Lovington Schools
October brings all the autumn magic- crisp air, colorful leaves, and fall fun!
Jefferson Elementary's CHAMPION Corner
Characteristics of a CHAMPION School
H - Honesty: Being truthful in what we say and do.
A - Academics: Having high expectations to meet long-term educational goals.
M - Motivated: Finding the inner drive to keep going even when things get tough.
P - Positive: Being hopeful, confident, and always trying your best.
I - Integrity: Being strong enough to do what you know is right even when no one is watching.
O - Optimistic: Believing and expecting good things to happen.
N - Nice: Being thoughtful, courteous, and kind to others.
S - Safe and Supported: Being comfortable and at ease to be the best version of yourself.
September Wildcat Champions! CONGRATULATIONS!
Jose Luis Hernandez
Paisley Hernandez
Alikai Ortiz
Phoenix Chesser
Ariel Avitia
Nathaly Bilvao
Marian Guerrero
Kira Ramirez
Moksh Bhakta
Fransisco Gonzalez
Student Dress Policy Update
Please be advised the LMS Student Dress Policy J-2361 Regulation has been approved by the LMS Board of Education to contain the following language:
The Lovington Municipal Schools recognize that parents are primarily responsible for students' dress and general appearance. However, student behavior and academic expectations are influenced by dress and grooming. Therefore, the following requirements for student dress District-wide (Pre-kindergarten through grade twelve [PK-12]) shall be based upon the following principles ...
The updated language has been added to the Student Handbook.
Upcoming events:
Fall Bookfair!
Fall Bookfair will begin September 30 through October 4.
- Setting up E-Wallet is highly encouraged although cash will be accepted. Parents are welcome to shop with their student Monday- Thursday from 8:30 am- 2:00 pm. Friday, 8:30 am- 12:00 pm.
Homecoming 2024!
Homecoming Week is September 30 through October 4.
Click on the link for Dress Up Days Idea Video
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Dress-up Days
Monday, September 30, 2024 - Jammin' in our Jammies - Pajama Day
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - Duet Day (Dress in Rhyme)
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - Favorite Musical Artist or Group
Thursday, October 3, 2024 - Eras Day -
- PK - 8 (Choose from Babies, Toddlers, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizens)
- LHS & NHHS 9th Grade - Babies, 10th Grade - Toddlers, 11th Grade - Adults, & 12th Grade - Senior Citizens
Friday, October 4, 2024 ROCK THE BLUE - Wear your Wildcat Blue!
- Wildcat FB will play Mayfield Friday October 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM (earlier than usual game time)
- Join Us for the Homecoming Parade! This year, we are excited to announce the Homecoming Parade on October 3, 2024, at 6:00 PM
Fundraiser Delivery!
- Jefferson Families did an AWESOME job with this year's fundraiser! Thank you all for your support and contributions! Frozen pastries and cookie dough items must be picked up through our designated Pick-up/ Drop-off area on 3rd street between 8:30 am- 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Arrangements must be made to pick up these FROZEN items.
Student Led Conferences!
- Student Led Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. There will be NO SCHOOL. Parents and students must attend their conference at their scheduled time. Visit the link below for more information!
Red Ribbon Week!
A Message from Wildcat School Nurses
Many parents ask, “When is my child sick enough to stay home from school?”
This is not always an easy question to answer! We hope that these tips can help!
A child who is sick will not be able to perform well in school and is likely to spread the illness to other children and staff. We suggest making a plan for childcare ahead of time so you will not be caught without a comforting place for your child to stay if he/she is ill.
Our school guidance states that you should not send your child to school if he/she has:
- Fever in the past 24 hours ***If your child has a fever, please DO NOT medicate your child and send them to school***
- Active vomiting (more than twice in a day) in the past 24 hours
- Diarrhea in the past 24 hours
- Chills
- Cough-A child with deep or uncontrollable coughing belongs at home even without a fever.
- Strep Throat (must have been taking an antibiotic for at least 24 hours before returning to school)
- Bad cold, with a very runny nose or bad cough, especially if it has kept the child awake at night
- Head lice – until your child has been treated according to the nurse or doctor’s instructions
If your child becomes ill at school and the teacher or school nurse feel the child is too sick to benefit from school or is contagious to other children, you will be called to come and take him/her home from school. It is essential that your child’s school has a phone number where you can be contacted during the day and an emergency number in the event you cannot be reached. Please be sure that arrangements can be made to transport your child home from school and that childcare is available in case of illness. If your daytime or emergency phone number changes during the year, please notify your child’s school immediately.
