September 25, 2023

A message from Principal Villavaso

Hello Cardinal Families,

Happy Thursday! Thank you to everyone that came out to Cotton Patch for this month's Fellowship Night Fundraiser. Remember, this money will go towards costs for our Fall Festival.

As a reminder, regular attendance is a fundamental pillar of a successful education. It is a key determinant of a student's academic performance and future prospects. Consistent attendance not only allows students to grasp and master the curriculum effectively but also fosters essential life skills that will benefit them beyond the classroom.

Here are some compelling reasons why consistent attendance matters:

Academic Success: Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well academically. Each day of instruction builds upon the previous one, and missing school can lead to gaps in a student's understanding of important concepts.
Social and Emotional Development: Regular attendance provides opportunities for students to interact with their peers, develop friendships, and build important social skills. It also contributes to a sense of belonging within the school community.
Accountability and Responsibility: Attending school instills a sense of responsibility in students. They learn to manage their time, follow routines, and complete assignments, which are essential life skills.
Preparation for the Future: Good attendance habits are a foundation for success in the workplace. Employers value employees who show up consistently and punctually. Building these habits in school sets students up for success in their future careers.
Access to Support: Regular attendance allows students to access support services, such as tutoring or counseling, when needed. It ensures that teachers and staff can identify and address any academic or personal challenges a student may be facing.

We understand that there may be occasional circumstances that require a student to miss school, such as illness or family emergencies. In such cases, please notify the school as soon as possible so that we can provide support for your child.

Thank you for your partnership in your child's education. Together, we can create an environment where each student can reach their full potential.

Click here for the Cardinal Connection Newsletter!

Sincerely,

Principal Villavaso

Campus Updates

CARDINALS READ!!!!

Did you know that reading for 20 minutes a day has major benefits??? Reading for 20 minutes a day can boost your mental health as well as help children improve their understanding and analytical skills.

CHIRPIE is challenging all of our Cardinal Families to get a family friendly book to read each night for at least 20 minutes. This can be done while preparing dinner, having dinner or getting ready for bed! Starting next Friday, CHIRPIE will ask you to post a family picture in the comments with the book you’ve been reading for the week! What book do you think CHIRPIE is going to read first?? 🤔📚📖

Share with us on social using #LifeLeadersRead.

***IVEY PHOTOGRAPHY WILL BE EMAILING YOU YOUR CHILD'S PHOTOS TO PREVIEW AND SELECT FROM THEIR PRICING & PACKAGES. THE EMAIL THAT IS ON FILE WITH LIFE SCHOOL CARROLLTON WILL BE THE EMAIL YOUR 6 CHOICES WILL BE SENT TO***

Big kahuna fundraiser

We are in week #3 and we are finally seeing some traction. Remember, our fundraiser ends on next Tuesday, 9/26. If you haven't yet set up your student's online account and need help, please reach out. Please remember, if students sell just one item, they should bring in their first voucher. If they sell 20 items, they should be bringing in 9 vouchers, not just the one "sold 20 items" voucher. As they sell the magic numbers on the vouchers, they should be bringing their tickets in. Tickets are collected each Tuesday & Thursday don't forget voucher's must be signed by a parent acknowledging that the student did sell the required number amount. The last day to turn in prize vouchers will be Thursday, September 28th. Our fundraiser can be done online or via the paper packet your student came home last week. Remember, students who sell 15 items or more will earn a limo pizza lunch! If you have any questions, please call LSC

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.

Dyslexia Parent Education Program

Please take a few minutes to view our Dyslexia Parent Education Program, so you can be informed of our program at Life School.

Dyslexia Parent Education Program: 2023-2024

Support the Cardinal Store

We need your HELP!!! We are $500 short of making our October 16th deadline! Please consider supporting Life School Carrollton as we raise funds for our Cardinal Store. Our students are working so hard to earn Cardinal Bucks, and we are really in need of some popular prizes and some much larger prizes. We've gotten 11 donations so far but are only at the half way point. Our fundraiser ends on October 16th so please click the link and consider helping support our kiddos with a tax deductible donation: PBIS Cardinal Store Prizes for LSC

A.P. Avenue with Mrs. merry

Thank you to all who showed up to our Cotton Patch Restaurant Fundraiser in Lewisville on Tuesday evening. Even with a 7 mile trip to Lewisville in a storm, we still had a nice turn out! The money raised from Cotton Patch will be going to our Fall Festival Parent Night. Our next Family Spirit Night is Tuesday, October 17th at Raising Canes in Carrollton (see flyer). Mark your calendars now! The funds for this event will go towards buying a school mascot costume (yeah Chirpie!).

