Hart Families and Friends,
Reading with the Leopards
The weather might have tried to dampen our Leopard Spirit this morning, but we prevailed! Our students had a fabulous time running through the leopard tunnel as they were greeted by our high school students. It was so much fun watching their smiling faces. :) The fun continued as the high school students read a story to the boys and girls in each classroom and signed autographs too. I think the high school students left feeling pumped up from all of the adoration they received from our students!
Thanks to everyone for your patience in car pool. This is a very special event for our students and we are thrilled to have such a great opportunity to build Leopard Pride throughout our community.
Hart Spirit Night Rescheduled
**Please note - The LHS Gridiron Club has closed tailgating for tonight's LHS game due to the weather and will reopen next week.  Also, Hart Spirit Night scheduled for tonight's game will be moved to September 18th.
A HUGE thank you to the students, staff and families for the great posters! We will use them at the Leopard Friday game next week. If you did not have a chance to make a poster, feel free to send one in before next Friday.
It looks like the rain may stay around for a while so stay dry this weekend!
Grandparents Day is this Sunday so it might be fun to send a special card or make a call to our wonderful grandparents.
Make it a great weekend,
Kathy :)
Announcements
Obama’s Speech
As most if not all of you know, President Obama addressed our school age children this past Tuesday morning.  The Lovejoy district opted to not view the speech live but rather download and review the contents to see if it’s age appropriate for all levels and if there are curriculum connections with what is being taught at this time. After reading the speech, we have selected to not replay the speech on the elementary campuses.  While we respect and appreciate his message, our opinion is that is geared to older children.  If you choose, you may visit this website for a copy of President Obama’s speech and view its contents should you feel it is appropriate for your child.  http://www.whitehouse.gov/MediaResources/PreparedSchoolRemarks/
Ice Cream Social and Early Voting
Mark your calendar for September 17th for our PTA Ice Cream Social. We will begin with a brief PTA General Meeting to be held from 6:00-6:15 in the Leopard's Lair and then follow the meeting with ice cream fun for everyone in the cafeteria from 6:15-7:00PM.
For your convenience, early voting will be available in the Library at Hart on the 17th from 6:00 PM-9:00 PM, for the September 29th Tax Ratification Election.  
Other early voting places are:
September 14th- 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Sloan Creek Middle School – Auxiliary Gym
September 17th-6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Lovejoy and Puster Elementary Schools
September 18th-6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Lovejoy High School Field House
September
11
Patriotic Day
Reading with the Leopards
Hart Spirit Night at LHS Football Game is being moved to September 18th due to inclement weather.
September 13
Grandparents Day
September 14
Chess Club @ SCMS
September 15
LISD School Board Meeting @ Red Building

September 17
Constitution Day
Progress Reports Go Home
Hart PTA General Meeting - 6:00pm
Early Voting in Library 6:00-9:00pm
Ice Cream Social - 6:15pm
September 18
Early Release Day (12:00pm)
5th Graders Singing National Anthem at LHS Football Game
Leopard Friday (see details below) & Hart Spirit Night
September 22
Volunteer Meeting - 9:30am
Gate Ten Curriculum Night - 6:00-7:00pm
September 25
Picture Day
Hart Beat
Last Day for Early Voting
September 28
Chess Club @ SCMS
September 29
Election Day
September 30-October 2
5th Grade Adventure Camp:
Excitement is in the air as our 5th graders eagerly anticipate their upcoming trip to the Collin County Adventure Camp on September 30 – October 2nd. Important information, forms, and dates have been posted on the LISD 5th Grade Camp page on Lovejoy ISD’s webpage (click HERE). Please note the following important dates:
*Due September 23rd:
     Attendee Release and Authorization
     Health History
     Behavior Contract
*Due September 25th:
     Final payment - $175 (make checks payable to Hart Elementary)
Reflections Program
The Reflections program offers students the opportunity to create works of art for fun and recognition. In fact, winning entries could appear in exhibits in Austin.  As you may know, students are encouraged to create and submit an entry in literature, musical composition, photography, the visual arts, and/or dance.  The theme for this year is "Beauty is,"  and the deadline for the entries this year is 11/2/09.  Look for more information coming soon!
Please Remember:

FERPA and Student Code of Conduct Forms
Parents, please take a moment to access your student's PowerSchool Parent Portal and fill out the online FERPA forms and Student Code of Conduct forms.  These forms must be completed at the start of each school year for each student.

User name:  Student's first name_last name
Password:  Student's first initial, last initial and the last four digits of their SS#

If you need assistance, please contact Laurie Tayce @ 469-742-8160.

Bus Questions
The 2009-2010 bus information can be retrieved from the district's website (www.lovejoyisd.net). From the district's homepage, go to Departments and select Transportation. From the Transportation page, select Bus Routes. Following is a direct link to the online bus route application:
http://www.lovejoyisd.net/MP.cfm?P=2026

You may view the LISD Transportation Policies and Procedures by going to www.lovejoyisd.net, select Departments, Transportation.

If you have any Transportation related questions, please contact:
Donna Hamblin 469-742-8009 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Jerry Graham 469-742-8028 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
District-Wide Announcements
Leopard Friday (sponsored by all LISD PTA/PTSAs) - September 18th
Festivities:
5:00-7:00pm - Showcase of extra-curricular athletic, academic, and club activities at SCMS and LHS in the courtyard.
5:00-7:00pm - Dinner catered by Eddie Dean BBQ - adults-$10, kids 4 yrs.-5th grade-$5, 3 and under-free
7:30pm - Football game kick-off - Leopard Stadium - Lovejoy Leopards vs. Pottsboro Cardinals (for information about game ticket pricing and admission, go to www.lovejoyisd.net/athletics.
There will also be a community-wide pep rally on September 18th in the main gym at Lovejoy High School at 4:30pm.  For
questions, contact the Lovejoy ISD Council of PTAs at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Lovejoy Preschool Association News
You won’t want to miss our first general meeting of the year on Thursday, Sept. 17th at 11:30 a.m. Deborah Schmidt of DJS Mediation will be discussing communication and how to handle conflict. For more information about her services, visit www.DJSmediation.com or see the attached flier.  Our monthly general meetings will usually take place on the third Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. These meetings are located at Creekwood UMC and lunch will be provided. We have some great speakers lined up with interesting and informative topics. Sometimes the meetings revolve around serious topics with helpful advice, while others are filled with fashion tips and fun! Just like last year, childcare is available with reservations. Please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the names and ages of children needing care during our meetings. Cost of childcare is $35.00 per year per family.
PALS Kickball Tournament - Saturday, September 26th - LHS Practice Fields
Entry fee is $30 per team - Minimum of 9 people per team
Registration forms can be picked up at the LHS School Store or in the front office of Hart Elementary and are due by September 18th.
Awards will be given for 1st place and Best Dressed Team.
For more information contact Lovejoy High School @ 469-742-8700.

Lovejoy Gifted Association
From the time a student finishes the 8th grade until they graduate high school, they only have 2 million minutes.  The Lovejoy Gifted Association invites the community to watch a thought provoking film on Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium.  This film explores how 3 different sets of teenagers from the US, China and India invest their time and energy.  This 54 minute film will make you think about how your children spend their time and will help them weigh their choices during this important point in their education.  Cost is $5.00 for adults and is free to all Lovejoy Gifted Association members and students.  For more information see the Lovejoy Gifted Association website.