March 7, 2019
Dear Parents,

I hope that you will be able to join us tonight between 6:00 - 7:15pm to experience our annual Open House. This is an opportunity for our students to showcase their learning. Please stop by your student(s) classrooms as well as check out our specials classes. You can also enjoy shopping at the Dino-mite Book Fair in the library. I hope that all of you have a happy and safe spring break creating great memories with your family.  We look forward to seeing you back at Lovejoy Elementary on Monday, March 18th.

As always, if you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

All My Best,
Wendy Craft
214-551-4503 (cell)
469-742-8077 (office)
LES News 



TONIGHT! Open House
We look forward to seeing you TONIGHT from 6:00 - 7:15pm for our annual Open House.  Come see what your student(s) have been learning this year!



Book Fair
The Dino-mite Book Fair is here!  The Book Fair will be held March 4th - 8th from 7:45am - 3:45pm each day.  You can shop tonight during Open House or on Friday morning until 12:00pm. Parents can now set up an eWallet account through Scholastic.  Simply go to the Lovejoy Elem. Book Fair site and create an account. Add money into the account for your child, no more sending cash if you choose not to!  Your account will be accessed when your student shops and they will know their spending limit. The Book Fair website is: http://www.scholastic.com/bf/lovejoyelementaryschool .
NEXT WEEK! Spring Break
Just a reminder that Lovejoy Elementary is closed
March 11th - March 15th for Spring Break. We hope you and your family have a great week together and we will see you back at school on Monday, March 18th.






REGISTER TODAY!  LNL Campus Campout Registration
Attention all Students and Parents- It is NOT too late to register for this year's Campus Campout!  We are having a contest by class to see who will get the most registered by 3/22/19. If your class is in the FINAL FOUR, you will get to take a break from class and decorate the gym for the GLOW in the Dark Dance Party!!!! This year the campout will have even more activities than last year:  Pony Rides, Bounce Houses, A Rock Climbing Wall, Laser Tag, Karaoke, Bumper Soccer Balls, Hamster Races, 3x3 Basketball, Giant Chess, Hair Braiding, Face Painting, Live Entertainment, A Glow Dance Party, A Movie and Much More!  Dinner and Breakfast are included as well! To register, please

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Daddy Daughter Dance
Girls, grab your dads and join us for our annual LES Daddy/Daughter Dance on Friday, March 29th from 6:00 - 8:00pm and "Glow the Night Away". Tickets are $20 for dads and all of their LES daughters.  Dancing, crafts, photo booth, maker space, and light refreshments are included. This year you can purchase a Mooyah burger meal and a dance t-shirt for extra. To order your tickets today click here.


Kindergarten Round Up
Kindergarten Roundup will be held at Lovejoy Elementary the week of March 25th - 29th.  This is a registration opportunity for parents of Kindergarten age  students for the 2019-2020 school year.  If you have a child who will be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2018 please plan to attend. For questions regarding Kindergarten Round Up, please contact Sondra Payne at [email protected]  or 469.742.8083.


NEW! 3rd Grade Music Program
Please join us on Thursday, March 28th for the 3rd Grade Music Program. We will be demonstrating folk dances we have been practicing throughout the year.  Bring your dancing shoes, as we will be inviting members of the audience to learn a dance! Our performance will begin at 6:30pm. Students will report to the music room at 6:15pm.  Dress is red school wide shirt and dark pants/jeans.


Choir Sings at Allen Americans 
Please join us on March 22nd to hear the choir sing the National Anthem at the Allen Americans game.  This is Children's Book Night and will feature
character appearances, book reading, and Friday night autographs.  Doors open at 6:05pm and the Puck Drops at 7:05pm. Tickets are $5 for performers and $16 per person. For tickets or more information visit:  https://allenamericans.com.


NEW! Alpha Omega Gymnastics
Looking for something to do during Spring Break? You can sign your child up for Spring Break Out Camps at Alpha Omega Gymnastics. Camps will be held on Monday-Wednesday from 9:00am - 1:00pm each day.  Please click here for details.


NEW! Lovejoy Gifted Association
The Lovejoy Gifted Association (LGA) is looking for a Liaison to Lovejoy Elementary school for the 2019-20 school year.  This is a simple job that involves fostering communication between the LGA and LES. If you have a child in GT and you are interested, please contact Erin Woods at [email protected] .



2019-2020 and 2020-2021 District Calendars  
The Board approved the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 calendars at the last Board meeting.  Please click here to access the calendars.

 

Gifted and Talented Referral Window Open: February 1 - March 8
The referral window for students in grades 1-11 for gifted and talented services is open February 1 - March 8. Referral forms are located online in the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Testing is scheduled for Saturday, March 30 and April 6. Appointments will be sent via email after the referral window closes March 8.
Please note: Kindergarten students will not be tested during the spring window.
      

   
Monday, March 18th

Choir, 3:00pm  
Tuesday, March 19th

Alpha Omega Gymnastics; 3:15pm 
Wednesday, March 20th

Chess Club; 3:00pm
Thursday, March 21st

Friday, March 22nd 4th Grade Art Club; 3:00pm 
Choir Sings @ Allen Americans 

District News

Lovejoy High School Store Announces Sale
The Lovejoy High School and Willow Springs Middle School stores will host a sale beginning on March 18. The entire stores will offer items at 50% off. Some exclusions may apply.
 
Lovejoy High School School Store Hours
8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
 
Willow Springs Middle School Store Hours
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
During Lunch


Mini Majestic Dance Camp: March 23rd
All Lovejoy K-6 girls are invited to come be a part of the Majestics Spring Show in April! You will spend the morning in March learning a routine that will be performed at the Spring Show on Thursday, April 4th. Please Click here to register! For questions, please contact Amber Motsney at 469.215.4116 or [email protected].

Hop Into Spring Chess Tournament:March 30
This annual Lovejoy Tournament continues to be a hit around the metroplex.  Come join your fellow chess players on March 30 at Sloan Creek for a wonderful day of chess play. This five round tournament awards the top three players in each section a trophy and fourth place receives a chocolate bunny. Gather up a team from your school and compete together.  Registration is going on now.  Please visit North Texas Chess Academy's website to register.




Foundation News 


Ladies Night Out
Tickets are NOW ON SALE! Click here for the reservation page and here for the Foundation's website.


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