Lions Exchange

Don't forget to join us this evening for our Partners for Life Meeting via Zoom @ 5PM. Please click above to join the meeting.

Get ready for a fun-filled evening at our upcoming Fall Festival on Thursday, 10/24! To ensure a smooth entry and avoid long lines, we encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance.

You can do so by clicking here.

We're also seeking candy donations. If you're able to contribute, please drop off your donations to the school office by Wednesday, 10/23. Don't forget to put your students' name and grade level on the bag. Remember for every bag donated, you get a ticket to use at our Fall Festival.

Thank you for your support! We can't wait to celebrate with you at the Fall Festival.

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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Oct 17 - Pink-Out Thursday/Partners for LIfe Zoom Meeting (5:00pm-5:45pm) https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73150985866?pwd=oVpCGR1dZnsAbGSy604CCqt1qikU3E.1

Oct 18 - No School

Oct 22 - Fall Individual Picture Day (Uniforms required)

Oct 23 - 31 - Red Ribbon Week

Oct 24 - Pink-Out Thursday/Fall Festival (6:00pm-8:00pm)

Oct 25 - Professional Development, No School for Students

Oct 31 - $3 Free Dress Day/Pink-Out Thursday & Birthday Thursday

Nov 1 - No School

Nov 4 - Native American Heritage Month Beings

Nov 7 - Gifted Talented Fall Referral Window Closes

Nov 8 - No School

We're excited to announce our Pink-Out Thursdays initiative throughout the month of October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. On every Thursday, students are encouraged to wear a pink shirt and jeans to school for $1.

By participating in Pink-Out Thursdays, we hope to raise awareness about breast cancer, show our support for those affected by this disease, and promote a sense of community.

Thank you for your support!

Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t; yet, only a quarter of teens report having these conversations.

Red Ribbon Week® (October 28-31), the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get the ongoing conversation started.

This year’s theme is Life Is A Movie, Film Drug Free.™ Visit www.redribbon.org to learn more about Red Ribbon Week® and get tips for talking to your kids about drugs. The life you save may be that of your own child or a dear friend.

The Salvation Army Angel Tree program has been running for over 44 years to help provide Christmas gifts from generous donors for hundreds of thousands of children, seniors, and adults with special needs around the country each year.

In North Texas, which hosts one of the largest Angel Tree programs in the world, The Salvation Army ensures tens of thousands experience the joy of Christmas morning each year. The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program serves as a symbol of hope, particularly at a time when many are continuing to struggle with the impacts of inflation and rising costs. Across the region, thousands are faced with tough choices on how to stretch their already tight household budgets, leaving many torn between purchasing presents for the holidays or putting food on the table.

The Salvation Angel Tree program helps alleviate that added financial and emotional stress. https://saangeltree.org/

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