Hart Elementary School
450 Country Club Road
Lucas, TX 75002
March 9, 2018
Message from the Principal
Lacey Moser

Hart Family and Friends,

We look forward to seeing all of our students and families at Open House tonight.  We hope you can join us from 5:30-6:45 as our students show off their learning.  Our book fair will also be open from 5:00-7:00.  We invite our 2nd grade parents to the 2nd grade performance at 7:00 in the cafeteria.  It is going to be a great evening!

We are closing in on the end of registration for our first annual Late Night Leopard Camp Out.  The last day to register is March 23. The Camp Out committee is hosting a drawing for $25 in Camp Store cash for all those families registered.  The first drawing will be tomorrow, March 9, at the end of the school day and we will announce the winners before dismissal.  The second drawing will be on March 23 during morning announcements. It is not too late to get in tomorrow's drawing!  Click here  to register now.  

Next week is Spring Break.  I know I will be taking this time to recharge as we enter the busy months of April and May.   I hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and fun spring break! 
   
With a Full HeART,
Lacey Moser
Hart Announcements

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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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Federal Report Cards

Dear Parent:

Joe V. Hart Elementary School is sharing this information about the district and your child's campus with you as part of its obligations under the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB).

Federal Report Cards for the state, the district, and each of the district's campuses are now available on the campus websites. You can click here and then access them under the "About HES" tab. They are also available on the Texas Education Agency's website at: https://tea.texas.gov/Finance_and_Grants/Grants/Federal_Report_Card/.  Information on these report cards includes:

Part I: Percent Tested and Student Achievement by Proficiency Level - Provides the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) performance results and participation for each subject area and grade level tested.
Participation reports also include reports of the participation of Children with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) by assessment type.

Part II: Student Achievement and State Academic Annual Measurable Objectives (AMOs) - Provides the AMO outcomes and data table of STAAR performance results for each subject area tested in the accountability subset. This section also includes participation rates on STAAR for reading/English and mathematics, use of alternative assessments, plus four-year and five-year graduation rates.

Part III: Priority and Focus Schools - Priority schools are the lowest 5% of Title I served campuses based on performance in reading and mathematics and graduation rates. Focus schools are 10% of Title I served campuses, not already identified as priority schools, that have the widest gaps between student group performance and safeguard targets.

Part IV: Teacher Quality Data - Provides information on teacher quality in three parts.
Part A - Percent of Teachers by Highest Degree Held - Professional qualifications of all public elementary and secondary teachers in the Texas.
Part B and C- Teachers with Emergency/Provisional Credentials, Low Poverty/High Poverty Summary Reports - Percentage of all public elementary and secondary school teachers teaching with emergency or provisional credentials, disaggregated by high-poverty compared to low-poverty schools.

Part V: Graduates Enrolled in Texas Institution of Higher Education (IHE) - Provides the percentage of students who enroll and begin instruction at an institution of higher education in Texas during the school year (fall or spring semester) following high school graduation.

Part VI: Statewide National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Results - Provides most recent NAEP results for Texas showing reading and mathematics performance results and participation rates, disaggregated by student group.

If you have difficulty accessing the information from the website, hard copies of the reports are available at the district or campus office. If you have questions about the information, please contact Lacey_Moser@lovejoyisd.net or call her at (970) 309-1581. 
Beach Bash - Spring Fling Social

Orange flyers (K-3rd) and green flyers (4th) went home last week describing an event that will be held here at Hart (K-3rd) and at SCIS (4th)  in April. Tickets to this event were to be purchased in the Denim and Diamonds On-Line Auction.  

* If you did not buy tickets in the auction, it's not too late, you may send money to the office for this event. The cost is $20 per child.  

You may follow the link  here for more information. 
Picture proofs went home in Thursday folders this week!

If you would like to purchase pictures, please go on line to: mylifetouch.com and use picture day ID: D0337065Q0. 

Otherwise, you may pay cash, or write a check, and send it to the office in the envelope provided to you. Envelopes were sent home in today's folders too.

If you DO NOT wish to buy the pictures, please send the proofs back to the school office. 

