Puster Families,
Today’s Thanksgiving lunch was a fantastic way to kick off the holiday festivities at Puster! It was awesome to see so many families enjoying great food and quality time together. Heartwarming!
On Monday, November 11, Puster Elementary will be honoring our Veterans! We invite you to join us for a special choir performance at 8:15 in the cafeteria. We would also love for any and all Veterans to join us for lunch that same day. Our lunch schedule will run as normal. Additionally, you will notice a special table set up in our atrium. The book America’s White Table inspired this annual tradition at Puster. You’re students will be listening to the story in class. We welcome you to take a moment to listen to the story
here
.
Have a fantastic weekend!
Puster Proud,
Holly
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November 11 -
Veteran's Day Program, 8:15 in Cafeteria
November 11
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Veteran's Lunch during normal shifts
November 25 - 29
Thanksgiving Holiday
December 5
- Choir Tour
December 10
- PES Choir to Heritage Ranch
December 19
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Early Release
December 20
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January 3 - Christmas Holiday
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Hello Parents!
We are so very proud of our Book Pumpkins! The winners will be posted on the main website tomorrow, Friday, November 8th.
This week we discussed temperature, specifically freezing and melting, in 1st-3rd grades! Thank you for your donations towards our makerspace units, they have been greatly appreciated. Below are the items that we are still needing if you are wanting to donate.
Items for Makerspace:
- Popsicle sticks
- Index cards
- Unused paper plates
- Plastic straws
- Dot Stickers
- Construction Paper
- String
- Unused Paper Cups
- Ink Pads
- Balloons
- Straws
- Water Bottles
- Tooth Picks
Have a great weekend!
Naomi Emory, L.M.S.
Puster Elementary
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PUSTER HONORS OUR VETERANS - Monday, November 11 at 8:15am
We invite all veterans to join us as we celebrate your service to our country Monday, November 11 at 8:15am. The 2nd graders will perform songs to honor the men and women who have served or are currently serving in our armed forces.
- A wall of honor will be on display in the atrium. If you would like to see YOUR veteran on the wall please print out and send in this Veterans Day Form. If you submitted one last year we still have it and will include it in our display.
- Veterans are also invited to join us for lunch Monday, November 11. We will have regular lunch times in each grade level.
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Let's Camp Y'all!
Amazing Puster Families: Mark your calendars, grab your tents and prepare to make memories! Puster Campout is on Friday, May 1, 2020! Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities, registration information and many more details to come! If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please email:
[email protected]
or contact Christian Pruitt directly at 214-458-1449. #WeCampWeCare
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Rudolph Run
Puster Families! I would love for yall to join Coach Johns and I in the Rudolph Run 5k & Donner Dash on Saturday December 7th off Main street in Downtown Allen.
How to Register: Please Register by November 17
Step 1: Go to
LifeInAllen.org/RudolphRun
Donner Dash: Registration #12192
Rudolph Run 5K: Registration #12193
Note: Please register under the online school link and include your child’s homeroom teacher/ PE teacher names. By registering online you are agreeing that you will pick up your race packet on one of the pickup dates.
Step 2: Packet Pick up dates
11:00Am- 6:30Pm on Wednesday December 4th or Thursday December 5th at Allen Parks and Recreation Administration Building (301 CenturyParkway - Allen). Packets will also be available to pick up on race day starting at 7:00Am.
Go to this link for more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XyRvG7tKjf4x2Oa1jvSiQaymCc2FIv5j/view?usp=sharing
I hope to see you there!
Coach Bailey
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Watch D.O.G.S. – Be Involved, be a Hero, be a Watchdog.
Watch D.O.G.S. is a program that helps bring dads and other male role models into our school. Dad's spend a day with their child at school and get to interact alongside the teachers, help with carpool, monitor hallways, help out in the classroom, help with specials...the possibilities are endless.
Spend a day or a ½ day to be a hero for your child.
Add your picture to the Puster Watch D.O.G.S. Wall of Fame.
In order to participate you will need to sign up, perform a background check, get a T-shirt!
Sign Up
Pick a date and time slot on the sign-up genius website, link below.
Background Check
Complete the districts background check for the new school year, link below.
Watchdog Shirt
Each Watch D.O.G. dad is encouraged to wear a Watch D.O.G.S. T-shirt on the day you are volunteering at the school. Your child may also want a "My Hero" shirt to wear that day too. Below is the link to purchase a t-shirt. Watch D.O.G. t-shirts are not required but are encouraged.
Questions
If you have any questions about Watchdogs, please contact fellow Puster dad, Kyle Smith, at
[email protected]
or 903-456-9888.
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PowerSchool Parent Portal Access Tips
Here are some quick bullets about the PowerSchool Parent Portal:
PowerSchool Parent Portal Access Tips
Here are some quick bullets about the PowerSchool Parent Portal:
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Unless you have changed your username after August 12, 2019, the username is the email address that is associated to the parent account. The log of invalid logins that we are seeing are typically parent accounts that are trying to use something other than an email address as the username.
