Live Oak Elementary Newsletter - May 8, 2026

Important Dates

May 15 - Spring Carnival - Eagles Market & Grown-ups Got Talent (Signup here)

May 22 - NO SCHOOL (School Recess)
May 25 - NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)

May 27 - Family Picnic & Field Day (Blacktop closed in morning)

Jun 4 - Last day of school (Minimum Day)

Every Wed - Spring Run club. Sign up here.

Every Fri - Menchies Froyo Fridays! Ice creams after school at the blacktop

Live Oak PTA urgently needs volunteers to fill 3 required Board positions for next year: President, Treasurer, and Financial Secretary. If you can help (or want to learn more), please reach out ASAP as these roles are essential to keeping PTA programs running for our students.

Lunch volunteer Signups

Vintage Spirit wear Sale!

Order your Yearbook NOW
*Good News! No Shipping Charges. Orders will be delivered students at Live Oak.

Final Showcase for Grown-Ups got Talent on May 15

We need a minimum of 5 acts to be able to move ahead with the event!

We’re excited to invite all parents, teachers, and staff to take part in Grown-Ups Got Talent - a fun-filled showcase at the Spring Carnival.


Whether it’s singing, dancing, music, comedy, skits, or any unique talent, we’d love to celebrate YOU! This is a fun, supportive space to shine and share the spirit of our school community.

Interested in performing? Sign up NOW - Spots are limited.


📝 Signup deadline: May 11

📅 Final Showcase: May 15

🕡 Time: 6:30 PM

📍 Location: Live Oak Amphitheater

Seeking Volunteers: 2026-27 PTA Board President, Treasurer, and Financial Secretary

Live Oak families: we need you! We’re currently seeking volunteers to fill 3 required PTA Board positions for the upcoming school year:


🌟 PTA President (leads the board, supports committees, and helps set the direction for our PTA)


💰 PTA Treasurer (manages budgets, keeps finances organized, and helps ensure funds are used responsibly)

🧑‍💼 PTA Financial Secretary (processes reimbursements, tracks receipts, and helps keep PTA financial paperwork organized and up to date)


These roles are essential to keeping PTA programs running, including events, staff support, and enrichment for our students. You don’t need to know everything to step in; you’ll have support from current board members and resources to help you succeed.


If you’re interested (or want to learn more before committing), please review the full description and submit your interest ASAP. Even if you can’t take on a role, please consider sharing this with someone who might be a great fit.

HSA Awards 🏆

The nomination deadline has now closed. We received 27 entries this year! Thank you to everyone who took the time to recognize the amazing individuals in our school community. We look forward to announcing the award recipients on May 27 during Field Day. Stay tuned!

Eagles Market on May 15 🦅

Our Eagles Market kidpreneurs have been hard at work creating their products and will be setting up their shops in the Live Oak Quad on May 15 at 4:30-6 PM during the Spring Carnival.


We invite the community to come explore their creations and support these young entrepreneurs by making a purchase. Cash is preferred, and please remember to bring your own bag.

For a preview of the exciting products on sale, take a look at the Eagles Market 2026 Flipbook:

Recognition, Celebrations, & Gratitude

Special Thanks to all who made Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week truly memorable and heartfelt! 💖 🫰

Thank you to our amazing Live Oak families for making Teacher Appreciation Week a huge success! We are truly grateful for your generous donations and volunteers (Suchita, Soumya⁩, Sindhya⁩ and family, Shawn K.⁩, Priyanka, and Ms.Lopez's family!) we treated our teachers to an unforgettable week. 

They felt loved and appreciated. It wouldn't have been possible without the Live Oak community. Our administrators and teachers work tirelessly, so gathering to celebrate them meant the world. 

Thank you for partnering with the PTA to celebrate our incredible staff and educators - you made this week so special!

Congratulations Aria Casturi! 🧮 🦘

We are thrilled to share that our 4th grader, Aria Casturi, earned a perfect score of 100% in Math Kangaroo USA 2026 and was awarded both the National Rank 1 (Gold Medal) and California State Rank 1 among 4th grade participants.

Please join us in congratulating Aria! 👏 🎉

Math Kangaroo is an international math competition that promotes creative problem-solving, logical thinking, and a love for Math among students worldwide. The competition is held annually on the third Thursday of March, for which registrations begin on their website https://mathkangaroo.org/ in September of the previous year.

LO Golden Eagles soar to 1st place in San Ramon Valley Science Olympiad! 🔬 🏆

Our 5th Live Oak team - Flaming Hot STAARS (Sidharth S, Tashvi K, Aria M, Ahaan D, Riya M, Sruthi N) won 1st place in San Ramon Valley Science Olympiad. The team placed 1st among the 53 teams across 4th and 5th graders in SRVUSD. In addition to the overall 1st place, the team also won 2nd in Circuit Wizardry Theory Event , 3rd in Precision Parking Build Event and 4th place in Mission Possible Build Event of the olympiad. 

It was also incredible to see other Live Oak teams participate in the Science Olympiad this year! 

Kudos to 5th grade team Shooting Stars who also won 4th place in Circuit Wizardry Theory Event! 

A big shout out to our 4th grade teams - New10s Titans and Cybersonics! Let's go, Golden Eagles!

