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1 Tonight is our annual Ice Cream Social. I hope you can find time in your evening to come out and let our staff serve you a scoop (or two) with all of the toppings. One of the special characteristics of Puster Elementary is the community involvement and we want to take every opportunity to tell you thank you for the support and trust you give us to educate your children. Tonight is one of those opportunities and there will be more throughout the year. I have communicated with you over the past few weeks about my desire to do something more to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. I have worked with Ashley Steed, Aimee Peay and Alison Smithwick to find ways we can help the children find some sort of normalcy as they return to the classrooms. I have included a link below if you would like to join us in helping to send the students of Carroll Elementary in Northeast Houston with proper clothing (standard dress is required at their school) and supplies. We will support the students and staff throughout this school year. If you would like to participate, these donations should be dropped off at Puster Elementary anytime between now and October 10th. A team of us will deliver these items and record video footage of the impact we hope to make for others in their time of need. My hope is that we also make an impact on our students and instill in them the values of doing good things for others during a time when our world seems so selfish at times. If you sign up, please discuss with your child the impact your family is making and how we are hopefully making someone else s life a little bit better. Dates to Remember: September 21 Talent Show Auditions September 21 Watch Me Sculpt September 21 PTA Meeting & Ice Cream Social September 22 Early 12:00 September 22 Leopard Friday September 25 Choir and Chess September 26- STEM Class K-1 September 27 Starbooks Café September 27 STEM Class 2-4 September 27 Fall Pictures September 29 Puster 8:15 am October 4 3 rd Grade Field Trip October 19 KG Field Trip October 23 Fall Family Fun Night

2 Foundation for Lovejoy Schools NEW! North Texas Giving Day: Thank You The Foundation for Lovejoy Schools would like to say thank you to the Lovejoy Community for raising over $108,000 from 402 donors on North Texas Giving Day. The Foundation is well on their way to reaching their goal of receiving donations from 650 donors totaling $200,000 by December 31st. Every gift is valuable to the mission of enhancing education in Lovejoy. If you are considering making a donation to the Foundation, please click here for more information. Men s Tailgate Tournament: October 11 It is time for the men to sign up for the Men s Tailgate Tournament. Join us for food, beer, and a cornhole tournament. The tournament is double elimination, so everyone is guaranteed to play two games. The tournament will be held at the home of John and Kris Dunaway in Lucas. Sponsors for the event are Renfro Dunaway Group, Lee Lewis, Nine Band Brewing, Tom Grisak Estate Homes Realtors, Estate Life Magazine - Lucas and Fairview, Chick-fil-A of Allen, and the Dunaway Family. For more information and to register to for the event click on the following link: Men's Tailgate Registration. Wednesday, October 11 6:30 PM 120 McMillen, Lucas, Texas Lunchroom Visitors (PreK-4) You are welcome to have lunch with your child throughout the year. Please keep in mind that you may only bring food for your child to eat. We have many students on campus with food allergies and this will ensure that students are not put at risk. Also, just as in years past, we ask that only you and your child sit at the designated tables closest to the hallway windows. Morning Drop Off This routine will stay the same as in years past. Cars will enter the north driveway and come to the back of the campus. Either staff or Safety Crew students will be waiting to assist your child out of the car. On the first day of school, students will go immediately to their classroom regardless of what time they arrive. Beginning on August 22, students who arrive before 7:45 AM will report to the cafeteria (3 rd /4 th graders) or the gym (KG, 1 st, 2 nd graders). They will then move to their classes when the bell rings at 7:45 AM. Afternoon Pick Up Students will be dismissed at 3:05. Car riders will be dismissed to the back of the campus. Please have your car number visible so this procedure will go as smoothly as possible. If you plan to walk up to the front door to pick up your

3 child, we will ask that you wait outside until the bus riders come through the front door. We will then release your child to you. This ensures the buses get out in a timely manner, as well as, we know exactly who your child is leaving campus with. The safety of your children trumps everything else we do at Puster. PRE K NEWS To see Pre-K News click here PUSTER NEWS School Portrait Day is Coming!! Picture Envelopes were sent home in Thursday Folders. SchoolPix Inc. will be taking individual school pictures at Puster Elementary on: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Two ways to order portraits. 1. Fill out order form sent home in Thursday Folders and return with payment on picture day. 2. To order online by credit card, please go to When prompted, enter Puster's School Code A confirmation will be sent confirming your order has been received. No further action is required. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call SchoolPix Inc. customer service at or us at info@schoolpixinc.com. Please note: All orders are to be submitted to the photographer on picture day. All school portraits are 100% satisfaction guaranteed. LIBRARY NEWS

