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Lovejoy High School - Newsletter - May 10, 2024
Leopard Spotlight
Our Leopard Spotlight Award Winner for 5-10-24 is Marty Ball. Ms. Ball does a wonderful job of serving our district. This week she hosted our Fine Arts Signing Day and created a special event for our seniors who are going on to pursue the arts post-high school graduation. We appreciate how she invests deeply in each of our band students and beyond.
Upcoming Dates
May 6-17th: AP Exams
May 21st-24th: Underclassman Final Exams, Early Release Days for Students - Schedule
May 23rd: 12th grade award ceremony @ 9:00am
May 25th: Graduation at 10:00am @ Credit Union of Texas Event Center
Announcements
Spring Exams
AP Exams (May 6-17th) schedule here
Senior exam schedule (May 13-17)- We will keep the regular bell schedule during senior finals.
Final exam schedule (May 21-24)- For our 9th-11th grade students, we will follow the 23-24 Spring LHS Final Exam Bell Schedule.
Notes from the Nurse - Medication Pickup
If your student has medicine in the school clinic, please make sure they have enough to finish the school year. Any extra medicine should be picked up by parents by the last week of school. We are unable to store medication, including inhalers, over the summer. Thank you for your partnership!
AP Exam Fees Are Due
The cost for most AP exams is $98.00 per test. Capstone courses- AP Seminar and AP Research- are $146.00 each. To verify the payment amount, please click here and enter your student's ID number. Anyone choosing to pay with a credit card through this link will incur a 4.16% service charge.
To avoid fees, you may mail a check payable to:
Lovejoy High School
attn:Leopard Store
2350 Estates Pkwy
Lucas, TX 75002
You can also have your student drop off a check or cash at the LHS School Store. Please ensure that your child’s name is in the memo line of the check followed by AP Exam.
Ex. Memo Sam Smith - AP Exams
Coming Up
The Lovejoy Visual Art program is excited to announce the opening of the 16th annual LJVA AP Studio Art Exhibition on May 18th from 5 - 9! We cannot wait to share this wonderfully diverse and thoughtful collection of work with our community. The range of approaches, processes, and creativity behind these 16 artists' work is a beautiful testament to the legacy of Lovejoy Visual Arts. Please join us Saturday, May 18th from 5 - 9 pm to honor these artists and their work while gaining insight into their personal investigation and ideation. At the exhibition, you have the opportunity to meet the artists, hear about their work and process, and purchase available artwork. We are also excited to invite you to participate in our yearly charity auction of original work. This year our auction will be benefiting the Vogel Alcove, a non-profit organization on a mission to help young children overcome the lasting and devastating effects of homelessness. The Lovejoy Visual Art program strongly believes in using our gifts to give back to our larger community and would love for you to join us in this yearly tradition.
16th Annual LJVA AP Studio Art Exhibition
Saturday, May 18th from 5 - 9 pm
183 Town Place, Fairview TX 75069
*Light refreshments will be served
Spirit Nights/Fundraisers
Lovejoy High School Administrative Staff and Counselors
Admin
Principal – Dr. Travis Zambiasi, Ed.D. – Travis_Zambiasi@lovejoyisd.net
Associate Principal – Michael Montague (A-Gr) – Michael_Montague@lovejoyisd.net
Assistant Principal – Fernando Ocampo (Gu-O) Fernando_Ocampo@lovejoyisd.net
Assistant Principal – Elyse Pollard (P-Z) – Elyse_Pollard@lovejoyisd.net
Counselors/Testing/504
Carrie Robbins – Lead Counselor – Carrie_Robbins@lovejoyisd.net
Curtis McCarthy (A-D) & Carrie Robbins (E-Gr) – Curtis_McCarthy@lovejoyisd.net
Melissa Fletcher – (Gu-O) – Melissa_Fletcher@lovejoyisd.net
Natalie Coonrod – (P-Z) – Natalie_Coonrod@lovejoyisd.net
Sarah Thrash – CCMR/AP Testing – Sarah_Thrash@lovejoyisd.net
Chasity Lynch - 504/State Testing Contact - Chasity_Lynch@lovejoyisd.net
FAQs
Student Yearbook Photos
Don't forget to order student yearbook photos! The link to order from B&E for 9-11th grade is here.
Senior Photos can be ordered here.
The online code is your student id number. Questions: B&E Photography
Student IDs
Students should begin carrying their student IDs with them while on campus. Whether it is on a lanyard or in a wallet, backpack, etc, the expectation will be that a student will be able to produce their Lovejoy student ID card upon request. See the front office or library for a replacement card. Thank you for your partnership.
