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You asked, and we listened! Based on parent requests, Life School is now making it easier to access LifeLeader and parent session resources virtually. These resources help reinforce our LifeLeader practices in the home. Click here to access the virtual content.

Thank you to the many parents who participated in our Parent Engagement Survey! Your feedback helps shape our programs and future opportunities for parent involvement.

Last month, a Career Readiness Workshop featuring Daniel Smiley, known as the “Interview Guru” was hosted for high school students and families. Mr. Smiley shared powerful insights on crafting resumes and approaching interviews with purpose. Families had the opportunity to create and practice their own “elevator pitches”, receiving direct feedback from Mr. Smiley to refine their personal introductions. The event fostered meaningful conversations between parents and learners about future career goals and readiness.

One parent shared, “Thank you for this amazing opportunity to attend this. Even though I’ve been with my company for 24 years, I learned a lot from this. I’m hoping to have more conversations with my learner about what was said and how he can use that for his future career opportunities.”

The evening was a wonderful example of how collaboration between school, families, and community partners helps prepare our learners for life beyond the classroom.

At Life School, we know families play a key role in helping children grow as readers. This month, we are focusing on literacy by encouraging simple, meaningful ways to support reading at home. Over the Christmas break, here are some ways you can promote reading with the whole family!

• Share your favorite holiday childhood book with your child.

• Set a short daily family reading time, followed by a fun holiday activity, such as baking. Reading recipes counts too. *Bonus points for using math skills!

• Visit your local library for holiday events or to borrow books for the break.

• Create a cozy reading space or book basket for those chilly mornings.

• Read a holiday book together, then watch the movie version while sipping hot cocoa as a family.

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.