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Message from the Principal
Lacey Moser
Dear Hart Families,
We enjoyed celebrating Family Fun Night with all of you on Wednesday. The weather turned out to be beautiful and I enjoyed visiting with families and watching our students play. Thank you to our PTA for funding this event!
Today is the last day of the first quarter which means that conferences will start soon and report cards will be handed out. Our report card is an important tool between the teacher and home. We use Standards Based Report Cards (SBRC) to allow us to report how a student is performing on the specific standards they are expected to learn and the teacher is expected to teach. This type of report card gives a much clearer picture of what a student is able to consistently do as opposed to a number grade that represents the average of what a student is able to do. You will have an opportunity to conference with your child's teacher and hear about your child's progress. This is also a time to share concerns and ask questions. If there is anything I can help with, feel free to call me anytime.
As many of you know, Lovejoy ISD has 6 new school buses equipped with safety belts. Today, our K-2 students had the opportunity to explore the bus and practice putting on the safety belts. Our students did an excellent job and returned quickly to normal routines.
It looks like this weekend is going to bring more rain. It feels like the perfect weekend to make chili, snuggle on the couch, and enjoy some football.
With a Full HeART,
Lacey Moser
970-309-1581
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Currently we are seeing allergy related illness (ragweed has been high) and a couple other viruses with most predominate symptoms being headache, sore throat, stomach ache, and vomiting. It seems that not all are getting fever with this virus and seems to be lasting anywhere from 48-72 hours.
Please remember, if your little ones have had diarrhea, fever greater than 100 (without medications), or vomiting they must be out of school for a full 24 hours so that we can help keep protect others.
HEAD LICE
This is the time of year that brings upsetting incidences involving head lice. Head lice can happen to anyone, so it is important to learn how to recognize, treat and prevent it from happening again! Here's what to look for:
-Persistent itching of the head
-Small white particles attached to hair that are difficult to remove
-Small brown bugs that move very fast
*We no longer conduct "line-up" classroom lice checks but if a child is having any sign/symptoms listed above, they are sent to the clinic for assessment. We do not give specific information on particular children or classrooms that have had incidences of lice. However, if there has been a child in your child's classroom with a head lice diagnosis, you will receive a packet stating there has been a diagnosis in the class with more detailed info and education attached.
For more information please refer to the link on our website under Hart Elementary/Clinic drop down tab. On the left side there is a link that is always available for your education.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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Library and Maker Space News
Upcoming Author Visit Oct 24th
TROY CUMMINGS
has written and/or illustrated more than 30 children's books, including THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM series, CAN I BE YOUR DOG?, CARING FOR YOUR LION, LITTLE RED GLIDING HOOD, and MIGHTY TRUCK. We are busy preparing for his visit and will start reading some of his books in the library!
We are thrilled that he will be signing books that day. Students can bring any book that he has written or illustrated for a signing. You may purchase from any store, but we do have several titles available for purchase on our
RevTrak page here.
These will be delivered to Hart prior to his visit so we will have them ready for the kids to pick up in the library for signing that day.
An Evening with the Author
Author Troy Cummings has graciously agreed to spend an evening with some Lovejoy ISD students and parents! Any student that would like to enter for a chance to spend the evening with the author and play Pictionary, needs to fill out the Google form linked below. Please make sure that your child is available to attend should their name be drawn. This event is limited to the student drawn and their parents. Due to space and budget constraints, siblings will not be able to attend.
Date: Tuesday, October 23rd
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Barksdale Williams House, 780 Country Club Rd. Fairview, TX
Dinner: A meal will be provided
First Annual Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest: Hart library is hosting a contest for students and their families! Think about a favorite book character and select a pumpkin to decorate. Families can work together to decorate (NOT CARVE) a pumpkin. These can be turned in on Monday, Oct 22nd and remain on display through Oct 31st These will be released to take home on this day. Students will have a chance to vote on their favorites. Go here for details.
  
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Counselor's Corner
During guidance over the next two weeks, students will learn about the school-wide program called Kelso's Choices. Kelso is a friendly frog that helps students resolve conflicts using a wheel of nine choices. We will discuss the meaning of conflict and the difference between a BIG problem and a SMALL problem. Small problems are ones that bother us and make us feel sad, upset and/pr angry, but are not dangerous or frightening, Students are encouraged to try two of Kelso's choices to resolve a small problem before asking an adult for help.