4 Summer Reading Goal If your student was a top reader, he/she will receive an invitation to a Bahama Bucks party that will take place in the courtyard (weather permitting) on September 28 from 3:05-3:30. We are looking forward to celebrating together! Book Fair Thursday, September 21, we hope to see you at the Ice Cream Social from 6:30-7:30. The book fair will be open during this time. On Friday, September 22, the book fair opens at 7:30 am and will close at 8:30 am due to the early release at noon. We will be packing up the fair for the remainder of the morning. Book Clubs Second through fourth graders will begin hearing about book club offerings starting next week on morning announcements. Book clubs are completely optional and for FUN. Students may indicate interest in participation by completing the Google Form on the library website. Here are the book club basics: Students bring their own books. These may be personal copies, library copies, or e-reader versions. If you have trouble obtaining a book, please reach out to Mrs. Smithwick. Students meet with the book club one day a week during the lunch period. It is easiest for students to bring their lunches on book club days in order to avoid missing discussion while standing in the lunch line. A reading schedule is provided. Students read on their own in between meetings so that we can spend most of the time talking the book and highlighting favorite parts of the story. Readers of all abilities are welcome. This is a low pressure, inclusive group. The group works best when members have joined based on interest. There will be more than one book club opportunity this year. If the first book doesn't appeal to your student, he/she may want to wait until the next book club.

5 . PTA NEW! National PTA Reflections We are excited to kick off a celebration of the arts during the National PTA Reflections competition. Students are encouraged to get in touch with their inner artist and share an interpretation of the theme, "Within Reach" Reflections encourages students to explore artistic talents for fun and recognition at the local, council, state and national levels. Students may submit work(s) in: Dance Choreography - Film Production - Literature - Musical Composition - Photography - Visual Arts It is very important to review general rules and category specific submission guidelines by visiting before you begin. Submissions that meet requirements will be eligible for judging and advancement to the Lovejoy council level. Entries are due Friday, October 27 th. One member of the household must be a current Puster PTA member. NEW! Mr. Parker to Lead a LIVE AUCTION at the Ice-Cream Social Come ready to bid at the Ice Cream Social in our Live Auction starting at 7:00pm for 2 VIP Parking Spots in the front lot at Puster, as well as for 2 VIP Carpool Passes that will enable you to jump to the front of the carpool line each day. Bring your carpool tags and register so that you can be prepared to bid or be sure to have a proxy present. Payment will be collected at the end of the auction. PTA Meeting begins promptly at 6:15 and social begins at 6:30. See link with flier for more information REMINDER! Directory Cover Contest Deadline September 29 Calling all artists!!! It's time for the directory cover contest. Click here to download entry information and format. We look forward to all of the entries and excited to

6 see whose artwork will earn the coveted front cover of the school directory. DISTRICT NEWS NEW! Lovejoy Leopards, Inc. 9th Annual Golf Tournament: October 6 Lovejoy Leopards, Inc. will host their 9th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, October 6th at Twin Creeks Golf Club in Allen. Registration will begin at 7:30 AM with a Shotgun Start at 8:30 AM. Click here for the registration form and for additional information. NEW!Homecoming Mums The Lovejoy Majestics will be selling mums in the high school commons area during A, B and C lunch from Monday, September 25th through October 12th between 11:25 AM and 1:00 PM; and in the evenings, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the high school between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM beginning September 26th through October 12th. Majestic Mums are a great Lovejoy tradition with all profits supporting the Majestics Dance Team. A dazzling array of mums and garters will be offered to suit any taste and budget. Unique custom designs are available for mums and garters with numerous decorative ribbons, bling, and sports specific trinkets from football, basketball, baseball, band, theater, choir, fishing, wrestling and so much more. Come by the LHS Commons Area to see the offerings. The Majestics thank you for your support. New This Year: Name loops, braids and bases to buy to help you make your own. NEW! Friends of Fairview Firefighters Association Community Pancake Breakfast: October 21 NEW! Gifted and Talented Meet & Greet: September 28 The Lovejoy Gifted Association will host an informal Meet and Greet on Thursday, September 28th from 8:30 AM 10:30 AM in the Board Room of the Lovejoy ISD Administration Building, 259 Country Club Road, Allen, TX Please join us for a light breakfast and coffee and to learn more about the Gifted and Talented program at LISD, as well as The Lovejoy Gifted Association. This is an opportunity to meet Brie Smith (LISD Director of Advanced

