THURSDAY EXCHANGE NEWSLETTER

Website: lifeschool.net
Location: 777 South Interstate 35 East Service Road, Red Oak, TX, USA
Phone: 469-552-9200
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Parents & Families,

Next week is a busy week, then we all get to rest, relax, and give thanks with a week off!

• Monday-3rd-6th grade Reading/Language Arts Benchmark
• Tuesday-3rd-6th grade Math Benchmark
• Wednesday-5th grade Science Benchmark
• Thursday-
• Thanksgiving Feasts-Please see your child's teacher for more information. Also, if you plan to attend, see below to pre-register to have your Raptor Badge pre-printed.
• Unclaimed Lost & Found Items Donated
• Pajama Drive Ends (see below for more information)
• Birthday Thursday/$3 Free dress Day
• Progress Reports available to families in Parent Portal

Re-enrollment Begins January 1st

Life School re-enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year will begin January 1, 2025. With the 4-day school week calendar, we are experiencing increased interest in enrollment. If your child attends Life School, please watch your email for re-enrollment instructions so you can act quickly in January to reserve your child's seat for next year.

Refer a Friend to Apply to Life School Today

Enrollment for new students will begin February 1, 2025. If you have family or friends interested in attending Life School next year, please share their contact information by completing this referral form or have them visit Life School Enrollment and request information.

Space is also still available this school year on some Life School campuses. If you have family or friends interested in attending Life School, please encourage them to apply today or pass along their contact information by completing this referral form.

Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month; a month-long celebration of the histories, cultures, contributions, and achievements of Native Americans to the United States.

Upcoming Campus Events

We have a few upcoming events in November & December. Click here to pre-register to have your Raptor badge pre-printed for each event. The badge will be available for you to pick up on campus, the day of the event. Remember, we cannot pre-print your badge if we have not scanned your driver's license this year.

Thanksgiving Feast-November 21st, Need to register by November 19th (contact your child's teacher for more information)

Christmas/Winter Party-December 19th, Need to register by December 17th (contact your child's teacher for more information)

Staff Shout Outs

Has a staff member made an impact on you or your student? If so, please take a moment to fill out a Staff Shout out! We love sharing these with our staff and in our parent newsletter!

November 14-Cici's Waxahachie Spirit Night, 4:00-9:00 pm

November 15-Staff Development, No School for Students

November 18-21-Lost & Found On Tables

November 18-3rd-6th RLA Benchmark (No classroom Observations or Lunch Visits)

November 19-3rd-6th Math Benchmark (No classroom Observations or Lunch Visits)

November 20-5th Grade Science Benchmark

November 20-National Education Support Professionals’ Day

November 21-Birthday Thursday/$3 Free dress Day

November 21-Lost & Found Donated

November 21-Thanksgiving Celebrations, see teacher for details

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

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

November 21-Progress Reports available to families in Parent Portal

November 21-Pajama Drive Ends, See details below

November 22-No School

November 25-29-Thanksgiving Break, No School

As we prepare for our upcoming Fall Benchmark assessments, we want to share key dates and guidelines to ensure a successful testing experience for everyone.

Upcoming Benchmark Dates:

• November 18: Reading Language Arts Benchmark (Grades 3-6)

• November 19: Math Benchmark (Grades 3-6)

• November 20: 5th Grade Science Benchmark (Grade 5)

• November 21: Makeup Benchmark Day

These tests provide teachers with important information about what your child has learned so far and what skills may need additional focus in the spring. To help your child do their best, please make sure they get a good night's sleep and have a nutritious breakfast on testing days. We also encourage students to bring a snack and a bottle of water to stay energized and focused.

Important Reminders for Families:

• To support our students in maintaining focus during testing, we kindly ask that classroom observations not be scheduled on November 18 and 19.

• Additionally, on November 18 and 19, we request that there be no visitors for lunch across all grade levels, including Kindergarten through 2nd grade to keep the atrium area quiet for students as they are testing.

