Live Oak Elementary Newsletter ----------------------------- Nov 29, 2023 | |
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Dec 04 - Sister School Toy Drive ends
Dec 06 - Hearing and Vision Screening
Dec 07, 6pm - Council Reflections Showcase at Dougherty Station Community Center.
Dec 08 - Food Drive ends
Dec 12 - Fall book club, Meet #3
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Dec 12, 2pm onwards - Mendocino Farms Community Dine out
Dec 13 - Next PTA Newsletter
Dec 14 - Teacher and Staff Luncheon
Dec 19 - Last day to submit recipes for Little Chefs
Dec 21 - Jan 08, No School, Winter Break
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Message from Room Parent Coordinators - Holiday Gifting | |
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Each year, families approach room parents asking about winter holiday gifts for teachers and staff. Per Live Oak PTA rules, class funds may not be used to purchase group holiday gifts. Room parents may share their teacher’s interest inventory list with their class or share their teacher’s preferences (ie: Ms. B likes to shop at Target, enjoys gourmet popcorn, watching the Warriors, and dining at Mendocino Farms).
Some families may choose to purchase gift cards for their teachers. Unfortunately, several teachers received gift cards with zero balances last year. To avoid gift card scammers, we strongly advise families to avoid purchasing gift cards at big kiosks in grocery stores and discount department stores. Instead, if you wish to purchase a gift card for someone, buy the cards stored behind a cashier OR send a gift card electronically. For example, buy Amazon gift cards directly from Amazon. Contact roomparent@liveoakpta.net with questions. Thank you.
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Teacher and Staff Luncheon
Let’s wish our wonderful Live Oak teachers and staff a wonderful and joyous holiday season! The Live Oak PTA is planning a Winter Holiday Luncheon to be catered by one of our staff’s favorite restaurants on December 14th. To help make these arrangements, we kindly ask the Live Oak community to make a small donation in place of bringing a hot meal or food item. Our goal is to reach our goal of $2000 (to cover the lunch cost for 100+ staff members) by December 13th. We are currently at 12.5% of our goal. To contribute to the holiday luncheon, please click here. Thank you so much for your consideration and generosity.
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Community Service Drive
A big shout out to the Live Oak community for their generosity with the Community Service Drive organized by PTA on Nov 15 with the support of Live Oak Student Council, Planet Protectors, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts.
Toy drive and Food Drive are still ongoing. See details below.
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Sister School Toy Drive
Ends Monday, December 4th.
Let’s spread some cheer this holiday season! Your donations will benefit students (ages 4-12) at our sister school, Michelle Obama Elementary School. Drop off donations to the bin in the front office at Live Oak before December 4th, OR Purchase an item via Amazon to be delivered directly to the sister school representative at Cal High.
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Food Donation Drive
(hosted by the Student Council)
Ends Friday, December 8th
Donate nonperishable food items for our food drive benefiting Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano before Friday, December 8th. Collection bins are in the MPR.
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Vintage Spirit Wear is up for SALE!
We have vintage spirit wear for sale now on the Live Oak PTA website!
Please Choose the size. Write to us at spiritwear@liveoakpta.net with the spirit wear design and size you need. We'll get back to you with how you can purchase the same.
*Vintage spirit wear also does count towards spirit credit on spirit days .
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5th Grade Yearbook Recognition Ads
Purchase a Recognition Ad today! - Proceeds from the Recognition Ad sale will support our fifth graders’ end-of-year celebrations!
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Go to www.treering.com/validate
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Enter our school’s code: 101597072601646
- Click the Buy Yearbook Ad button and follow the steps
- Yearbook editors will determine final ad placement on a page.
- Your ad will be printed in every yearbook.
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Yearbook Cover Contest - Submit by Dec 1st!
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Lights, Camera, Action! Calling all fifth graders! We need your help designing the 2023-2024 yearbook cover.
- The contest is open to current fifth grade Live Oak students only.
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For complete rules and requirements click here. Please share this information with your fifth grade student!
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Submit your entry to the front office by 3 pm on Friday, December 1st.
- Remember to include your name and teacher’s name on the back of your artwork.
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Community Dine Out
Mendocino Farms, San Ramon
Dec 12, 2pm onwards
Enjoy a meal with friend and family and give back to Live Oak PTA!
Use Promocode GIVEBACK for online orders and don't forget to mention the flyer when you dine in!
Thank you! Your support helps us bring a variety of programs for the children.
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Live Oak's Little Chefs - Recipe Showcase
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Presenting this week's Star Chef - Olivia M, from 2nd Grade!
Congratulations Olivia! 🎊🎉 We love your recipe!
Here are few words from this week's judge, Live Oak PTA's Health and Wellness Chair, Lili Shiau - Olivia's nutritious and adorable Pet Porcupine snack looks tasty to eat and fun to make! Eating a rainbow of colors everyday helps keep you healthy and strong. Fruits and vegetables contain different phytonutrients which give them their color and taste. Each color provides distinctive nutrients and health benefits. Add a variety of color (and nutrition) to your diet by trying Olivia's Pet Porcupine Snack recipe!"
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Want to see your recipe showcased in the PTA newsletter and website?
Click on the link shown to upload the recipe! The last day to enter is December 19th. The sooner you submit, the better your chances are to be showcased!
*And don't forget- There's no limit on the number of entries you can send! So keep them coming!
Hop on to the website to see detailed rules and instructions!
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Click to see all the fun recipes we've received so far !!! ⭐️👩🏻🍳🧑🏽🍳 Tried recipes from the collection? Share your pics with us! | | | | |
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Hearing & Vision Screening: Volunteer Request
- We need help organizing students for their hearing & vision screening tests.
- Volunteers must have Be A Mentor clearance.
Volunteer for a shift on Wednesday, December 6th.
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Lunchtime Volunteer Request
Adult volunteers are needed to assist at lunchtime.
Sign up today. All volunteers must have Be A Mentor clearance.
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The Truth About Fentanyl
Monday December 11, 6:00-7:00 pm
Join this in-person presentation co-sponsored by SRVUSD and the SRVCPTA to hear from Ryan Rezaei, Narcotics Chief of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in San Francisco. He will discuss fentanyl: what is it, how deadly is it, and, above all, what do you need to know for your children? Session will include overdose rescue training by April Rovero with NCAPDA and free Narcan overdose rescue kits for all attendees. Registration required, space is limited: bit.ly/Dec11ParentEd.
Stay connected with all SRVUSD/SRVCPTA events by subscribing to the master calendar at: www.srvusd.net/Calendar/index.html
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SRVUSD is Seeking Members for New Resource Parent Network
The Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Community Advisory Committee (CAC) in SRVUSD is seeking dedicated special education parents to become part of our Resource Parent Network. By becoming a Resource Parent you can inspire, uplift, and empower others while fostering a sense of togetherness within our special education community. Your experience and wisdom can make a world of difference to other parents navigating the complex world of special education. Do you ever wish there was another parent there to guide you when you embarked on your special education journey? We invite you to become the support you wished for! If you are interested we invite you to learn more and please take this short interest form no later than January 12, 2024.
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