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. 

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.

Building Resilience and Empathy in your child

When it comes to empathy, lectures that begin, “You should care more about X because . . .” are rarely going to leave a lasting impression. Much more powerful will be the example your kids see you set and the extent to which you demonstrate what it means to listen to others, consider their perspectives and opinions, and care about them. That kind of modeling, particularly how you show compassion for them when they are having a hard time, will help your children build their capacity for empathy. And when they watch you make an effort to live a life full of concern for the people around you and an awareness of others’ needs, your kids will assume that’s just how things are done, and empathy will become more of their default approach to the world. (Daniel J. Siegel MD + Tina Payne Bryson PhD)

Read the full article:  https://ideas.ted.com/how-to-raise-a-child-who-cares/

SEL At Home Connection:  Help your child build empathy toward others and to see a situation through another perspective.  As you read stories or watch movies, pause to discuss how the characters might be feeling given the circumstances. 

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

Perry Pumpkin Patch

https://www.cityofcarrollton.com/departments/departments-g-p/parks-recreation/programs-events/events/perry-pumpkin-patch

October 21, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Free for all ages

Perry Homestead Museum 

Mother/Son Monster Mash

https://www.cityofcarrollton.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/43557/20

October 22, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m

All ages - $$$$

Creekview High School (REGSTRATION FEES APPLY)

Ghost Town

https://www.cityofcarrollton.com/departments/departments-g-p/parks-recreation/programs-events/downtown-carrollton/ghost-town

October 23, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Free for all ages

Historic Downtown Carrollton

Paint Pumpkins

https://www.cityofcarrollton.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/46831/1501?curm=10&cury=2023

October 28, 2023 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Free for all ages

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

The Addams Family – Sunday Movie Matinee

https://www.cityofcarrollton.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/46837/621?curm=10&cury=2023

October 29, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Free for all ages

Josey Ranch Library

Books for Treats

https://www.cityofcarrollton.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/46514/4397

Carrollton Public Library (Both locations)

October 31, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Free for All Ages

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 

Teacher Newsletters

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth/Sixth Grade

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Dyslexia

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. 

Nov 9 Veterans Day Assembly

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

• District Parent Resources Page

• Free & Reduced Lunch Application

• LifeLeader

• My School Bucks

• Parent Portal

• Partners for Life Parent Organization

• Safety & Security Newsletters

• Technology Device Use Agreement

• Uniform Vendor Information