Bus Information 

The 2019-2020 bus route information will be finalized by August 7th. On or after this date, bus stop locations and times can be retrieved from the district's website at www.lovejoyisd.net under "Quick Links" or the "Transportation" section under Departments.

After selecting "Bus Routes 2019-2020", a new screen will appear where you enter your address in the search box and select 'Search'. Route information will appear, including the stop location and times, along with a map. Bus stop information will only display for students who have requested bus transportation through PowerSchool.

If your student is a returning student and rode the bus last year, their PowerSchool account should already be marked "yes" for bus transportation. PowerSchool transportation choices from last year will roll over to this year. When PowerSchool is open to parents, please review your Transportation "yes" or "no" choice for 2019-2020 to make sure the correct one is selected. It is extremely important that this information is correct so we know how many students will need bus service. If your student will NOT ride the bus, please make sure the transportation choice is marked "no" for the 2019-2020 year so we have an accurate count of how many will ride the buses.

If your student is new this year, and would like your child to ride the bus, this is done through PowerSchool under the "Enrollment & Student Forms" section. Detailed instructions on requesting bus service, and Transportation Policies & Procedures are available on the district's website under "Departments" and selecting Transportation.

Questions or concerns?

Donna Holden (Routing Coordinator)

469-742-8009 or [email protected]

 

David Dillon (Senior Director of Operations)

469-742-8028 or [email protected]

For current 5th and 6th grade students who will not be returning to Lovejoy ISD for the 19/20 school year, please complete this  Summer Withdrawal Form and return to  [email protected] or have your student drop it off at the front office as soon as possible.

On Wednesday, August 14 from 4:30 - 6:30, WSMS will host our "Willow Springs Campus Walk".  This is a come and go event, open to all incoming 7th and 8th graders, along with their parents.  Students may pick up a copy of their schedule in the rotunda upon arrival, then walk through WSMS to locate their classrooms.  All student schedules will be available through PowerSchool on Wednesday, August 14th after 4pm.  *Teachers will NOT be on campus at this time.

There will also be a quick presentation on Wednesday, August 14th at 4:30pm and 5:30pm.  This presentation will provide parents with an overview of middle school (daily schedules and campus programs).

SCHOOL HOURS

For the 2019-2020 school year, our hours will be 7:45 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.  

On Monday, August 19th, students will go directly to his/her classroom.  On a typical day, upon arrival, students will report to the cafeteria.

Students will be considered tardy after the 7:45 bell sounds.  If a student arrives after 7:45, we request that the student report to the front desk to receive a tardy slip to be presented to their teachers.

EMAIL COMMUNICATION

Be sure to take a moment to sign up, on the Lovejoy ISD website, to receive the principal's weekly email. 

SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION

We cross post our daily updates on Twitter and Facebook. Parents are encouraged to follow our social media sites:

	https://twitter.com/sloancreekis
	https://www.facebook.com/sloancreekis

SNACKS & WATER BOTTLE

We encourage students to bring a water bottle and snack to school.  Students will be allowed to eat their snack at anytime during the school day.

FIRST DAY PROCEDURES

We will have all students report directly to their first period class upon arrival the first day of school.  Teachers will be in their classrooms to greet their students. Beginning the second day, students report to the cafeteria. At 7:35, the bell will ring and release students to their first period class.

CHANGES & REMINDERS: 

• You must have your driver's license to check into the building, or check out your student.

• Sign up for the Principal Message on the Lovejoy ISD homepage. 

• Lockers numbers and combinations can be found in PowerSchool and will be printed on the student's schedule.  

• Please remember that we have limited parking.  Therefore, we would appreciate if your family brought one car to our events.

• Those wanting to join their child/children for lunch are welcome but we are respectfully requesting that lunch guests allow us this first week to review expectations and procedures.  Thanks in advance!

TRAFFIC FLOW MAP FOR PARENT DROP-OFF BEFORE AND PICK-UP AFTER SCHOOL 

The safety of our students is very important and has been taken into consideration. Please note the following:

• Buses will continue to enter and exit to the south of the school.
• Carpool traffic will enter through the south entrance only. Carpool traffic will exit at north of the school only.  
• For morning drop-off, you'll be directed to drop off your student at doors 10 & 11 or at Courtyard.
• For afternoon pick-up, students will only exit on the north end of the school to enter your car.
• Remember:  The use of cell phones is prohibited in a school zone.

Students may only exit the front of the building if they are a bus rider. Parents may not drop off or pick up students in the front of the school during carpool times.

During carpool times, please do not wait in the front parking lot, bus lanes, fire lanes, or double- park behind other vehicles.  For their safety, do not have your student exit the front of the building and walk to your car. 

EMAIL COMMUNICATION

Be sure to take a moment to sign up, on the Lovejoy ISD website, to receive messages from the Superintendent  as well as my weekly e-mails.   Click here to sign up