July 2023

A message from Principal Villavaso

Hello Cardinal Families,

Welcome to the 2023-2024 School Year! This year Life School Carrollton is celebrating our 5th anniversary. This year's theme is "One School. Many Stories. Bring out the Storyteller in You!" We look forward to writing this chapter with you!

Mark your calendars for:

Wednesday, July 26 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm for our annual Kickoff Meet and Greet at Oak Hill Splash Park,
Saturday, August 5, 8 am to noon for Orientation. More information will be shared as time gets closer!
Monday, August 7th First Day of School (drop off starts at 7:15)

Starting on Monday, July 24, you can stop by our campus between 7:30 am and 12:00 or between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm to complete your Pick-up Authorization Form and secure your dashboard sign and hang tag. Beat the line at Orientation and complete this step early. Remember, every family is required to have a Pick-Up Authorization Form on file and have a hang tag and dashboard sign during dismissal.

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 your family soon!

Click here for the Cardinal Connection Newsletter!

Sincerely,

Principal Villavaso

Campus Updates

Please join us for Orientation on

Saturday, August 5TH~8am TO 12pm

During orientation you will:

Attend one mandatory presentation. Presentations scheduled for 8 am and 10 am
Receive classroom teacher assignment
Turn in remaining enrollment documents
Complete Medication Release (if needed), Emergency Contact Information, Immunization Records
Join Partners for Life and become of FAN on Galaxy Digital
Acquire Hang Tag and LSC Traffic Map
Turn in Authorized Pick-up Form for student pick-up
Complete Lunch Application
Set-up My School Bucks, Galaxy Digital (“Become a Fan”), and Parent Portal

Community Services available at Orientation: Levines, haircuts, dental hygiene kits, eye exams, immunizations (Aug 7th starting around 7:30 am), Powerhouse Before/After School Care, Hope Clinic Resource Flyer, limited used uniforms Sales, and so much more!

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.

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

I'm so excited to be back at LSC for the upcoming, amazing 2023-2024 school year! This year we really want to grow our Partner for Life Program. This program has many different factors to help parents, guardians, family members, and community members to be involved on our campus. It can range from volunteering in a students classroom, helping teachers with clerical tasks, volunteering for an school event, sending in much needed supplies, being a room parent/guardian, to serving on our Partners for Life Committee. There are so many ways to get involved here at LSC! First, please 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. Our Partners for Life meetings this year are scheduled for 8/16, 9/14, 10/18, 11/30, 1/11/24, 2/15, 3/21, 4/17, and 5/1 from 4:15-5:00 PM. Mark your calendars now! Lastly, we are asking ALL Life School Carrollton parents/guardians to complete the Volunteer Survey Looking forward to an amazing 2023-2024 school year!

Looking Ahead - Important Dates to Know!

Wednesday, July 26

Kickoff Picnic Meet and Greet @ Oak Hills Splash Park

Information about the park and location

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Come meet your classmates and make friendships ahead of the first day of school!

Saturday, August 5th

Parent Orientation

8 am to noon

Mandatory Presentation at 8 am or 10 am

More Information to come!

Please make plans now to attend! We will review information for new and returning families, participate in community resources, and you will have an opportunity to meet your child's teacher(s). Make sure to bring your License so we can scan them into our Security System (this allows us to offer pre-registration for campus events throughout the year- including walking students to class the first day of school). If you have more than one child, you do not have to come at both times, but the teachers will only be available during their allotted grade level time.

Monday, August 7th

First Day of School

Doors open for breakfast at 7:15 am

Class begins at 7:40 am

Dismissal begins at 4:00 pm

Tuesday, August 22th

Meet the Teacher/Open House/ LifeLeader Night

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Meet our New Staff

Bethany Charpentier, 3rd Math/Science

My name is Bethany Charpentier. I have always had a passion for student learning and education as a whole. My mom had a home daycare for teachers, so my childhood was filled with babysitting and helping those teachers set up their classrooms. After graduating high school I attended McNeese State University in Louisiana where I earned a bachelor degree in Elementary Education. I moved to Texas in 2018 and began working on my Texas certification while substituting. Since then I have taught for 4 years. I taught for two years in both 1st and 3rd grade. In the midst of covid and virtual teaching I decided to go back to school. I graduated with a masters degree in Educational Leadership with a principal certification from Sam Houston in 2021. Over the summer I (and my sweetest pup) moved to Flower Mound from the Houston area. In my free time I read, travel, and spend time with my family back home in Louisiana. I am thrilled to join the 3rd grade team and meet all of you!

Jasmine Wilson, First Grade

Ms. Wilson went to A&M Commerce and received a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies. This will be her first-year teaching. Whenever she is not teaching, she loves to travel, read, and spend time with my family. She is so excited for this school year, and looks forward to meeting all of you.

A few of Ms. Wilson's favorite things:

Favorite Color: Pink

Favorite Season: winter

Favorite fruit: Strawberry

Favorite Fast-Food Restaurant: Whataburger

Favorite Drink: Dr. Pepper

Favorite Hobbies: Playing piano, hiking, and reading.

Favorite Vacation: Istanbul, Turkey

Nicole Cotton, 5/6 Math/Science

Ms. Cotton graduated with her Bachelors of Elementary Education from WGU. She is currently pursuing her MBA. Outside of school, Ms. Cotton likes to play Overwatch on the Xbox and hang out with my big family including my significant other, 3 kids, 3 birds and my dog! Her passion is teaching and helping others succeed.

counselor Connection

Help keep your kids safe online this summer: Learn more about Application settings you can use to help protect your child when playing games or using social media as well as some of the challenges children may encounter while using 3rd party apps such as Roblox, Minecraft or Fortnite. Go to https://catfishcops.com/resources to learn more.

Looking for activities for the summer? Check out the family eGuide's online resource for camps and activities for kids of all ages in the north texas suburban area. https://familyeguide.com/

Here are a few of the quick links from the eGuide:

Summer Reading Programs Link
Pools & Waterparks
https://www.i9sports.com/
- Youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids ages 3 and up in today’s most popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, lacrosse, and tennis. (Save $14 use the code familyeguide) Scroll down the familyeguide page for the coupon.

Julie Siefert-LSC School Counselor

Questions or concerns-- Feel free to contact me by phone 469-701-1355 ext 9204 or email me at Julie.Siefert@lifeschools.net.

COMMUNITY Resources/Library Events

Check out this link for fun events happening in the community. For example, this 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

Safety and Security

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

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

2023-2024 School Calendar

The 2023-2024 Calendar along with school start and end times are now available on the Life School 4-day information page.

Upcoming Events

July 26 Meet and Greet at Oak Hills Splash Park (Information about the park and location)
Aug 5 Student/Parent Orientation and Meet the Teacher 8 am to noon
Aug 11 Staff Development Day/ No School for Students
Aug 16 Partners for Life Meeting
Aug 18 Staff Development Day/ No School for Students
Aug 31 Birthday Thursday

Parent Resources - Helpful Links

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