• Parents of Kinder-2nd grade students who are volunteering for Thanksgiving Feast preparations are welcome to assist, but we ask that you refrain from entering any 3rd-6th grade classrooms while benchmark testing is in progress.

Thank you for your support in creating a calm, focused environment for all our students. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!

Our Lost and Found is filling up! Next week, from Monday to Thursday, we'll be placing lost items on tables just inside the main entrance. Please encourage your student to check for any missing belongings. Any unclaimed items will be donated on Thursday afternoon.

We are thrilled to share that our National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) is partnering with Scholastic for a wonderful cause: collecting pajamas and books for children in need. For every set of pajamas donated, Scholastic will generously provide a book to go with it, making this an extra special gift.

Our campus goal is to collect 500 sets of pajamas, and we need your help to make this happen! If we meet our goal, we’ll celebrate with a campus-wide pajama day for everyone!

Please consider donating and helping us make a difference. Thank you for your support!

With the temperatures dropping, please make sure to label your child’s jackets and sweaters with their first and last name. This helps us quickly return items to students if they get left behind in classrooms or on the playground.

Staying Healthy During Cold and Flu Season

As we enter cold and flu season, here are a few tips to help keep everyone healthy:

1. Handwashing: Encourage frequent handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before meals and after using the restroom.
2. Cover Coughs and Sneezes: Remind your child to cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or their elbow to prevent the spread of germs.
3. Stay Home When Sick: If your child is feeling unwell, please keep them at home to recover and help prevent spreading illness.
4. Healthy Habits: Ensure your child is getting plenty of rest, staying active, and eating a balanced diet to support their immune system.

Thank you for helping us keep our school community healthy and safe this season!

Here are a few reminders to keep in mind:

1. Follow the Arrival and Dismissal Maps: Please adhere to the designated routes on our maps to help minimize traffic and avoid congestion.
2. Do Not Cut in Front of Other Vehicles: Allow vehicles to proceed in the order they arrive. This helps keep traffic flowing and ensures everyone’s safety.
3. Use Designated Entrances and Exits: Enter only through the marked entrances and avoid using exits as entry points.
4. Do Not Move Traffic Cones or Ropes: These are placed for safety and traffic management. Moving them disrupts the flow and creates potential hazards.
5. Remain at a Safe Speed and Put Your Phone Away: Please stay focused on the road and maintain a safe speed at all times to ensure the safety of everyone on campus.
6. Drop Off Students Only Through Arrival Lines: All students must be dropped off through the arrival lines. Dropping off in the parking lot or on the other side of the church is not safe, as students are not monitored in these areas.
7. Pick Up Students Only Through Dismissal Lines: All parents and families must pick students up in the dismissal lines. Parents are not permitted to walk into the building to pick up a student. Additionally, all parents must have a hangtag to pick up their student from school. If you do not have your hangtag, please come to the office to retrieve one and then rejoin the carline.
8. Doors Open at 7:15 AM: Remember, our doors do not open until 7:15 AM. Prior to this time, students will not be permitted into the building and are not supervised by Life School staff. Dropping students off early, without adult supervision, is not safe.
9. Respect All Families: We share our parking lot with Oaks Learning Center. Please be mindful of their parents who are also picking up and dropping off young children. Avoid blocking intersections, follow all stop signs, and be courteous in allowing them to enter and exit safely.

We would like to recognize LSRO staff for all the amazing things that they do each day for our students. If you have someone that you would like to brag about, please fill out this form and we will share the Shout Outs through the weekly Thursday Exchange.

Want to submit a staff shout out? Click here: Staff Shout-Outs!!!! (Google Form)

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.

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.

All households need to complete the Free and Reduced Price School Meal Application each school year, even if your child does not purchase school meals. The application is available throughout the school year and available to complete again should your family have a change in income or additional family members in the household.

Click here to view the breakfast and lunch menus.

Breakfast is served each day from 7:15-7:45.

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