Don't forget that our Big Kahuna fundraiser ends this coming Tuesday, 9/26 and our goal is to sell $15,000. The proceeds for this event go for year-end activities such as ceremonies and Field Day!

Our Partners for Life team is looking for parents to help with a multitude of things on campus this year; from volunteering on campus to sending in donations for special events. If you haven't completed our Parent/Guardian Survey please do so ASAP so our room parents/guardians can connect with you.

Are you a "Fan" of Life School Carrollton? Are you getting your Galaxy Digital updates? WE need 80% of our parents to sign up as "Fans" so that we can meet our state CIP goal. So parents/guardians please click here and become a Fan of LSC.

If you have an question, please don't hesitate to click here Email Mrs. Merry

Join us for our next LSC Fundraiser Night to raise money for a LSC school mascot costume! We love our Chirpie and we'd love to have even more of him!

15% of all proceeds from Raising Canes will go towards:

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

September 23, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., Coffee with a Cop at the American Legion Post 597, 1024 E. Elm St. Carrollton, Tx

Gaming Adventure

https://www.cityofcarrollton.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/46500/621

September 30, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Ages 9-12

Josey Ranch Library, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

DC League of Super Pets – Sunday Movie Matinee

https://www.cityofcarrollton.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/46532/621?curm=10&cury=2023

October 1, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

All ages

Josey Ranch Library

The Re-emergency of UFOs

https://www.cityofcarrollton.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/46507/621?curm=10&cury=2023

October 14, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Free for all ages

Josey Ranch Library

Lego Builders

https://www.cityofcarrollton.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/46747/621?curm=10&cury=2023

October 14, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Free for ages 5-12

Josey Ranch Library

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

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

Festival at the Switchyard- November 4, 2023 11:00 am to 10 pm

Counselor Corner

September is Suicide Awareness & Prevention Month

The State of Texas has mandated school districts provide a comprehensive suicide prevention program at all public junior, middle and high schools (House Bill 1386/Suicide Prevention). This mandate requires prevention efforts with parents, staff members, and students. To proactively address these issues, Life School elementary counselors are offering age appropriate suicide prevention lessons on each campus. The lessons will be done in the classroom during guidance time with the counselor. These efforts will increase advocacy for students concerned about themselves or a friend and equips students with many other tools to combat suicide.

Topics per Grade Level

K-3

Effective Communication: How powerful our words are
Positive Self Talk
Showing Kindness
Showing Empathy

4-6

Effective Communication: How Powerful our words are
Positive Self Talk
Showing Kindness
Showing Empathy
Protective factors: Open communication, tolerance, advocacy, etc
Suicide Awareness
6th Grade students will all receive a sticker with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number available 24/7 call or text.

CONTACT ME: Questions or concerns-- Feel free to contact me

Email: rachael.ren@lifeschools.net Phone: 469-701-1355 ext.9204

LifeLeader

LifeLeader: Collaborative

When you are ready to lead, you work with others towards a goal by knowing the problem and creating a solution. You know how to work in a group and everyone is able to work together to complete the task. Your words and actions are supportive of the team. By doing these things, you are using the LifeLeader attribute, COLLABORATIVE.

LIFELEADER SPOTLIGHT

Alaina Perkins

3rd Grade

Parker Meyer

6th Grade

Natalia Duarte Rodriguez

3rd Grade

Rainey Dolph

1st Grade

Adrian Murape

2nd Grade

Gabriel Calvin

4th Grade

Mia Timsah

4th Grade

Ayden Acosta

Kindergarten

London Miller

1st Grade

Owen Van Looey

4th Grade

Ella Castillo

3rd Grade

Gwendolyn Mahin

Kindergarten

Marshall Thrift

1st Grade

Desirae Reyes

3rd Grade

CHIRPIE

All Grades

Teacher Newsletters

Safety and Security

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

Please click here to view the August/September 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

Sept 15th-Oct15th Hispanic Heritage Month
September 25th Level Up Parade
September 28th Birthday Thursday
Oct 1st thru 31st Italian-American Heritage Month & National Principals Month (Honoring Principal Villavaso)
October 4th Fall school photos
October 6th National Coaches Day (Honoring Coach Nguyen)
October 9th-13th Fall Break
October 17th Raising Caines Spirit Night (4pm to 10pm)
October 18th Partners for Life Meeting (4:15pm to 5:00pm)
October 18th Day of Unity
October 19th Deadline for Fall Festival donations
October 24th Fall Festival

Parent Resources - Helpful Links

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