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THURSDAY EXCHANGE NEWSLETTER

May 14, 2026

THURSDAY EXCHANGENEWSLETTERMay 14, 2026
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Life School Red Oak

Website: lifeschool.net
Location: 777 South Interstate 35 East Service Road, Red Oak, TX, USA
Phone: 469-552-9200
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LifeRedOak

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lsromustangs/

FROM THE PRINCIPAL FROM THE PRINCIPAL

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Hello Families,

As we wrap up the school year, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our parents for your involvement and support. Whether you attended events, volunteered your time, donated items, joined your child for lunch, or stayed connected with teachers, your partnership has made a meaningful impact on your child’s education. Thank you for being your child’s first teacher and for continuing to work alongside us to support their success!


Lost & Found Items

Please be sure to label your child’s items with their first and last name and check any items your child brings home, as jackets and sweaters can easily get mixed up during the day. Next week, our Lost & Found items will be displayed on tables, so please take a moment to look for any missing belongings that may belong to your child.


District LifeLeader Newsletter

ICYMI: Click here to view the May LifeLeader Newsletter. In this edition, you'll find information about Summer Meals, Graduation, Athletics and Fine Arts accomplishments, Advanced Academic opportunities, summer camps, LSEF Golf Tournament, Life Christian Academy Pre-K, and more. If you have not already, please follow our new @LSPartnersforLife Instagram account.


Education Foundation Fairways for Leaders Golf Tournament

Join us June 8th at Walnut Creek Country Club for a day of golf, fun, and philanthropy, as we raise funds for our Grants, Scholarships, and Mentors Care program. Your participation will help empower our students through education, mentorship, and community support. Visit www.lifeschools.net/golf for complete information or use the these direct links: Registration now open for individuals and teams! Interested in sponsorships for this event? Don’t forget to use the discount code “Life1998”!

Final Week of School & Award Ceremonies Final Week of School & Award Ceremonies

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May 18-20 Free Dress Days

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May 18 Award Ceremonies

Field Day, Tuesday, May 19th Field Day, Tuesday, May 19th

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Field Day, May 19th

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Field Day Snacks & Concessions

CALENDAR OF EVENTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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May

15: No School Friday

18: Awards Day

18: Speech Pathologist Appreciation Day-Celebrate Moyes & Celaya

18-20: Lost & Found on Tables

19: Field Day

20: Last Day of School/End of the 4th Nine Weeks/End of the Year Parties

20: Lost & Found Donated

Student Medication Pick Up Student Medication Pick Up

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YOU Showed Up! (Citizenship) YOU Showed Up! (Citizenship)

This year, you modeled what it means to belong to a community.

Citizenship isn’t just something children learn at school. It’s something they watch you model every day.

This year, YOU showed up!
You partnered with teachers.
You encouraged your child to take responsibility.
You spoke with respect.
You supported your campus community in ways both big and small.

And your child was watching.

They saw what it looks like to belong to something bigger than themselves. They learned that being part of a community comes with both privilege and responsibility.

When you volunteered, followed through on commitments, asked how you could help, and reinforced character at home, you were teaching citizenship in the most powerful way possible — by example.

You made a difference this year. Our Life School community is better because of you.

Please stay connected with us this summer through @LSPartnersforLife for continued encouragement and simple ways to keep developing LifeLeaders at home.

It’s not just school. It’s Life.

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School Supply Packs School Supply Packs

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🎒📚 LSRO Families! 📚🎒

Skip the school supply shopping stress and order your student’s school supply pack now to have it delivered straight to your front door! 🙌

Ordering Link:
Educational Products School Supply Packs

School Code:
⭐ LIF013 (3 letters / 3 numbers)

Easy, convenient, and ready for the new school year! 💙🐴

7th Grade Immunizations 7th Grade Immunizations

Attention 6th grade parents/guardians:

Students are required to have 2 new immunizations for entry into 7th grade.

The two required vaccines are:

_x__Td booster

_x__Meningococcal

These immunizations are required before the first day of school. If your student does not have these immunizations, they will not be allowed to attend school until records are received. Please plan to get the required immunizations over the summer and return by orientation night to your campus nurse. Thank you,

Charolette Washington, Campus Nurse

Mental Health Awareness Month and National Physical Fitness Month Mental Health Awareness Month and National Physical Fitness Month

Buzzz… May is both Mental Health Awareness Month and National Physical Fitness Month. 🐝

It’s the perfect time to focus on supporting your child’s overall well-being—both mentally and physically. Children are never too young to begin learning how to care for their health.

You can help your child by encouraging:

  • Healthy boundaries and open communication
  • Stress management skills
  • Daily physical activity

As summer approaches, please also talk with your child about staying safe, including:

  • Water safety and always swimming with supervision
  • Being aware of their surroundings while playing outside
  • Looking both ways and using crosswalks when crossing the street
  • Wearing helmets and protective gear when riding bikes or scooters

Studies show that children today are less active than they were 50 years ago, which can increase their risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life. Building healthy habits and safety awareness now can make a lasting difference.

Let’s work together to help our children grow into healthy, happy, and safe individuals—strong like a busy bee! 🐝💛

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Summer Sports Camps Summer Sports Camps

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Summer Reading Summer Reading

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DEVELOPING LEADERS AT LSRO DEVELOPING LEADERS AT LSRO

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Weekly I Will Statements

During morning announcements, we will focus on one LifeLeader Attribute each week and learn what we need to do to develop each attribute so that we can become effective leaders in our school and in our community. We encourage students and families to memorize these statements together and talk about how the attribute is exhibited at home, school and work. We will share the I Will statement in the weekly newsletter and on our campus Facebook page. We look forward to hearing how students are exhibiting the attributes at school and home. Click here to view all 15 LifeLeader attributes.

