April 29, 2024

A message from Principal Villavaso

Good afternoon Cardinal Families!

I can't believe how quickly this school year has gone. We are moving into the final weeks of school with just 15 school days remaining. This upcoming week, students in Grades 3-6 will take the Math STAAR assessment. Due to STAAR testing, our campus will be closed to visitors during the school day on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Mark your calendar for our end of year events. Third Annual End of Year Dance is May 16th from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Click here for the Cardinal Connection Newsletter!

Please let me know if you have any questions. We are here to serve your family!

Enjoy your weekend!

Principal Villavaso

Campus Updates

Upcoming Engagement Opportunities

Donuts with dudes

The LSC Girls Empowered Club Present... Donuts With Dudes! We encourage our Cardinal Scholars to come have a donut with a special "dude" in their life!

WHEN: Monday May 13, 2024
TIME: 7:15am-7:45am
LOCATION: LSC Science Lab
IMPORTANT INFO: Click here to register for this event. Registration is required in order to participate.
Email edward.perry@lifeschools.net with any questions.

MUFFINS WITH MISSES

The LSC Boys 2 Men Club present... Muffins With Misses! We encourage our Cardinal Scholars to come have a donut with a special "misses" in their life!

WHEN: Tuesday May 14, 2024
TIME: 7:15am-7:45am
LOCATION: LSC Science Lab
IMPORTANT INFO: Click here to register for this event. Registration is required in order to participate.
Email edward.perry@lifeschools.net with any questions.

3rd annual family dance

The LSC Boys 2 Men & Girls Empowered Club Present... A Night In Hollywood! Wear your Sunday's Best and get ready for the paparazzi and excited fans as you and your family walk down the red carpet to our 3rd Annual Family Dance. Tickets are on sale now. We are only accepting online ticket sales. Purchase your pre-sale tickets today! See below for more important information:

WHEN: Thursday May 16, 2024
TIME: 6pm-8pm
LOCATION: LSC Multipurpose Room
PRE-SALE PRICING (Through May 13th): $3 Per Student, $5 Per Adult
AT THE DOOR PRICING (May 16th): $5 Per Student, $10 Per Adult
CONCESSIONS: $1 Per Concession Ticket (See link for menu)

CLICK HERE to purchase your admission and concession tickets today!

2024-2025 School Years Supplies on sale Now!

School Supplies for the 2024-2025 School Year is now on sale. Here is the link if you would like to get a jump start on preparing for the upcoming school year.

Powerhouse Before and After School Care

Powerhouse is accepting new enrollments for the remainder of the Spring 2024 semester! From now until March 31st, if you are currently enrolled in Powerhouse and you refer a friend, you and your friend can get one week of free childcare! Check with your local campus Powerhouse Site Director for all the details! Visit https://www.phkidstx.com/ to enroll.

A.P. Avenue with Mrs. merry

I can't believe how fast time is flying and that we have less than 1 month before school is out! What a busy year this has been. This Tuesday, our 3rd thru 6th graders will take their STAAR Test for Language Arts, please remember to have your child get a minimum of 8 hours of sleep Monday night and a healthy breakfast, high in protein (not carbs) on Tuesday morning! Also, remember to send them with bottled water and one or two healthy snacks.

As we finish up the 2023-2024 school year, don't forget we have some important events coming up that we need volunteer help with. If you would like to assist with the May 16th Talent Show, please reach out via email to kathryn.bevilacqua@lifeschools.net . Our counselor, Ms. Ren, is in need of assistance the week of May 6th thru 9th for College & Career Day & May 20th for Kinder Celebration. Please email her at rachael.ren@lifeschools.net if you are interested. Lastly, we have our big Field Day where we need a lot of assistance. Please CLICK HERE to sign up to assist Coach Nguyen. Room parents might be reaching out about classroom parties if you are able to assist.

Thank you to those of you who ordered your yearbooks online in advance! They will be arriving soon and will be distributed on May 16th to students. Any remaining yearbooks that we have, will be available to purchase on May 16th (only) for $25 caseh.

Our 2024-2025 Partners for Life planning meeting is on May 15th and I would love to have as many parents there to brainstorm our next school year with. We will be planning all the upcoming activities, events and committees our 2024-2025 school year. Please consider joining us from 4:15-5:00PM. A

Enjoy your weekend,

#CHIRP ~ Mrs. Merry

Counselor Corner

Rest is Best!