Student Sign Outs
Student Sign-out Email: lhssignout@lovejoyisd.net
*Please use this email to sign your student out of school. We will be using the pass system again this year to release students from the classroom for appointments. Sending the request in early will ensure the student is released on time and with less interruption to classroom instruction.
*When sending us an email, please specify how your student will be picked up and who will be picking them up.
VOE (Verification of Enrollment)
If your student needs a VOE for driver's permit or license, please send requests to marisa_davis@lovejoyisd.net and your student can pick up at the front reception desk. Thank you
Student Parking
To purchase your parking permit click here - now $35 for spring semester. Stickers will be picked up at LHS in the School Store. Please bring your valid Driver’s License and Proof of Insurance with you at time of parking sticker pick up. Students will sign the Parking Expectations agreement at this time. The sticker must be placed on the passenger side lower front windshield. This google form with vehicle information will also need to be completed: Parking Google Form. Please call Deborah Martinez at 469-742-8703 with questions. For more information on student parking click here.
Academic Calendar For 2023-2024
To access the 2023-24 Academic Calendar, please click HERE.
Counseling Office
New! Summer School
Deadline to register is May 28, 2024
Lovejoy High School will be offering the following online courses for original credit in summer school through the virtual Imagine Edgenuity platform. Original credit means the student has never sat through the course. The cost is $350 per semester.
-Geometry (student must take semesters A and B) (1 full credit)
-Personal Financial Literacy (.5 credit)
-Health (.5 credit)
-Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Pursuits A or B (each semester is worth .5 credit)
Once the student has registered and paid for summer school, the student will be provided their Imagine Edgenuity login information via their LHS email. Students may work from home; however, all tests/exams must be taken at LHS. When a student is locked out of the program due to a test, he/she must come to the LHS summer school computer lab to take the test/exam before being able to proceed. The student is also welcome to work in the summer school computer lab during the week. Feel free to bring lunch or snacks.
Dates:
Session 1: June 3-21
Session 2: July 8-26
Computer lab will be open from 9:00am-3:00pm Monday-Thursday.
The course must be finished within the summer session the student registered for.
No Refunds
Seniors! Class of 2024
Senior Timeline of Events!
For the latest information on upcoming events, click here.
Elementary School Senior Breakfasts - Please RSVP
Lovejoy ISD Elementary Schools are inviting their graduating seniors to breakfast at their individual campuses on May 20th. Seniors, please complete this survey on the elementary school you attended.
Invitations can be found here - please rsvp if you plan on attending:
Sign-in sheets will be available at each elementary campus.
New - Senior Celebration Day!!
On Monday, May 20th, we will have the Senior Celebration at the high school during school hours. This event is a combination of events that are traditionally called “senior signing day” and “senior tailgate” in years past. Seniors can wear a shirt or jersey to showcase their future plans and should arrive at 11:45am. Seniors will group with their peers in the main gym at 12:45pm for a school-wide event to announce their post graduation plans. At 2:15pm, seniors and their families will enjoy a courtyard/parking lot celebration with food trucks including a taco truck and a shaved ice truck, yard games, and a photo booth! The event is free to seniors and they will receive tickets to the food trucks at the event. If parents wish to enjoy food truck items, they will be available for purchase. The senior celebration will conclude around 4pm.
**For those students who have purchased an optional tailgate parking spot, please be on the lookout for an email from the Senior Booster Club with your tailgate parking spot information and decorating details. Parents should park in the front parking lot and sign in as usual.**
Senior Cap & Gowns and Graduation Announcements
Jostens orders are located in the LHS school store and are ready for pick up. Orders placed after the 4/14 deadline, will incur an individual shipping charge and will be sent directly to your home address. If you have any questions, please call Jostens at 214-383-9502. More information.
Click here to be taken directly to our school’s homepage at Jostens. If you have any questions or cannot find what you are looking for, please call the Jostens' office BEFORE placing your order.
Senior Panoramic Photo
If you missed the opportunity to purchase the panoramic photos, you can order from their website: https://goldbeckcompany.com/
Senior Exam Exemption Policy
Please see the 2024 Spring Final Exam Exemption Policy for Seniors here.
Recognitions & Celebrations!
Teacher Appreciation Week!
Huge thank you to our PTSO & volunteers for treating teachers all week, including two delicious luncheons!
