Cardinal Connections
Here's what's happening at Life School Carrollton! #CHIRP
March 17th Update From Mrs. Villavaso
NEWS!
Food Services Starts TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY March 18th
Boxed meals are now available to LSC students. Boxed meals will include breakfast and lunch. Meal pick-up is only available by drive-through pickup between 10 am and 12 pm at Life School Carrollton starting on Wednesday, March 18th.
***USDA program requires students to be present for meal pick-up.***
In order to provide efficient pick-up service, please write your student’s full name, campus and grade level on a sheet of paper to provide to the volunteer when picking up meals.
For planning/ meal prep, please complete the following survey.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2N02emHSM-0BLTmGsH9QxOLvx4HD5bHSo5GYs04UYpEgPPQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Communication-
Are you receiving Life School communication emails? 🤔
If you are a Life School parent and are not receiving Life School communication updates, please take a moment to review your contact information in the Parent Portal.
Parent Portal: https://ecs.page.link/bFx5E
The primary email on your account is used when sending updates. Once your information is updated, it may take up to 24-hours for you to begin receiving messages.
If your information is already correct, please check your Spam or Trash folders for messages you may have missed.
If you are still experiencing difficulties updating your contact details, please email info@lifeschools.net for help.
Please commit to checking your email daily to receive updates from District and Campus leadership, as well as, checking Life School's website and social media.
Life School Website: https://ecs.page.link/kzTDw
Life School Carrollton Facebook
Better Together
Despite Life School's campus closures, we know that education isn't limited to just the classroom. 🏫
As you may have already seen, many of our campuses are having virtual spirit days, posting photos of special dress days, academic challenges, and families exploring education at home!
We'd like to take it one step further and highlight our Life School families' #HomeLife of learning together!
👉 Here's how it works: Snap a photo, use the hashtag #HomeLife, and tell us how you're learning at home this week! Show us what you're doing, tell us what you've discovered, or share a helpful online resource with the rest of the Life School family!
Technology
Free Home Wi-fi
Distance Learning Site
Life School is committed to providing quality education and continued learning during times of extended closure. Based on the most recent information from TEA, we have learned that providing continuity of learning will help minimize the long-term impact on students and families. In an effort to not have additional make-up days or an extended school year, we are creating distance learning opportunities for our students.
We have an awareness that students’ education is paramount, but also acknowledge the diversity of family life situations and are sympathetic to the other demands that this unprecedented time is requiring of families, including differing levels of access to technology. During this time, we would like to partner with you and provide access and opportunities for your students to continue their learning each day at home.
To assist you in engaging in your student’s education, we have launched a Distance Learning website. Here you can explore the Distance Learning Resources or access grade-specific Distance Learning Activities.
Important Facts:
- The resources included on the website are meant to serve as a tool for families.
- There is not an expectation for assignments to be turned in at this time.
- We understand that everyone will not have the capacity to complete the activities or have immediate access to the website.
- We would like to encourage all parents to find at least 20-30 minutes to engage in math and reading activities each day, as the continuation of these subjects is critical for student success.
- We will continue to release additional activities throughout the week in these important subjects.
This site also gives us the beginning framework of a platform to extend our distance learning opportunities, should the closure continue beyond this week. We are developing plans and contingencies if that occurs and will communicate with you frequently throughout the week.