Cougar Courier
JULY & AUGUST - LSCH PARENT NEWSLETTER
MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL CARTER
I hope everyone is enjoying your summer break! Please take the break to enjoy time with your families and get plenty of rest and relaxation. The 21-22 school year will be upon us before we know it, and it will be great to get back to a normal school year. There are several important announcements and dates below, so please look through the entire newsletter. Our first 21-22 event for this school year will be our Parent Orientation. All of the events this year will be face-to-face. The Parent Orientation is scheduled for Saturday, August 7th. The times and schedule are below. Please make all necessary arrangements on attending this important event as we will go over all campus procedures for this year, you will get to meet all LSCH staff, and parents will have several tasks to complete to start the 21-22 school year.
Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we will see everyone in August!!!
AUGUST CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Parent Orientation Schedule
Kinder, 1st, & 2nd grades: 8:00 am - 9:45 am
3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th grades: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
*For families that have multiple children attending LSCH in different grade levels, you can choose which time from the above schedule to attend. This Parent Orientation is very important as we will be discussing all procedures for the 21-22 school year as well as introducing all LSCH staff and having several tasks we will need parents to complete prior to the first day of school*
Wednesday, August 11th - First Day of School!
CAMPUS REMINDERS
TECHNOLOGY RETURN DURING PARENT ORIENTATION
Parents, If you have not returned your child's technology that was assigned to them during the 20-21 school year, please bring it all to the Parent Orientation. We will re-assign your child technology again once school starts.
Required Materials to turn in:
Chromebook/Tablet
Charger
Case (Tablets)
Stylus (Tablets)
Mouse (if issued)
Hotspots (if issued)
THERE WILL BE NO VIRTUAL LEARNING DURING THE 21-22 SCHOOL YEAR
FACE COVERINGS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR THE 21-22 SCHOOL YEAR
21-22 LSCH STUDENT DRESS CODE
CLICK HERE to access the Life School uniform home page
CLICK HERE to access the Life School student dress code handbook (refer to pages 8-11)
Below is a brief excerpt from the Life School student dress code handbook
It is impractical to list every possibility of dress and grooming. The principal or designee of each campus shall apply the dress code and make all final decisions regarding what is acceptable and appropriate considering the age and activities of the students.
Guidelines
1. No inappropriate dress should be worn at any time. Appropriate undergarments must be worn at all times.
2. A parent may be required to bring a change of clothing for any child wearing an item of clothing that the principal finds to be inappropriate or that interferes with the learning environment.
3. No hats, caps, shower caps, sweatbands, etc. shall be worn inside the school building.
4. Pants must be worn in a proper manner on the waist.
5. Shirts must remain tucked in at all times.
6. Bandanas are not allowed on school property at any time.
7. Tattoos must be appropriate and gang symbols are not allowed.
8. Hair must be neatly groomed. No excessive colors or nonconforming hairstyles for boys or girls (only natural hair colors are acceptable).
9. Facial hair must be neat and groomed for boys. 10. Excessive dress code violations will be treated as defiant and disrespectful behavior and may result in a disciplinary referral.
21-22 GRADE LEVEL STUDENT SPIRIT SHIRTS
*Each grade level will have its own color t-shirt with its own graduation year*
EPI SCHOOL SUPPLY SALES
Click the link for more information about purchasing school supplies for the 2021-2022 school year. https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/
LIFE SCHOOL 21-22 CALENDAR
Check out our LifeLeader Profile!
Please review this LifeLeader attribute with your child this week. How can he/she be efficient with #CitizenshipRefer a Friend and Be Entered For a Chance to Win a $100 uniform voucher
Do you know a friend or family member who should join the Life School community? Click here to let us know about someone who you think would be a great fit for Life School, and you will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win 1 of 5 $100 uniform vouchers from the Life School Education Foundation.
The voucher drawing will be held the week of June 1.
ESSER Funds Survey
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, congress designated Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds to school districts throughout the country to help students recover from learning loss, further prevent the spread of COVID-19, and support the social and emotional wellness of students. We would like to gather input from you regarding support needed for students and staff that could potentially be funded through ESSER. Click here to learn more.
Parent LifeLeader Roundtables
As part of our mission to build partnerships with parents and the community, Life School is pleased to offer an opportunity for personal and professional growth for our parents and staff.
Click here for more information!
Life School Hiring Season
It is hiring season at Life School! We are looking to hire full time positions and substitutes for next school year. As one of our most important stakeholders, we know you know awesome people! From now until September 1, 2021 - students will receive a FREE UNIFORM SHIRT for every referral that we hire.
For more information, please email us at staffing@lifeschools.net or visit our Careers page.
PARENT ENGAGEMENT - Partners for Life
The mission of Life School is to develop leaders with life skills through strong academics, character training, and partnerships with parents and the community.
Based on the dedicated Life School mission, LSCH has created the Partners for Life organization that provides opportunities for parents to partner with the campus for fundraising opportunities, parent nights on campus, volunteer opportunities, and more! CLICK HERE to visit our Partners for Life page for ongoing campus news and opportunities.
Life School Cedar Hill
Email: christopher.carter@lifeschools.net
Website: https://lifeschool.net/schools-campuses/cedar-hill-elementary-school
Location: 129 West Wintergreen Road, Cedar Hill, TX, USA
Phone: 972-293-2825