Thursday Exchange
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Life School Red Oak
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Email: tracie.perkins@lifeschools.net
Website: lifeschools.net
Location: 777 South Interstate 35 East Service Road, Red Oak, TX, USA
Phone: 469-552-9200
Calendar of Events:
4/1 - 4/5: Gifted/Talented referral window
4/8 - 4/12: National Assistant Principal's Week
4/9: STAAR Testing 4th Writing / 5th Math - CLOSED CAMPUS
4/10: STAAR Testing 5th Reading - CLOSED CAMPUS
4/18: Early Release at 11:50 / Parent - Teacher Conferences
4/19: No School / Good Friday
4/22 - 4/26: Spring Book Fair
4/23: Parent Night - Meet the future grade level
4/24: National Administrative Assistant's Day
4/25: Panda Express Fundraiser Day - Red Oak Location
4/26: Birthday Friday & $1 Jean Day
From the Principal:
Coming up next week, we have our first round of STAAR testing for our 4th and 5th grades.
These are important testing days for these grade levels, so our campus will be closed on these days. Please make sure to read below for important information from our Assessment Specialist, Chelsea Davis.
I tell our students every year that they have been given everything they need to know to do well on these tests....it's their turn to SHINE! Let's wish all of our students the best as they show their teachers all they have learned!
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Shepherd
STAAR Test Reminders!
April 9: 4th grade STAAR Writing and 5th grade STAAR Math
April 10: 5th grade STAAR Reading
**Our campus will be a closed campus to all parents and visitors on STAAR testing days. There will be no observations on these days and parents cannot eat with their student on these days. Also please be aware that we cannot interrupt testing to bring students items so glasses, snacks, water, and lunches MUST be sent with your student in the morning.
From Our Assessments Specialist:
April 9: 4th grade STAAR Writing and 5th grade STAAR Math
April 10: 5th grade STAAR Reading
Parents can help their children be prepared to do their best by following these guidelines:
*make sure your student gets a good night’s rest before test day
*make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast
*make sure your child arrives to school on time (tardy students may not be allowed to test)
*no early release before 1:30 pm (for doctor/dentist appointments)
*send a book for your child to read after he/she finishes testing
*do not send any electronic devices with your students (cell phones, tablets, and smartwatches) on these days.
*send a bottle of water and a healthy, NON-MESSY snack each day of testing (lunch is later due to the test, so students will get hungry without a snack) Some good choices are peanut butter/cheese crackers, goldfish crackers, pretzels, nuts, granola bars or trail mix. Snacks that are juicy or leave a lot of residue on fingers such as oranges or Cheetos can not be allowed because the mess could cause a student’s test document to be invalidated.
Thank you for partnering with us to help ensure your student has a successful testing experience!
Leader Profile:
This week’s Leader Profile attribute is Resilient. When you are ready for life, you have the ability to recover or adjust easily from misfortune or change. You are able to overcome with an attitude of optimism. You always maintain a positive attitude and focus on what you could learn from the situation. By doing these things, you are using the leader attribute, Resilient.
This week’s “I will” statement is: “I will be resilient by finding value in difficult situations .”
Mustang Math Camp:
Mustang Math Camp is returning to LSRO this June! Our theme is "A Need for Speed!" Cost is $80 per student, applications are available in the front office. Please email sharon.grey@lifeschools.net if you have any questions.
Save your child's spot for Mustang Math Camp 2019!
What you can expect:
- team challenges
- awesome multiplication songs
- hands on fun
- daily competitions
- and FUN!
Camp Dates are June 10th - 13th
Entering Grades 1 - 2
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Entering Grades 3 - 4
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.