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LifeLeader School Rules - Growing Leaders of Character LifeLeader School Rules - Growing Leaders of Character

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LifeLeader School Rules - Growing Leaders of Character

During the first six weeks of school, we’re introducing our LifeLeader School Rules to help students grow as leaders of strong character. Every two weeks, we’ll focus on one of the three school rules, reinforcing positive behaviors that support our mission.


We invite you to partner with us by asking your child how they are demonstrating these school rules both at school and at home.


Click here to view the teacher guide with examples of behaviors that align with each rule

Attendance Reminders Attendance Reminders

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Dress Code & Uniforms Dress Code & Uniforms

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Please see below reminders regarding school uniform and dress code:

  • Elementary students must wear navy pants, skirts, or plaid jumpers or skirts. Elementary students should not be wearing khaki pants or skirts.
  • Elementary students must wear navy or red polo shirts or a white oxford (button-down) shirt with the Life School crest.
  • Spirit T-shirts can only be worn on Thursdays. Polo shirts must be worn Monday-Wednesday.
  • For more information, please see our Student/Parent Handbook.
  • Uniform Information
  • Breakfast & Lunch Menus Breakfast & Lunch Menus

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    All households need to complete the Free and Reduced Price School Meal Application each school year, even if your child does not purchase school meals. The application is available throughout the school year and available to complete again should your family have a change in income or additional family members in the household.

    Click here to view the breakfast and lunch menus.

    Students and parents are not allowed to use food delivery services to have food brought to school during school hours.

    • Breakfast is from 7:15-7:40.

    • Any students arriving to the cafeteria after 7:35 will not be able to eat breakfast.

    ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE

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    School Hours: 7:40 am – 4:05 pm.

    Morning Drop-off/Arrival: 7:15 – 7:40 am.

    No student will be allowed to enter the building before 7:15 am.

    Students must be inside their classrooms and ready for learning by 7:40 am. Students will be marked tardy beginning at 7:45am.

    Click here to report an absence.

    Any questions regarding absences, tardies/early pickups please email the Attendance Clerk at attendance.lsro@lifeschools.net.

    Attendance is available for you to review at any time in the Parent Portal.

    Excessive absences can result in filing with the truancy court and possible expulsion from Life School.


    For more information, please see our Student/Parent Handbook.

    Student Electronic Devices Student Electronic Devices

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    Students in Kindergarten through 12th grade are prohibited from using the following personal electronic devices during school hours and while on school property:

    • Cell phones

    • Smart watches (including fitness trackers with texting/calling features)

    • Earbuds/headphones (including AirPods)

    • Tablets and personal laptops (including iPads and gaming devices)

    These personal electronic devices must be turned off and stored out of sight in a backpack or purse during the school day. The use of any of these devices during the school day may result in confiscation and disciplinary consequences. This includes all areas of the school building and property, such as but not limited to classrooms, cafeterias, common areas/hallways, and locker rooms.

    Please note: This policy does not apply to Life School-issued devices, which will continue to be used for educational purposes. Students may use a personal device only if:

    • It is required by their IEP or 504 Plan; or

    • A physician’s order is on file for a medical need.

    We appreciate your support in helping us create an environment that allows students to fully engage in learning without unnecessary distractions. If you have any questions or believe your child may qualify for an exception, please contact your campus administrator.


    Thank you for partnering with us to support student success!

    Box Tops for Education Fundraiser Box Tops for Education Fundraiser

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    It's easy! Here's how it works:

    • Download the Box Tops app and create a login. Choose to give to Life School Red Oak, our zip code is 75154!
    • Buy Box Tops products. With thousands of participating products, there are lots of chances to earn!
    • Scan your receipt with the Box Tops app within 14 days of purchase and automatically earn for Life School Red Oak with every Box Tops product you buy.
    • You can even link your Walmart account to skip scanning receipts! See the app for more details.
    • Spread the word to grandparents, friends, and family! This allows others to earn for our school!

    Every Box Tops product counts towards our goal. Let's make a difference for our teachers & students!

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    STAFF BIRTHDAYS STAFF BIRTHDAYS

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    May

    Rochelle Smith-May 1st

    Rachel Hall-May 5th

    Kylie Stransky-May 5th

    Crystal Reyna-May 11th

    Lauren Sass-May 22nd

    Brittney Vinson-May 28th

    Joel Castillo-May 29th


    June

    Casey Benner-June 10th

    Natalie Espana-June 12th

    Michael Umphenour-June 16th

    Traci Mills-June 21st

    Mikenzi Brough-June 20th

    Kimberly Kozlovsky-June 27th


    July

    Andrea Curtis-July 6th

    Monika Bray-July 8th

    Jennifer Echols-July 8th

    Kelly Osborne-July 16th

    Lindsey Brister-July 18th

    Megan Fritz-July 19th

    Zita Wiggins-July 21st

    Amanda Cockrell-July 27th

    Adrienne Almaguer-July 29th


    To view staff favorites, click here.

    2025-2026 LIFE SCHOOL CALENDAR 2025-2026 LIFE SCHOOL CALENDAR

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    LIFE SCHOOL & LSRO IMPORTANT LINKS LIFE SCHOOL & LSRO IMPORTANT LINKS

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    • LSRO Newsletters
    • District Parent Resources Page
    • Life School Calendar
    • Student/Parent Handbook
    • Before & After School Care
    • Free & Reduced Lunch Application
    • LifeLeader
    • My School Bucks
    • Parent Portal
    • Safety & Security Newsletters
    • Uniform Vendor Information
    Click Here for Important Campus Information

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