Lovejoy High School
 
A Message from the Principal
 
Lovejoy HS News 11 14 16

Parents and Guardians,
 
My introductory paragraph is much longer than usual but has important information about this week. Please take a couple of minutes to read through it completely.
 
I can't believe that next Thursday is Thanksgiving, and we only have four weeks of school until the end of the first semester. This year is moving quickly, and I hope you enjoy some time with your students during next week's break. As a reminder, students and staff will be on break from Monday, November 21st through Friday, November 25th. If there is something you will need during that week (VOE's - required paperwork for student driver permits, transcripts, etc...), please let us know this week so we can assist you.
 
Attending school is important academically for students, but because we are in the week before a holiday, I also want to remind you of the financial impact. School funding is directly tied to student attendance, and the school days immediately before and after a holiday are traditionally the days with the largest number of student absences. We recognize that there are important reasons that students are absent from school, but please continue to partner with us in keeping your students in school whenever possible.
 
As many of you already know, our Leopard Volleyball team has made it to the UIL State Tournament and will play their next game on Friday, November 18th at 1:00 p.m. at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland. Students who wish to attend the game can receive an excused absence by coming to school on Friday and waiting to check out until after 2nd period ends (10:35 a.m.) They will then need to turn in their ticket stub from the game (with their name written on the back) to our attendance office or the lobby receptionist when they return to school on Monday, November 28th. By waiting until after 10:35 a.m. to check out of school, it maximizes student time in class, provides them an opportunity to share in the State Championship experience, and allows them to be counted present for state attendance purposes.
 
Students will need to have a parent :
  • physically check them out of school OR
  • send an email with the date and time of release to [email protected]
    with permission for their student to check themselves out
  • we encourage you to send the email by 9:00 am on Friday to help facilitate the dismissal process
I also want to give special congratulations to our LHS Cross Country team for their success this weekend at the UIL State Meet. Carson Hockersmith was our lone female runner and placed 66th overall, while our men's team finished 1st! Our athletic webpage has a great story with all the details from the meet and can be found at http://lovejoyathletics.com/2016/11/13/xc-state-champions/.

Go Leopards!

Chris Mayfield
Principal
Lovejoy High School
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Lovejoy High School News and Information 11 14 16

State Volleyball Playoffs
Lady Leopards v. Cedar Park
Friday, November 18th at 1:00 pm
Curtis Culwell Center in Garland
Click here to review their clear bag policy.
 
Senior Project:  Blood Drive
LHS Senior, Katie Hale, is organizing a blood drive for her Senior Project.  Read below to see how you may donate blood to the American Red Cross.
 
Where:  Lovejoy High School Auxiliary Gym
When: Thursday, November 17th, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
How:
  •  Go to www.redcrossblood.org
  • Type lovejoycampus in the box at the top right of the page.  See example below:
 
  • Choose a time slot to donate. You will receive a reminder text as the donation date approaches.
It's that easy. Thank you for supporting the blood drive. Your donation could help save a life.
 
Parent Tech Survey - Tell Us Your Opinion
What kind of topics would you like to see for future Parent Tech sessions? Are you interested in learning technology tools you can use, technology tools used by your teen, general topics about cyber safety and the internet, or something else? Kindly let us know by filling out this very short survey : https://goo.gl/forms/BoET9WZmBlDQ7o6z2 .
 
Lovejoy Preschool PTA
Please click  PRESCHOOL for the November newsletter.
 
Drivers' Ed Classes
The next drivers ed session begins TODAY (then Tuesday, January 3rd). Classes take place at 4:15 pm in room B104. Please click HARMONY for more details.
 
