November 6, 2023

A message from Principal Villavaso

Hello Cardinal Families,

Happy Friday!

This upcming week we will celebrate Veteran's Day on Thursday at 9 am. We welcome families to attend our program. Safety and Security of our students is our number one priority. For every event during the school day, we require individuals to check in through our security system and require each person to wear a visitor badge. To skip the line and save time during checking in, we offer the Registration Form. The registration form must be completed by noon on Wednesday. No Registration will be taken after noon on Wedesnday. If you have not received a visitor badge on campus before, you will need to come by the front office prior to the event to scan your license. Thank you for your cooperation and assistaing us in keeping everyone safe. See the newsletter for more information.

Click here for the Cardinal Connection Newsletter!

Sincerely,

Principal Villavaso

Campus Updates

VETERAN'S DAY assembly

Attention LSC family members:

Have you or a family member served or are currently serving in the military? If so, please be part of our Veterans Day video presentation by submitting your information to Mr. Perry. See informaton below

Would you like to attend the event? Please complete the Registration Form to skip the lines. Registration ends at noon on Wednesday. Please plan accordingly to miss time being checked in.

attendance matters!

Studies show how critical it is for students to be at school everyday, all day, all the way! To help support our LSC attendance, we are going to host a weekly competition. The class with the highest attendance percentage each week will earn either extra recess or a class popcorn party. Please make sure to help your student's class be the top class by making attendance a priority.

Gifted/Talented referral window

The Gifted/Talented referral window will be October 30 - November 9, 2023. Referrals must be submitted by November 9, 2023. Please contact your student's teacher or campus counselor for further information regarding prerequisites and the referral process.

join us on tuesday, november 14th!

Come out to support Life School Carrollton by joining our Cardinal staff, parents, and students for a delicious dinner for a great cause - a CHIRPIE costume! We are so close to raising enough money to purchase our Cardinal Mascot costume!! This spirit night should put us over the top! We look forward to seeing you at BJ's and joining us for some yummy Pazookie! 😀

A.P. Avenue with Mrs. merry

I can't believe we have already finished our first 9-weeks of school, had report cards, and are in the middle of Parent Conferences. This upcoming week will be our 4 week Progress Reports, so time is flying. Please remember, as part of your Parent Life Agreement, you need to be making sure you are checking on your student's grades on a regular basis and reaching out to their teacher if you have any questions and/or concerns. As I mentioned, we are in the mist of Parent/Teacher conferences and it is an integral part of the teamwork we all do to support your student. If you have yet to hear from your student's teacher to set up a time for your meeting, please reach out.

In closing, if you haven't yet signed up as a "Fan" of Life School Carrollton on Galaxy Digital, we need you to do that ASAP as this is a critical part of school plan. Please click: Fan of LSC.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to click here Email Mrs. Merry Thank you, as always, for being a Partner for Life in your students education! Mrs. Merry

Updates to Student Handbook

The 2023-24 Student Handbook has undergone recent updates to reflect legislative changes. These revisions were approved by the Life School Board of Directors on September 20, 2023. Click here to see the letter to parents.

Counselor Corner

Practicing Mindful Breathing

What is Mindful Breathing? The idea behind mindful breathing is that if we can control our breathing, we can also calm our body and mind. With that said, it’s not just a nice theory; there is actually scientific evidence behind it. When upset or overwhelmed, our bodies invoke a stress response known as “fight or flight.” It’s an important response that helps us avoid serious danger. The trouble is that we can also have this same response during arguments, worries, or when something doesn’t go our way. Practicing deep breathing helps to slow the heartbeat and lower blood pressure, allowing us to feel calmer, focused, and more in control. https://www.thepathway2success.com/mindful-breathing-activities-for-kids-teens/

SEL At Home Connection: Practice Mindful Breathing with your child. Try Apple pie breathing: Imagine there is a warm slice of apple pie in front of them. Have them slowly breathe in to smell the pie and then breathe out. Note that this breathing exercise really can be done with any type of food such as pizza or a warm cup of cocoa. Practicing this skill together when they are in a calm state is a great way to prepare them for when they may need it.

To contact Ms. Ren: rachael.ren@lifeschools.net or 469-701-1355 ext.9204

LifeLeader

LifeLeader: Global Perspective

When you are ready to learn you have an understanding of the world around you. You show respect to cultures and their views, as well as, value the customs and traditions that may be different from your own. You work to make a positive impact on everyone you meet. By doing these things, you are using the LifeLeader attribute GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE.

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

Festival at the Switchyard

https://www.cityofcarrollton.com/about-us/calendar/festival-at-the-switchyard

November 4, 2023 11:00a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Free for All Ages

Historic Downtown Carrollton

Enchanted Library

https://www.cityofcarrollton.com/departments/departments-g-p/library/programs-events/enchanted-library

November 17, 2023 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Free for all ages

Josey Ranch Library

Make Thanksgiving Placemats with Nature Items

https://www.cityofcarrollton.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/46833/1501?curm=11&cury=2023

November 18, 2023 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Free for all ages

Elm Fork Nature Center *wear long pants and closed-toe shoes

LIFELEADER SPOTLIGHT

Ella Marie Castillo

3rd Grade

Storm Speller

5th Grade

Manuel Rodriguez

5th Grade

Jacob Williamson

4th Grade

Bre’Elle Dubose-Haggarty

6th Grade

Egypt Abreu

2nd Grade

Jacob Williamson

4th Grade

Parker Meyer

6th Grade

Adrian Murape

2nd Grade

Aaron Garcia Marquez

5th Grade

Graycelee Shopher

1st Grade

Railyn Wright

4th Grade

Shaun Lang

5th Grade

Ellie Dolph

Kindergarten

Deagen Ouer

2nd Grade

Sophia Cifuentes

1st Grade

Clarke williams

3rd Grade

Amos Zagada

2nd 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 October Life School Safety Bulletin.

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.

Upcoming Events

Nov 1 thru 30 Native American Heritage Month

Nov 8 Progress Reports

Nov 9 Veterans Day Assembly (9:00-10:00 AM)

Nov 13 thru 16 Benchmark Test (campus closed to all visitors)

Nov 13 Girls Empowered & Boys 2 Men Meeting

Nov 14 LSC Spirit Night @ BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (see flyer)

Nov 17 thru 26 Thanksgiving Break

Nov 27 Girls Empowered & Boys 2 Men Meeting

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.

Parent Resources - Helpful Links

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