Principal Message
November
February 16, 2023
Note from Mrs. Craft
Dear Hart Families,
We have had an amazing short week! We loved seeing everyone at our Valentine's day parties, and a big thank you to our PTO and all of you who donated to supply refresh for our teachers. Teachers love new supplies, and we were definitely spoiled rotten yesterday. THANK YOU!
Today in conjunction with National Random Acts of Kindness day, which is tomorrow, February 17th, we kicked off a program Sharing the Lovejoy LOVE! Our superintendent, Mrs. Kordel, challenged all the schools to share the Lovejoy Love in a unique way that spreads positivity, and kindness, while also building a stronger community.
How will this work?
Each classroom teacher (including specials) will get 3 squishy hearts.
Then teachers will begin sharing the love by giving the hearts to students or staff members who show kindness and caring towards either them, other students, or even our building.
The recipients of the hearts can keep the heart for a day or two, and when they notice a classmate or another teacher who touched them in a kind way, they will give the heart to them.
The goal is to pass the hearts from one to another, spreading kindness and sharing the Lovejoy LOVE!
As a reminder, we are releasing early today, at 12 noon, and students will be out tomorrow as well. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday, February 20th.
I hope that you have a great weekend. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out at anytime.
All My Best,
Wendy Craft
214-551-4503 (cell)
469-742-8077 (office)
My mission is to be a servant leader who works with students, parents, and staff to build a community that fosters relationships and learning where everyone THRIVES. Each day, I strive to make the choice to be great versus comfortable, because you can't be both!
Important Dates @ Hart
FEBRUARY
15th - School Marshal Appreciation Day
16th - Early Release at 12pm
17th - Student Holiday/Staff PD
20th - Bad Weather Make-up Day
20th - Bump Up Day
21st - Class Pictures
22nd - School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
24th - Daddy Daughter Dance
28th - 4th Grade Music Program @ 6:30pm
Hart News
Early Release Day: Thursday, February 16th
We have an early release on Thursday, February 16th. We will be dismissing at 12pm.
Thank You School Marshals!
Bad Weather Make-Up Days
Class Pictures: February 21st
Attendance Update
Attendance continues to be a top priority for Lovejoy ISD. It should come as no surprise that attendance has a direct relationship with student learning. Additionally, public school funding is provided by the State of Texas based on each district's average daily attendance (ADA).
Lovejoy has developed an Attendance Task Force consisting of staff, parents, and students to formulate ideas about how to positively impact ADA in our district. One suggestion is to update the community via weekly principal communication on the number of absences each campus has accrued YTD along with the budgetary impact of those absences. This information can be found below:
Use of SORA
Dear Parents,
Lovejoy ISD currently offers students access to digital library books through SORA. The District has the ability to curate the collection of books accessible to students through the SORA platform. However, publishers at times have included external links with the digital books, similar to what is found in some hardcopy books. These external links are not maintained by the District and are not a material within the control of the District. The District neither selects the external links nor endorses the specific links. The District believes the online SORA platform is a beneficial program and will continue to allow students whose parents agree to utilize the resources.
In the spirit of transparency, the District is notifying parents of their right to opt out of the use of the SORA platform for their children. If you elect to not have your child access digital books through SORA, please contact your campus librarian.
As a reminder, parents may access a list of digital books their children have checked out by following the steps noted below.
Sora How-To for Parents: https://tinyurl.com/lisdsorahowto
Yearbook Orders & 4th Grade Ads
It is time to order your 2022-2023 HES Yearbook! The Hart Elementary Yearbooks are now on sale! The yearbook will be on sale through Monday, April 17th. Parents of 4th graders can also purchase 4th grade ads. We ask that you only purchase one ad per student. All ads are 1/4 page ads. If you have questions, please contact Janean Mancini at janean_mancini@lovejoyisd.net.
Bump Up Day - RESCHEDULED
Annual Bump Up Day is to take place on February 20, 2023.
Sloan Creek Intermediate, Willow Springs Middle School, and Lovejoy High School will host 4th, 6th, and 8th graders on Friday, February 20, 2023, for Lovejoy ISD’s Annual Bump Up Day. Bump Up Day was created to assist students with transitioning to a new campus and to help generate excitement for the new experiences they will have. Students will travel to the campus they will be attending for the 2023-2024 school year and have the opportunity to tour the campus, ask questions, and eat lunch. Students will be able to charge lunch and any a la carte/snacks purchases to their lunch account during their visit to their Bump Up school. Please make sure funds are available in your student's lunch account. Lunch prices for students visiting Sloan Creek Intermediate School or Willow Springs Middle School will be $4.00 for a regular meal or $4.75 for a premium meal. Lunch prices for students visiting Lovejoy High School will be $4.50 for a regular meal or $5.25 for a premium meal. A la carte/snack prices vary. Please refer to this document for specific pricing.
