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Live Oak Elementary Newsletter ------------------ Apr 02, 2025
A publication of Live Oak PTA
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E-Scooter Legalities in California:
- Definition: An electric scooter is a device with two wheels, handlebars, and a floorboard, powered by an electric motor (CVC §407.5).
- License Needed: A valid driver's license or learner's permit is required to ride legally.
- Operators need to abide by the rules of the road.
- Age & Helmets: Riders under 18 must wear helmets.
- No Sidewalks: Riding on sidewalks is prohibited; use bike lanes or roads with speed limits up to 25 mph.
Parental Guidance:
- Age Check: Ensure your child is old enough to ride legally.
- Safety First: Helmets are non-negotiable, and consider additional protective gear.
- Legal Education: Inform your kids about where they can and cannot ride.
- Choose Wisely: Select e-scooters with safety features for better control and visibility.
Please review this presentation:
Bike, E-Bikes, E-Scooter Safety 2024
| | Message from Live Oak PTA - Urgent! | | |
Destination Imagination 2024-25
A talented team of five 4th-grade students from Live Oak Elementary showcased their creativity and problem-solving skills at the Destination Imagination 2024-25 Best of the Bay Tournament, where they competed against 100+ teams at the Elementary School level. The team earned the top spot (#1) in the Technical Challenge category at regionals, qualifying them for the state tournament. Last week, they traveled to Redlands, CA, for the state competition at the University of Redlands, where they achieved an impressive 2nd place finish. This success has secured their position to compete in the Global Finals in Kansas City, MO next month.
The winning team consists of the following participants:
Team Name: Technically The Best!
Team Members: Aarohan Vishnupurikar, Anirudh Shanka, Swaraj Desai, Isha Galli
,Rey Amalraj
Congratulations to the team on this incredible achievement, and best of luck as they represent Live Oak on the global stage!
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And thats not all. We had another talented team of seven 1st grade students from Live Oak Elementary participated in the DI Best of the Bay Regional Tournament under the Rising Stars Category (non-competitive), where they performed a skit on "details and science of the cold weather" to dazzle the crowd.
Kudos to all the participants!
Team Name: Arctic Avengers
Team Members: Kaira Shah, Arya Saoji , Aditi Sakthiganesan , Meera Shah, Sara Amalraj, Aadhya Manthena, Anika Manthena
| | *If your child has participated and excelled in inter school events, please feel free to write to us and we can highlight their achievements in the newsletter. | | Spring Carnival - Apr 25, 2025 | | |
Live Oak PTA is proud to announce the 2025 Spring Carnival. We have loads of fun events in store for you.
To sign up for the Ethnic Fashion Flow: Click here
To sign up for Vendor Booths: Click here
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April 30 is Backwards/Inside Out Day! Choose one or both and go crazy!
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The students enjoyed their first spring book club discussions. Everyone participated and enjoyed their early morning breakfast. The groups were engaged and had great in-depth discussions with parent volunteers. It was great to hear their feedback on the books as well as what they liked and disliked reading this spring book club. It was great to receive feedback from parent volunteers regarding possible changes coming to fall book club. Parents and students would like to be more involved in book selections and have more options. We are looking forward to the rest of the spring book club readings and discussions.
A special thanks to our amazing parent volunteers; Dave Maino, Prachi Shah, Sanju Bhattarai for their time and dedication to the book club discussions.
Thank you Shilpy Kapoor and Nazish Yousuf for coordinating book club sessions, picking up the books and arranging the breakfast this season.
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Thank you so much Live Oak for supporting the Spring Book Fair! As always, your purchases help the school build a better library for our children. Many thanks to Ms Legate and our chairs Vidhi Mody and Tori Dombroski for co-ordinating the event.
Here are the names of the wonderful Book Fair volunteers: Priyanka Gajanur, Shikhamani Das, Jenny Lee, Sanju Bhattarai, and Shipra Gupta without whom we could not have had a successful event.
| | Lunch Volunteers Sign-up Info | | |
Live Oak is looking for Volunteers to help with Lunch support.
If you are available to help
Please sign up.
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Truck Time 2025 – Tickets on Sale Now!
Turn imagination into real life! This fun, interactive, outdoor family festival encourages children (and their adults) to explore the trucks and vehicles they see around them all the time, and maybe some they've never seen before.
Saturday, May 17th, 9:00 am to 1:00pm
Parking lot of 2700 Camino Ramon, San Ramon
Visit TruckTimeSanRamon.org for additional details and to pre-purchase tickets. Tickets are $7 per person (age 1 and over), if purchased before May 16th, or $10 at the door on the event day.
SPECIAL TICKET DEAL for SRVUSD Families and Friends: Family 4-Pack is available for $20 before May 16, 2025.
This event is presented by the Rotary Club of Dougherty Valley/San Ramon. It benefits the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation, the San Ramon Historic Foundation, the Dougherty Valley/San Ramon Rotary Club, and its Foundation.
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SRVEF 42nd Annual Run for Education Logo Art Contest
Unleash your creativity and be the designer of the next Run for Education logo! The winning design will be featured on t-shirts and advertising and the winning student will receive $100 in gift cards. Submission deadline: Wednesday, April 16, 2025. View this flyer for more information and details on how to submit.
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PTA Advocacy Day 2025
Join us for an informative day of learning and essential discussion about how the recent changes in our political leadership will affect California, our education system, and our students.
"This event is an opportunity for parents, educators, and community members to hear directly from key decision-makers about the future of education in California. With so much change happening at the political level, it’s crucial that we stay informed and engaged to advocate for policies that benefit our students.” - Event Chair Lisa Gross
Friday, April 25, 2025, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon
Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/rmy97pd
Event Highlights include:
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Keynote Presentation: Ken Kapphahn, Senior Fiscal and Policy Adviser, California Legislative Analyst Office, will provide an in-depth analysis of fiscal and policy considerations affecting education funding and programs.
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Student Panel: This conversation will highlight student perspectives on education policy changes and their impact on learning and opportunities.
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Superintendents Panel: Panelists will discuss how they are managing funding uncertainties and prioritizing student programs. Confirmed attendees include: John Nickerson (Acalanes Union HSD), Chris Funk (Dublin USD), Julie Parks (Moraga SD), Maurice Ghysels (Pleasanton USD), and CJ Cammack (San Ramon Valley USD).
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State and Federal Legislators: State legislators will discuss how they are upholding California State Constitutional values while navigating new federal mandates, and federal legislators will share their perspectives on the federal legislative process and efforts to secure and protect education funding. Confirmed attendees include: Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer Kahan, Senator Aisha Wahab, Assemblymember Mia Bonta, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier
The entire community is welcome to attend. Tickets are $48 and include a continental breakfast and box lunch. Register today!
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