The Leopard Link
Lovejoy High School - Newsletter - December 8, 2023
Leopard Spotlight!
The Leopard Spotlight award for 12.8.23 goes to Andrew Stallings! Mr. Stallings is the consummate professional. He is always on campus at a very early hour and he is one of the last teachers to leave. Mr. Stallings spends many hours outside of the school day to ensure that his AP PreCal and AP GT PreCal classes have very well designed lessons. His students greatly benefit from all his dedication to them in and out of the classroom!
Upcoming Dates
December 11th-14th: Fall Semester Exams/Early Release Days (LHS Only) - Final Exam Schedule
December 15th-January 3rd: Winter Break
*Don't forget to pick up VOEs needed for driver's license and permit appointments that you may have during the break
Fall Final Exam Schedule - Early Release Days
Stuco: Themes for Finals Week
School Store
Find a gift for everyone on your list--Shop with us Monday through Thursday next week from 8:30am -12:30 pm. Check in at the LHS front reception desk. We are located in the LHS Commons Area.
Student IDs
Students should begin carrying their student IDs with them while on campus. Whether it is on a lanyard or in a wallet, backpack, etc, the expectation will be that a student will be able to produce their Lovejoy student ID card upon request. See the front office or library for a replacement card. Thank you for your partnership.
Student Yearbook Photos
Don't forget to order student yearbook photos! The link to order from B&E is here: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001045115
The online code is your student id number. Questions: B&E Photography
23-24 Yearbooks
LOVEJOY HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF AND COUNSELORS
Admin
Principal – Dr. Travis Zambiasi, Ed.D. – Travis_Zambiasi@lovejoyisd.net
Associate Principal – Michael Montague (A-Gr) – Michael_Montague@lovejoyisd.net
Assistant Principal – Fernando Ocampo (Gu-O) Fernando_Ocampo@lovejoyisd.net
Assistant Principal – Elyse Pollard (P-Z) – Elyse_Pollard@lovejoyisd.net
Counselors/Testing/504
Carrie Robbins – Lead Counselor – Carrie_Robbins@lovejoyisd.net
Curtis McCarthy (A-D) & Carrie Robbins (E-Gr) – Curtis_McCarthy@lovejoyisd.net
Melissa Fletcher – (Gu-O) – Melissa_Fletcher@lovejoyisd.net
Natalie Coonrod – (P-Z) – Natalie_Coonrod@lovejoyisd.net
Sarah Thrash – CCMR/AP Testing – Sarah_Thrash@lovejoyisd.net
Andria Harris - 504/Testing Facilitator - Andria_Harris@lovejoyisd.net
Lost and Found
Please remind your student to stop by and check lost and found next week. All items will be donated on December 15th.
Notes from Nurse
All needed forms can be found at LHS Clinic.
All medication must be dropped off by a parent/guardian to the nurse in the original unexpired bottle with the required paperwork. Medication cannot be left at the front desk. Please schedule an appointment for medication drop off.
Student Sign Outs
Student Sign-out Email: lhssignout@lovejoyisd.net
*Please use this email to sign your student out of school. We will be using the pass system again this year to release students from the classroom for appointments. Sending the request in early will ensure the student is released on time and with less interruption to classroom instruction.
*When sending us an email, please specify how your student will be picked up and who will be picking them up.
VOE (Verification of Enrollment)
If your student needs a VOE for driver's permit or license, please send requests to marisa_davis@lovejoyisd.net and your student can pick up at the front reception desk. The VOE expires in 30 days after the request. Please don't forget to send in your requests now for appointments during the break as our building will be closed. Thank you
Student Parking
To purchase your $65 parking permit click here. Stickers will be picked up at LHS in the School Store. Please bring your valid Driver’s License and Proof of Insurance with you at time of parking sticker pick up. Students will sign the Parking Expectations agreement at this time. The sticker must be placed on the passenger side lower front windshield. This google form with vehicle information will also need to be completed: Parking Google Form. Please call Deborah Martinez at 469-742-8703 with questions. For more information on student parking click here.
Academic Calendar For 2023-2024
To access the 2023-24 Academic Calendar, please click HERE.
LHS COUNSELING OFFICE
We are happy to announce that there will be several college presentations during the Leopard Time over the next few months. These sessions will be open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors! Some of the schools that will be presenting include:
- Collin College
- Texas A & M (Juniors ONLY)
- Texas Tech
- University of Texas at Austin
- University of Arkansas
- University of North Texas
- Oklahoma State University
- Oklahoma State
- University of Texas at Dallas
- Brigham Young University
- Tarleton University
- Harvard
Due to limited seating, interested students must register. They can find the registration link in their respective "Class of" Google Classroom or HERE!
CCMR CORNER
As a reminder, our offices will be closed during the break. If you need a transcript, please send in the request before December 13th to ensure that your transcript is processed on time. Thank you.