Student Recognition
 
Congratulations to the following Lovejoy High School students who signed collegiate letters of intent:
 
Jordan "Jo Jo" McRae - Softball (University of Maryland)
Bailey Downing - Volleyball (Utah State University)
Lexi Smith - Volleyball (University of Illinois)
Paige Becker - Volleyball (Cornell University)
Grant Tiff - Cross Country (Stephen F. Austin State University)
Emma Ream - Swimming (University of North Texas)
 
LHS Girls' Basketball
The Lady Leopards Varsity basketball team traveled to Colleyville Heritage High School last Thursday-Saturday to kick off the tournament season. The Leopards started with a loss to 6A regional tournament qualifiers, Midland Lee HS 46-48. The Leopards bounced back and won three games in a row, defeating Denton Braswell 48-31, John Paul II 37-34, and Lewisville High School 46-41 for the consolation championship. The Leopards were led defensively by Senior Allison Hubble who drew 10 charges over the four games. The offense was led by Juniors Taylor Meixelsperger and Kaylee Rekieta who averaged 17.8 and 14 points respectively.
 
These young ladies played hard and represented Lovejoy with class:
Allison Hubble
Taylor Meixelsperger
Kaylee Rekieta
Tor Hanson
Meredith Welch
Meredith Ehlmann
Autumn Purcell
Bethany Smith
Kim Lyne
Ireland Miller
Alexandra Brungardt
Carsen McFadden
Megan Irwin
Paige Eckard
Ashleigh Tyler
Gabby Ornelas
Roni Hanson
Mikayla Dohmann - Student Trainer
 
TAFE Competition
Our Ready, Set, Teach students recently competed in the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) Regional Competition. We advanced twelve students to the State competition which is scheduled for February.
 
Project Visualize - Service: Sydney Pederson & Becca Martin
Project Visualize - Fundraising: Nikki Sorensen & Alyssa Watson
Ethical Dilemma: Cannon Meyer, Kendall Fuller, Katy Bradford, & Raegan Scheckel
Children's Literature K-3: Becca Martin & Sydney Pederson
Children's Literature Pre-K: Jenna Evans & Bryn Bittner
Children's Literature Pre-K: Raegan Scheckel & Kendall Fuller
Researching Learning Challenges: Cannon Meyer & Katy Bradford
Teacher Created Materials - Elementary: Emma Overholt & Lindsey Hammond
 
LHS Computer Science
The CS team did an incredible job this weekend in Richardson at their annual "Frozen Eagle" Computer Science contest. We had the following results:
 
2nd Place Advanced Team in Combined Division and
3rd Place Advanced Team Programming
--Marcus Mao
--Sam Bell
--Brice May
 
Written Test Advanced
1st Place -- Marcus Mao
5th Place -- Sam Bell
 
Written Test Novice
3rd Place -- Will Pearl (first time to take the test :-)
 
LHS Speech & Debate
The Hockaday School Tournament Results:
 
Katie Johnson Varsity LD Debate Octos (top 16 out of 48 debaters)
Ellie Hager Varsity LD Debate Quarters (top 8 out of 48 debaters)
Taite Borozny FX Semi Finals (top 16 speakers)
Shivani Radhakrishnan OO Semi Finalist (top 16)
Melody Quintero OO Semi Finalist (top 16)
Anna Rouse OO Semi Finalist (top 16)
Clay Parker HI Semi Finalist (top 12)
Clay Parker & Grant Dennis DUET Champions - 1st Place - qualified for state and earned their 1st of 2 bids needed to compete at the National Tournament of Champions in Kansas City, MO - May 12-14, 2017
 
Top Speaker Awards are given to those who earn the highest speaking awards throughout the tournament. The points are awarded based on presentation, diction, clarity of thought, ability to think on your feet and rebuttal arguments, etc. Congratulations to the following students that earned a Top Speaker Award:
 
Ashley Rihani 5th Novice LD Debate
Brandon Kofhal 4th Novice LD Debate
Ellie Hager 5th Varsity LD Debate
 
LHS Band
Jack Supan has qualified for All State Jazz Ensemble by being selected for 2nd chair. He will travel to the Texas Music Educators Conference in February to be a part of the All State Band.
 
