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Howdy from Hart,
Hart Beat Fun!
The first week of school was a huge success and today we topped it off with our first Hart Beat Assembly of the year! We featured a few new twists to our celebration and they were a big hit! Hart Beat started off with scrolling pictures of our kids from the first week of school. The kiddos love seeing themselves on the big screen! Our goal is to feature pictures of our kids as they participate in learning activities between each scheduled Hart Beat.
Another new feature is that each time a child receives Leopard of the Week, not only will the student's name appear on the screen, but it will be accompanied by a picture! Like I said before, the kids love to seeing themselves on the big screen in the cafeteria!
We are featuring a special twist for our teachers and have modified the Teacher of the Week to the Team of the Week. During Hart Beat, we will honor a team of teachers during and they will be able to draw from 3 envelopes a special prize. The kids provide a drum roll sound for special effects!
Our final new feature has to do with our Special's Award. Each week a grade level is recognized for outstanding work and participation in Specials. We have always had this award, and the winner is able to select the dance for the next week. What we have done is gotten a little more creative with the actual award... it is now called the Golden Shoe Award! Thanks to shoes that were donated by our own Emily Orr, we have a pair of tennis shoes that are painted gold and have red, black and white streamers attached. The shoes and streamers are all attached to a golden pole that can be carried to each Hart Beat by the winning grade level. I know this sounds silly, but it was a HUGE hit! I will send a picture with my next email so you have a visual! :)
Hart Beat Dates: September 3, 17 October 1, 22 November 5, 19 December 10 January 7, 28 February 11 March 4 April 1, 15 May 6, 20, 27
A Special Thank You to Julie McClurg, our new Instructional Technology Integrator, and Jennifer Larriviere, our Library Media Specialist, for all of their work in coordinating our new features for Hart Beat!
It truly has been a great first week and we couldn't have done it without everyone's help! Thank you for helping your children find their way to their new classrooms and teachers. Thank you for your patience in pick up and drop off lines. Thank your for your smiles and appreciations! Thank you for partnering with our teachers. Thank you for returning all of those forms that need to be completed. Thank you for volunteering your time. Thank you for getting everyone back on a school schedule. Thank you for sending us the very best kiddos in LISD!
2010-2011 is going to be a great year and I am looking forward to each and every day that we share together! Enjoy the weekend, sleeping a little bit later, and I am sure a schedule full of fun for the family! Don't forget to check out all of the opportunities listed under upcoming events and announcements!
Looking forward to seeing you on Monday!
Kathy :)
Upcoming Events and Hart Announcements:
September 3
Reading with the Leopards (LHS Football Team, Cheerleaders and Trainers will be greeting us during morning drop off and then reading to the kids in their classrooms)
2:30 Hart Beat
September 6
No School
September 7
5:30 Kindergarten Curriculum Night
6:30 1st Grade Curriculum Night
September 9
5:30 4th Grade Curriculum Night
6:30 5th Grade Curriculum Night & Camp Meeting
September 10
Picture Day
September 13
Chess Club at SCMS
September 14
5:30 2nd Grade Curriculum Night
6:30 3rd Grade Curriculum Night
September 16
5:45 PTA Regular Meeting (Lair)
6:00 PTA Ice Cream Social & Silent Auction (Cafe)
PTA Silent Auction
The Hart PTA annual Hart drawing has begun! Items include a front row space in the car pool lines, front row seating for 4 and parking space for music programs and lunch on the roof with Mrs. Foster and Mr. James! The Winner's will be announced September 16th at the Ice Cream Social. Tickets will be sold during lunch hours leading up to the Event or complete the attached form and return it along with payment to the Hart office. http://hes.lovejoyisd.net/Uploads/57/misc/f192534.pdf
District-Wide Announcements:
GATE 10 Curriculum Night
Monday, September 20th at Lovejoy Elementary in the "Gathering Spot"
1st - 3rd grade parents - 6:00 - 6:45
4th & 5th grade parents - 7:00 - 7:45
Power School Acknowledgment and Authorization Process
The online Acknowledgment and Authorization process consists of completing a series of forms that provides Lovejoy ISD with information required for each student registered in the district. All forms must be completed by the parent or legal guardian for each student each school year. The window for completing your Parent Authorization forms and update student information is scheduled for August 23rd through September 3rd. Please complete this process at your earliest convenience using the attached instructions. Please contact
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if you have any questions.
Positive Proof System Installed
Hart Elementary has updated our visitor sign-in system. The updated system is called Positive Proof Intercept. Positive Proof is the same system we have used in the past to track visitors, students, volunteers, and staff but now the system requires the use of a state-issued ID. Positive Proof Intercept enhances school security by reading visitor drivers' licenses, comparing information to a sex offender database, alerting campus administrators if a match is found, then (assuming no match was made) printing a visitor badge that includes a photo. The system was piloted at Lovejoy High School this past school year and over the summer all campuses have been updated. The overall goal of this system is to increase the safety of our schools.
Microsoft 2007 to be installed on all computers at Hart
Our campus software programs are being updated and improved at Hart. One major change our staff and students will see is the transition to Microsoft Office 2007.
We would like to provide you with a tool that will help with this transition. Below is a link to a Free Compatibility Pack update offered from Microsoft. This compatibility pack will allow you to view files that were created in Microsoft Office 2007 on a system that may be running a previous version. For example, if you have Microsoft 2003 on your home computer, this compatibility pack will all your son or daughter to access files at school in Microsoft 2007 and at home in Microsoft 2003. We encourage you to take the time to install this free update to help alleviate any problems that may arise between systems (school and home) running separate versions of Microsoft Office.
To install the update, follow the link below. Read the simple directions provided from Microsoft and click on the Download button. When the pop up appears, select “Run."
Microsoft Compatibility Pack free download
Lovejoy ISD Chess Program
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced chess player, we have a class for you. Please see the attached for complete information.
Evening with the Majestics
Sally Ride Science Festival
Date: Saturday, October 30, 2010
Place: University of Texas, Arlington
Time: 11:00 am to 4:15 pm
Fee: $20
Presented by ExxonMobil, the Sally Ride Science Festival includes:
An inspiring talk by astronaut Barbara Morgan
Discovery workshops for girls, which may be given by local veterinarians, astronomers, microbiologists and more
Workshops for parents and teachers on ways to support girls' interests in science
A street fair with booths, hands-on activities, food, and music
While our festivals are primarily focused on encouraging 5th-8th grade girls to pursue their interests in science, everyone is welcome to attend! Don't miss out!Sign up now at https://www.sallyridescience.com/festivals or call us at 1.800.561.5161.
Kathy Foster :)
Principal
Hart Elementary
469-742-8152
2010 - 2011 GATE 10 Slide for other grade levels.PPT
Hart Drawing 2010-2011.PDF
Parent Portal.DOC
Microsoft 2007 installed on all computers at SCMS.DOC
Required Online Updates and Acknowledgement Forms.PDF
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