The Acorn Announcer, Vol. 17
December 15, 2025
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The list of library titles submitted for school board approval at the December 18, 2025 meeting is now available on the Round Rock ISD website. Visit the Library Services Parent and Community Information page at https://www.roundrockisd.org/o/rrisd/page/parent-community-library-information to view the list. Parents are encouraged to review the selections and provide feedback via Let’s Talk.
Additionally, we’re excited to share that Round Rock ISD libraries now use Insignia, our new library software. With a Parent Account in Insignia, you can easily view your child’s current library checkouts and even set restrictions on specific titles, if desired.
Getting started is simple! Just visit https://roundrockisd.insigniails.com/Library/EmailLogin to enter your email and access your parent account. CLICK HERE to view step-by-step directions so you’ll know exactly how to log in and navigate the system. If you have any questions, please email Library_Services@roundrockisd.org.
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La lista de títulos de la biblioteca presentada para la aprobación de la junta escolar en la reunión del 20 de noviembre de 2025 ya está disponible en el sitio web del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Round Rock. Visite la página de Información para Padres y Comunidad de Servicios Bibliotecarios en https://www.roundrockisd.org/o/rrisd/page/parent-community-library-information para ver la lista. Se anima a los padres a revisar la selección y a compartir sus comentarios a través de Let’s Talk.
Nos complace anunciar que las bibliotecas del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Round Rock (RRISD) ahora utilizan Insignia, nuestro nuevo programa. Con una cuenta para padres en Insignia, puede ver fácilmente los préstamos actuales de su hijo/a e incluso establecer restricciones para títulos específicos, si lo desea.
¡Comenzar es muy fácil! Visite https://roundrockisd.insigniails.com/Library/EmailLogin para ingresar su correo electrónico y acceder a su cuenta para padres. HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para ver las instrucciones paso a paso y saber exactamente cómo iniciar sesión y navegar por el sistema. Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a Library_Services@roundrockisd.org.
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On December 1st, Round Rock ISD emailed all primary parents/guardians on file a survey link to give consent for each student in their household to participate in portions of district student climate survey. The subject line of the email is “Action Required: Parent/Guardian Consent for [Their Student Name]'s Participation in Portions of District Student Climate Survey".
Please complete the survey. If you have not received an email with a link to the survey, please check your email spam folder. The annual district student climate surveys are designed to measure campus climate as perceived by students. Survey results provide insight into campus improvement plans for the upcoming school year.
Some questions on the survey are designed to measure student perceptions of Self-Efficacy, Sense of Belonging, Social and Emotional Learning, and School Safety. With the passage of Senate Bill 12, students must be opted-in for them to answer questions related to the abovementioned domains. Parents/guardians are able to review these questions through the link below:
3rd-5th Grades: 2025-2026 Elementary Student Climate Survey Questions for review purpose:
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Caps for the Cure Results |
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Our Student Council service project raised $540 for Caps for the Cure! Thank you so much for your help, Legendary Families! |
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Kindergarten & 5th Grade Buddy Service Project |
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Thank you for your support for the Kinder and 5th Grade food drive! They put together over 80 meals for families in need! |
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Thanks Student Council for organizing career day! All students got to enjoy a parade of careers and presentations on careers by the Student Council. |
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Student Council Toy Drive |
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YMCA eSports Registration now Open!
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Level up your child’s gaming skills with YMCA Esports!
Designed for students in 2nd–5th grade, this 6-week program helps young gamers build teamwork, leadership, online safety, focus, and personal growth—all while having a blast. Classes meet two days per week at Live Oak, with small sessions limited to 10 students for individualized coaching. Programs run on Mon/Wed with 2 sessions available from January through May, and each class meets from 3:00–4:30 p.m. The cost is $115 per session, and financial assistance may be available.
Scan the QR code or this link to register and start gaming!
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Returning Student Forms for 2026-2027 School Year |
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Round Rock ISD Full-Day Pre-K |
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The past few weeks we’ve been in classrooms reviewing feelings and coping skills.
Holiday Gift Resources:
Christmas Toy Giveaway – Austin Mutual Aid ○ “Gus” L. Recreation Center, 1201 E Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78753 ○ December 20, 2025 ●
Wishing everyone Happy Holidays and peaceful break!
Please reach out if we can help in any way.
Amanda Embry (M/W/F) 512-428-3808
Bethania Cedano (M/W/Th) 512-428-3835
Elise Harris (T,W,F) 512-428-3807
Counselors' Website
Counselor Request Form
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Medication Reminders
ALL MEDICATIONS, both prescription and over the counter (including cough drops), must be kept in the clinic and have a medication form completed. Please contact the nurse if your student has an Anaphylaxis Action Plan and epipen, Asthma Action Plan and inhaler, or Seizure Action Plan and a rescue medication. All needed forms can be found on the RRISD Health Services website.
Please keep your student home if they have a temperature of 100 or greater, are vomiting, or have diarrhea. Students must be fever free, without the use of fever reducing medication, for 24 hours before they can return to school. Please report all communicable diseases to the campus nurse, as this information is helpful in preventing the spread of illness in the school. Some examples include strep, flu, pink eye, chickenpox, impetigo, scarlet fever, and covid.
