The Leopard Link

Traci Benson is our Leopard Spotlight award winner for 9.8.23! Mrs. Benson is a very caring educator and takes the time to get to know each of her students individually. She goes out of her way to connect with students and help with their specific needs. We are grateful for the team mentality that she brings to the math department at LHS.

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September 12th: Junior Ring Presentation during Leopard Time

September 14th: Underclassmen Photo Make-up Day during lunches in Auditorium Lobby

September 18th: College Fair

September 22nd: Pep Rally at 10:20am (Bell Schedule) & Homecoming Varsity Game at 7:30pm

September 23rd: Homecoming Dance 7-10pm

September 28th: LHS Open House 6-7:30pm (8 period bell schedule)

September 29th: Student Holiday

October 18th: PSAT (9th-11th graders), 12th graders will have late arrival on this day

October 27th: Early Release Day & Leopard Friday (new date)

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Homecoming Dance Tickets

Enter the student's ID number for the passcode. The price increases as we get closer to the date. Students are limited to 2 tickets.

For student guests that are not a LHS student, two forms will need to be filled out (one is paper, the other electronic), due to Ms. Martinez by 9/13. Guests cannot be in middle school nor can they be 21 years or older.

Paper Form

Electronic Form

Black Out Homecoming Shirts | Lovejoy Band

lovejoy-band.square.site

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Congratulations 11th grade parents! Your student is now qualified to order their 2025 Custom Class Ring! On Tuesday, September 12th Jostens will be sharing information about how to take part in this 188- year tradition. Please watch your email for a copy of what your Junior received at the Jostens meeting. Order by the deadline on the information sheet to receive the best pricing and prepare to celebrate with your student!

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The 2024 yearbook is now on sale! If you order by Friday, September 15th, you will not only receive the 2024 book for the lowest price of the year, but you can get 4 free cover icons! The free cover icon offer ends on 9/15. NOTE: You do have to purchase personalization to receive the 4 free icons.

You can purchase the 2024 yearbook and senior recognition ad online at jostensyearbooks.com or by clicking on this link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01104667

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There has been a significant change in the law that directly impacts our school district’s approach to addressing e-cigarette usage on school premises. Recently, the Texas legislature passed a new law, House Bill 114, that requires school districts to implement mandatory Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) placement for students found in possession of, using, selling, giving, or delivering e-cigarettes on school grounds or at a school-related event.

Effective September 1, our school district will be enforcing this new state law, and any student violating the new law related to e-cigarettes will be subject to a DAEP placement. Our primary goal is to ensure the well-being and academic success of all students. By enforcing the DAEP placement for e-cigarette violations, this law aims to discourage the use of harmful substances and create a safer environment that supports the overall health and development of our students.

As we navigate this new legal requirement, we value your partnership and input as parents and guardians. If you need assistance in talking to your child about the dangers of vaping, or your child is in need of support to quit vaping, the linked resources provided by the Anti-Vaping Truth Initiative are available.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together to create a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students.

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Beginning this school year your child will be taking MAP Growth, a norm-referenced assessment which measures achievement and growth in K–12 math, reading, language usage, and science. This assessment will provide valuable information to help teachers develop responsive plans to meet the needs of ALL students. More information about MAP Growth can be found in the MAP Growth FAQ.

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LOVEJOY HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF AND COUNSELORS

Admin

Principal – Dr. Travis Zambiasi, Ed.D. – Travis_Zambiasi@lovejoyisd.net

Associate Principal – Michael Montague – Michael_Montague@lovejoyisd.net

Assistant Principal – Heather Bosworth (A-Gr) – Heather_Bosworth@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

Andria Harris - 504/Testing Facilitator - Andria_Harris@lovejoyisd.net

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All needed forms can be found at LHS Clinic.

All medication must be dropped off by a parent/guardian to the nurse in the original unexpired bottle with the required paperwork. Medication cannot be left at the front desk. Please schedule an appointment for medication drop off.

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Student Signout 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.

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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. The VOE expires in 30 days after the request.

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To purchase your $65 parking permit click here.

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.

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To access the 2023-24 Academic Calendar, please click HERE.

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When trying to get into a highly competitive field, admissions officers will look to see what classes you took advantage of (which are offered at LHS) that relate to the area you seek to major in. They want to know if you dedicated time inside and outside the classroom to that particular area. Ultimately, they want to see if you've demonstrated investment and effort in your area of interest and determine if you're a strong candidate for their program. It's important to remember that sometimes it's better to take a class that aligns with your desired major, even if it doesn't earn you the highest GPA points. Admissions officers are looking for passionate and dedicated students in their chosen field, and taking relevant courses can demonstrate that.

-Ms. Sarah Thrash

Sarah_Thrash@lovejoyisd.net

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The deadline to purchase a senior yearbook recognition ad is Friday, November 10th. jostensyearbooks.com

The service hour log form can be found here. Please turn in hours to Ms. Chasity Lynch.

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The Lovejoy Green Team is implementing a new recycling program beginning on Sept. 8th at Leopard Stadium. There are an estimated 4000 bottles at every varsity home football game that have been going to the landfill but they can be recycled. The Lovejoy Green Team receives no funding from Lovejoy ISD and we need your help to buy bins for fields, courts and gyms.

Please consider donating to sponsor-a-bin or donate towards the purchase of a bin. Thank you for helping to make Lovejoy Cleaner and Greener. 100% of donations directly support Green Team programs and your donation is tax deductible.

Buy-a-bin link: https://bit.ly/lj-buybin

Program details: https://bit.ly/LJGreenTeam

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Enrollment now open

Limited to 12 participants

Led by your LISD teachers

$795 per student

Click here for more information or to register.

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The topic this month is 6 After-School Snack Ideas Kids Will Love.

September Newsletter:

https://4.files.edl.io/c449/09/05/23/205835-3b28e84e-7a53-4e70-a643-6269ae47fb70.pdf

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The PTSO Hospitality team welcomed LHS staff back to school with a Grab and Go style lunch and stocked their lounge full of treats and drinks!

100% of membership dues and Leopard Drive donations go towards events like this! We love to show our staff just how much we appreciate all they do.

To contribute to the LHS Leopard Drive, please go to: https://ptolhs.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/243306

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

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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