THURSDAY EXCHANGE NEWSLETTER
August 14, 2025
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/
Parents & Families,
As we work together to ensure a safe and efficient arrival and dismissal for all students, we want to remind you that our children are watching and learning from our example every day. By following our established procedures, you help the process run smoothly and show your child what it means to be a good citizen—respecting rules, considering the safety of others, and demonstrating patience.
We know our students, parents, and staff are still getting used to our process, and it will get smoother each day—but it takes everyone following the procedures to make that happen.
To keep everyone safe, please remember:
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Drive Safely: Stay at a safe speed, avoid phone use, and be patient with staff and other drivers.
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Do not cut off other cars in the line.
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Do not enter through the exit.
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It is unsafe to park on the church side and walk your child through the traffic flow.
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All students must be dropped off through our arrival lines. Dropping off in the parking lot or on the other side of the church is not safe for our students, as they are not monitored.
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No students should be dropped off in the back by the portables.
Please also remember:
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Our doors do not open until 7:15 a.m. Students dropped off before this time will not be permitted into the building and are not supervised by Life School staff. Being dropped off without adult supervision is not safe for our students.
Our students’ safety is our top priority. Thank you for leading with integrity, following our procedures, and helping us make each day a safe and positive experience for all.
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
15: No School Friday
19: Big Kahuna Kick Fundraiser Starts
22: Staff Development, No School for Students
25-28: Lost & Found Items on Tables
28: Birthday Thursday/$3 Free dress Day (click to pay)
28: Lost & Found Donated
29: No School Friday
On the last Thursday of each month, we celebrate students with birthdays in that month. Each class holds a short celebration at the end of the day. If you’d like to send a treat for your child’s class, please reach out to their teacher in advance. We kindly ask that treats be easy to pass out—such as cookies or cupcakes—as cakes and pies can be difficult to cut and serve.
Please note that Birthday Thursday celebrations are for students only; parents are not invited to attend. Also, birthday treats should only be sent for these monthly celebrations—treats sent at other times may not be distributed.
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!
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Every Box Tops product counts towards our goal. Let's make a difference for our teachers & students!
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Brooke Hagan-August 12th
Chelsea Davis-August 13th
Angel Gaynor-August 14th
Daiwa White-August 15th
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Kali Umphenour-August 22nd
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