August 7, 2023

A message from Principal Villavaso

Hello Cardinal Families,

We are so excited about the first day of school tomorrow. Thank you to all those that came to orientation. We had a fantastic time and it was wonderful seeing everyone. We hope the community resources that were provided in the gym were a blessing to your family. Please reach out to me if you need any additional support. Don't forget tomorrow starting at 7:15 am, we will have a Mobile Immunization Clinic on sight to assist you in acquiring the mandated vaccinations for your student to start school.

Below are a few reminders:

Time change:

Morning arrival 7:15 am to 7:40 am

School Begins: 7:40 am

School Ends: 4:00 pm

Dismissal: 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Traffic Map: Hang Tag and Dashboard Name card required at dismissal.

Traffic Map

Traffic Video of Instructions

***Please remember that in the morning only, there is only one lane for drop off.****

You may walk you child to their classroom on the first day of school. Our traditional Clap In will begin at 7:15 am. We ask that all parents are off campus by 7:45 am so we can begin our learning and school day.
Make sure you have a copy of the school calendar. We have moved to a four day school week. Students do not have class on Fridays in August.

As always, we are here to serve. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need any assistance. We can't wait to see you tomorrow!

Click here for the Cardinal Connection Newsletter!

Sincerely,

Principal Villavaso

Campus Updates

Traffic Flow

Did you Miss orientation?

Did you miss orientation? If so, below is the presentation shared with our families. Make sure to review the updated information.

23-24 LSC Parent Orientation 8.04.22

Refer a friend while space remains

If you know someone who needs a home school that genuinely loves and cares for students, some spaces remain. Please complete this Form and we will be happy to reach out to them.

For the love of reading

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

Make sure you sign up here LSC Partners for Life Link to receive the most up to date information about what is happening on campus and for opportunities to engage.

Complete our:

LSC 2023-2024 Parent/Guardian Volunteer Survey

We'd also love for you to be part of our monthly Partners for Life meetings and be part of a team that truly impacts your student's school.

Meetings are from 4:15-5:00 on: 8/16/23, 9/14/23, 10/18/23, 11/30/23, 1/11/24, 2/15/24, 3/21/24, 4/17/24 & 5/1/24.

Reach out to Mrs. Merry @ Email Mrs. Merry for more information.

2023-2024 Uniform Information

Life School is a school of choice that requires students to wear uniforms, as authorized by state law and the Life School charter. Student uniforms make a statement that students belong to a unique school environment with a strong commitment to educational excellence. The uniqueness of the student does not rest in the apparel they wear, but in the inner qualities and gifts of the student.

Please refer to the following information and plan ahead to ensure you have a complete uniform for the first day of school.

Uniforms may be purchased from:

Levines Department Store

511 W. Jefferson Blvd. Dallas, TX 75208

Phone: (214) 948-7396

Fax: (214) 946-2352

Levines Department Store

2550 W. Redbird Ln. Dallas, TX 75237

Phone: (214) 330-8186

Fax: (214) 330-8188

Lands’ End

www.landsend.com/school

Preferred School Number Search: 900181363

1-800-469-2222

Order: Levines or Land's End

The following items listed with an asterisk (*) must be purchased from one of the companies listed above.

*Shirts Uniform shirts must have the Life School crest.

• White oxford shirt (button-down collar)

• Grades K – 6 – Red or navy polo shirt, (long or short sleeved)

*Sweaters/Sweatshirts/Jackets

• Grades K – 6 – Navy cardigan, “V” neck sweater or sweatshirt (uniform shirts must be worn underneath)

• Only school uniform jackets are allowed to be worn in the building.

Pants/Shorts

• Grades K – 6 – Navy pants or walking shorts (no more than 2 inches above the knee)

• The following examples are unacceptable: cargo pants, cargo shorts, jogger pants, legging, sweat pants and denim wear.

*Skirts/Jumpers/Modesty Skirts (no more than 2 inches above the knee)

• Grades K – 3: Plaid jumper

• Grades K – 6: Plaid or navy modesty skirt

• Girls should wear navy modesty shorts under jumpers and skirts

• If stockings/panty hose are worn, these should be solid blue, black, or white and cover the full length of the leg; knee/thigh high stockings or panty hose with wide netting or holes are not allowed.

Accessories (Grades K – 12)

• Belts: Required for grades 5/6 only and must be worn at the natural waist.

• Undershirts: Must be solid colors.

Shoes (Grades K – 12)

Appropriate shoes, with non-marking soles, must be worn at all times (can be athletic, loafer style, or dress shoes). The following examples are unacceptable: house shoes, sandals, flip- flops, wheeled shoes, light up shoes, open-toed shoes, or shoes with more than 1” heels. Shoes must have both closed toe and closed heel. NO CROCS!

Optional Thursday Uniform (Grades K – 12)

Life School T-shirts and sweatshirts may be worn with uniform pants, shorts or skirts. Life School sponsored t-shirts, sweatshirts, spirit wear, college shirts or college jackets may be worn at the discretion of administration.

In order to minimize loss and simplify identification, all clothing should be labeled with the student’s first and last name.

A complete Dress Code description is in the Student Handbook.

Grab your 2023-2024 School SupplieS

Passport Health Vaccination mobile Clinic

2023-2024 Before and After School Care

Powerhouse is now taking reservations for next school year. Powerhouse is located on Life School campuses and will offer before and after school care Monday through Thursday as well as all-day child care on Fridays from 7am- 6pm!

Visit https://www.phkidstx.com/ and select “23-24 PROGRAM” to register your child(ren) as soon as possible. Space is limited.

Free or Reduced LuncH

All families are asked to complete the Free and Reduced Price School Meal Application each school year, even if your child does not purchase school meals or you think your child may not qualify. Information collected through this application process provides opportunities for our campus to receive additional state and federal funding.

Please complete the Free and Reduced Price School Meal Application prior to the first day of school.

Click here to view the breakfast and lunch menus.

Parents are responsible for all charges incurred prior to the application being approved for benefits. We encourage parents to fill out an application prior to the start date of school each year to prevent negative balances from occurring.

Free and Reduced Lunch Status does not carry over from year to year. Application is required annually.

A.P. Avenue with Mrs. merry

Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! The first day of school is just around the corner and so are all the fun events we have planned for August. If you are wondering in what ways you can support Life School Carrollton this year, please consider the following:

Join our Partner for Life Program. It's a way for you to pour into your student's education and make our school an even greater place for our Cardinals. We meet from 4:15-5:00 on 8/16, 9/14, 10/18, 11/30, 1/11/24, 2/15, 3/21, 4/17, and 5/1
Sign up and join our Galaxy Digital site and sign up to become a Fan @ LSC. This will allow you to be informed of specific needs at Life School Carrollton. We already have several needs listed on our LSC Galaxy Digital page.
Complete our parents/guardians Volunteer Survey
Join us at our local Chick-fil-A on Tuesday, August 15th from 5:00-7:00PM. A percentage of LSC designated sales comes right back to our campus.