THURSDAY EXCHANGE NEWSLETTER
January 29, 2026
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/
Hello Families,
What a week! Winter weather gave us an unexpected pause to start the week, and we’re grateful everyone stayed safe during the ice and snow. Although we were only together on campus for one day, our teachers made today count by reconnecting with students, reestablishing routines, and continuing important learning. Thank you for your flexibility and partnership as we navigated this unusual week. We look forward to a more typical schedule and a great week ahead as we move into February.
Arrival Safety Reminder
For the safety of all students, please do not drop students off before 7:15 a.m. Prior to this time, there is no staff on campus to supervise students. Early arrival creates safety concerns due to moving vehicles, students being unmonitored, cold weather conditions, and the potential for rough play or fighting. Supervision begins at 7:15 a.m., and we appreciate your partnership in ensuring students arrive when staff are present to keep everyone safe.
Re-enrollment Continues until January 31st
Life School re-enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is in progress. With the 4-day school week calendar, we are experiencing increased interest in enrollment. If you have not done so already, please log in here to your Life School SchoolMint account and re-enroll your child for next year before the end of the month.
Nominate an Outstanding Teacher or Staff Member
We love celebrating our amazing teachers and staff. Is there someone you would like to shout out for demonstrating LifeLeader qualities and making a difference every day?
*Please submit your nominations by March 31st using this link: LifeLeader Nominations.
Click here to view the January LifeLeader Newsletter. In this edition, you'll find virtual parent resources, college-bound information, and information about a new Partners for Life Instagram account.
Parent Guides for Early Grades
The Texas Education Agency offers Parent Guides to help families understand what children are learning in the early grades. These guides provide tips and conversation starters to make supporting learning at home easier and more engaging.
Support Life League at Life School
Life School is excited to launch Life League, (formally known as Special Olympics), an initiative supporting our Special Education department by raising both funds and awareness for inclusive athletics and student opportunities. Life League helps ensure our students of all abilities can participate, grow, and thrive through meaningful programs designed just for them.
Donate Snacks:
If you are able to donate snacks, we would greatly appreciate your support. To allow time for planning and organization, all snack donations are needed by Wednesday, February 5. Please label donations "Life League" and have them brought to the front office. Every donation—big or small—helps make this day meaningful for our students. Click here to sign up to donate snacks.
Thank you for partnering with us to support Life League!
Families can support Life League in two more ways:
Donate to directly support Special Education programs at Life School here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/LifeSchool1/LifeSchoolSpecialEducationLifeLeagueDonation2025
Purchase a Life League shirt to show school spirit while giving back : https://link.edgepilot.com/s/bd81243d/Ll0DWMB9ZUyLXzw-zJMzuQ?u=https://stores.inksoft.com/lif047
Every donation and shirt purchase makes a real impact on our students and helps us continue building a community where everyone belongs. Thank you for supporting our Life School students and champions.
January
29-Chick fil A Fundraiser Night
29-TELPAS Y MÁS-An Informative Night for Bilingual Parents
30-No School Friday
February
1-28: Black History Month
2-5: National School Counseling Week
2-5: Lost & Found on Tables
5: Lost & Found Donated
2: Pay $1 and wear your favorite football team jersey or shirt in celebration of the Super Bowl 🏈
3: Spring Benchmark RLA (Grades 4 & 6)
3-5: Campus Closed to Families for lunches, observations, and volunteers
4: Spring Benchmark RLA ( Grades 3 & 5)
4: Wear HBCU or College Shirt with Uniform Bottoms
5: Stand-Alone Field Test (SAFT) RLA (Grades 3 & 4)
5: Wear Red for American Heart Month
5: Spring Benchmark RLA Makeup Testing
6: Staff Development, No School for Students
11: Spring Pictures & $3 Free Dress Day
11: Wear HBCU or College Shirt with Uniform Bottoms
12: Students may wear jeans with red, white, pink, or Valentine shirt
12: Progress Report sent to parents
12: Cici's Waxahachie Fundraiser Night 4-9
13: No School Friday
16-19: Kindness Week
17-18: Campus Closed to Families for lunches, observations, and volunteers
17: Spring Benchmark Math (4 & 6)
18: Spring Benchmark Math (3 & 5)
18: Wear HBCU or College Shirt with Uniform Bottoms
19: Spring Benchmark Math Makeup Testing
20: No School Friday
23-26: Lost & Found on Tables
23: 100th Day of School
25: Spring Benchmark Science (Grade 5)
25: Campus Closed to Families for lunches, observations, and volunteers
25: Wear HBCU or College Shirt with Uniform Bottoms
26: Lost & Found Donated
26: Birthday Thursday/$3 Free dress Day/LifeLeaders of the Month Announced
26: Spring Benchmark Science (Grade 5) Makeup Testing
26: Last Day to Order Field Day Shirts
26: Chick fil A Fundraiser Night
27: No School Friday
28: 6th Annual Life's Finest Event- District Fine Art Showcase
February 2-Pay $1 and wear a football shirt or jersey
HBCU Shirt each Wednesday in February
February 5-Wear red shirt with uniform bottoms
February 11-$3 Free Dress Picture Day
February 12-Wear Valentine shirt or colors with jeans
What a great month February is! Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) this year is the week of February 15 - 20th, with RAK Day being February 17th. We will be having lots of activities showing kindness to others. Be on the lookout for more information closer to the 15th. If you want to help teach your children to spread kindness at home, the RAK website has a parent page with ideas for you, too! Here is the link.
February is American Heart Month
Kindness Week, February 16-19
This is our limited time BJ’s Wholesale Club founding member offer! We will also have additional gas savings for the first 6 months.
New Club Card memberships are only $15 for 12 months. (Reg. $60) Or you can save BIG on our Club Plus membership for only $50 for 12 months. (reg. $120.) This membership gives you 2% off on most purchases and 5 cents off on gas.
Early Enrollment Bonus:
– Even though the Waxahachie club opens soon, early enrollments receive bonus time — shop online or at the nearest BJ’s right away, and your 12-month membership doesn’t start until Waxahachie officially opens! (side note: this club has a gas station!)
3 Easy Ways to Sign Up
- Scan the QR Code on the Flyer
- Go to link on the flyer - www.bjs.com/partner/lifeschoolredoakelem
- Or Call BJ's at 800-313-8887 and use group code 830033
Does your child love to cook? Encourage your child to get involved and cook up something amazing!
Our Annual Future Chef Competition is right around the corner! This is a fantastic opportunity for young chefs to showcase their skills and creativity in the kitchen.
Submit your child’s recipe by February 12th to join the fun!
Click here to submit your recipe.
Raising Cane's Waxahachie
Chick-fil-A Red Oak
Cici's Waxahachie
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Teirra Croswell-January 1st
Tracie Perkins-January 6th
Tamara Greer-January 11th
Tabatha Chovanetz-January 14th
Savannah Galicia-January 17th
Cindy Sons-January 25th
Rhonda Hopper-January 26th
Rachael Ren-January 27th
Issac Pena-January 28th
Loralei Hoggard-February 2nd
Kelly Jackson-February 2nd
Caylee Tracy-Februray 8th
Tammy Lowe-February 13th
Katie Ostrander-February 14th
Ellen Saltzman-February 17th
Sabrina Holmes-February 21st
Elisabeth Ramirez-February 23rd
Lisa Pitt-February 25th
Kathryn Soliz-February 27th
To view staff favorites, click here.
