The Acorn Announcer, Vol. 2

August 25, 2025

Wear Live Oak shirts, or Green, on Mondays (or the first day of the week). Wear your favorite college or sports team shirts on Fridays.

School Starts at 7:35 and Ends at 2:55 Each Day!

Invite your grandparents or grandfriends to come have lunch with you.  Grandparents/Grandfriends may purchase a lunch with cash in the front or bring their own lunch.   There will be a picture opportunity for you to take pictures with your special person as well as an opportunity to join PTA!   We are looking forward to seeing Grandparents/Grandfriends!

Please register here to attend.

**The deadline to order a lunch from the cafeteria is Friday, August 29th.  Cafeteria lunch orders will not be available after that time.

You are welcome to bring a lunch, so while we cannot order lunch from the cafeteria after 8/29, registration to attend will remain open until September 4th.

Lunch Schedule: 
Kinder - 10:45 to 11:15
1st grade - 11:15 to 11:45
2nd grade - 11:45 to 12:15
3rd grade - 1:00 to 1:30
4th grade - 12:40 to 1:10
5th grade - 12:15 to 12:45

As we launch our READ A THON join us for Books N’ Bites during your students designated lunch time! Walk away with free books and reading strategies! 8/27 (K-2 Lunch) 8/28 (3-5 Lunch)

eSports is a great way to improve your child's communication skills and increase group collaboration. Playing games such as Minecraft and Rocket League requires strategy from all players and will help develop the thought process behind problem-solving and critical thinking. Each session will consist of Minecraft and Rocket League curriculum.

How often are classes offered? 2 days a week for 6 weeks each session (two sessions per semester)

What are the class times?  3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

What is the staff to student ratio?  1 staff for every 6 students

What is the cost per session?  $115 per session

For questions about this specific class, please contact jcwagner@ymcactx.org
For more information about this company, please visit ymcactx.org/youth-family/esports

Say goodbye to screens and hello to active collaboration, problem-solving, and tons of fun! Dive into a world of hands-on learning and fun with the Challenge Island! 

This magical island (which ties into our bestselling book, Race Across Anaconda Swamp) takes STEAM Teams on an unforgettable journey through the animal-packed layers of the Amazon Rainforest. Jaguar’s Claw, Anaconda Squeeze, Monkey Swings, and Rainforest Island Zoo are some of the wildly exciting destinations on Rainforest Island!

Challenge Island is a high energy, high interest, hands-on enrichment program on the cutting edge of S.T.E.A.M. Education, Project-Based Learning, and 21st Century Skills. Every semester of Challenge Island takes place on a unique thematic island. Each lesson addresses multiple Common Core, State, and Next Generation Science Standards, as well as Social Emotional Learning Standards.

COST: FREE 
GRADE LEVELS: 1st - 5th 
CLASS TIME: 3:00 - 4:00 PM 
SESSION LENGTH: 8 weeks 

*Transportation is not provided following this class. Students may either (1) return to the YMCA Afterschool program if registered, (2) walk or bike home if allowed, or (3) be picked up at 4:00 p.m. by a parent/guardian. 

For questions about this specific class, please contact mshegwood@challenge-island.com
For more information about this company, please visit: challenge-island.com

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Esta isla mágica (relacionada con nuestro libro superventas, Carrera a través del Pantano de Anacondas) lleva a los equipos STEAM a un viaje inolvidable por las capas repletas de animales de la selva amazónica. Garra de Jaguar, Apretón de Anacondas, Columpios de Monos y el Zoológico de la Isla Selva Tropical son algunos de los destinos más emocionantes de la Isla Selva Tropical.

Challenge Island es un programa de enriquecimiento práctico, de gran energía y gran interés, a la vanguardia de S.T.E.A.M. Educación, aprendizaje basado en proyectos y habilidades del siglo XXI. Cada semestre de Challenge Island se lleva a cabo en una isla temática única. Cada lección aborda múltiples estándares científicos comunes, estatales y de próxima generación, así como estándares de aprendizaje socioemocional. 

COSTO: GRATIS  
NIVELES DE GRADO: 1er - 5to  
TIEMPO DE CLASE: 3:00 - 4:00 PM  
DURACIÓN DE LA SESIÓN: 8 semanas  

*No se proporciona transporte después de esta clase. Los estudiantes pueden (1) regresar al programa extracurricular de YMCA si están registrados, (2) caminar o ir en bicicleta a casa si se les permite, o (3) ser recogidos a las 4:00 p.m. por un padre/tutor.

Si tiene preguntas sobre esta clase específica, comuníquese con mshegwood@challenge-island.com
Para obtener más información sobre esta empresa, visite: Challenge-island.com

Welcome to the new school year, Legend families!  Counselors are here to support students and families in a variety of ways.

If your family needs extra food support, we send non-perishable food bags home on Fridays. Please let us know if you have a need by filling out this form.
Food delivery will start on August 29th.

We also have extra school supplies available, including backpacks!

This week we’ll begin our classroom guidance lessons.  Students will learn about the role of the school counselor as well as how to contact us if needed.  Grades K-1 will also receive support with classroom calm boxes.

Below is a link to our website which has information about our counseling program as well as the link for parents/families to make a counselor request if your student needs support.  Looking forward to serving our students and families this year!  Please reach out if we can help in any way.

Amanda Embry (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays) (lessons in 1st and 4th)
512-428-3808
Bethania Cedano (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) (lessons in 2nd and 3rd)
512-428-3835 
Elise Harris (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays) (lessons in K and 5th)  
512-428-3807
Counselors' Website 
Counselor Request Form

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.  

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!

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

Readathon
-Readathon starts 8/28! Look for more info in take-home folders this week
-Email volunteeratliveoakelementary@gmail.com if you'd like to help set up our Readathon display or pass out prizes!

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
-Want to support your child's teacher, their classroom and the whole school? You can sign up to volunteer for the 2025-26 school year. Together, we can make this school year truly legendary. Share your interests through this Google Form link.

One of our goals this year is to have 95% attendance (our % was 94% last year). Here are some documents about the importance of good attendance, when to keep students home, and what to do about anxiety. These documents are used with permission from Attendance Works.

Attendance Works Infographic - English
Attendance Works Infographic - Spanish
Attendance Works Tips for Staying Healthy - English
Attendance Works Tips for Staying Healthy - Spanish
Attendance Works Too Sick for School
Attendance Works Anxiety Handout - English
Attendance Works Anxiety Handout - Spanish

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

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/

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

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!

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.

August 27
-Books N' Bites during K-2 lunches

August 28
-Books N' Bites during 3-5 lunches
-Read-a-thon begins

August 29
-2 to 2:45 Kindergarten Teddy Bear Parade/Picnic

September 1
-NO SCHOOL - Student and Staff Holiday

September 2
-5 to 6:30 Site Based Decision Making Committee Meeting

September 8
-Grandparents/Grandfriends Day during student lunches

September 16
-5:30 to 7:30 Open House