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Lovejoy High School - Newsletter - May 5, 2023

Leopard Spotlight!

Leopard Spotlight!

Ted Wolf is our Leopard Spotlight award winner for 5.5.23! He has done a fantastic job of helping out in our CTE department. He focuses on building connections with students and fostering relationships with colleagues. Mr. Wolf is quick to be there for others when needed. We appreciate the hard work he has invested this year.

Leopard Spotlight!
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AP Exams: May 1st - 12th

Student AP Exam Instructions here

Morning Exams begin at 8:00 am, please arrive at 7:15 am


Senior Final Exams: May 16th - 19th


Underclassman 9th-11th Exam Schedule: May 23rd-26th

LHS will have Early Release Days May 23rd-26th

Final Exam Parent/Student Information

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AP Exam Fees

AP Exams start Monday and run through May 12th. The exam schedule is posted here.

AP exam fees are now due. See payment information below:


The cost for most AP exams is $97.00 per test. Capstone courses- AP Seminar and AP Research- are $145.00 each. To verify the payment amount, please click here and enter your student's id number. Anyone choosing to pay with a credit card through this link will incur a 4.16% service charge.


To avoid fees, you may mail a check payable to:

Lovejoy High School

attn:Leopard Store

2350 Estates Pkwy

Lucas, TX 75002


You can also have your student drop off a check or cash at the LHS School Store. Please ensure that your child’s name is in the memo line of the check followed by AP Exam.

Ex. Memo Sam Smith - AP Exams


In the event that the cost of these AP exams is a financial hardship, please contact Michael Montague at 469-742-8712 or michael_montague@lovejoyisd.net to obtain a financial assistance application.

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Lovejoy Visual Arts

The Lovejoy Visual Art program is excited to announce the opening of the 14th annual LJVA AP Studio Art exhibition on May 13th from 5 - 9! We cannot wait to share this wonderfully diverse and thoughtful collection of work with our family and friends. The range of approaches, processes, and personal vision behind these 13 artists' work is a beautiful testament to the mission and legacy of our Lovejoy Visual Art Program.


Please join us Saturday, May 13th from 5 - 9 pm for an evening celebrating these artists and their work while gaining insight into their process and ideation. At the exhibition, you will be able to meet the artists, hear about their work and process, and have the opportunity to purchase available work. We are also excited to invite you to participate in our yearly charity auction of original work. This year our auction will be benefiting the Vogel Alcove; a non-profit organization on a mission to help young children overcome the lasting and traumatic effects of homelessness. The Lovejoy Visual Art program believes fully in using our gifts to give back to our larger community and would love for you to join us in this yearly tradition.

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School Store

School Store

The Lovejoy High School Store is having a sale. 50% off select items and 20% off select Nike and Under Armour. Come see us!! Monday-Friday 8:45-4:00.


Also, the deadline to order patches for letter jackets is May 1st.

School Store
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Safety and Security

School Marshal Regan Aguirre, School Marshal Jorge Jacquez, and Director of Safety and Security Casey Littlefield recently attended a Basic SWAT school, hosted by Charlie Mike Company, in Palestine TX. This Basic SWAT course is recognized by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, and is the same course that is required for all law enforcement officials in the state of Texas that are joining their organization's SWAT team. The practical application for this training can be for any individual or team that must maintain an emergency perimeter, respond to an emergency incident, or participate in the secondary functions that may further proceed an emergency event.


The Lovejoy ISD School Marshal team is dedicated to enhancing their response capabilities, and strives to raise the bar in all that they do!

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Message from the Registrar

Lovejoy Families,


If you haven't already, please complete our Intent to Return to Lovejoy ISD form, this information will help plan for a successful school year and prepare for adequate staffing. The form can be found here.

We are looking for responses from all Lovejoy ISD families.

Thank you for your help and support. It’s great to be a Leopard!

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Parking at Lovejoy High School

Parking at Lovejoy High School

Just a reminder, if you are a student driver and have not purchased a parking pass, please make sure to stop by the school store. All student drivers must have a pass to park at LHS. There should be no students parking in the front of the school.