Thank you.  
March Student Nutrition Newsletter

We also have our newsletter posted to the Student Nutrition website and on our mobile app.   Click Here
Upcoming Dates:

March

12-16  SPRING BREAK 
19       (Monday) back to school
22       Report cards go home
28       Donuts with Dad 7:30 a.m. 
29       Donuts with Dad 7:30 a.m. 
New ! Join Us for  Donuts with Dad's~

March 28th for last name A - M Students
March 29th for last name N - Z Students

7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. here at Hart

Save the Date~  Fuel up! Family Science Night

April 3rd from  6:30pm-8:00pm in the Hart Gym. 

For more information please  Click here .

Have a wonderful Spring Break !!
Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
 
Denim and Diamonds - Lone Starry Night
Through your generosity and support, the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools awarded grants totaling $451,100 to teachers for use in their classrooms this year. The Foundation is funded primarily from Annual Appeal and the Denim and Diamonds (D&D) Gala and Auction. The Foundation's goal this year is to cover D&D costs with sponsorships prior to the night of the event so all monies spent at the event go directly to fund classroom grants.
 
The Foundation for Lovejoy Schools will host its 12th annual Denim and Diamonds Gala and Auction on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the Marriott at Legacy Town Center in Plano. This year's theme is a Lone Starry Night. Foundation for Lovejoy Schools Chair, Carrie McClure and Co-Chair, Aimee Peay welcome you to a night featuring dinner, entertainment and live auctions.
 
The Foundation for Lovejoy Schools will host a raffle for three great prizes, which includes:
  • $2500 VISA gift card - donated by Owens Realtors
  • EZ Go Golf cart - Completely Remodeled and Refurbished Model 2014 TXT-PDS with 2014 upbody with flip seating, new batteries, tires and LED head/tail lights. New factory-painted, flame-red body. EC Custom Carts - value $5,000
  • Arcade Game Table - Designed like original arcade table from the 80s. Table can be customized, featuring officially licensed graphics of favorite College, Pro Team, etc. - value $4,400
Online Auction Results
The Foundation for Lovejoy Schools would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2018 Online Auction. The auction raised over $30,000. Thanks to your support, these funds will be used towards the mission of providing innovative classroom grants to benefit the students of Lovejoy ISD.
If you did not get a chance to purchase a ticket to the K-4 Spring Fling Beach Bash Socials, it is not too late. There will be a sign-up sheet at each campus office for you to purchase a ticket for your student to attend their grade-level party.
The success of this auction would not have been possible without the staff of Lovejoy. The campuses and teachers so graciously donated over 200 experiences for your students and your family.

Raffle Tickets
Raffle tickets are $100. Only 500 tickets will be sold. A drawing will be held for each item, giving each ticket a chance to win one of these prizes. The winners will be drawn at the Denim and Diamonds Gala. You do not need to be present to win. Click here for additional information. You may purchase tickets from any Foundation director, via the Foundation's website, or at the LISD administration building. See the Foundation website for a list of directors or click here  to purchase tickets online.
 
Tickets for the Gala go on sale Friday, February 9th for $135 each. The ticket price will increase to $150 beginning Friday, March 9th. This year, we will seat guests at tables of 12. For additional information, visit 

FoundationForLovejoySchools.org or contact Cindy Booker at cindy_booker@lovejoyisd.net or at 469.742.8043. 


Lovejoy ISD District News 

TOMORROW! Orchestra Spirit Night at Zoe's Kitchen

The Lovejoy Orchestra Spirit night will be held at Zoe's Kitchen tomorrow night from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Please plan on joining the orchestra for delicious food and good company in support of the Lovejoy Orchestra. 15% of the proceeds will benefit the Orchestra Booster Club. When ordering, please let the cashier know you are with Lovejoy Orchestra. This includes dine in and take out. Zoe's Kitchen is located at 102 Prairie Road, in the Villages of Fairview.
Flats for Bats
Lovejoy Baseball Fundraiser

Lovejoy Baseball is hosting its annual flower sale, Flats for Bats. Please help support Lovejoy Baseball and buy your spring flowers from one of the high school players. Flowers will be delivered to your house on April 8th. Find any Lovejoy Baseball player and place your order, or email lovejoybaseball@gmail.com and a player will contact you to take your order. Orders will be accepted through March 21st.
Suicide Prevention
 
Willow Springs Middle School, in partnership with the Grant Halliburton Foundation, will present two important events focusing on suicide prevention.
 
