The Acorn Announcer, Vol. 32
April 20, 2026
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April 20
STAAR Science Make-Up Test, Gr. 5
3 to 4:30 YMCA eSports
3:15 to 4:15 Student Lighthouse Meeting
April 22
3 to 4:30 YMCA eSports
5 to 7 Vet Clinic
April 23
3 to 4:15 Choir
4 to 9 PTA Spirit Night: Handel's Homemade Ice Cream & Torchy's Tacos
April 24
STAAR Math, Gr. 3-5
8:55 to 10:30 2nd Grade Field Trip to Deerpark |
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Collaborative Comprehensive Needs Assessment |
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Live Oak is conducting a Collaborative Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CCNA) to better understand and address students’ needs. We would like to invite you to participate in this initiative as a member of the district Needs Assessment Committee because of your experience and expertise, which will bring a needed perspective to help guide our thinking.
The meetings will bring together administrators and staff, parents/parent representatives, community, and business leaders to address the needs of our families and youth. This steering committee will be composed of individuals who represent the “stakeholders” of the students in our community.
In addition to the Initial Steering Committee meeting, your Focus Area Committee will establish additional meetings to analyze data, identify priority areas, and summarize needs. These dates are included in the form.
You have a special opportunity to ensure that the needs of our students are identified and addressed through programming that represents the thinking from stakeholders. We look forward to working with you in this important area, and I thank you for your willingness to serve.
The meeting dates are included in the form: CCNA Volunteer Form.
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Parent Input for Class Placement
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Please use this form to indicate if your child will be returning to Live Oak next year. This form will help us place them in an appropriate class in the fall. We cannot honor requests for specific teachers, but you are able to indicate the type of teachers your child does best with. The form is due April 24th.
Only fill this out if you have a student who will be in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade next year.
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Our Kindergarten classes are researching ladybugs and released them in the garden beds! |
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🌿 Live Oak Garden Summer Care Program 🌿 |
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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!
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🌊 Splashtastic News: Water Play Day is Coming! |
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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.
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Pet Clinic at Live Oak Elementary |
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Wednesday April 22, 5:00pm-7:00pm
8607 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, Tx 78729
Dr. John Y. Tarlton, DVM will be offering yearly vaccinations for your dogs and cats
Rabies-Cats/Dogs- $5
Cat Vaccines-PRCC/FeLuk- $20
Dog Vaccines- DHLP/Parvo/Corona- $20
Bordetella- $10
Deworm- Cats/Dogs- $5
Flu- $25
Rattlesnake (series of 2, then yearly)- $25
Flea and Heartworm preventatives will also be available!
If you have 3 or more pets, to save time, please fill out form below and email at LonghornLana@aol.com. If you provide the pets’ information, we will be happy to have the paperwork done ahead of time.
Please do this several days ahead of time, not day of. Then, you can just come to the pet clinic, get in line, and it will all be done without spending much time there.
Just make sure you bring the pets.
Pre-register for 3 or more pets
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Our chicks hatched! Please check-out our chick supply registry for donations to help us care for them. Thank you for your support!
Check-out the chicks on our Chick Cam!
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Lessons: Career
No lessons in 5th grade for the next two weeks as students prepare for STAAR testing.
Parent Support -
The parenting session on technology boundaries with children was so informative! Please email me at elise_harris@roundrockisd.org if you would like to have a link to the recorded session.
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Lost & Found and Lunch Schedule |
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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
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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