Students, we need your help in making sure your trash is picked up and thrown away properly in the student parking lot. If we don't dispose of the trash properly, it ends up in our neighbors' backyard where they have animals. We want to be good neighbors and ensure that our trash doesn't end up in their yards. Thank you for your help!

Parking at Lovejoy High School
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Save the Date - Athletic Physicals

Who may attend: All students entering 7th-12th grade who plan to be in athletics, majestics, cheer, color guard, and/or band in the 2023-2024 school year

**Parents are encouraged to attend with their child

When: May 23rd, 2023 from 3:30pm to 8pm

Where: Lovejoy High School Gymnasium


For more information click the link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BVyRt4qgLl8I4TvEdGjY6QDKEqEYImZq/view?usp=sharing

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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 pick up at the front desk.
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Student Sign-Out (Driver and Parent Pick-Up)

Student Sign-Out (Driver and Parent Pick-Up)

If your student needs to leave campus for any reason, please send sign-out requests to LHSSignout@lovejoyisd.net. Your student will get a slip and be dismissed at the specified time. Please include the student's name, time they need to be dismissed, and any details we may need. We kindly ask that the requests are submitted as far in advance as possible.
Student Sign-Out (Driver and Parent Pick-Up)
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We want to thank our amazing PTSO for a wonderful week of treats and goodies. We appreciate YOU!
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Positive Behavior Traits: CITIZENSHIP (4th 9 weeks)

Positive Behavior Traits: CITIZENSHIP (4th 9 weeks)

This year, the counseling department will be focusing on the four principal Positive Behavior Traits from the Texas Education Agency TEKS. Please use the slides linked below to review what citizenship looks like in a variety of ways for our Lovejoy Leopards. We encourage you to connect this with your family's expectations as well!


Citizenship Presentation
Positive Behavior Traits: CITIZENSHIP (4th 9 weeks)
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Senior May Exam Schedule

AP Exams: May 1st - 12th


Dual Credit Exams: week of May 8th


Senior Final Exams: May 16th-19th / Senior Exam Exemption Policy

Transcript Fees

Current Lovejoy High School students will receive a total of three free transcripts per school year. Once a student has requested three transcripts, the cost will be $3 per additional electronic transcript.

Please click here to pay transcript fees.

Don't Forget to Order Senior Photos

Go to bephoto.com.
On homepage, click view and order images.
Scroll through the gallery until you get to Seniors 2023 Lovejoy from June 2022.
It will ask for an online code, type in your student’s school I.D.


Senior Panoramic Photos can be ordered on the Goldbeck website at www.goldbeckcompany.com

Upcoming Dates for the Class of 2023

The timeline of events for Seniors can be found here.

Senior Breakfasts

Seniors who attended elementary school in Lovejoy ISD have been invited to breakfast at their elementary campus on Tuesday, May 16th at 8:30 am.


Puster Elementary

Hart Elementary

Lovejoy Elementary

Class of 2023 Senior Booster Club

Class of 2023 Senior Booster Club

Please click on the link below to view information regarding seniors from our senior boosters!

Senior Information


SENIOR WEBSITE & BOOSTER CLUB CONTACTS - CLICK HERE


SENIOR TAILGATE:

Are you ready for some serious fun?! It's SENIOR TAILGATE time! Friday, May 19th at 5:15 PM. The Senior Booster Club has some awesome food trucks lined up, along with corn hole tables, and a D.J. Bring your friends, family, and invite your favorite teachers but don't forget to decorate your vehicle. See the flyer below for additional information. Purchase your senior's parking spot today, Click HERE.

Only seniors need to purchase a parking spot, but families, teachers, students of all grades and the Lovejoy community are all invited to say farewell to the Class of 2023.


Also, all seniors will have a yard sign with their yearbook photo placed along the perimeter of the high school during Senior Signing Day and the Senior Tailgate. Please take your yard sign home after the Senior Tailgate, they are a gift from the Senior Booster Club and our sponsors. Any remaining signs can be picked up from the high school courtyard the following week.