BIG problems may be dangerous or frightening and may result in someone or something getting hurt. When students have big problems, they MUST tell an adult right away. We will also be starting a lesson that teaches responsible behaviors in a fun way! Please feel free to call or email me anytime!
chelsea_scovill@lovejoyisd.net
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Hart Announcements
Check us out at Hart_Elementary on Facebook and Twitter
Click Here for the Hart Facebook page
Click Here for the Hart Twitter page
Elementary School Start and End Times:
7:50 AM - First Bell
8:00 AM - Tardy Bell
3:10 PM - Dismissal
Email Communication:
To receive weekly emails from the Principal:
-Click on Email Express
-Sign up by choosing Hart
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Upcoming Dates
October
12-26 Conference Window
18 Report Cards Go Home
19 8:00 AM Reading with The Leopards
19 Little Mermaid performance (10:30 AM)
24 Troy Cummings, Author visit
26 No School
29- Nov 2 Red Ribbon Week
31 Halloween
31 Dennis Lee (8:30 AM)
November
Oct 29-Nov 2 Red Ribbon Week
2 Picture Retakes
2 Thankful Card Contest Due
4 Daylight Savings Time Ends-Fall back 1 hour!!!!
6 7:30-8:00 AM Donuts with Dad (last name A-L)
6 PTA General Meeting 10:00 AM
7 7:30-8:00 AM Donuts with Dad (Last name M-Z)
8 Veterans Day Program 6:45 PM
9 8:00 AM Reading with The Leopards
11 Veterans Day
12-16 Thankful Card Sales
15 Progress Reports go home
16 8:15 AM Hart Beat
19-23 Thanksgiving Break No School
22 Thanksgiving Day
30 Fine Arts Festival
December
1 Fine Arts Festival
17 8:30 AM Talent Show Grades K-2
18 8:30 AM Talent Show Grades 3-4
19 8:15 AM Hart Beat
19 Class Parties
19 12:00 PM Early Release
20-Jan 6 Winter Break No School
24 Christmas Eve
25 Christmas Day
31 New Years Eve
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Hart PTA Website
Check out our new Hart PTA website to stay up to date with upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, forms and much more.
You can also stay informed and up to date with the Hart PTA on Social Media. Click below to:
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Lunch Bunch
Calling all Kindergarten and 2nd Grade volunteers!
We still need your help with lunch bunch on October 16th and 17th. If you can spare 30 minutes during lunch on these days please click the link below.
Kindergarten
2nd Grade
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Join us for the
Mother & Son glow party Friday, November 2nd from 6:30-9:00pm
It will be a night of dancing, laser tag, games and fun!! Please click here to use the sign up genius for a laser tag spot. This event is free thanks to all your PTA donations. Thank you!
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NEW!
An easy way to help the Hart PTA is by collecting and turning in Box Tops and Labels for Education. Did you know last year we collected over $1200 just from Box Tops and Labels for Education? Please turn them by October 19th. The class with the most box tops will get extra recess!
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Save the Date for Donuts with Dads!
Tuesday, November 6th for students with last names A-L
Wednesday, November 7th for students with last names M-Z
7:30am-8:00am in the cafe.
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Heroes Around Me
Reflections has been a staple arts program in many schools for 50 years. Through the efforts of our Local PTAs, millions of students have found a creative outlet in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. Express your artistic talent with this year's theme "Heroes Around Me"! Entries are due by November 2, 2018. Please look for entry forms in Thursday folders. You will also be able to access entry forms and guidelines on the Hart PTA website. Please click
here.
Extra entry forms will be in the Reflections Entry Box located in the library! If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Butler:
RachelC.Butler@hotmail.com
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Volunteers Needed:
Please check out our website for all upcoming volunteer needs.
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Lovejoy ISD District News
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10th Annual Turkey Chess Tournament
Saturday, November 3rd
Register now for Lovejoy's 10th Annual Turkey Chess Tournament. This is a five round USCF (United States Chess Federation) event that will be held at Sloan Creek Intermediate School. Click here to register for the event.
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Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
Men's Tailgate Tournament
Tickets on Sale Now!