Fine Arts Signing Day
Lovejoy Fine Arts held their annual Signing Day this week! Teachers, administrators and parents celebrated the Lovejoy Class of 2024 who are pursuing Fine Arts at the collegiate level.
Visual Arts
Lane Beller - Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Kaylee Christiansen - New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
Grace Motsney - University of North Texas
Brooke Pittana - Maryland Institute College of Art
Theatre
Blake Gatlin - Colorado State University
Gray Myers - Texas State University
Zoe Nolan - Trinity University
Solar Randal - Marquette University
Chloe Russell - Long Island University
Jacob Smithwick - Loyola University Chicago
Cheer
Samara Cummings - University of Colorado Boulder
Choir
Reece Robinson - University of North Texas
John Yu - University of North Texas
Band
Phillip Daverio - Boston College
David David III - Texas A&M University
David Miller - University of North Texas
Justin Poteet - University of North Texas
Track & Field
The Girls Track and Field Team is the State Runner-Up for the 2nd year in a row! Six girls competed and were able to score enough points to get on the podium at the State Championship in Austin. We are so proud of the success they have had and the way they represent Lovejoy.
4x400 meter relay team - State Runner-Up - Lauren Dolberry, Mia Reaugh, Cailee Horinek, Kailey Littlefield
Kailey Littlefield - State Runner-Up in the 800 meter run
Sara Morefield - State Runner-Up in the 3200 meter run and 4th in the 1600 meter run
Camryn Benson - 3rd place in the 3200 meter run and 6th place in the 1600 meter run
The Boys Track and Field Team competed at the State Championship with strong finishes in several individual events, including State Runner-Up! These young men trained diligently and represented Lovejoy with pride!
Caden Gary - State Runner-up in the 1600 meter
Will Carlson - 9th in the 1600 meter
Devin Muaina - 9th in the 800 meter
Colston Adamson - 7th in the Triple Jump
Tennis
Congratulations to all of our players on a great JV District tournament:
TEAM DISTRICT CHAMPIONS -
BOYS Team
GIRLS Team
Boys Doubles:
Zach Tiedt / Brendan Peters
Drew Mori / Philip Daverio
Josh Peterson / Bentley Fischer
Girls Doubles:
Eireen Liao / Taegan Harris
Morgan Hignite / Natalia Vizcaino
Mixed Doubles:
Charl Van Rensburg / Ineke Van Rensburg
Jayden Nakamura / Natalie O’Donnell
Boys Singles:
James Zych
Daiwik Narayanan
Girls Singles: Reyna King
Baseball - Bi-District Champs!
The Leopards were successful during Round 1 of playoffs this week vs Red Oak! (Game 1: 10-1; Game 2: 7-2) Come hit the road with us as we travel to a neutral site (Lake Belton HS) to play Porter HS and look to become Area Champions.
Game 1: Thursday, May 9 at 6:00 pm (Lake Belton HS). Game 2: Friday, May 10 at 4:00 pm (Lake Belton HS). Game 3 if needed will begin 30 min after Game 2. Thank you to all of our fans who have helped support Leopard Baseball so far this season!
Around the District
2024 Summer Camp Registration
Lovejoy ISD is excited to announce that 2024 Summer Camp Registration is no open! A complete Summer Activity Guide can be found here: https://issuu.com/.../lovejoy_isd_2024_summer_activities
District Student Nutrition:
The topic this month is 10 Summertime Snacks for the Whole Family.
Attendance Report
PTSO
If you missed a parent presentation from the fall semester, don’t worry, we have you covered. All parent presentations and helpful tools are posted at the link below. We have had some difficulty recording the presentations and we are looking into other recording options. Topics for the spring semester will be shared in January.
Parent Presentations – Counselors – Lovejoy Independent School District (lovejoyisd.net)
To contribute to the LHS Leopard Drive, please go to: https://ptolhs.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/243306
PTSO Social Media
The Lovejoy High School PTSO is now on Social Media. Check it out!!
https://www.instagram.com/lovejoyhighptso/
https://www.facebook.com/Lovejoy-High-School-PTSO-103696425841136/?ref=page_internal
Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
Community News
The Lovejoy ISD Community News website is intended to facilitate connections and raise awareness of local events, activities, fundraisers and organizations that might interest Lovejoy families. The information featured on the Community News website is submitted by community members. Lovejoy ISD is not affiliated with the organizations and does not claim to endorse them.
Community News Webpage: https://www.lovejoyisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1601749&type=d&pREC_ID=1729844