Weekly PTO Newsletter - October 20, 2021

President's Message

Happy Wednesday, friends!

I’m looking forward to seeing you this Thursday at 7:00pm for this month’s PTO meeting. We’ll meet via Zoom, so join from wherever you are for some great updates from the PTO Board and Principal Thompson. We’re also pleased to welcome Mrs. Boardman to share a brief presentation on the art program at Lovett, and Mrs. Prince who will share a bit about her role as wraparound specialist and the services available to Lovett families.

It’s an off day for the Astros, so come if you can!

Here’s the link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85999089879?pwd=RS9Sa3ZCZ3pqZjRKdk9mYzRwbEdVQT09

Let me know if you have questions, and we’ll see you Thursday at 7:00pm!

Thanks!

Seann Duffin

Lovett PTO President

president@lovettpto.org

Lovett Rocks Campaign Update

We are shouting WE LOVE LOVETT! We are focusing our efforts to complete the renovations on the playgrounds. We encourage every family to make a meaningful contribution. NO GIFT IS TOO SMALL. We are very sensitive to the continued financial stress that the COVID-19 pandemic has on our community and we appreciate each family’s gift. Our goals are to raise $40,000 and have 100% participation from our families. Every penny helps! Find out more and donate today!

Upcoming Events

PTO Meeting Tomorrow (10/21, 7 p.m.)

Join us for updates from the administration and the PTO about upcoming events.

Please join us via Zoom: Here’s the link to join: Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85999089879?pwd=RS9Sa3ZCZ3pqZjRKdk9mYzRwbEdVQT09

Meeting ID: 859 9908 9879
Passcode: 737816

Reminders

HISD Superintendent Listen & Learn

Please join HISD's new Superintendent, Millard House II at any of his upcoming community meetings. A full schedule of the Listen & Learn meetings can be found here.

"It is essential that we listen to you—the parents and community of HISD—about what direction this district should take. From the beginning, I have said that I want to work authentically with people and organizations who have traditionally been left out of the shared leadership of HISD. I want to create a place at the table for everyone who wants or needs to be heard. "

Updated Lovett Parent Handbook

Principal Thompson shared the recently updated Lovett Parent Handbook via Class Dojo. The handbook is always a work in progress and the administration will continue to update throughout the year.

Storybook Pumpkin Patch

We are growing a storybook pumpkin patch, and we need your help! Decorate a pumpkin to look like one of your favorite book characters and bring it to the library to plant in our Storybook Pumpkin Patch!

Participation is completely voluntary. This is not a judged contest. Each student who brings a decorated pumpkin will earn one small treat. More information can be found here.

School Store is Reopening- October 25th!

The School Store will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:20-7:35. However, we will only sell to 2 select grade levels each day (students only). Please see the schedule below to see when your grade level can shop at the store. We can’t wait to see you there!

Items for purchase range from .25 cents to $4.

School Store Schedule

Day and Time	Grade Levels
Mondays (7:20-7:35 a.m.)	Kinder & 5th
Wednesdays (7:20-7:35 a.m.)	1st and 4th
Fridays (7:20-7:35 a.m.)	2nd and 3rd

Red Ribbon Week (Oct 25-29)

We’re excited to announce the 2021 National Red Ribbon Week Theme, Drug Free Looks Like Me™. This year's theme is a reminder that everyday Americans across the country make significant daily contributions to their communities by being the best they can be because they live Drug-Free!

Meyerland Performing & Visual Arts Middles School (MPVA)

Fine Arts and Dual Language Magnet Home of the MPVA Greyhounds Boasting a one-of-a kind Performing and Visual Arts Program, Rigorous Academics, Competitive Athletics and more! Join us to learn more about the incredible opportunities at Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School:

Click here to join an MPVA Virtual Magnet Tour on the following Thursdays at 1pm: Sep.23 Sep.30 Oct.7 Oct.14 Oct.21 Oct.28 Nov.4 Nov.11

Magnet Coordinator: Kim Ross (kimala.ross@houstonisd.org)

Fundraising Reminders

Please consider the following opportunities to support our Lovett community and PTO.

You shop. Amazon gives.

It’s easy to support Lovett while shopping at Amazon Smile, Randalls, Kroger and Office Depot!

Use the new Box Tops App to scan your receipt. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to your organization's earnings online.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in advertising your business to Lovett families and supporting the PTO?

Click here to learn more about Corporate Sponsorship opportunities or email us at sponsorship@lovettpto.org to learn more!

Diamond Sponsors