April 27
STAAR Math Make-Up Test, Grades 3-5
3 to 4:30 YMCA eSports

April 29
10:30 to 1 4th grade field trip to Inner Space Caverns
3 to 4:30 YMCA eSports
5 to 5:45 CCNA Meeting (virtual)

April 30
8 to 9 2nd Grade Living Museum (RSVP here)
3 to 4:15 Choir

May 1
9:45 to 1:30 3rd grade field trip to Safe in Austin
2 to 2:55 Tiny Legends, Big Growth Leadership Showcase (RSVP here)

Yearbooks are here! All pre-ordered yearbooks have been distributed. To purchase a yearbook, go to: www.balfour.com/texas/austin/live-oak-elementary-school before May 15th! PTA volunteers will distribute yearbook orders to homeroom teachers throughout the rest of the year.

Help keep our garden thriving this summer!

We’re inviting community members to sign up to help maintain the garden during the growing season. It’s a simple way to give back, enjoy some fresh air, and connect with nature.

🌱 What’s involved?

-Light garden maintenance (watering, weeding, general care)
-Time commitment: approximately 30–60 minutes per week

📅 Flexible Scheduling

-Sign up for one week or multiple weeks
-There are 10 weeks available throughout the summer

📬 Stay Informed

-You’ll receive a reminder email the weekend before your scheduled week
-The email will include all the instructions you need

🥕 Perks

-Volunteers are welcome to lightly harvest ripe produce for personal use
-Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just want to help out, we’d love to have you participate!

👉 Sign up today and help our garden grow!

Get ready to make a splash! We are thrilled to announce that Water Play Day is happening on Friday, May 8, 2026. All students will participate in a variety of fun-filled water activities during their designated Specials time.

To accommodate the fun, we will be following an Assembly Schedule. Please check the list below to see when your child will be heading outside:

🕒 Activity Schedule
4th Grade: 7:40 AM – 8:25 AM
5th Grade: 8:40 AM – 9:25 AM
2nd Grade: 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
1st Grade: 10:20 AM – 11:05 AM
Kindergarten: 11:40 AM – 12:25 PM
3rd Grade: 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM

🎒 What to Pack
To ensure everyone stays comfortable and dry for the rest of the school day, please send your student with:
-A complete change of clothes (including socks and shoes).
-A plastic bag or waterproof bag for their wet items.

🍦 A Sweet Surprise
A huge thank you to our fantastic PTA, who will be providing a cold treat for every student at the end of the day to help us celebrate a successful Water Play Day!

We can't wait to see everyone there! Contact Coach Forbes with any questions.

Please click the link to volunteer here.

Lessons:  Career in 5th
Upcoming:  May is Children’s Mental Health Month!

Parent Support - 
If you’d like the link to the recorded parenting session on Technology Boundaries with Children, please email me at elise_harris@roundrockisd.org 

I can also send slides from ABC’s of Keeping Your Cool When Things Get Tough. Both sessions were very informative!

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
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Interested in Basketball? Sign up for McNeil Boys Basketball camp!! Click the QR Code or link above to register. Get better while having fun!!!

June 8-10: Skills & Development Camp

July 20-22: Team Concepts Camp

SIGN UP FOR BOTH NOW!! 

GO MAVS!!

We would like to include student self portraits as part of the school shirts next year! Handouts with instructions for submitting your artwork will be sent home to K - 4th grade classes next week and are due back by May 5th to the front office. Voting on which images to include on the shirts will happen at the talent show on May 8th. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone’s art!

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
Kindergarten 10:45 - 11:15
1st Grade 11:15 - 11:45
2nd Grade 11:45 - 12:15
3rd Grade 1:00 - 1:30
4th Grade 12:40 - 1:10
5th Grade 12:15 - 12:45

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