Principal Message
November
February 9, 2023
Note from Mrs. Craft
Dear Hart Families,
We have had a great week back from our ice storm break. Our students have been working very hard learning and growing. On Tuesday, Leadership Lovejoy, a group of approximately 25 community members learning about Lovejoy ISD, visited and toured our campus. They were very impressed with our students' character and having the opportunity to observe the learning process in action.
Over the past couple of weeks, our third and fourth graders have been creating Valentines for Veterans as a way to show our appreciation to those who served in our country's military. Our Valentines will be delivered by Congressman Keith Self and his staff to the VA hospitals and VFW posts in Texas. This exemplifies the graduate profile pillar of working for justice in the community, where the Lovejoy student has learned to respond in love and service to those in need.
Next week, we will be very busy. On Tuesday, we will have our Valentine's Day parties at 2:00, and then on Thursday, our students will be released at noon. On Friday, our students have the day off so our teachers can have an opportunity to collaborate together.
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
6th - 10th - National School Counseling Week
10th - 100th Day of School - Kindergarten
14th - Class Valentine's Parties @ 2:00
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
Bad Weather Make-Up Days
National Counselor Week
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.
Valentine's Parties: Tuesday, February 14th
We will have our Valentine's Parties on Tuesday, February 14th, from 2:00-2:45pm. Please be on the lookout for additional information from your teacher and room moms.
If you would like to sign in at HES for the Valentine's Parties faster and easier, please fill out the Fast Pass form below! All you need to do is bring your license with you and we will check it and mark you off the list. If you do not choose to do a Fast Pass, you will have to sign-in in for the parties in the Front Office.
FAST PASS Form DUE no later than 12:00 am (midnight)
Sunday, February 12th!
Family Science Night - RESCHEDULED
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
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
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
3rd Grade Hearing and Vision Screenings – Due to schedule changes, screenings will now be on Thursday, February 9th and Monday, February 13th
- Please make sure your child has his/her corrective lenses or glasses on those days. If a student does not pass the vision or hearing screening, rescreens will be done 3 weeks after. If they still do not pass, emails will be sent to parents. If you don't receive an email, that means your student has passed his/her vision and hearing screening.
As a reminder, please do not send your child to school if he/she has:
- A fever of 100.0 degrees or greater
- Vomiting or Diarrhea
- An infection that requires antibiotics (i.e. Strep throat, bronchitis, etc.) unless they have been on antibiotics for a full 24 hours.
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.
Spirit Wear
Spread the Love With Staff Grab Bag
Hart Families,
Let's spread the love with a grab bag event for our teachers and staff. With the start of the new year, it is time to restock supplies that are running low after a great first semester. The actual event is on February 15th and all supplies need to be delivered to the school by February 13th. There will be a drop off tote near the front office if you choose to not have things shipped directly to the school.
How can you help? It is easy as 1, 2, 3!
1. Click on the Amazon Wishlist link.
2. Purchase an item or two from the list.
3. Have it sent to the Hart Elementary PTO gift registry address (which is the school address).
Thank you in advance for your generosity! Our teachers LOVE this event!
Spread the LOVE and JOY In Our Community
Volunteer Opportunities @ Hart
District News
Dancing With the Majestics
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!
Majestics Contest Showoffs
Majestics Contest Showoffs are fast approaching! Be sure to mark your calendars for Thursday, February 9th at 7:00pm in the LHS Big Gym. This is a free event for all friends and family to attend and see featured performances by the 22-23 Majestics Dance Team and 2023 Majestics Rookies. This is an evening of dance performances you do not want to miss!!! We hope to see you there!!!