LHS Cross Country


 
Lovejoy Boys - STATE CHAMPS!
The Lovejoy Cross Country Team won the 2016 5A Boys State Title with a score of 59 points, followed by #2 Donna North with 103 points, and #3 Grapevine had 139, and the defending state champs Frisco Wakeland with 155 points. The Lovejoy Boys were the State Runner Up in 2015 and entered the 2016 season ranked as the #1 team for 5A Boys. The boys' team maintained their #1 ranking the entire season. This is the 4th State Championship for the Lovejoy Cross Country program under the direction of Head Coach Greg Christensen.
 
Lovejoy's top 6 boys all ran 16:17 or faster on the 5K course and had a team spread of only 21 seconds for their 1st through 5th runners. Every runner contributing to the team point total had a personal best time:
 
1 - Senior Grant Tiff led the way with 15:52. His 15th place finish earned him CCCAT All State Team honors for the second time in his high school career. 
2 - S ophomore Brett Pedersen, 20th overall - 16:00
3 - Freshman standout Brady Laboret, 21st overall - 16:03
4 - Junior Ryan Brands, 25th overall - 16:09
5 - Junior Bradley Davis, 28th overall - 16:13
 
Junior Ryan Spruell finished with a personal best of 16:17 and 35th   overall.
Senior Captain Nathan Hartter ran a time of 17:15 and finished 116th   overall.
 
Lovejoy Girls
Sophomore Carson Hockersmith competed in the 5A Girls Division as an individual state qualifier from the Region II Championships and placed 66th overall with a personal best time of 16:39.
Lovejoy Events and Activities 
   
DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
Mon. Nov 14
4:15 pm
Chess Club
LHS Room E205
Mon. Nov 14
7:00 pm
Grand Slam Booster Club Meeting
LHS Lecture Hall
Tues. Nov 15
6-9 pm
Senior Project Presentations
Lovejoy High School
Thurs. Nov 17
9 am - 3 pm
Senior Project Blood Drive
LHS Auxiliary Gym
Thurs. Nov 17
During lunches
Admissions Committee Game
LHS Auditorium
Thurs. Nov 17
7-8 pm
Wet Leopards Booster Club Meeting
LHS Lecture Hall
Sat. Nov 19
8 am - 5 pm
Quiz Bowl Tournament
Lovejoy High School
Mon. Nov 28
4:15 pm
Chess Club
LHS Room E205
Mon. Nov 28
6:00 pm
Majestics Booster Club Meeting
LHS Library
Mon. Nov 28
6:30 pm
Girls Track Parent/Athlete Meeting
LHS  Cafeteria
Wed. Nov 30
8:00 am or 4:30 pm
NHS Meeting
LHS Lecture Hall
Wed. Nov 30
11:30 am & 7:30 pm
Parent Tech Session:  The difference between Twitter, Instagram & Snapchat
LHS Lecture Hall
Fri. Dec 2
6:30 - 9:30 pm
LISD Fine Arts Festival
Lovejoy High School
Sat. Dec 3
10 am - 9:30 pm
LISD Fine Arts Festival
Lovejoy High School
Mon. Dec 5
4:15 pm
Chess Club
LHS Room E205
Mon. Dec 5
7-8 pm
Cheer Booster Club Meeting
LHS Lecture Hall
Dec 5-6
6 - 8:30 pm
Choir Carol-o-grams
Lovejoy High School
Tues. Dec 6
7-8:30 pm
XC/Track Booster Club Meeting
LHS Lecture Hall
Tues. Dec 6
7 - 8 pm
LHS Band Booster Club Meeting
LHS Band Hall
Wed. Dec 7
7:00 pm
Upper 90 Booster Club Meeting
LHS Lecture Hall
Wed. Dec 7
6-9 pm
Senior Project Presentations
Lovejoy High School
Thurs. Dec 8
6-8 pm
Diamond Club Booster Club Meeting
LHS Lecture Hall
Fri. Dec 9
9:15 am
Pep Rally - AP Scholars
LHS Main Gym
Fri. Dec 9
6-10 pm
LHS Cheer Shop -n- Drop
LHS Auxiliary Gym
Sat. Dec 10
7-10 pm
Wrestling Quarter Auction
LHS Cafeteria
Mon. Dec 12
4:15 pm
Chess Club
LHS Room E205
Mon. Dec 12
7:00 pm
Grand Slam Booster Club Meeting
LHS Lecture Hall
Tues. Dec 13
7:45 am
Flapjacks for Finals
LHS Cafeteria
Thurs. Dec 15
4:30-6 pm
Library Winter Break-Out Event
LHS Library
Fri. Dec 16
1:00 pm (12:15 pm)
Early Release Day
Lovejoy High School


