SCIS Parent Message
#Be The Difference 
SCIS Parent Message
SCIS Parent Vide0 Message
Principal's Message
Wonderful Sloan Creek Parents, 

It has warmed up and our kids are loving the outdoor recess again.  Thank you for sharing your wonderful children with us!  Please watch the summary video above regarding: 

  • Next Wednesday, November 20th:
    Student Lighthouse Leadership Training after school from 2:15-4:00. p.m.  

With Gratitude,

Ray Winkler
Principal
[email protected]

"My mission is to inspire others to dream more, learn more, and do more to make a positive difference in the lives of those around them. I believe that we must teach 5th and 6th graders how to be leaders by design, not by chance.  I am passionate about building trust within classrooms to create a breakthrough performance for each child.  I am driven to ensure that each child has an experience that is second to none."
SCIS News
SCIS Yearbook On Sale Now! 
It's time to order your SCIS yearbook.  Sales for the yearbook will be ONLINE ONLY.  Use the link below to access the Jostens website and purchase your 84 page full color, hardbound yearbook at the early bird price of $30.  The early bird sale will be on until December 12.  

http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01125266


Student Nutrition November Newsletter
SCIS Reminders
PowerSchool Parent Portal Access Tips
Here are some quick bullets about the PowerSchool Parent Portal:
PowerSchool Parent Portal Access Tips
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Calendar of Events
Date
Event
Time
Nov 18 Chess Club 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Nov 20 Student Lighthouse meeting 2:50 pm - 4:00 pm
Nov 25-29 Thanksgiving Break - No school
Dec 01 Chess Club 3:00 pm
Dec 02 SCIS Band Concert Rehearsal  3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dec 02 SCIS Sloan Creek Chorale Rehearsal  3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Dec 04 6th grade Choir Rehearsal  3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dec 05 Q2 progress report 2 sent home
Dec 05 Orchestra Rehearsal  3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dec 06 Principal's Coffee 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Dec 6-7 LISD Fine Arts Festival
Dec 09 Chess Club 3:00 pm
Dec 16 Chess Club 3:00 pm
Dec 19 SCIS Early Release 11:45 am
Dec 20 Christmas Break begins
Jan 06 Q3 grading period begins

SCIS Volunteer Opportunities

SCIS Volunteer

Thank you to all of the volunteers that have helped the Sloan Creek Campus.  We understand that your time is valuable and we love that you are spending a portion of it at Sloan Creek, helping our kids.  

Ongoing Volunteer Needs
LIBRARY HELP
Library Shelving -  Help Ms. Stewart keep our library organized and all the books in the right spots.  Every Friday from 1-2:45

Friday Read-A-Louds - Read a loud to students in the library.  Twice a month on Fridays.  You can pick one recess or all four.

Makerspace Challenge -  Lead students in a maker space challenge. Wednesdays, once a month, during lunch time for both 5th and 6th graders
Upcoming Events
2019-2020 Kindergarten Gifted and Talented Referral Meetings
The PowerSchool Referral form opens December 2, 2019
Referrals due by January 10, 2020
Testing: January 25 & February 1, 2020
 
Testing will be at Lovejoy Elementary School by appointment only.
Parents must complete the referral form in PowerSchool.

 
Willow Springs Middle School Presents Annie Jr.


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
 
For additional information, please visit our   Community News Page.
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.

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:
 
Inclement Weather
School closures will be determined based on safety. In the event of a school closure, notifications will be announced on the district's website, Facebook, and Twitter pages. We will also announce any closure through the media and through a special edition of Message from Mike. Links to our social media accounts are listed at the end of this communication.
 
Senior Judges Needed!
 
Lovejoy Letter Campaign
 
Football Playoff T-Shirts
 
LJVA Campus Exhibition
 
Lovejoy Student Council Veterans Day Banquet
 
Kindergarten G/T Referrals
 
Soccer Fundraiser
 
Men's Tailgate Party and Cornhole Tournament
Benefiting  the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
 
Willow Springs Middle School Presents Annie Jr.
 
Senior Project!Running Over Depression
 
Safety and Security Training
 
Blackland Prairie Raptor Center Fundraiser
 
Kindergarten G/T Referrals Open
 
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.
 


District Communications
One of our Board Priorities is to develop stronger community connections and confidence through effective communication. We are continuing to strengthen our communications and have shared   best practices for communicating with the Board of Trustees and best practices for staff communications with parents. Today we are sharing the following information regarding how best to communicate and handle concerns with teachers, coaches, directors, etc. For future reference you may find this information on the Parent Resources page under District Communication.
 
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.
Stay Connected

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

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

*If you would like to update your district/campus email preferences or change your email address, please click on the Update Profile link at the footer of this email. You will receive an email from Constant Contact which will allow you to update the information and campus news preferences.