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Elementary School Start and End Times:
7:50 AM - First Bell
8:00 AM - Tardy Bell
3:05 PM - Dismissal
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NEW!
SOLAR ECLIPSE - 1ST DAY OF SCHOOL
A unique celestial event will occur on our first day of school - A SOLAR ECLIPSE! The last time a solar eclipse of this magnitude occurred in Texas was February 26, 1979!
For us in Texas, we will not have a total eclipse. Our eclipse will have a 0.8 magnitude and reach its peak at 1:09 pm.
A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes in front of the Sun fully blocking the Sun. Because our solar eclipse will have a 0.8 magnitude, the Sun will only be partially blocked and will look more like the one in the graphic above. As the eclipse reaches its peak, the temperature will drop and we will experience dusk-like lighting. There have also been reports of animals having strange reactions to the eclipse as it disrupts their normal patterns and rhythm. What an incredible experience it will be for our students!
I know that many of you have several questions about what we will be doing. Below, I will explain all the precautions that we are taking to provide a safe experience for all students.
Questions about the event:
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Will
all students be participating in viewing the eclipse?
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Yes, all of our students will be participating in the events. Each grade level will learn what a solar eclipse is through some hands on activities and videos. Through this, we will be learning the correct safety precautions that one must take in order to protect their eyes. Then, students will observe this rare event.
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Will
all students be using the glasses?
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Yes, we have ordered glasses for each student and teacher to wear. Part of our Science standards, is to teach safety. Our glasses meet the requirement for ISO 12312-2:2015.
We will stress the importance of not taking their glasses off, and in Kindergarten and first grade, we are going to have the students hold their hands by the sides of their faces to help ensure that all glasses are on.
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What will the supervision look like during this process?
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We will have all extra available staff going outside to assist teachers. Your child's safety is our number one priority.
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Will parents have the option to "opt out" if they do not feel comfortable with their students participating?
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Yes, please email your child's teacher so we can accommodate any students who will not be able to go outside.
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Transportation Information
*In light of the announcement that we won't have transportation fees, If the information you submitted at Meet The Teacher night isn't accurate, please immediately email your change to [email protected]. Otherwise, we will dismiss your student according to the instructions we have here.
Click Here
for information regarding back to school bus information. Click "On-line Route Finder" for specific bus pick up / drop off times and locations. Please be patient at the start of school as times will be approximate.
Questions or concerns?
David Dillon (Senior Director of Operations)
Donna Holden (Administrative Assistant)
You may view the LISD Transportation Policies and Procedures by going to
www.lovejoyisd.net
then to Departments then to Transportation.
Please Complete FERPA and General Waiver Forms-this must be done again every year.
It is, once again, time to complete the FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act) and General Waiver forms electronically. Also, please take the time to verify that all other required forms have been completed. You can find these forms on line by:
1. Go to the LISD Website
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2. Click on Parents,
3. Power School Parent Portal
4. Input your user name and password
5. You should now be in PowerSchool. Click on the blue "Click here to access the Enrollment Packet Forms or to update student information."
6. There are multiple forms you can click to update, but the required forms are the two on the bottom - "FERPA" and "General Waiver"
PLEASE NOTE
: Regarding the Release of Directory Information for School Use:
In order for your child's picture to appear in the Yearbook, you should answer "YES".
If you have any questions, please give Alis Brantl a call at
469-742-8160
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Nutrition News
Be sure to check out the information in your Back to School Packet from Student Nutrition regarding answers to frequently asked questions.
-Click on Parents
-Click on Student Nutrition
Get menus, free & reduced applications or prepay your student's account (
www.myschoolbucks.com)
Kids 1st After School Program
Kids 1st is an after school program developed by Lovejoy ISD in order to provide quality, safe care for children at each of the elementary schools and also Sloan Creek. For information, please visit the Lovejoy ISD Kids 1st web page at:
Click Here
Volunteering at LISD
Thank you for your interest in serving as a volunteer at Lovejoy ISD for the 2017-2018 school year. Your time and talents do make a difference and are very much appreciated.
The Online Volunteer Application for the 2017-2018 school year is now available. Please
click here
access the application. Upon completion of the form, please be sure to click "Submit Application" located at the bottom of the page. You will receive a confirmation email that your application has been received. The online application is a secure link.
For the safety of our students, a criminal history record is obtained annually for every person interested in volunteering at an LISD campus.
Your interest in serving as a volunteer is appreciated. Please email
Gina Ellis
if you have any questions.
Upon completion of the background check, you will be notified when you have been cleared to volunteer.
We look forward to a great year at Hart Elementary!
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