Message from Mike: December 4, 2020

Message from Mike

December 4, 2020

In this week's edition:

Recognitions
Athletics and Fine Arts Travel
Fee Based Transportation Service Request
Fine Arts Festival
Help Us Keep Our Leopards Healthy
Q3 Learning Selections - Closes Monday, December 7th
COVID Case Notification Board
Community News
Upcoming Events

Dear Wonderful Lovejoy Community,

December is off to a great start. Our Leopards returned from the Thanksgiving Break with excitement and are ready to finish 2020 strong!

I continue to be amazed by our teachers, coaches, staff and guest educators (substitutes) who continue to find new and creative ways to connect with our students virtually, face to face and through their extra-curricular pursuits. This dedication and passion is what truly makes Lovejoy ISD so special!

This week the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools conducted their Prize Patrol awarding some of our teachers with their classroom grant requests. We can't thank our community enough for their support of our teachers and our students. This year, more than ever, our teachers appreciate your continued support and generosity! We are #OneHeartOneLovejoy!

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Recognitions

Cross Country Teams Shine at State

Over the Thanksgiving Break, our Cross Country teams competed in Round Rock at the UIL 5A State Competition! We are so proud of our Boys Cross Country Team on their 5th place finish and our Girls Cross Country Team on their 7th place finish!

Congrats to Trevor Malik on earning CCCAT All State Team Honors!

Cross Country Boys Results

Trevor Malik- 15:30 - 8th place

Matthew Murray - 16:02 - 18th place

Tate Barr - 16:11 - 29th place

Riley McGowan - 16:29 - 39th place

Cameron Kennedy - 16:34 - 44th place

John Armstrong - 16:39 - 48th place

Joe Bluestein 16:47 - 52nd place

You can find Boys FULL RESULTS HERE

Cross Country Girls Results

Kailey Littlefield - 17:52 - 8th place - All-Stater

Amy Morefield - 18:11 - 12th place

Rachel Malik - 18:57 - 53rd place

Sara Morefield - 19:09 - 64th place

Katie Armstrong - 19:28 - 82nd place

Lily Bouldin - 19:43 - 92nd place

You can find Girls FULL RESULTS HERE

Road to State - Volleyball

Congratulations to our undefeated Lovejoy High School Volleyball team on their Regional Championship!

As the Lovejoy train continues to roll towards State, this amazing team will face the State Semi-Finals on their next stop!

Undefeated Football Champions Headed to Playoffs

For the first time since 2012, our Lovejoy Leopards Football team is undefeated in the regular season and heading to playoffs! Join us Friday, December 11th as Lovejoy takes on Greenville at Leopard Stadium!

Show your support for our Leopards by ordering your play-off gear by noon on 12/8!

Congratulations All Region Band

Congratulations to our Lovejoy High School All Region Band students! Lovejoy High School had the most first chair spots of any 5A or 6A program in the region!

Brynne Davies - 1st Chair 5A

Lauren Dumin - 1st Chair 5A

Emma Ball - 1st Chair Overall

Aidan Cordina

Kylee Tyra

Christopher Dechant - 1st Chair Overall

Greyson Monroe - 1st Chair 5A

Jason Holiman

Aliyah Book - 1st Chair 5A

Jonah Hicks

Jonah Vuong - 1st Chair Overall

JR Frazier

Reid Robinson

Reagan Wagner - 1st Chair Overall

Sam Lamping - 1st Chair 5A

Michael Harris

Carlee George

Landon Snow - 1st Chair overall

Neelesh Iyer - 1st Chair overall

Declan Cunningham

Bryce Bobo - 1st Chair 5A

Justin Poteet

Ethan Shriner

Fletcher Boots

Charis Vela

Andrew James - 1st Chair 5A

John Hanchey - 1st Chair Overall

Athletics & Fine Arts Travel

Due to COVID-19, our current practice is to prohibit discretionary overnight travel for optional sports and fine arts competitions. UIL sanctioned playoff, or state-level competitions are not discretionary events as they require the team to participate or forfeit, ending the season. Therefore, when required for UIL playoff or state-level competitions, overnight travel may be permitted for students directly participating in these events.

Overnight travel accommodations will follow UIL, TEA, and CDC guidelines. Participating students will also have the option to room with their immediate family if staying on-site at the same hotel.

Due to the evolving nature of COVID-19, guidelines for overnight travel may change in the spring.

Fee Based Transportation Service Requests

Lovejoy ISD families needing bus service may submit a request through an online application process. If you have previously requested service, you do not need to complete this application again. All requests will remain on the waitlist until service is provided or you request to be removed from the waitlist.

The Transportation Department will contact each requester to discuss possible options on existing routes. These options may include meeting the bus at existing stops, shuttling Sloan Creek students to an elementary school, or shuttling Willow Springs students to LHS. Those families on the waitlist will continue to be evaluated geographically regarding the feasibility of adding future bus routes based on rider participation. Once service is provided, a fee of $175.00 per approved rider, per semester, will be charged for bus service or shuttle service.

Should you have any questions, please contact the Transportation team at [email protected].

Fine Arts Festival

The Lovejoy Fine Arts Festival is a celebration of all thing involving the performing and visual arts in Lovejoy ISD. From artwork to dance, concerts and theatrical productions, and so much more - it is truly one of the best community events we have to offer. We hope you will join us!

The Fine Arts Festival will be a Pre-Recorded Livestream and Virtual Event this year.

Livestream links will be available through the following on the day of the event:

*Weekend livestreams will post on Friday, December 11, 2020 through the following media channels:

Program Director Email to students and parents
Superintendent and Principal Email Newletters
District Social Media Platforms
LovejoyArts Facebook Page
@LovejoyArts Twitter handle

Help Us Keep our Leopards Healthy

Most of the COVID cases we are seeing in the district are occurring outside the school day. We are hopeful that with our community's help and vigilance, we are able to keep our Leopards healthy and safe and keep our case count under the 10% campus closure threshold!

If your student is not feeling well or exhibiting any COVID related symptoms, please help us keep all of our Leopards safe by keeping your student home and contact your campus to discuss virtual learning options.