’ relentless commitment to excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics. An achievement of this significance is not possible without incredible students, dedicated educators, and engaged parents. We are incredibly grateful to share this celebration with our entire community.”

LovejoyISDextendsourdeepestgratitudetoallofthefollowinggroups:

The University Interscholastic League and UIL Director of Athletics, Ray Zepeda.

TexasFarmBureau(LoneStarCupSponsor):TaschaRobinson Jostens(ReceptionSponsor):ChrisHarper,RodEvans

Lovejoywashonoredtowelcomethefollowingcommunityleaderswhowerein attendanceatLovejoyISD’sLoneStarCupReceptionpriortothegame:

CongressmanKeithSelf'sOffice:CarmenRockett

SenatorAngelaPaxton'sOffice:MeganPulley

CandyNoble,TexasHouseofRepresentatives

ChrisHill,CollinCountyJudge

HenryLessner,TownofFairviewMayor

LovejoyISDBoardofTrustees

ManyLovejoyISDstudentsandstaffmemberscontributedtotheLoneStarCup ReceptionandFridayNightLightsexperience. Aspecialthankyouto:A’Capella Choir, Band, Color Guard, Cheer, Majestics, and Orchestra, as well as Jacklyn Simone, Marty Ball, Shelley Wiggins, Jacob Mayfield, Jared Glaze, Hannah O’Connor,MariaArnold,andRodrickaTaylor.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

LEADERSHIP

LOVEJOY

Leadership Lovejoy is designed to provide community participants with a comprehensive overviewoftheschooldistrictbydepartmentand district leadership. The objective is to provide information as well as an opportunity to ask questionsinaninteractiveformat.Thestructureof Leadership Lovejoy is in-person, full-day, workshops. All meetings will take place from 8:30 a.m.to2:00p.m.Thereisacostof$90.00tocover the cost of the program. Applications are now openthroughTuesday,October1stat9:00a.m.

*Meeting Dates Listed on Application

BOARD ACADEMY

REGISTRATION

The Lovejoy ISD Board Academy is designed for anyone considering public service on the Board of Trustees as those that would like to learn more about local school district governance. School Board Members will explain the roles and responsibilities of serving on the Board, review the state-

state-required training requirements, and discuss the difference between Boardoversightandday-to-dayoperationsofthedistrict.Informationwillalso be shared on the guidance, logistics, and timelines to run for a Board of Trustees seat. The Board Academy will be on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from1:00p.m.to3:00p.m.

SAGE COFFEE

Come meet and connect with other parents and district personnel to learn about our SAGE (Special and Gifted Education) program plans for the year! Coffeeandlightsnackswillbeprovided.

September 24th 9:00am - 10:30am (PreK-6thGradeParents)

October10th9:00am-10:30am(7th12thGradeParents)

Location: Lovejoy Child Development CenterLibrary

COLLEGE & CAREER

EXPLORATION

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 soyoucanworkalongsideus.

September 12th at 9:30 AM, LCDC Library

LONE STAR

CUP T-SHIRTS

LovejoyISDisexcitedtoshare official, commemorative Lone Star Cup shirt to honor our 2023-2024championship. Get yours today! Orders close at NoononSeptember13th. Clickheretopurchase!

STUDENT NUTRITION

Did you know?! The Lovejoy ISD Student NutritionDepartmentpublishesamonthly nutritionfocusednewsletter. Clickhereto readSeptember’sNutritionNews!

LOVEJOY SAT PREP CLASS

Lovejoy SAT Prep classes are open for registration. 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(ThinkTank)

February26,2024

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

WillowSpringsMiddle(Cafeteria)

April29,2024

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

HartElementary(LeopardLair)

DISTRICT CALENDAR

LEOPARD LIFE

WEBSITE

TheLeopardLifewebsiteisanewadditiontoLovejoy’swaystostayengaged. SchoolrelatedflyersandcommunitynewswillbesharedontheLeopardLife.

Thisweek'sfeaturedflyersare:

HomecomingRedOutShirts-LastChance(09/12/2024)

LovejoyCheerHOCOMums-LastChance(09/06/2024)

LovejoyTheatreImprovShow-ThisWeekend!(09/07/2024)

College&CareerExplorationParentProgram-NextWeek(09/12/2024)

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!

VOLLYBALL PRE-SEASON

Whatabusylabordayweekenditwasforthevolleyballprogram!Ourfreshman teamearned3rdplaceintheTexasClassicTournamentandvarsityearned7th attheNikeTournamentofChampions.Wearesoproudofourgirlsandcannot wait to take on Flower Mound Friday night, sub-varsity teams will play at 5:30 p.m. and varsity will play at 6:30 p.m. at Flower Mound High School! We are #OnAMission this pre-season, our final pre-season game will be home against Argyle on September 10th! We invite our K-6 Leopards to come out for our varsitygameat5:00p.m.andsub-varsitiesat6:00p.m.!Bothsub-varsityteams willplayintheFriscoISDtournamentSeptember14th,wishthemluck!!

CROSS COUNTRY

TheCrossCountryteamscompetedattheMarcusInvitationalonSaturdayand ranawaywithsomegreattimesandstrongperformances!

Both the boys and the girls teams remain ranked at the #1 spot in Texas 5A. TheywillcompeteinSouthlakethisSaturday.

XC COLLEGIATE

REUNION

On September 6th there was a Lovejoy Cross Country reunion in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Five of the girls from the 2021 State Championship team all competed on the same course at the same time, but this time for opposing teams! We are so proud of these girls for chasing their collegiate dreams and stillremainingbestfriendsdespitenowwearingdifferentuniforms!Therunners are: Amy Morefield (Tulsa), Katie Armstrong (OSU), Kailey Littlefield (OSU), PeytonBenson(OU)andSaraMorefield(Tulsa).

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

INVITATION

DearLovejoyCommunity,

As a Board, we are committed to strong and proactive communication with our community. Part of this commitment is sending an email invitation to our community prior to Board Meetings with a sincere desire for you to be involved andfullyaware,sowecancometogetherasacommunityforourchildren.

September09,2024PublicNotice

(Public notice will be posted a minimum of 72 hours in advance)

You may find the full agenda with supporting documentation on our district's BoardBookPremierwebsiteHERE.

Sincerely,

Barrett Owens, President

Jeff Wood, Vice-President

Amy Smith, Secretary

Marvin Bobo, Trustee

Jason Jaynes, Trustee

Julie McLaughlin, Trustee

Mark Wheelis, Trustee

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!