Live Oak Elementary Newsletter ------------------ Apr 16, 2025

A publication of Live Oak PTA

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These special members of our community provide thousands of hours each year to support Live Oak. Show them your appreciation!

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More information on the PTA’s Honorary Service Award Program can be found on our FAQ page or at the California PTA's HSA webpage.



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Science Olympiad (SRVSO) 2025

Live Oak's 4th grade students recently participated in the San Ramon Valley Science Olympiad 2025 (SRVSO), a team-based STEM competition designed to promote hands-on, inquiry-based learning for elementary students. The SRVSO fosters a fun and competitive environment, focusing on scientific processes, knowledge, and application.

Congratulations to Live Oak’s 4th grade team (Flaming Hot STAARS) - Advait A, Aria M, Riya M, Siddharth S, Sruthi N, Tashvi K. Our team showed remarkable commitment and skill by securing an impressive 11th place out of 43 participating teams from the district.  

Their specific accomplishments include:

• Overall 11th place in SRVSO
• 2nd place in Propeller propulsion build project by Siddharth S and Advait

FIRST LEGO League Explore 2024-25

A team of five Live Oak third grade students participated in the FIRST LEGO League Explore Challenge 2024-25 under the theme ’Submerged’. The team, with the support of parent coaches, explored the ocean’s many mysteries and created the creature ‘Drago Branch’ using lego and coding showcasing the creature’s response to color and sound. They were awarded the Core Values Award, as their project aptly displayed discovery, inclusion, innovation, teamwork, impact, and fun. 

Congratulations to the Ferocious Fish! They truly displayed hardwork, dedication, teamwork and confidence at the tournament. 

Team name: Ferocious Fish

Team members (alphabetically): Dhilan Patel, Evie Chan, Jacob M, Pristine Ghosh Bhowmick and Reyansh Raj

*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.

Live Oak PTA is proud to announce the 2025 Spring Carnival. We have loads of fun events in store for you.

Event Schedule:

• 4.30pm-7.30pm - BBQ food truck with Rice, cucumber/tomato salad & sapasui(noodles W/veggies) for vegetarian options along with bbq chicken and Kalua pork(Smokey flavor shred pork).Menchies Boba teas and froyo also will be available for purchase.
• 6-6.30 - Ethnic fashion show in the amphitheater. Sign up to partcipate
• 6.45-7.30 - Ventriloquism & Comedy Magic Duo show in the amphitheater 
• 5.30-7.30 - We will also have some exciting spring carnival games and our popular cotton candy stall for everyone.

*If you are a Vendor or know someone who wants to promote their business we also have an option to set up a vendor booth at our eventTo sign up for Vendor Booths: Click here

Student Council’s April Special Spirit day is only two weeks away! Students and teachers are encouraged to wear their clothes Inside Out and/or Backwards!  Our next (last) meeting is May 24th.

Safety Patrol News: Junior Safety Patrol begins in May! The recruitment of Fourth Graders has begun, and we look forward to training next year’s leaders! Thanks, parents, for listening to and respecting our Safety Patrol members!

Live Oak is looking for Volunteers to help with Lunch support.

If you are available to help

Please sign up.

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.

Finding Support When You Need It Most: The 988 Crisis Helpline

A crisis, whether it’s emotional distress, financial hardship, or overwhelming uncertainty, can leave anyone feeling lost. But hope is truly just a call away.

Life can be overwhelming at times, whether you're facing emotional distress, financial difficulties, or uncertainty. In those moments, it's important to remember that support is just a call away.

988 is a nationwide crisis helpline for mental health support, including those experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional crises. Just like we all know to call 911 in an emergency, 988 is there for mental health emergencies. When you dial 988, you are immediately connected with trained professionals who provide compassionate, confidential help. These experts offer guidance, reassurance, and access to vital resources to help you through difficult times.

Whether you’re a student or a parent, it’s important that everyone in our community knows how to reach out for help. You don’t have to navigate life’s struggles alone—988 is here for everyone.

Dial or Text 988 for mental health support.

Help is here. You are not alone.

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:

• 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.
• Student Panel: This conversation will highlight student perspectives on education policy changes and their impact on learning and opportunities.
• 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).
• 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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If you are interested in being a sponsor for any Live Oak PTA event, please reach out to Sapna at waysmeans@liveoakpta.net