Live Oak Elementary Newsletter ----------------------------------- Dec 20, 2025



A publication of Live Oak PTA

Live Oak PTA Website

Live Oak Ed Fund

Important Dates

Dec 22 - Jan 05 - No School, Winter break and Floating work day

Jan 06 - School reopens

Jan 21 - PTA Association meeting and Bingo Night

Jan 23 - Ultimate Game Night

Feb 22 - Family Bowling.Save the date!



Lunch Volunteers - Signup here

SRVUSD Calendar 2025-26

Live Oak Bell Schedule 2025-26

Live Oak PTA Calendar 2025-26

Lunch Menu

Student Council Updates

Wednesday, January 28 is Pajama Day!

Valentine Grams go on sale in January! Look for more info next month!



Your LO Student Council wishes you all a wonderful winter break and a glorious new year!

Lunch Volunteers

Live Oak is looking for Volunteers to help with Lunch support. If you are available to help, please sign up here


PTA Updates

PTA Association meeting and Bingo Night

Jan 21st at 5:30pm


Save the date for Live Oak Elementary’s first ever Family Bingo Night on Wednesday, January 21st, followed by the PTA Association meeting.

All Live Oak families are welcome to stay back and attend the PTA General Association Meeting.

Live Oak Game Night is on Friday, Jan 23.



* It will be a fun way for families to bond and enjoy time together.

* Sensory/Kinder session: 5:00–6:00 PM

* All kids/families: 6:00–8:00 PM

* Expect board games, puzzles, concessions, and

* More details coming soon!

LOPTA Talent Show 2026


Get ready to shine, Live Oak Elementary!


Our Talent Show is coming soon, and we can’t wait to see students share their creative skills like singing, dancing, magic tricks, comedy, instruments, and more!


Important timing:

* Entry forms available early January

* Entry period opens end of January

* Audition period will be in mid-February

* Dress rehearsal and the Talent Show will take place in the last two weeks of March


*Exact Dates to be confirmed.

Spring Book Club - Save the Date!


Book list and sign up launch January 7, 2026


Book Discussion & Breakfast 

March 17th 

April 21st 

May 19th

volunteer appreciation

Open PTA Positions


We are looking to fill the following positions

  • VP of Programs. This role is very fun, dynamic and perfect for someone who loves to plan events. The VP of Programs would work with committee and other Chairs to plan and organize programs for the school year.



  • Communications Chair (Shadow) - This is an essential position for our school community and a wonderful opportunity for personal and professional growth.The role includes, Updating the PTA calendar and website, Curating and sending out our biweekly newsletters and Helping keep families informed, connected, and engagedShadowing this year's chair now will give you ample time to learn the systems, tools, and workflow at a comfortable pace, ensuring you feel confident and fully prepared when you take on the role. Please email communications@liveoakpta.net with questions.


Event Highlights from the last few weeks

Staff Holiday Luncheon


Thanks to your generous donations, Live Oak PTA hosted a special winter holiday luncheon for our amazing teachers and staff on December 10th. A thoughtfully curated menu offered something for everyone, along with a generous spread of 8-10 desserts. This lunch was a small way of saying thank you and sharing gratitude for our wonderful teachers and staff as we head into the holiday season together.


Thank you Nagi Radhakrishnan, Daniel Owen, Varsha U, Shipra Butail

Soumya Madabhushi, Therese Kathka & Shawn Kathka for bringing in the yummy desserts.


Thank you to all volunteers Madhvi Owen, Shipra Butail, Shawn Kathka,Therese Kathka, Sandhya Menon, Tiffany Johnson, Leila Hareb, Shwetha and Jennifer Lui for devoting their time in putting together this wonderful event for our teachers.


Reflections – “I Belong” 25-26


Our council-level results are out, and we are very proud of our Live Oak Elementary students! Their creativity and effort really stood out this year.


All council-level winners are invited to the showcase and awards presentation on January 13.


Live Oak Elementary council-level winners:

• Meher F: Film, Dance, and Photography categories

• Pristine B: Music category

• Ikshan R: Music category


School-level winners in each category received certificates, ribbons, trophies, and medals for their accomplishments. Their work was also showcased at school on Friday, December 12, giving everyone a chance to enjoy their talent on display.


We are proud of every student who participated. You represented Live Oak Elementary wonderfully and showed what talent and imagination look like!

Fall Book Club


Our Fall Book Club was a success! Beginning in October students read three age-appropriate books (one per month) based on their grade levels and engaged in lively book discussion over a yummy breakfast filled with sweets and treats during their meetings. Thank you to our amazing parent volunteers Neeta Mohankar, Nazish Abder , Dave Maino and Prachi Shah who led our passionate younger readers on this adventure filled journey. Your support and enthusiasm were invaluable. 


Stay tuned for details on our next book club in the spring! 

If you are interested in being a sponsor for any Live Oak PTA event, please reach out to Tori at waysmeans@liveoakpta.net

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