Spring Break: March 6th - 10th
Lovejoy ISD will be closed the week of March 6th - 10th. We hope you have a fun and safe week and we will see you back at school on Monday, March 13th.
Daddy Daughter Dance
4th Grade Music Program
We will present our Texas Program on Tuesday, February 28th at 6:30 pm. Below you will find a link to the music website where you can find videos to practice our 6 songs as well as the lyrics sheet.
Author Visit
Children's author Kevin O'Malley is coming to Lovejoy ISD!
Hart Elementary Friday, March 3rd
We are very excited to read his books and learn what it is like to write and publish original stories. If your student would like to have Mr. O’Malley sign a book(s), please purchase any of his books that you would like. Send them into the library and he will sign them on the day of his visit.
Thank you to the PTO for sponsoring this event , Mrs. Dawson, Hart Librarian
Lovejoy Visual Arts Portrait Show
Lovejoy ISD Workshops
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
STAAR Dates: 3rd & 4th Grade
Here are the upcoming STAAR dates for our 3rd and 4th Grade students. Please mark your calendars!
April 19 - 3rd Reading STAAR
April 20 - 4th Reading STAAR
May 3 - 3rd Math STAAR
May 4 - 4th Math STAAR
Special Education Newsletter - January Edition
Carrie L. Lovejoy Child Development Center
Lovejoy ISD Gifted and Talented
Lovejoy ISD G/T services is hosting a Depth and Complexity session for parents. All Lovejoy families are welcome.
Yearbook Pictures Needed!
It is time to start collecting the wonderful memories of our students for the yearbook. In an effort to be as organized as possible, we ask that you follow a few guidelines for submission if you would like for your photos to be considered.
Every photo must include the following:
Student name
Homeroom Teacher
Grade
All submissions should be school related activities i.e. holiday parties, talent show, Hart Beat, reading with the Leopards etc.
Please do not send more than 2 - 3 photos for consideration.
Please send pictures to: hesyearbook22@gmail.com
Deadline for photo submission March 31, 2023
Character Trait Spotlight
Nurse Tami's Notes
Nurse Notes
Email: tami_mitchell@lovejoyisd.net
Hearing and Vision Screenings: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, New to Hart Student screenings have now been completed. I’ll be conducting rescreens in the next 3-4 weeks. If any student fails his/her rescreen, parents will be notified by email.
Clothing Donations: The clinic needs your help again as our borrowed clothing inventory is low. The clinic needs clothing in every elementary age especially bottoms, unused underwear, and socks sizes 5, 6, 7 and 8.
As a reminder, please do not send your child to school if he/she has:
o A fever of 100.0F degrees or greater
o Vomiting or Diarrhea
o An infection that requires antibiotics (i.e. Strep throat, bronchitis, etc.) unless they have been on antibiotics for a full 24 hours.
If you have any questions, info about your child I need to know, or your child tests positive for anything, feel free to contact me. Thank you for helping me keep Hart healthy!
PTO News
Interested in Serving on the PTO Board at Hart?
Thank you for your interest in serving on the Hart Elementary PTO board next year. Our mission is to encourage a thriving partnership between parents, teachers, and administration to enhance the education of every student, while aiding them in achieving their highest potential.
Our goals as a PTO are to CONNECT Lovejoy families and educators, ENRICH students' education, and SERVE in volunteer roles which benefit students and staff. We are 100% parent powered and want YOU to join us!
There are opportunities to serve on a committee or on the board. Please review the information below and indicate your areas of interest.
The BOARD meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9:30am with a member meeting following at 10:30am.
We sincerely appreciate your interest in serving with the PTO.
Volunteer Opportunities @ Hart
District News
Lovejoy Orchestra Spirit Night
The Lovejoy Orchestra Booster Club is having a Spirit Night at Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q located at 1790 North Central Expressway, Allen, TX 75002 on February 27th, Monday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Lovejoy Softball Giveback Night
Lovejoy Softball Bat Girls
Lovejoy Softball Bat Girls!
Is your daughter interested in softball? Does she play softball? Have her come and join our JV or Varsity teams as a Lovejoy Bat Girl for a game! Please sign up for our softball season using the QR code or signup genius link below! Girls need to be dressed in softball attire and have a batting helmet to wear. Each girl will receive a t-shirt as a thank you for their participation! Please sign up by March 7th! Come and support your Lady Leopards! Play Ball!