Lions Exchange

Happy Sunday! I know our students were excited to only have 2 days of school last week! District updates to the calendar will be sent out regarding make up days and I will be sure to communicate those changes to families once we have them.

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SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR & LITERACY NIGHT

Get ready to dive into a week of reading and fun! We're excited to announce our Book Fair and Literacy Night are happening this week!

Our Book Fair will be open tomorrow, Monday, January 13th in the Science Lab. It's a fantastic opportunity for students to discover new books and add to their home libraries.

Then, join us for Literacy Night on Thursday, Jan 16th from 6:00PM-7:30PM . We'll have exciting literacy activities for the whole family, and maybe even a special guest or two!

We hope to see you there as we celebrate the joy of reading together!

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Have you completed Re-Enrollment for your child? Re-Enrollment opened January 1st and closes January 31st. For all families who complete re-enrollment before 11:59 pm on January 15th, your students will earn a jean day for a later date in January! Jean day passess will be sent home after January 15th.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars!

• January 13-24: Scholastic Book Fair
• January 16: Literacy Night 6PM
• January 17: No School for Students or Staff

• January 20: No School, MLK Day

• January 24: School for Students & Staff

• February 1st: Open enrollment starts for new students. Spread the word to your friends and family—we can’t wait to welcome more amazing students to our school community!

Warm regards,

Principal Stovall

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 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.

National School Board Recognition Month

Jan 13-24 - Scholastic Book Fair

Jan 16 - $1 Jean Day w/ School Spirit/College Shirt/Literacy Night (6PM)

Jan 17 - Students/Staff No School

Feb 1 - Open enrollment starts for new students

Feb 2 - Life's Finest Showcase (10AM -2PM)

As the weather begins to change, please remember to send your child to school with a warm jacket each day. Cooler temperatures mean our students will need extra layers to stay comfortable, especially during recess and outdoor activities.

As a reminder, students are only permitted to wear solid red or navy blue jackets/sweaters inside the building during school hours. Other color jackets can be worn into the building but will need to be removed once students enter and may be put back on for recess and dismissal. This helps us maintain our dress code while keeping students comfortable throughout the day.

Please make sure to label your child’s jackets and sweaters with their first and last name. This helps your student quickly retrieve items from our lost and found if they get left behind in classrooms or on the playground.

Additionally, this is a great time to remind children about handwashing and other healthy habits to help prevent seasonal illnesses.

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!

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

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