7 Academics), Kari Lockhart (LISD Advanced Academics Coordinator), and other GT parents. For additional information please visit the LGA website at NEW! Elementary Swim Camp: September 23 and October 21 LHS Senior, Sloan Carevic, will be hosting a swim camp for elementary students on September 23rd and October 21st at the Lovejoy swimming pool located behind Sloan Creek Intermediate School. Click here for additional information. Click here to register. NEW! BYOP (Volleyball Fall Session): Pre-registration ends October 2 BYOP Program Overview: This training program is designed for any volleyball player, no matter what skill or ability level, as long as their goal is to become the best they can be. Parents must be fully dedicated to being actively involved in this program. BYOP will provide excellent volleyball fundamental skills training, as well as life lessons to both player and parent. BYOP Program Details: Each training session will build upon a solid foundation of all fundamental skills needed to participate in the sport of volleyball. Parents must be engaged in every training session and involved in the home training program involving physical and skills activities. Click here for additional information regarding the Fall Session with the Intro to BYOP on October 2nd, and training beginning on October 16th. NEW! HELP for Houston Special thanks to Inga Van Wagoner for leading the HELP for Houston drive which yielded over $50,000 in donations. Special thanks also goes to the Lovejoy community for your overwhelming support and generosity. You may click here for detailed information regarding the successful drive, and for photos. Leopard Friday: September 22 The Lovejoy Independent School District will host a free community event on September 22nd from 5:00 PM 7:00 PM: Leopard Friday. On Leopard Friday, the Courtyard at Lovejoy High School will be transformed into a showcase of our students, clubs, community, and organizations. There truly is something for everyone:

8 Face painting Candy and tattoo prizes Cotton candy and popcorn Instrument "petting zoo" Try out multiple sports Spirit wear for purchase And much more We will end the event with a community pep rally at 6:30 PM in the LHS Courtyard. All Leopard fans will be invited onto the field to form a spirit line prior to kick off. A BBQ dinner will be catered by Sonny Bryan's. Tickets may be purchased via the Online Payment Center, or at the LHS school store. The ticket order deadline is September 20, A small number of tickets will be sold at the door. NEW! Lovejoy Preschool PTA: September 24 The Lovejoy Preschool PTA invites Lovejoy families with Preschoolers and older siblings to attend their Back to School Open House Event. Click here for additional information. Sunday, September 24 5:30 7:00 PM Metroplex Gymnastics and Swim NEW! Evening with the Majestics: October 13, 2017 The annual Evening with the Majestics will be Friday, October 13th. All Lovejoy ISD students in grades K-6 are invited to join the Majestics as we celebrate Homecoming. Mini Majestics (grades K-4) and Majestics in Training (grades 5-6) will perform the pre-game Fight Song in the Victory Lines on the field, and will then sit with the Majestics and participate in stand routines in the bleachers. Click here for additional information. Click here to complete the registration form and be a part of the Homecoming tradition. Lovejoy Homecoming Black Out Shirt Order Form: Deadline is September 29 Lovejoy Homecoming is Friday, October 13th. Be a part of the Homecoming tradition by wearing the Black Out spirit shirt. The deadline for orders is Friday, September 29th. Click here to print your order form. T-shirts are $10 each.

9 Additionally, Black Out spirit shirts will also be available during lunches at WSMS and LHS from 11:30 AM 1:00 PM during Homecoming week. Text Messaging capability to SchoolMessenger Lovejoy ISD is adding text messaging capability to SchoolMessenger, the system we use for phone calls and communications for information such as school closings due to inclement weather. SchoolMessenger will be configured to send text messages to your wireless phone number(s), with your approval. Please confirm we have your accurate wireless phone number in the PowerSchool Parent Portal and then opt-in to participate by following the directions below. In order to receive messages from Lovejoy ISD or your student's school via SMS text we must have your wireless number(s) in SchoolMessenger and receive an Opt-In Confirmation from your wireless device. You can easily opt-in by simply sending Y (or Yes ), via text message, to our SchoolMessenger Short Code number The wireless number(s) you enter into the PowerSchool Parent Portal are updated nightly. If you update your wireless number, or add a new number, in the PowerSchool Parent Portal, the new number will automatically be sent an Opt-In message. To access the PowerSchool Parent Portal, please click here. If you have any questions, or if we may be of any assistance, please contact Stacey Dillon at September 4 - Labor Day Holiday September 11 - PTA Board Meeting September Book Fair September 21 PTA Meeting - Ice Cream Social September 22 - Early 12:00 September 27 - Fall Pictures September 29 - Puster 8:15 am

10 October 23 - Fall Family Fun Night