Lovejoy Events and Activities

Parent Tech Session
Wednesday, November 30th
Session Times: 11:30 am & 7:30 pm
LHS Lecture Hall
 
Do you know the difference between Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram? Worried about what your teen might be doing on social media? Come to our Parent Tech and learn the difference between these 3 social media platforms as well as tips to talk with your teen about their digital footprint. Social media posts can impact a teen's future in ways they may not quite understand. Learn how you can help them stay away from mistakes that might hurt them in the future.
 
Tutoring 101
Tutoring with teachers and professors in most subjects: Chemistry, Precalculus, Geometry, Spanish, Study Skills, and more.
 
Now Enrolling Juniors and Seniors to Prep for the December/January SAT and ACT Tests! Duke Tip review also.
Juniors: Start now to prepare for these important tests!
Seniors: Raise your score to qualify for in-state tuition or better tuition packages at your chosen colleges.
Online Prep also available starting at $129! (Students love this program)
Discount for Lovejoy ISD employees
Visit www.tutoring101.com to enroll or call Tanya Donaghey at 972-359-0222.

Revisiting Diversity:  More than a Buzzword:  November 17
You see it sprinkled in college catalogs, corporate mission statements, and in employee training seminars:  Diversity.  A New York Times piece recently made the claim that the ubiquitous word has all but lost its meaning.  This lecture, presented by Dr. Salena Brody, will revisit what diversity really means for our schools, workplaces, and communities, focusing on social science research from the past half century.
 
Thursday, November 17, 2016
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Lovejoy ISD Administration Building/Training Room
 
Dr. Salena Brody is a professor of Psychology at Collin College.  She earned her doctorate in Social Psychology at the University of California, Santa Cruz, studying intergroup contact and attitude change.  Her research focuses on identifying the conditions under which contact between groups leads to prejudice reduction and other positive outcomes.  She is a Phi Beta Kappa member and has received numerous teaching awards including being named the 2016-2017 Outstanding Professor of the Year at Collin College.  She is a proud Lovejoy parent and active member of the community, serving on the Friends of Fairview Fire Board of Directors.

Students Leaving Campus
In the event that students need to leave campus during the school day and they drive themselves to school, we will need you to send an email to [email protected] . Please include the student's name, the time they need to leave, the reason, and a phone number to be used to contact you. Once we have received the email, we will call you for verification, and the email will provide us with the needed documentation for our records.
 
Parking for Daytime Events
This is a reminder that we have changed our parking policy in regards to campus events that are scheduled during school hours. Due to the increase in the number of student-assigned parking spots in the back parking lot, we ask that parents park in the front, and we will have a sign-in table just inside the cafeteria.
 
PowerSchool Parent Authorizations
The Parent Portal is now open for you to complete the online Enrollment & Student Information Forms. Please take a few minutes to update your contact information, emergency contacts, authorized pickup, FERPA, SCOC, Student Handbook, etc.
 
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".
 
Volunteer Application Process Now Open for 2016-2017
The volunteer application process for the 2016-2017 school year is now open. Please  click here  to begin the process. Should you have any questions, please contact Gina Ellis , Volunteer Coordinator,  469-742-8000.