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Thank you for your participation in Red Ribbon Week and thank you Counselor Washington for planning and making everything possible. It was wonderful to see our school community come together to promote drug-free living.

Your children's enthusiasm for the week's activities was inspiring. From the creative Red Ribbon Week outfits to the heartfelt pledges, it was clear that our students are committed to making healthy choices.

Below are some tips to help your child "Say No to Drugs!"

1. Open Communication: Talk to your child regularly about the dangers of drugs and the importance of making healthy choices. Keep the conversation open so they feel comfortable discussing any questions or pressures they might face.

2. Teach Refusal Skills: Role-play scenarios with your child to help them practice saying "no" confidently. Phrases like “No, thanks” or “I’m not interested” can be effective and easy to remember.

3. Encourage Positive Friendships: Help your child identify and spend time with friends who support healthy, drug-free lifestyles. Encourage them to avoid situations where they might feel pressured.

4. Set Clear Expectations: Establish family rules about drug and alcohol use and explain the reasons behind them. Knowing your expectations helps your child feel empowered to make good choices.

5. Be a Role Model: Children learn a lot by observing. Show them what it means to live a healthy, drug-free life by modeling positive behaviors in your own choices.

6. Build Self-Confidence: Encourage activities that build your child’s self-esteem, such as sports, hobbies, and interests. When children feel good about themselves, they’re less likely to seek approval through risky behaviors.

7. Stay Involved: Know where your child is, who they’re with, and what they’re doing. Being actively involved in their life reduces the likelihood they’ll encounter drug-related situations.

By fostering a supportive environment, you help your child build the confidence and skills they need to say no to drugs and make choices that benefit their well-being.

Thank you again for your support. Together, we can create a brighter future for our children.

Sincerely,

Principal Stovall

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Dyslexia Awareness

Please click this link to access important information about dyslexia and related disorders to help support students who may need additional resources. (Spanish version)

Gifted and Talented
The Gifted/Talented referral window is open October 21 - November 1, 2024. Referrals must be submitted by November 1, 2024. Please contact your student's teacher or campus counselor for further information regarding prerequisites and the referral process.

Halloween Safety Tips

Read the latest Safety Bulletin here. This month, we’ve included a special section on safety tips for Trick or Treating!

Sign Up Now for Free School Lunches – Don’t Miss Out!

Free and Reduced lunch applications are required to be completed every year. If you have not already, please take a moment to complete the lunch application to determine your eligibility. If you qualify for free or reduced priced meals, lunch will be free for your child for the 2024-2025 school year.

If you do not qualify for free/reduced meals, you can deposit funds onto your child's account at My School Bucks.

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Nov 1 - No School

Nov 3 - Fall Back - Daylight Savings Time

Nov 4 - Native American Heritage Month Beings

Nov 7 - Gifted Talented Fall Referral Window Closes

Nov 8 - No School

Nov 11 - Veterans Day (We do have school)

Nov 15 - Staff Development, No School for Students

Nov 18 - 3rd-6th RLA Benchmark

Nov 19 - 3rd-6th Math Benchmark

Nov 20 - 5th Science Benchmark

Nov 20 - National Education Support Professionals’ Day

Nov 21 - Birthday Thursday/$3 Free dress Day

Nov 21 - Thanksgiving Celebrations, see teacher for details

Nov 21 - Benchmark 1, Makeup Testing 3rd-6th Grades

Nov 21 - Substitute Educators Day, thank you to our wonderful subs!!

Nov 21 - Progress Reports available to families in Parent Portal

Nov 22 - No School

Nov 25-29 -Thanksgiving Break, No School

Contact any of the APPROVED Non-Profit Organizations which will be listed on our site upon approval. They will provide guidelines and their registration deadline in addition to any other applicable information you may need. Please do not call our office regarding the process of any non-profit. We will not be able to provide any information regarding a non-profit’s registration process or guidelines. The link will be provided once the non-profit organizations are approved. We encourage you to check the list often as it will be updated beginning September 1, 2024 through November 15, 2024.

https://arlington-tx.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/request-toys.aspx

Life School is gearing up for our newest high school in Duncanville, TX with plans to open its doors in time for the 2027-28 school year! If you believe Life School will make an even greater impact in our community by building this new high school in Duncanville, show your support by attending these City of Duncanville public meetings wearing your Life School gear!

Don't forget to sign up for our Partners for Life parent organization by clicking here to receive the most up to date opportunities to engage on campus. After you sign up, be sure to become a fan of our campus.

When you respond for an event, you will receive hours for your participation. As parents receive hours, we will recognize parents throughout the year with shout outs, special prizes, and recognition.

Did you know... When you dedicate time to reading every day, you can reduce stress, boost your mental health, fall asleep faster, and enrich your vocabulary?

Did you know ... Children who read 20 minutes every day are exposed to a large number of books and stories throughout the year, which improves their understanding and analytical skills, increases their vocabulary, shapes their personality, and increases overall academic performance.

Click here to read 7 Benefits of Reading 20 Minutes a Day as well as some tips on how to get started. #LifeLeadersRead

During morning announcements, we will focus on one LifeLeader Attribute each week and learn what we need to do to develop each attribute so that we can become effective leaders in our school and in our community. We encourage students and families to memorize these statements together and talk about how the attribute is exhibited at home, school and work. We will share the I Will statement in the weekly newsletter and on our campus Facebook page. We look forward to hearing how students are exhibiting the attributes at school and home. Click here to view all 15 LifeLeader attributes.

Every day we have Life Habits time that is focused on building social, emotional and behavioral skills. Each week we will post Life Habits conversation starters in our newsletter that are aligned with the Life Habits lessons from the week. We will also have signs in the pick up line for you to access the questions of the week. We hope you enjoy hearing about what your child is learning at school.

Email: quanesha.stovall@lifeschools.net
Website: https://lifeschool.net/schools-campuses/oak-cliff-elementary-school
Location: 4400 South R L Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX, USA
Phone: 214-376-8200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeoakcliffelem
Twitter: @PrincipalStovall