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Revolution Prep and Lovejoy ISD have teamed up to provide free SAT and ACT practice tests to families. Students can establish a baseline score by taking practice tests for primary, secondary, and college admission exams. Taking practice tests helps students compare scores and determine which test best fits them.
ACT Practice Exam
Saturday, January 20, 2024
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Live Online
Digital SAT Practice Exam
Saturday, February 3, 2024
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Live Online
You can register here: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/5962/.
-Ms. Sarah Thrash
Seniors! Class of 2024
Senior Booster Club
Click here for a message from the senior booster club regarding spring calendar of events sponsored by the Senior Booster Club.
Senior Cap and Gown Orders
Click here to be taken directly to our school’s homepage at Jostens. If you have any questions or cannot find what you are looking for, please call the Jostens' office BEFORE placing your order.
MCCU Debit Card Design Contest
Lovejoy ISD recently entered into a partnership with My Community Credit Union. This partnership is intended to enhance student opportunities in the areas of financial literacy and provide hands-on learning experiences for future careers related to finance. An MCCU branch is scheduled to open at Lovejoy High School in the fall of 2024.
On Friday, October 27th, MCCU kicked off their Debit Card Design Contest. The contest is open to all Lovejoy ISD students. Three debit card design winners will be selected representing grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. The winners will have their designs on our Lovejoy Leopard MCCU Debit Cards and will receive a $100 gift card!
Content Rules:
Must be an original image/design/artwork.
Participants may submit up to 2 designs.
Parent consent is required.
Submissions are due to marketing@mccu.coop by midnight on January 26.
Winners will be announced on March 1.
Scan the QR Code for Official Rules and additional details, or visit mccu.coop/lovejoy.
SAT Prep Class
Recognitions & Celebrations!
Football
Linebacker Payton Pierce (Lucas, Texas/ Lovejoy High School), the Ohio State University commit, was officially honored as a 2024 All-American during a virtual jersey presentation as part of the sixth week of the Road to the Dome digital series.
Having been selected to play in the twenty-fourth edition of the All-American Bowl, Pierce will play in the annual East vs. West matchup inside the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The 2024 All-American Bowl on January 6, 2024, from inside the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, will be presented live on NBC and Peacock.
The Road to the Dome tour will continue to honor all 100 All-Americans with virtual jersey presentations during an 8-week series that is released through various digital and social platforms across NBC Sports. Read more here.
STUCO
Makenna Adamson (L), Madeline Smith (C), and Kiera Watson (R) represented Lovejoy on Good Morning Texas this past Thursday! They were recognized for their creative efforts to help raise funds and awareness for Wipe Out Kids' Cancer.
HOSA
The following students represented Lovejoy High School in the HOSA Area competition on January 19th and 20th at Rock Hill High School:
Ruona Enaohwo: Job Seeking Skills
Tamanna Verma: Prepared Speaking
Emma Pierce and Pragnya Kotra: Health Career Display
Lucas Liu: Researched Writing
Layne Dechant and Mila Kamali: Health Education
Kavya Palani and Ameena Chowdhury: Health Career Display
Saankya Jagarlapudi: Research poster
Kiah Pandey, Theo Khakoo, and Katelyn Coleman: Biomedical Debate
We are pleased to announce that based on online testing in Area 3 (which includes all of North Texas, including Frisco, Rockwall, Tyler, Garland, Dallas, etc.), Kiah Pandey, Theo Khakoo, and Katelyn Coleman are advancing to the HOSA Area Competition in Biomedical Debate. Addison Vondersaar placed 5th place in Pharmacology. These results are stunning because hundreds of students compete in each category!
Robotics
Four of our LHS Robotics Teams competed in Fort Worth this past Saturday and we're proud to say that team 1082E [ Carbonated Potato ] won the Tournament Championship after a day full of hard-fought matches! They are now state-qualified! We are excited to celebrate this team, and also team 1082S who won the Judges Award for doing several things to impress the judges. Overall, all four of our teams did a fantastic job! Also competing that day and making improvements were teams 1082H and 1082T. #LovejoyProud
District Information
Attendance Report
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LCDC
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G/T Referrals
Lovejoy High School PTSO
To contribute to the LHS Leopard Drive, please go to: https://ptolhs.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/243306
MESSAGE FROM PTSO: Download the REMIND app to get the latest news and events info from the PTSO. These short messages are in addition to the PTSO newsletter to notify you of important information between newsletters. PTSO will typically send 1-2 Remind messages per month.
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PTSO Social Media
The Lovejoy High School PTSO is now on Social Media. Check it out!!
https://www.instagram.com/lovejoyhighptso/
https://www.facebook.com/Lovejoy-High-School-PTSO-103696425841136/?ref=page_internal
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