Gentlemen, please plan to join the Foundation for food, beer, and a double elimination corn hole tournament, guaranteeing all players two games. The tournament will be at the home of John and Kris Dunaway on Wednesday, October 24. Sponsors for the event are Renfrow Dunaway Group, Lee Lewis, Fable Security, Chick-fil-A Stacy Road and Twin Creeks Village, and Lovejoy HVAC.
Please contact
Vicki Deerman
, Interim Executive Director of the Foundation with any questions.
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Circle of Partners
Lovejoy ISD is pleased to welcome Tutoring 101 to the
Circle of Partners
. Tutoring 101 and Lovejoy ISD have formed a revenue generating/sharing partnership to bring their services to Lovejoy families. Please see below for several offerings.
Private tutoring is available for students in grades K-12 in all subjects. Tutoring 101 recommends once a week tutoring for an hour to increase grades and learn subject matter more deeply. A once a week appointment usually results in an increase of one letter grade or more. Turn those C's into B's.
What is your SAT/ACT score? Want a better one? What do you need it to be?
Invest in a PSAT/SAT/ACT Prep program not just a class. Tutoring 101 helps high scorers get top scores, average students raise their scores and poor test takers achieve the scores colleges want. Tutoring 101 students have earned admissions and scholarships, and have saved thousands of tuition dollars every year.
- Specialize in working with individual students and their specific needs
- Day-of-test strategies
- One-on-one/small groups
- PSAT/SAT Classes: Tues or Thurs or Saturdays
- ACT Prep Classes: Mon/Wed or Sat
- One on One and Online Prep also available
- School District Employee Discount
Learn about Tutoring 101's all-inclusive PSAT/SAT/ACT programs:
- 11th-12th Grade SAT/ACT
- 10th-12th PSAT/SAT/ACT
- 9th-12th Grade PSAT/NMSQT/SAT/ACT
- Duke Tip (7th Grade)
Classes are conveniently located at Lovejoy High School. Call 972.359.0222 or email
Robyn@Tutoring101.com
for additional information.
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Global Read Aloud Project
Lovejoy K-2 students are participating in the Global Read Aloud Project during the months of October and November.
The project was created in 2010 with a simple goal in mind; one book to connect the world. From its humble beginnings, the GRA has grown to make a truly global connection with more than 4,000,000 students having participated. Please click here to learn about the books we will be reading this year. K-2 students will be reading the picture books and responding in Seesaw. Each class will also be making connections with other classes that are participating from around the world.
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2nd Annual Lovejoy Professional Network Golf Tournament
Friday, November 2nd
The Lovejoy Professional Network is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Lovejoy Professional Network Golf Tournament on Friday, November 2 from 1:30 PM - 8:00 PM at Heritage Ranch. This year the proceeds will benefit the Lovejoy family of Casey and Jamie Sullivan. Casey passed away earlier this year. He was an avid golfer, music lover, coach and proud father of Ainsley (9th), Ryder (8th) and Piper (4th).
The Lovejoy Professional Network's goal is to fill the course with 144 golfers. The event will include a dinner with a silent auction and raffle giveaway. If you are unable to attend the tournament, you are invited to attend the celebration dinner for Casey. You may
click here for details. Please contact
Mark Urbin for additional information.
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Athletic News
Lovejoy Leopards, Inc. Annual Golf Tournament
Monday, October 15
The 10th Annual Lovejoy Leopards, Inc. (LLI) Golf Tournament has been moved to Monday, October 15 at "The Dye Course" at Stonebridge Country Club. The start time also has been changed to 1:00 PM. Registration and check in begins at 12:00 PM. The cost is $150 per player, which includes green fees, cart, gift bag and awards luncheon. To register visit
www.lovejoyathletics.com and click on the LLI Golf Tournament link.
The Tournament is limited to 144 golfers. Golfers should indicate the booster club they are playing in support of and LLI will return 90% of the net after expenses to that booster club. Golfers may also purchase a Super Ticket for $50, which includes 10 raffle tickets and all games on the course.
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Fine Arts News
Upcoming Performances & Galleries
WSMS Theatre and Choir Department
Presents The Little Mermaid, Jr.
Save the Date! November 1, 2 and 3
The WSMS Theatre and Choir department will be presenting Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 15, 2018 at 10:00 AM.
Special Events
LHS Band
Have you purchased your Red Out Homecoming Shirt?
