Parent LOV Notes
2014-2015 Issue #25
Our Motto: Excellence, Honor and Service
School Mission: To educate and build character in the total child
What’s Going on in the Building?
COMMUNITY COLLABORATION DATE - POSTPONED
I first want to apologize that there has been an overlooked schedule conflict and we will not be able
to have this event until school closes. We would like your input though. Please click here to
provide the best date for this event. Please respond by Friday, April 24th. After this is decided, we
will immediately announce the new date. So sorry for the confusion and Thanks for your patience!
An overview of what the Community Collaboration is: It is an opportunity to give your input, as a
parent concerning various school topics that impact our students and our school.
It will begin in the Cafeteria. We hope to have attendance from teachers, parents and students.
During the event, we will collaborate on topics such as technology use in the school and social media,
anti-bullying protocols, HAWK TIME, CCRPI/school climate and attendance and possibly other
items that impact student achievement, school safety and/or operations. Your presence is requested.
This would be an ideal time to ask questions and get clear answers on some things that you may be
unsure about or do not understand. The administration, staff and student council will be present.
You and your family are welcome to come out for this community stakeholder feedback event. I
look forward to collaborating with you.
What Parents Need to Know
Our 8th Grade Counselor – Ms. Myesha Davis has been selected as the 2014-15 Cobb County Middle
School Counselor of the Year!!!!! Yes. She represents all middle schools in the district. This is a huge
honor and we applaud her for this deserving new title.
Accolades in order: Our 8th Grade Counselor Ms. Davis and our FACS teacher Mrs. Dawn
Castleberry deserve recognition for leading our gender based class (AC FACS) this year with
excellent results and progress. Our students are so happy and successful due to the dedication of
these two ladies. See article here.
Student Information Forms: This form will go home with current 6th and 7th grade students on April
22nd and should be returned to homeroom teacher by May 1st. It is extremely important that this form
is updated and returned so that we have current information on our students.
The PTSA Nominating Committee for the 2015-2016 school year is accepting nominations for
officers interested in serving. Our committee is Isabel Lay-Meireles, Kim Even, Michelle Rivers and
Dr. Nicole Sheppard-Floyd. More information follows below. Nominating Forms can be found in the
front office.
Honor Roll this year: To qualify for honor roll this year, a student will have to have all A’s OR all
A’s and B’s on the first report card AND a May grade report that will be used at the end of the year.
You will be notified if your child will be recognized.
Lovinggood School Foundation Donor Wall: Slots are going fast! Not too late to donate to the
school foundation donor wall. This investment in academic excellence for our students will support
technology instruction and learning in our school. Please click here for detailed information on
applying to be a part of the wall. The flyer displays the picture that will be created outside of the
auditorium. Click here.
LMS Foundation Marquee fundraiser: Click here for details.
Moments of Excellence: This is a moment for students to be highlighted for an outstanding
assignment, idea, action or behavior that is noteworthy. The students are referred to me or observed
by me and recognized for their excellence. The next one will be published after testing is completed.
IMPORTANT DATES:
April 21st – 6th Grade Band Concert at Hillgrove AND Savannah Parent Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the
Cafeteria
April 23rd – Rising 6th Grade Parent Night in the Auditorium at 6:30 p.m.
April 24th – Last day to make changes to your Hillgrove rising 9th grade course selections
April 30th – 6th/7th Grade Orchestra at Lovinggood
May 1st – Student Information Forms due back.
END OF YEAR HONORS/RECOGNITION DATES:
May 15th: 9:35 a.m. 8th Grade Walk to Hillgrove; Honors/Recognition Program will be in the
Hillgrove Gymnasium AND 8th Grade Dance that evening Lovinggood Cafeteria
May 18th: 7th Grade Honors/Recognition Program – 9:30 a.m. Lovinggood Theater
May 19th: 6th Grade Honors/Recognition Program – 2:45 p.m. Lovinggood Theater
Reflections That Benefit Us All
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep
looking. Don’t settle.” – Steve Jobs