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Recently users have been denied access and it is determined that they are not using the correct URL. Please make sure that you are going to
http://powerschool.lovejoyisd.net . If you see Welcome to Unified Classroom, you are on the wrong site. This is another PowerSchool product that we do not have a subscription as it duplicates Google Classroom.
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Remember that the mobile app is only a tool for updates on assignments, grades, and attendance. Typically to access the Enrollment Forms, Absence Reason Excuses, GPA Information, and the Random Drug Testing Forms you must use a tablet, laptop or desktop and the URL above. From a mobile phone, you can use your browser and go to the URL above; however, once logged in it is difficult to navigate.
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All after school clubs are up and running . Please remember to set your “Weekday Defaults” in School Dismissal Manager. Let us know if you need help! Please note times and dismissal plans for each.
"Default" and "Weekday Defaults" = dismissal that will happen most of the time (choir, kids first, bus, spanish, etc.).
"Exception" = just for that day.
Once an exception has been made on your end, it can not be edited on our end. We can, however, adjust defaults on our end. Please let us know if we can help.
Teachers have been asked to follow only what is in Dismissal Manager. Please notify the front office if you have a change that cannot be made in the system. Thank you!
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November Student Nutrition Newsletter:
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District Communications
October Student Nutrition Newsletter:
Student and Parent Concerns/Grievances
The faculty and staff of Lovejoy ISD are committed to the service of our students and their parents by responding promptly and professionally to concerns or grievances which may arise.
Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances are governed by LISD Board Policies FNG (LEGAL) and FNG (LOCAL).
How Do You Resolve Parent Concerns?
If you, as the parent or guardian of a Lovejoy ISD student, have concerns regarding your child’s education or performance, we want to talk with you. Sitting down and talking with the people who interact most often with your child on a daily basis – his/her teacher, counselor, coach or director– can remedy the majority of concerns.
Most concerns can be and usually are resolved at the classroom/activity/sports or campus level. However, if your concerns are not addressed by visiting with the teacher, campus counselor, coach or director, you may choose to follow the three-level process listed below:
Level One:
Within 15 business days of the incident causing the concern/complaint, you may request a meeting with the next level supervisor which could be the Athletic Director, Fine Arts Director or Campus Principal. The Level One form may be found
here.
Level Two:
If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the Level One process, within 10 business days of receipt of the Level One decision letter, you may request a meeting with the Assistant Superintendent of Operations (Athletics, Safety, Operations) or Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction (Teachers, Administrators, Student Discipline). The Level Two form may be found
here.
Level Three:
If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the Level Two process, within 10 business days of receipt of the Level Two decision letter, you may appeal the decision to the
School Board by contacting the Superintendent. The Level Three form may be found
here
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Upcoming Events
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LHS Student Council Hosts Veterans for Banquet
The Lovejoy High School Student Council is pleased to invite you to their annual Veterans Day Banquet:
November 11, 2019
5:30 PM
Lovejoy High School Commons
Dinner will be catered by Rudy’s Barbecue. The student council would love for all veterans to attend as their guests.
Please RSVP to:
Safety and Security Training
Lovejoy ISD is offering “Stop the Bleed” and “Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events” trainings during the month of November. You are invited to join us for this training which is applicable and practical for all community members.
Stop the Bleed
November 19, 2019
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Lovejoy High School Lecture Hall
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events
November 21, 2019
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Lovejoy High School Lecture Hall
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Lovejoy ISD Community News
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Community News
The
Lovejoy ISD Community News Page includes news from our schools, programs, booster clubs, student organizations, Foundation for Lovejoy Schools, community, and more. Check back often for up-to-date news on events and activities.
This Week's News:
Senior Judges Needed!
Register Now! 10th Annual Turkey Chess Tournament
Varsity Football Tickets Available Through School Store
Parking Information for Home Football Games
Taste of Fairview Benefiting the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
Red Ribbon Night at Allen Americans
Lovejoy Gifted Association Coding Event
Lovejoy Professional Network Charity Benefit Golf Tournament
Senior Project!
Boys Wrestling Camp
STEM Design Your World Conference for Girls
City of Lucas Farmers Market
Engage Collin County Music Festival
Buddy Walk
Senior Project!
Girls Wrestling Camp
Lovejoy Student Council Veterans Day Banquet
Men’s Tailgate Party and Cornhole Tournament
Benfiting the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
Senior Project!
Running Over Depression
Safety and Security Training
Leopard Baseball Buddy League
Lovejoy High School Cheer Fundraiser
Holiday Poinsettias for Sale
Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run
Turn Lucas Green
News from Collin College
For the latest Athletic News, download the "Lovejoy Leopards Athletics" app.
For the latest Fine Arts News, follow
@LovejoyArts on Twitter, or like them on Facebook at Lovejoy Arts.
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