Tomorrow evening, Thursday, March 8th at 7:00 PM, "Coming Together to Care: An Open Forum about Teen Grief, Loss and Suicide " will be presented in the Willow Springs Middle School Choir Room. This meeting is designed for Willow Springs parents and staff and is not recommended for students. You may click here for additional information.
 
On Thursday, March 22nd at 7:00 PM. "Lovejoy ISD Community Forum: Focus on Teen Suicide Prevention" will be held in the Willow Springs Middle School Cafeteria. This presentation is designed for all community parents, Lovejoy ISD staff and students. We hope you and your family will join us for this important discussion.
Gifted and Talented Referrals 
2018-2019
 
The referral window for gifted and talented services opens February 1st for students in grades 1-12. The window will remain open through March 31, 2018.
 
Click here for the referral forms located online in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. All referrals must be completed in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. A line is included to type the name of the individual referring the student (parent, teacher, other educator, or student).
 
Testing is scheduled for Saturday, April 14th and 28th.
 
For questions regarding referrals, please contact Kari Lockhart (469.742.8015) or
Brie Smith (469.742.8032)
LHS Baseball Presents Little Leopard Night
April 6th
The Lovejoy Varsity baseball team will host Little Leopard Night on Friday, April 6th. The team will play Wylie East High School. The Lovejoy Elementary Choir will perform the National Anthem. All elementary students attending will receive free admission into the game, and will have the opportunity to join the Varsity players on the baseball field for the National Anthem. All participants will receive popcorn and baseball pennants. Please arrive at 7:00 PM, as the game will begin at 7:30 PM. For questions, please contact Alicia Pool at 817.999.0719.
Relay for Life: April 6

Relay for Life is an annual event which will be held at Willow Springs Middle School to raise awareness of cancer and to donate to cancer research. This year's initiative is to bring the Lovejoy community together as a whole to promote a sense of unity and caring. We hope you will save the date of April 6th and join us for Relay for Life.
 
Relay for Life Dinner
A dinner in honor of survivors, caregivers, and their families will be held in conjunction with the Relay for Life event. If this applies to you or to someone you know, please RSVP to  Katherine Guo .
 
Relay for Life Stories to Share
The high school Relay for Life committee is also organizing a tribute to those who have been affected by cancer. If you have a story to share, please contact  Katherine Guo .
 
Relay for Life Gallery Wall Opportunity
To encourage participation of students at the elementary and intermediate school levels, the LHS Relay for Life organizers are hosting a coloring page activity. Students may  click here  to print the coloring page and decorate it as creatively as they can. They may then turn the page into the receptionist desk at their campus to receive a pencil, sticker or other prize.  The event organizers will use all coloring pages to create a gallery wall for the event, which will represent loving support for those whose lives have been affected by cancer.
 
Relay for Life Luminarias
Relay for Life is selling Luminarias for the Relay for Life event on April 6th at Willow Springs Middle School. Luminarias honor those whose lives have been affected by cancer. You may dedicate a Luminaria to loved ones who lost their battles with cancer, someone currently battling cancer, or anyone who has overcome cancer. When you attend the Relay event, you will see the Luminarias placed around the track, decorated with names and sometimes messages to whom they are dedicated. Luminarias are $10. If you would like to purchase one, please  click here .  
Firefighters Pancake Breakfast
April 21st
Camp Invention

Build, design, and create and have some hands on STEM fun! Join us in the summer for Camp Invention, June 11th - 15th at Sloan Creek Intermediate School for children entering grades K - 6. 

  Click here to register today or click here to view the flyer. 

For more information, please contact Jacie McDonald.
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