As testing continues, make sure your child is getting enough rest. There are many signs that your child may not be getting the sleep that they need to be successful throughout the day. For example: less participation in class, poor school performance, irritability, sadness, headaches, and upset stomach. There are more consequences of not getting enough sleep besides decreased attention, impaired memory and slowed process. Lack of adequate sleep can lead to behavioral differences such as aggression, poor decision making, depression and anxiety as well as hyperactivity. Here are some tips to get started:

Set a specific bedtime (check the information on sleep by age)
Stop using electronic devices for at least an hour before this time
Create a relaxing bedtime routine (start 15-10 min before bed time)
Create a dark, quiet, comfortable and calming sleep environment
Create a celebration activity that you will do together when they have completed the challenge (set a goal that may allow for a day or two to miss so they stay encouraged)
You may want to print a calendar page and have them check the boxes as they reach their daily goal

Click for more Information on Sleep and School Performance

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 469-701-1355 ext. 9204 or at rachael.ren@lifeschools.net

College, Career, and Military Readiness Week is on May 6th to 9th. Above are the Dress up Days to celebrate that week. Please remember to wear uniform pants or uniform skirt on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday, do not wear masks and do not have props. For Thursday, wear a college shirt with jeans or uniform pants/uniform skirt.

LifeLeader

LifeLeader: Self Managed

When you are ready for life, you take responsibility for your own behavior and actions. You know when you should change your behavior for the well-being of others around you. You are able to be in control of your body, thoughts, and emotions. By doing these things, you are using the LifeLeader attribute, SELF- MANAGED.

Life Habits Conversation Starters of the week:

We’re committed to supporting all students' social-emotional behavioral (SEB) and LifeLeader development. Join us in supporting the growth by scanning the QR code for weekly conversation starters to reflect on SEB and LifeLeader skills with your child.

LIFELEADER SPOTLIGHT

Lamarcus Hill

2nd Grade

Ian Mitchell

3rd Grade

Mia Crawford

3rd Grade

Brayden Dubose-Hegerty

4th Grade

Mia Crawford

3rd Grade

Keren Aceituno

3rd Grade

Teacher Newsletters

Safety and Security

Check out the District Safety and Security Newsletters on our website.

Safety Bulletin

Please click here to view the April Life School Safety Bulletin.

Upcoming Events

COMMUNITY Resources/Library Events

Check out this link for fun events happening in the community. For example, last Saturday is a Mother/Son Monster Mash at 6 pm. Full calendar here!

Also check out the Sporting Programs and sign up for a league today!

Newest Leisure Connections Magazine

Star Party

4/25/24 8:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.

AW Perry Homestead Museum

https://www.cityofcarrollton.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/47613/1501?curm=4&cury=2024

***FOOD ASSISTANCE

Metrocrest Services

https://metrocrestservices.org/services/food-pantry/

HCUMC

https://www.hcumc.org/service/feeding-ministries/food-pantry/

The Friendship House

https://www.firstfields.org/friendship-house

Heart of the City Carrollton

https://www.facebook.com/heartofthecitycarrollton/

Storehouse Suppers

https://www.facebook.com/StorehouseSuppers/

Bring out the storyteller in you

As a way to celebrate our 5 year anniversary as a Cardinal Family, we want to hear from YOU! Tell us about your LSC Story. You could've joined the Cardinal family yesterday or 5 years ago; at the end of the day, we all are family and we have a story. Below are some things you can talk about:

How you heard about LSC.
Why you enrolled your child here.
How the journey has been since enrolling your child here.
How LSC has grown your student/family.
The impact LSC faculty and staff have made on you, your student and your family.
Any shoutouts to teachers/staff.

We cannot wait to hear from you! If you would like to share your story, complete click here! If you have any questions or concerns, email Mr. Perry at edward.perry@lifeschools.net.

LSC - Parent / Guardian Request Center

Per the Life School Handbook, parents are required to inform the school on any important changes such as a new phone number, home address, email address, etc. Parents are also required to submit a written request for their students records. Please fill out the form in its entirety. Mr. Perry will then call to verify the request. Once verified, the request will get fulfilled within 24-48 business hours. Contact Mr. Perry with any questions.

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Según el Manual de Life School, los padres deben informar a la escuela sobre cualquier cambio importante, como un nuevo número de teléfono, dirección particular, dirección de correo electrónico, etc. También se requiere que los padres presenten una solicitud por escrito para los registros de sus estudiantes. Por favor complete el formulario a continuación en su totalidad. Luego, el Sr. Perry llamará para verificar la solicitud. Una vez verificada, la solicitud se cumplirá dentro de 24 a 48 horas hábiles. Comuníquese con el Sr. Perry si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud.

Edward.Perry@lifeschools.net

469-701-1355, Ex. 9207

Parent Resources - Helpful Links

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