THURSDAY EXCHANGE NEWSLETTER

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/

Parents & Families,

• Remember, we do not have school on Monday, September 1st. Since we are off that Monday, we do have school on Friday, September 5th.
• Parents are welcome to come eat lunch with their child starting Tuesday, September 2nd. Please remember, you are only allowed to eat with your child. Only adults as an approved pick up will be allowed to eat with the child.

I hope you all have a wonderful four day weekend!

Stay connected!

Join the Partners 4 Life group chat to learn about simple ways you can support our amazing staff. This chat is run by one of our amazing parents! Click here to join!

Free Breakfast for ALL Students

ALL students, regardless of free/reduced/paid lunch status, receive a free breakfast at school. We are able to provide this benefit to all students by parents taking time to complete the free and reduced lunch application. If you have not already received a letter from the district indicating your free/reduced/paid lunch status, please take a moment to complete the lunch application.

Cashless School Year

With the exception of our weekly Smencil sales, our campus will be going cashless this year. Most purchases—including $3 Free Dress Days, concession sales, spirit wear, used uniforms, field trips, and library fees—will be available through online payments using QR codes.

LSRO Important Information Newsletter

Be sure to review our Important Information Newsletter to review procedures regarding:

• Campus Visitors
• Arrival & Dismissal
• Clinic Guidelines
• Dress Code
• Attendance
• Breakfast & Lunch
• Parent Handbook
• Grading Information
• Specials Conduct Grades
• Lost & Found
• Cell Phones & Smart Watches

August

28: Chick fil A Red Oak Fundraiser Night

29: No School Friday

September

1: No School, Labor Day

2: Parents May Begin Coming for Lunch

2: Raising Canes Fundraiser Night-Waxahachie

5: School on Friday for Students & Staff

9: Paper Big Kahuna Sales Due, Online Ends 9/16

9: Grandparents' Day K-3rd, 7:15-8:15

10: Grandparents' Day 4th-6th, 7:15-8:15

12: No School for Students or Staff

15: Hispanic Heritage Month Begins

16: Fall Pictures, students must be in uniform

18: LifeLeader Family Night

18: Jean Day Coupon for Early Hangtag Pick Ups, must have coupon to wear jeans

Please come and join us for Grandparents' Day on September 9th and 10th from 7:15-8:15 am.

• If your child is in Kindergarten- 3rd grade, you can come on Sept 9th.

• If your child is in 4th-6th grade, you can come on Sept. 10th.

• If your children are in various grade levels across the campus, please choose one day to come with all your students.

Muffins and coffee will be on a first come, first serve basis and students will not be able to attend without an adult. Adults will not be able to walk their children to class after breakfast.

To make the event as smooth as possible, please help us with these few things if possible:

• Have the grandparents drive the child to school the day of the event.
  

• Meet the grandparents at school so they can walk in together.

• Make sure the grandparents know the child's grade level and teacher so the child can be easily located if they are not already with the grandparent.

Thank you for partnering with us to make this a wonderful event for our grandparents and students!

To help us prepare your Raptor Badge for upcoming campus events, please click here to complete the form to request your badge in advance. Badges can only be pre-printed if we have scanned your driver’s license.

Because of the large number of visitors expected, please allow 10–15 minutes to pick up your badge. Each adult only needs to complete the form once per event (not once per student).

• Grandparents' Breakfast (K–3rd): September 9
  Registration deadline: End of day September 4.
  Pre-printed badges will be sent home with your student.

• Grandparents' Breakfast (4th–6th): September 10
  Registration deadline: End of day September 4.
  Pre-printed badges will be sent home with your student.

• Parents are welcome to join their child for lunch starting after Labor Day.

• Only those listed as a child's approved pick up adult will be allowed to eat with students. Please remember, you may not invite your child's friend(s) to join you for lunch. Please only eat with your child.

• All visitors to the school must report to the receptionist upon arrival at the school. Visitors will be required to sign-in with the receptionist and will be issued a visitor’s badge, which must be worn at all times while in the school or on school grounds. The visitor must return the badge to the front desk and sign out before leaving the building.

• Visitors can be checked in after 9:45 am to eat lunch with their child.

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

• Parents and visitors are not permitted to take pictures or record video while in classrooms. Recording and taking pictures of field trips, special programs, or events are allowed.

As parents, we are our children’s first and most important teachers. One of the greatest gifts we can give them is our full attention.

Why limiting our own device use matters:

• Children learn from what they see. When we put phones or tablets away during family time, meals, or bedtime, we model healthy balance.

• Kids notice when our focus is divided. Eye contact, conversation, and playtime build stronger connections than a screen ever can.

How devices affect young children:

• Too much screen time can shorten attention spans and make it harder for students to stay engaged in class.

• Constant stimulation from screens can lead to restlessness, irritability, and difficulty managing emotions.

• Replacing screen time with reading, imaginative play, or outdoor activity strengthens focus, problem-solving, and social skills.

Practical tips for families:

• Create “device-free zones” (dinner table, car rides, bedrooms).

• Set a family screen schedule so everyone has the same expectations.

• Replace screen time with connection time—play a board game, take a walk, read a story together.

• Be a role model—if kids see us put our phones down, they’re more likely to do the same.

Together, we can nurture children who are attentive, curious, and ready to learn.

August 28, September 25, October 30, November 20, December 18, January 29, February 11, February 26, March 26, April 30, & May 14

Since we are a cashless campus, all payments must be paid online using our payment link. If you want to pay for the entire year, you get 11 Free Dress Days for the price of 10.

CLICK HERE TO PAY!

We would like to recognize LSRO staff for all the amazing things that they do each day for our students. If you have someone that you would like to brag about, please fill out this form and we will share the Shout Outs through the weekly Thursday Exchange.

Want to submit a staff shout out? Click here: Staff Shout-Outs!!!! (Google Form)

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!
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• 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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