Good morning, Lovejoy Families,

Today is our last round of the state mandated test, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills Test (TAKS) for the 2009-2010 school year.  Our 5^th graders are taking the science portion of the test.  Both today and tomorrow are used as make up days in grades 3 and 4 as well as for those allowed extended time to test.  Results of the students’ performance should arrive before the end of the school year and will be included in your child’s final report card. 

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Sue Shaffer Memorial Field Day – A Day for Shel Silverstein

Our kindergarten, first, and second graders will make their way to the Lovejoy High School Track Stadium for Sue Shaffer Memorial Field Day one week from today from 9:00 – 2:00.  Their theme is “A Day with Shel Silverstein.” Students will enjoy their sack lunch at 11:00 followed by the annual teacher versus parents’ tug of war.  Activities will resume at 12:00 with Dr. Guess dancing away diabetes and a special life size message across the field for diabetes awareness.  Be sure you check your child’s Thursday Folder for more information.  Field Day for grades three, four, and five is scheduled for Thursday the 13^th of May.  A reminder that volunteers must have completed the criminal background check and be on our volunteer list.  There is a sign-up sheet at the main gate.

New Social Skill “Reporting Other’s Behavior”

For the next two weeks, students will practice “Reporting Other’s Behavior.”

When reporting other’s behavior, you:

1. Look at the teacher or adult.
2. Use a calm voice.  Ask to talk to him or her privately.
3. Describe the inappropriate behavior you are reporting.
4. Explain why you are making the report.
5. Answer any questions the adult has.
6. Thank the adult for listening.

Lovejoy Rough Riders Night

Mark your calendar for May 14^th as we hope you will be joining us at the Dr. Pepper Ballpark for the Frisco Rough Riders vs. Corpus Christi Hooks.  Tickets are $20 which includes the entrance into the game, a limited edition Roughriders hat, all you can eat food and drink, and a program.  Also, a portion of the proceeds goes back to our school.  The deadline for purchasing a ticket is Friday, May 7^th.  For more information, contact Chanin Kelly at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

The Lovejoy Gifted Association (LGA) Invites You – Tonight

You are invited to hear Dr. Jim Delisle address “Is Your Child a Selective Consumer in the Education World?” on Thursday, April 29^th at 7:00p.m. in the LHS Auditorium.  Dr. Delisle’s upfront, insightful, and personal approach to the education and guidance of the gifted children and adolescents has led him to become <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />America’s favorite expert on the topic of underachievement.  Admission is free to LGA members and LISD teachers with a badge or $5 per adult, $3 per child.  Cash and checks are accepted. 

Gifted and Talented Referrals

Should you wish to nominate your 1^st to 5^th grade child for the Gifted and Talented program, the deadline is Friday, May 7^th by 4:00.  You may locate forms on the Lovejoy Elementary website under Parent Resources or you may find forms in the holder in the foyer. 

Updating Information for Next Year

Please take a few minutes to log on to Parent Portal and update your child’s demographic/bus information, if necessary.  This was completed by you at the beginning of the 09-10 school year and we are requesting that this information be updated twice a year; at the beginning of the school year and right after spring break.

Your login information is: your child’s first name_last name and the password is your child’s first initial, last initial and last four digits of their social security number.  Example:

Login:  Patty_Jackson   Password:  PJ1234.

Once you are logged in, click on… Click here to access the Enrollment Forms or to Update Student Information.

Please review the information on each page and if you make any changes, you will need to click on submit at the bottom of the page.  Examples of the pages you will click on:

This information is necessary in keeping the district informed of any new changes in your child’s information.

Early Voting

The first day for early voting was this past Monday and will continue until Tuesday, May 4, in the AdministrationBuilding.  Election Day is May 8 in the Lovejoy Elementary Gym.  The polls open at 7a.m. and will close at 7 p.m.

Week at a glance:

Monday

Window opens for End of Year Math testing for grades kindergarten to 2^nd Grade

Chess Club – 4:00 – SloanCreekMiddle School

Abrakadoodle – Grades 3, 4, 5

Kidzscience – 3:05

On the Border Night

Patriotic Song for May – This Land is Your Land

Student Council Meeting – 3:05

Administrative Assistance Week

Social Skills “Reporting Other’s Behavior”

Wednesday

Moms and Muffins – 8:05 – Kindergarten

PTA Board Meeting – 10:00 – Gathering Spot

Abrakadoodle – K, 1, 2

Thursday

Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade Field Day/Dance for Diabetes – LJHS

Parent Teacher Request Forms go home

Friday

Mother’s Day Tea – 2:00 – First Grade

Deadline for Gate 10 Referrals for grades 1 – 5 for 2010-2011 school year by 4:00