Help SRVUSD Improve: Parent/Caregiver Survey

SRVUSD is asking families to share feedback through the Parent/Caregiver Survey as part of its Strategic Direction: Culture of Responsiveness, a commitment to listen, respond promptly, and adjust practices when appropriate. This short survey is open until May 11.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey so the district can better understand how it’s doing and where it can improve: 

SRVEF’s Summer Imagineering has something for everyone!

Interested in biology? Check out our Zoology Explorers class (Grades 1-3) incorporating art, engineering, science and technology, students will bring the study of animals to life in their own hands. Learn about our oceans and the creatures that live there in our Intro to Marine Biology (Grades 3-5) and Marine Bio - A Deeper Dive (Grades 6-8). These courses will spark curiosity and excitement about science by incorporating hands-on labs, inquiry-based learning, art, and engineering projects.

Interested in technology and computer science? Classes for grades 3-5 include Coding with Spheros robots, Stop Motion Animation, and Blast Off! Rocketry. Grades 6-12 can learn Creative Coding with Python and release their inner engineer with Robotics. Young makers (Grades 3-5) will experiment with recycled materials to build art, inventions, games, and more in The Recycle Lab.

For students in grades 6+, there are opportunities to learn skills equipping them with tools that extend far beyond the classroom including critical thinking and debate in Pop Culture Philosophy, financial literacy in Level Up Your Money Game, and improving their confidence in Public Speaking.

Learn real life skills in Sweet Science Lab and Let’s Get Cooking classes for grades 3-5 and grades 6-8. For students in grades 6+, Medical Intervention will empower them to make a difference in their communities through the learning of life saving skills.

New this year, Summer Imagineering is offering Beginning Band and Beginning Strings for students with little to no experience with instrumental music but a desire to learn and Advanced Band and Advanced Strings for students who already have some experience with their instruments. This class is dedicated to preparing 5th and 6th graders for middle school concert band. 

➡️ Check out our class descriptions and register today!

Cal High Football Program's Meat Sale - May 16-17

The community is invited to support the California High School Football program's Meat Sale fundraiser.

🗓️ Wednesday May 16-17, 2026

⏰ 10am to 4pm

📍 California High School

9870 Broadmoor Dr, San Ramon, CA 94583

Scouting America welcomes you to the "Hooked on Scouting" Fishing Derby!

You are invited to come with your children to have fun and learn about Cub Scouting. We will introduce you to a Cub Pack in the San Ramon Valley area that meets near where you live or attend school.  Scouting welcomes boys and girls. The event is free!   

🗓️ Wednesday May 13, 2026

⏰ 4pm to 6:30pm

📍 Lake Annabel at the Roundhouse

2600 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583

📥 RSVP to attend (free)

May Resolutions and Resources

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

San Ramon Valley Unified School District recognizes the month of May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. California is home to over 600,000 students of Asian and Pacific Islander descent and they reflect the great diversity of culture and heritage of their many countries. SRVUSD’s Board of Education recognizes the need for all students to develop pride in their own identity and heritage as well as understand, respect, and accept the identity and heritage of others.

Jewish American Heritage Month

San Ramon Valley Unified School District recognizes the month of May as Jewish American Heritage Month. Members of Jewish communities have sustained strong cultural identities and traditions despite persecution, anti-Semitism, forced segregation, and the horrors of the Holocaust. Jews have contributed to the culture and progress of the United States as scientists, teachers, entrepreneurs, members of the Armed Forces, public servants, and citizens in all walks of life. We recognize and must remember that anti-Semitism continues to be a concern in this nation and across the globe, and we acknowledge the need to continue in our efforts at understanding and inclusion.

In Support of Heroes Month

San Ramon Valley Unified School District recognizes the month of May as Heroes Month. Police officers, firefighters, military personnel, and medical professionals dedicate their lives to serving our communities and nation. In recognizing their selfless contributions, the Board of Education encourages students to learn about and explore careers in these essential service fields. Many students have family members in these professions, making this a meaningful opportunity to deepen understanding and appreciation. SRVUSD will intentionally commit to promoting respect and awareness for service professions, aligning classroom learning with career exploration, and providing students with robust opportunities through our new College & Career Readiness (CCR) platform to explore pathways in law enforcement, firefighting, healthcare, and the military.

Mental Health Awareness Month

San Ramon Valley Unified School District recognizes the month of May as Mental Health Awareness Month. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 13-20% of youth ages 13-18 have a diagnosed mental health disorder in the United States. With the rise in stress, fear, uncertainty, and suicidal thoughts, addressing the mental health needs of children, youth, and families is critical. The Board of Education commits that SRVUSD will intentionally commit to: Increasing awareness and understanding of mental health for our entire educational community; helping our children, youth and adults be aware of the steps they can take to protect their mental health; and providing appropriate and accessible services for all people, especially children and youth with mental health conditions.

Classified School Employee Week: May 10-16

San Ramon Valley Unified School District recognizes the week of May 10-16, 2026 as Classified School Employee Week. Classified employees serve a vital role in creating strong, effective schools and district offices. Classified employees support students in the classroom, perform vital clerical, office, and technology functions, prepare and serve student meals, perform custodial, maintenance, and grounds services, serve as bus drivers and crossing guards, and administer other essential services that ensure that our students, campuses, and offices run smoothly and effectively. The SRVUSD Board of Education supports the celebration of Classified School Employee Week and recognizes the outstanding contributions provided by the district’s classified employees.

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