Immunizations must be up to date with either age appropriate immunizations or an appropriate exemption on file to start school. If your student is on a catch up plan, you will need to maintain up to date records with the school nurse to avoid being excluded from school. Please contact Nurse Lisa with any questions at 512-428-3804.
Please keep a change of clothes in your child’s backpack to prevent having to bring clothes up to the campus, if needed. Spills, tears, and accidents happen at all ages and the clinic has limited clothing and may not have something in your child’s size.
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Please report ALL student absences using the "Report An Absence" button on our website at: https://liveoak.roundrockisd.org/ Absences reported through this button are forwarded directly to the Attendance Specialist, Jessica Morehead. She will then be able to excuse the absence based on the reason. Absences are only excused for illness, the death of an immediate family member, and a few other extenuating circumstances such as religious holy days. If your child is absent 5 or more consecutive days, a doctor’s note will be required to excuse the absences.
The front office will mark student absences in the PikMyKid app, so don't worry about marking absences in that app. Absences marked in PikMyKid (as well as noted on TalkingPoints) do not get reported to the Attendance Specialist. Thank you!
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We respectfully ask that you honor our request to not sign-out your child after 2:30p.m. Please wait until your child is dismissed at 2:55 p.m. Thank you for your support and understanding to ensure the safety and security of all our students. |
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Stay Connected
-Like and Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
-Learn more at liveoakpta.givebacks.com
-Email to liveoakpta10@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering
Spirit Shirts
-Spirit shirts will be provided to each student and staff member by the PTA.
-Shirts will be on sale for family members at Open House in September!
Sign-up to Volunteer
-Interested in getting more involved with Live Oak? Sign up here to learn about available opportunities.
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Pikmykid allows only TWO guardians to be associated with a student. If you need to authorize more people to pick your student up, learn how to delegate by reading below!
Make sure anyone who is picking up your student is delegated in Pikmykid.
How do I add a change of pick up or delegation
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SMART Tag Parent Portal for Bus Riders |
SMART tags are required for those students riding the bus. Each student receives their first SMART tag free of charge. When tags are lost, the replacement fee is $5.00 plus $1.50 service charge and can be ordered here. The fee for replacement tags for students receiving reduced lunch benefits is $2.00 plus $1.50 service charge and there is no fee for a replacement SMART tag for students receiving free lunch benefits. For more information on SMART tags, please visit the transportation website here.
Parents of bus riders can set up SMART Alert text notifications with the SMART Tag parent portal. Parents will need their child’s student ID number, school name, date of birth, and an email address to register. When registered, parents can set up their account to receive “SMART Alert” text messages notifying them that their child is 10-15 minutes from his or her bus stop. Additionally, parents will receive important information regarding bus routes in the case of changes or significant delays.
For more information regarding SMART Tag, please go to https://transportation.roundrockisd.org/smart-tag/
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Please label students jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes so we don’t have an excess of items in the lost and found.
Join us for lunch with your student from 10:45 - 1:30
K 10:45 - 11:15
1st 11:15 - 11:45
2nd 11:45 - 12:15
3rd 1:00 - 1:30
4th 12:40 - 1:10
5th 12:15 - 12:45
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DHH Families Needing Interpreting Services |
Families who need interpreter access for school events should complete the Live Oak Elementary Interpreter Request Form for any events you plan to attend. Please complete the form as early as possible to ensure we have interpreters available for the event. Thank you! |
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Free and Reduced Price Meals |
Dear parents/caregivers,
We certainly love having you as part of the Live Oak school community. This is a friendly reminder that your child may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals at school. Every school year, families must fill out an application and qualify to receive free or reduced-priced meals.
Not only will your child receive healthy meals with an approved application, but Live Oak Elementary School will also receive extra funding for teachers, technology, and other resources benefiting all of our students.
Click here for more information and to APPLY ONLINE.
Estimados padres/cuidadores,
Ciertamente nos encanta tenerlos como parte de la comunidad escolar de Live Oak. Esto es un recordatorio amistoso que su niño puede ser elegible para comidas gratis o de precio reducido en la escuela. En el año escolar 2024-2025, las familias deben llenar una solicitud y calificar para recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido.
No sólo su hijo recibirá comidas saludables con una solicitud aprobada, sino que la Escuela Primaria Live Oak también recibirá fondos adicionales para maestros, tecnología y otros recursos que benefician a todos nuestros estudiantes.
Haga clic aquí para obtener más información y para APLICAR EN LÍNEA.
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December 15
3:15 to 4:15 Tutoring
December 16
Assembly Schedule (Altered lunch times):
Kinder Lunch - 10:45-11:15
1st Lunch - 11:10-11:40
2nd Lunch - 11:35-12:05
3rd Lunch - 12:00-12:30
4th Lunch - 12:25-12:55
5th Lunch - 12:50-1:20
1:45-2:30 LO-EE Awards
3:15 to 4:15 Tutoring
December 17
Student Council Toy Drive ends
December 18
Party/Assembly Schedule (Altered lunch times):
Kinder Lunch - 10:45-11:15
1st Lunch - 11:10-11:40
2nd Lunch - 11:35-12:05
3rd Lunch - 12:00-12:30
4th Lunch - 12:25-12:55
5th Lunch - 12:50-1:20
1:35-2:05 5th Grade Music Performance
2:05-2:55 Class Parties
December 19 - January 5
No school - student holiday
January 6
Welcome back! 1st day of Spring Semester |
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