Dear Parents and Guardians,

I was at "Our Town" play practice last night and was amazed at how much our students have matured over the past three years.  I remember the current 8^th graders zooming back and forth down the 6^th grade hall at LovejoyHigh School. 

While the students are much larger and looking like high schoolers, they have also grown in their maturity, calmness, and the way they worked with the director, Ms. DiPasquale.  The kids also seemed relaxed and enjoying themselves.  As I reflect on the current 8^th grade, they have made a real mark on our school; they have made it a better place.  I will miss seeing them zoom around the halls here at Sloan Creek.

Have a great week,

Gavan

Important Sloan Creek News and Information

Spring Events Calendar

Textbook Return Starts This Week

Students will need to bring their entire set of home textbooks to school to turn in this week and next.  Bring a book or two each day and store them in your locker until collection time.  Textbooks will be collected during your math class as follows:

·        6th grade was collected on Monday, May 17th

·        7th grade will begin collection on Wednesday, May 19th

·        8th grade will begin collection on Monday, May 24th

·        Having a complete set of books is recommended before they are checked in

Morning Drop-Off

Now that early morning athletics has shifted to off-season work outs, we have a lot more traffic around 7:45- 8:00 a.m. Please be patient as you enter the north entrance. 

It is advised that parents drop off students in the back of the school, near the court yard. This will allow more room for cars to enter into the Sloan Creek driveway.  Avoid dropping off near the locker room entrance as well as making U-turns. Please drop-off at the back of the school and proceed around to the southern exit. Thanks for your help the last two and a half weeks of school.

SCMS Cafeteria

Beginning Monday, May 17^th, students with a negative balance in their lunch account will no longer be able to charge to their account (they will be offered an alternate meal).

Lovejoy ISD Immunization Clinic for Children

May 20, 2010 at 3:30 PM—5:30 PM in the SloanCreekMiddle School Nurse Office. The Collin County Health Department Staff will provide childhood immunizations in partnership with the Lovejoy ISD Nurses. All childhood immunizations required for children attending Texas Schools will be available. The fees for immunizations are $14 or less per shot, free and reduced fees are also available. This is an excellent opportunity to update your child’s immunizations prior to the 2010-2011 school year. Please remember there are new requirements for all students entering Kindergarten and Seventh grade. Contact your campus nurse for questions. See attached flyer.

Softball Showdown

This Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the Lady Leopards play Celina.  These are two of the top teams in the state.  The games are 7:00 pm on Thursday and Friday. (Noon on Saturday, if necessary). Celina will have cheerleaders and LOTS of fans.  Please come to cheer the girls.  The games are being played at McKinney Boyd.

Lovejoy Summer Programs

Summer Enrichment 2010

The Office of Child Care Services is very excited to announce Summer Enrichment 2010. We are offering a variety of camps for students ages 3 through 6^th grade and art camps for teens. Before and After Care is available for select camps. Information can be found at www.lovejoyisd.net under Parent Resources.

2010 Lovejoy Athletic Summer Camps - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Lovejoy offers sports camps for Baseball, Girls & Boys Basketball, Football, Girls & Boys Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball and Wrestling.   Register before May 1 to get the early registration discount.  We also offer sibling discounts. To register, please visit: www.lovejoyisd.net/athletics  and select "2010 Summer Camps".  See attached flyer.

Lacrosse Summer Camp for Beginners

Leopard Lacrosse is hosting summer camps for beginners.  You will learn the basics of the sport, learn stick skills and participate in drills.  Head Coach Wang, along with Asst. Coach Max Bevan will lead the camps.

Dates: For Middle School Students - June 7 - 10 @ SCMS from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. For 3^rd/4^th/5^th Grade Students  - June 14 – 17 @ SCMS from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Cost is $90 and each camper will receive a stick. Go to www.leopardlacrosse.net to register.

Summer Tennis Lessons

Once again, Tennis Lessons will be offered this Summer at LovejoyHigh School! Classes are designed for all age groups. The classes will run for 7 weeks and you may choose the specific weeks you will attend.  Attached are the 2010 Summer Tennis Junior Development information and sign up sheets. If you have any questions please fell free to call or email Lou Hervey. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   972-562-0699 

Spring 2010 Final Exam Schedule (Capstone Calendar attached)