If you have any questions, please contact your school nurse.
Thank you!
Parent VUE: District Parent Portal
STAY INFORMED WITH YOUR CHILD'S SUCCESS
**PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE APP TO RECEIVE REALTIME INFORMATION FROM THE DISTRICT**
PARENTVUE
- ParentVUE isn't just for student registration. It is also a great tool to stay up to date on student's grades, assignments, attendance, and more.
- The APP allows content to be available in any language.
- You can manage information for all students who attend Lovington Schools in your household using one ParentVUE account.
- Update student information at any time including emergency contacts, address, phone numbers, and email address.
Parent Square: District-wide Communication Platform
PARENT SQUARE
We are excited to announce the adoption of a new school communication system called Parent Square. This communication platform is designed to keep Wildcat families informed, while encouraging greater parent/guardian engagement and connection with our schools.
All information is now available at your fingertips through your computer or other electronic device. We want to encourage each of you download the ParentSquare App (available for free on any IOS or Android devices).
You can also access this information by going to the lovingtonschools.net website. All you have to do is click on the parent/guardians tab from the Lovington Homepage.
Jefferson Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures
MORNING DROP-OFF PROCEDURES
- The gate will be unlocked at 7:40am DAILY to begin dropping students off.
- Students should not be left unattended before staff opens the gate at 7:40am.
- Parents will drive vehicle through the drop off lane on 3rd street and let student(s) out once in designated drop-off area.
- Students should be packed up and ready to get out of the vehicle to keep the line moving smoothly. (It is best if student sits in the backseat of the passenger side of vehicle.)
- Please let students out of the vehicles once you are at a complete stop anywhere in the drop-off lane.
- Parents WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to park across the street as this slows down the flow of traffic in the intended drop-off lane.
- No one shall drop- off their student IN FRONT of the school building. Our student's safety is priority and want to ensure the safest pick- up procedure possible.
- Be ALERT and follow directions of staff to ensure line runs quickly, smoothly and most importantly SAFE for our students.
- Students should be packed up and ready to get out of the vehicle to keep the line moving smoothly. (It is best if student sits in the backseat of the passenger side of vehicle.)
- Once vehicle has come to a complete STOP your child may get out of the vehicle.
- We are able to unload 7-8 vehicles at once when procedures are followed, and parents pull all the way up to the 1st available drop off area.
AFTERNOON PICK-UP PROCEDURES
- Students will be ready for pick-up beginning at 3:05pm.
- Parents will stay in their vehicles and line up down 3rd street and onto Jackson. (Do not let the long line scare you! :) It goes pretty quick once everyone learns and follows procedures!)
- Student names will be called out by the CAR TAG provided for you at Meet the Teacher so please keep those signs visible on dashboard of vehicle.
- Parents WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to park across the street as this slows down the flow of traffic in the intended drop-off lane.
- No one shall pick- up their student IN FRONT of the school building. Our student's safety is priority and want to ensure the safest pick- up procedure possible.
- Be ALERT and follow directions of staff to ensure line runs quickly, smoothly and most importantly SAFE for our students.
- Once vehicle has come to a complete STOP your child may enter the vehicle.
- We are able to load 7-8 vehicles at once when procedures are followed.
- Parents will communicate to Homeroom teacher what their normal afterschool routine will be. (This will be how student(s) are dismissed by the school on a daily basis UNLESS otherwise communicated with the office)
- Please contact the office and set up a meeting with Mrs. Vuicich if other arrangements need to be made for your child.
District Instructional Calendar
RED: Holidays - No School for students or staff
PURPLE: Professional Development - Training for staff, no school for students
ORANGE: Parent Conferences - Scheduled meetings with teachers, no school for students
GREEN: Early Release - Students will be released at 1:45
BLUE: Community Learning Days
**The District has EARLY RELEASE each WEDNESDAY dismissing students @ 1:45pm.
MEET OUR ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Mrs. Jesika Vuicich (view sick)
Email: jesikavuicich@lovingtonschools.net
Website: jef.lovingtonschools.net
Location: 300 West Jefferson Avenue, Lovington, NM, USA
Phone: 575-739-2540
Mrs. Claudia Gutierrez
Email: claudiagutierrez@lovingtonschools.net
Website: jef.lovingtonschools.net
Location: 300 West Jefferson Avenue, Lovington, NM, USA
Phone: 575-739-2540