Good afternoon,

A special thanks to you that helped out with our Bike Rodeo.  It was a huge success for the children.  Also, a special thanks to Dustin Barrientes with the Plano Cycle and Fitness Shop.  He spent the day checking bikes and making minor repairs for our Leopards.  Also, Officer Erter from the Allen Police Department, Community Relations, did an awesome job when working with our children throughout the day. 

Referrals for Gifted and Talented

A reminder that we are accepting GATE 10 referrals for students in grades 1 through 5 to test for eligibility.

Referral forms are on the Lovejoy Elementary School website at http://les.lovejoyisd.net/

Click on Parent Resources

Click on Gifted and Talented

Click on Forms (about 1/2 way down the page)

Print and complete the K-5 Referral and the Permission for Testing forms. 

These need to be returned to school (Mrs. Dennis) by Nov. 13 at 4:00 p.m.

We do not accept referral forms later than the above date so mark your calendar!

Great Program Opportunities for Parents

We have several upcoming opportunities for Lovejoy parents.  There will be more information in this upcoming Thursday Folder. 

December 10, 2009               Admin. Board Room                        7:00 p.m.

Kelly Smith                           “Bringing out the best in boys.”

Boys and girls learn differently.  Kelly will help you understand what makes boys tick, what motivates them, and how to help them navigate the journey to manhood.  Join us as we explore communication strategies for parents and teachers that will help bring out the best in our boys.

February 11, 2010                Admin. Board Room            7:00 p.m.

Kelly Smith                           Queen Bees, Wannabes

Helping your daughter survive cliques, gossip, boyfriends, and the new realities of girl world.  Join us in understanding why our daughter’s friendships and social life can be grueling and frustrating.

April 1, 2010                           LHS Lecture Hall                7:00 p.m.

Cathy Evans, Ph.D., L.S.S.P. Communicating With Your Kids

Donna Karcher, M.S. CCC-SLP

“Talking with your kids can sometimes be difficult.  Come and learn some new tips and techniques to jumpstart your conversations with your children and brush up on important communication skills.”

Leopard Lacrosse Parent Meeting

Join us on Monday, November 9^th @ 7 pm in the SCMS Library.  The meeting is for all parents with kids interested in playing for our club team.  You will learn more about our program, membership, meet the board and our Head Coach, David Wang.  Also, spirit wear will be on sale. Teams are now forming for 3^rd/4^th grade boys, 5^th/6^th grade, and 7^th/8^th grade. 

Leopard Lacrosse ‘Come Out and Try It’ Clinic

Leopard Lacrosse is holding a ‘Come Out and Try It’ Clinic on Saturday, November 14^th from 12 -2 at the SCMS field.  This event is for all interested players.  You will see a demonstration of the game and get to try it by participating in different drills.  Head Coach David Wang will lead the clinic.

Visit www.leopardlacrosse.net for more club info.

Parents and the Transition Process

  The LISD Special Education Department will host the first, in a series, of trainings for parents of students with a disability. The topic for this training is the Transition Process.  Transition includes, but is more than, the movement from campus to campus.  Transition is an outcome oriented process to address the student's post secondary needs.  Come and learn about the intent of the law and how you can be an effective advocate for your child.  The training will be held in the Red Building on November 12 at 1:00 p.m. and then repeated at 7:00 p.m.  If you have questions, please contact Amy Burks at 469.742.8062.

Have a lovely weekend, Lovejoy Families.  We’ll see you on Monday!

Patty

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