Lovejoy Homecoming is October 26. Be a part of the Homecoming Tradition by wearing the Red Out Spirit Shirt. Click
here
for more information and a printable order form. The deadline to order is Friday, October 12. Shirts are $10 each. Red Out shirts will be sold during the lunch periods at both WSMS and LHS during Homecoming Week.
LHS Majestics Dance Team
Mums the Word!
The Lovejoy Majestics will be selling mums in the high school commons area during A, B and C lunch now through October 22 between
11:25 AM and 1:00 PM; and in the evenings, on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM.
Majestic Mums are a great Lovejoy tradition with all profits supporting the Majestics Dance Team. A dazzling array of mums and garters will be offered to suit any taste and budget. Unique custom designs are available for mums and garters with numerous decorative ribbons, bling, and sports specific trinkets from football, basketball, baseball, band, theater, choir, fishing, wrestling and so much more. Come by the LHS Commons Area to see the offerings. Click
here
for additional information.
WSMS Theatre
Save the Date! Saturday, October 20
Sebastian and Friends Sing-A-Long
Join Sebastian and his "Under the Sea" friends for a morning of singing your favorite Disney's The Little Mermaid tunes! Meet the characters and enjoy fun activities with the cast of Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. Click
here
for more information. Tickets $25 per student and can be purchased online at the Parent Payment Portal.
LHS Band Spirit Day
Tuesday, October 23
The LHS Band will host its second Spirit Day on Tuesday, October 23 from 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM at Kelly Family Farms Burger Stand, located at 1989 W. Lucas Road.
Just mention you are there for the Lovejoy High School Band and Kelly Family Farms will donate a percentage of their sales to the band.
LHS Band Garage Sale
Saturday, October 27
Join the Band for the Lovejoy Community Garage Sale on October 27 from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The event will be held in the back parking lot of Lovejoy High School by the tennis courts. You rent a spot, you keep the profits!
Click here
to rent a spot or click
here
for additional information.
Lovejoy Fine Arts Festival
Save the Date! November 30 and December 1
The Lovejoy ISD Fine Arts Festival is around the corner.
Click here
for updates on performance schedules, art galleries, and more!
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3rd Annual Running Over Depression
Saturday, November 10th
Please join us for the 3rd Annual Running Over Depression Run on Saturday, November 10th at Lovejoy High School. The 1K Fun Run will begin at 8:00 AM and the 5K Run will begin at 8:30 AM at Leopard S
tadium. Running Over Depression is an event being organized by Lovejoy Seniors Brett Pedersen, Michael O'Brien and Carson Hockersmith for their Senior Projects. The goal of this run is to raise awareness about teenage depression and suicide prevention. All proceeds from the run will be donated to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Please click here to register. If your business is interested in sponsoring Running Over Depression please email runningoverdepression@yahoo.com.
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Volunteer Background Application Now Available
For the safety of our students, a criminal history record is obtained annually for every person interested in volunteering at a LISD campus. Upon completion of the background check, applicants will be notified of approval to volunteer.
Please
click here
to access the Online Volunteer Application. The online application is a secure link.
All information regarding volunteer applications received for the 2017-2018 school year has been deleted. If you submitted an application prior to August 2018, you will need to complete another application.
Thank you for your assistance with this very important matter. Your interest in serving as a volunteer is appreciated. Should you have any questions, or require assistance, please contact:
Stacey Dillon
Assistant to the Superintendent
469.742.8003
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Receive Text Messages from Lovejoy ISD
Lovejoy ISD is adding text messaging capability to SchoolMessenger, the system we use for phone calls and email communications for information such as school closings due to inclement weather. SchoolMessenger will be configured to send text messages to your wireless phone number(s), with your approval.
To get started, please confirm we have your accurate wireless phone number in the PowerSchool Parent Portal and then opt-in to participate by following the directions below:
In order to receive messages from Lovejoy ISD or your student's school via SMS text we must have your wireless number(s) in SchoolMessenger and receive an "Opt-In Confirmation" from your wireless device.
You can easily opt-in by simply sending "Y" (or "Yes"), via text message, to our SchoolMessenger Short Code number 67587.
The wireless number(s) you enter into the PowerSchool Parent Portal are updated nightly. If you update your wireless number, or add a new number, in the PowerSchool Parent Portal, the new number will automatically be sent an Opt-In message.
To access the PowerSchool Parent Portal, please click here. If you have any questions, or if we may be of any assistance, please contact Stacey Dillon at 469.742.8003.
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