Class of 2023 Senior Booster Club
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Baccalaureate, Sunday, May 21st at 3:00 PM. See the Senior Booster Website for more information and to RSVP to the Booster Club for this event: Click Here

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Student Council

Student Council

The LHS Student Council has once again earned recognition as a Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) Outstanding Student Council! The council earns this recognition by successfully organizing and leading student centered events throughout the year, doing specific collaborative projects,and participating in the TASC conferences in the fall and spring. As of this April, only 244 other schools in the entire state of Texas have earned this recognition.
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Track and Field

The Girls Track and Field Team are Regional Champions! These girls will compete at the State Championship in Austin on May 12th!


Girls State Qualifiers:

Kailey Littlefield - Regional Champion 800 meter, Regional Champion 1600 meter

Amy Morefield - Regional Champion 3200 meter

Sara Morefield - Regional Runner-up 3200 meter, 3rd in 1600 meter

Camryn Benson - 3rd in 3200 meter

4x400 Relay - Lauren Dolberry, Mia Reaugh, Amy Morefield, Kailey Littlefield - Regional Champions


Boys State Qualifiers:


Nick Yarad - Regional Champion 3200 meter, Regional Runner-Up 1600 meter

Caden Gary - Regional Champion 1600 meter

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Baseball

Leopard Baseball team is entering the first round of the Playoffs this week against the Crandall Pirates! Round 1 Games:
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Cosmic Club

The LHS Cosmic Club hosted their first Star Watching Party last month. They enjoyed moon pies, glow sticks, and telescopes to see the moon and stars. Students brought their friends and hung out under the stars. Be on the lookout for the next Star Watching Party this Fall!
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https://issuu.com/lovejoyisd/docs/lovejoy_isd_2023_summer_activities
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LISD needs your input!

As part of the Lovejoy 2030 Future Ready Strategic Target, Lovejoy ISD is seeking your input regarding College, Career, and other vocational/professional opportunities. Data collected is anonymous, and will be used for the specific purpose of analyzing interest/need for College, Career, and other vocational/professional opportunities. Completing the feedback form is completely voluntary.


Student College and Career Feedback


Parent College and Career Feedback

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Lovejoy High School PTSO

Consider joining LHS PTSO this year. Our goal is to ENRICH, CONNECT and SERVE the staff, parents and students of Lovejoy high school. As a PTSO, we try to show the staff of LHS our appreciation and gratitude for their hard work everyday. Your membership dues and leopard donations go directly to to helping our teachers know they are appreciated. It's an easy way to show the staff THANK YOU. Scan the QR code on the graphic or click on this link: http://www.ptolhs.membershiptoolkit.com



GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 10:30


Please join us Tuesday, May 16th at 10:30 AM at Lovejoy High School in room G104 near the gym for our last membership meeting of the year.

AP Testing Donations

Many volunteers will be helping monitor the AP exams for the second week next week. The high school has asked if the PTSO could facilitate donations of water and grab and go snacks to provide for these volunteers. You can drop off your donations to the cart in the foyer or into main entrance. Please mark you donations PTSO/AP Testing. Thank you for your continued support.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0445ACAF2EA75-snacks

Volunteers Needed - StuCo Stress Busters for Final Exams

StuCo and PTSO are hosting a shaved ice truck to help with the mental load our students face as they prepare for finals. Join us on May 17th from 11am to 1pm to help distribute the shaved ice and novelty bars. No experience required! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094ba4a829a2ffc70-stuco#/
PTSO Social Media

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

PTSO Social Media
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The Lovejoy ISD Community News website is intended to facilitate connections and raise awareness of local events, activities, fundraisers and organizations that might interest Lovejoy families. The information featured on the Community News website is submitted by community members. Lovejoy ISD is not affiliated with the organizations and does not claim to endorse them.

Community News Webpage: https://www.lovejoyisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1601749&type=d&pREC_ID=1729844

LHS SPRING TIMELINE OF EVENTS

Click HERE to view the 2022-2023 Spring Semester Events