Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy
Be Safe- Be Kind- Be Responsible
Weekly Updates
Important Dates and connection Information
- 10/5 School Site Council Meeting 3:15 (Online)
- 10/7 Community Assembly
- 3rd grade will be leading this month’s assembly
- 10/7 Title 1 Information Meeting (in person) following the assembly
- Parent Teacher Conference and Goal Setting
- 10/5-10/9 and 10/12-10/16
- 1:30 release every day for both weeks
- 10/19-10/23 Unity Week! See the spirit days below
- 10/16 Roadrunner Run
- 10/30 Doorway Delights: Trick-or-Treat event
Mr. Meunier
Principal
Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy
School Site Council Meeting #1
Dear Families,
On Monday we have our first SSC meeting of the year. Please feel free to join. The agenda is attached below.
Best,
Joe Meunier
Title 1 Meeting Information
Dear Title I Parent or Guardian:
Your child’s academic success is directly related to your involvement in his or her education and communication with our staff. By working together, we can provide the best possible educational experience for your child. Your child currently attends a Title I school in our district.
We would like to invite you to a meeting to discuss the Title I program in our district. At this meeting, we will explain the requirements of Title I and provide a description of all the services related to school and parent activities, including:
Parent Rights under Title I
Parent Involvement
School Achievement Data
School Plan for Student Achievement
Title I Funds
Title I Parent Involvement Policy
Home/School Compact
Please join us on Wednesday October 7th after the assembly. We will be meeting in the Research Room. You are welcome to join us for a brief Title 1 overview during our first School Site Council Meeting on Monday 10/5 at 3:15. (See link below to online SSC Meeting)
meet.google.com/hef-zttn-aae SSC #1
Thank you,
Joe Meunier
Unity Week! October 19-23
Monday – Take the Pledge
The Unity Pledge is to stop bullying and support your fellow students!
Tuesday – Chalk the Walk
Encourage students and staff to decorate campus walkways with positive and uplifting messages in chalk. Each school site will be provided with sidewalk chalk.
Wednesday – Wear Orange!
Encourage students and staff to wear orange in recognition of Unity Day.
Thursday – Random Acts of Kindness
Encourage your school community to spread kindness through random acts of kindness throughout the day.
Livermore Subaru Loves Community Program
Your local Livermore Subaru has donated $5000 to your school and teachers as part of their 2026 Subaru Loves Learning program.
AdoptAClassroom.org & Subaru’s Partnership:
Our nonprofit partners with donors and businesses to fund classrooms so educators can receive the resources they need for their students. Since 1998, we’ve disbursed $74+ million to educators nationwide.
This is the 6th consecutive year Subaru and its retailers nationwide have partnered with our nonprofit to fund schools in their communities. This year, your school was selected by Livermore Subaru to receive a donation in August.
Important Details About This Donation:
The donation is to be divided among 10 teachers who will each receive $500 in AdoptAClassroom.org funds to choose and order materials for their classrooms
Translation Services Needed?!
Hello MASA parents,
Fall conferences are fast approaching and we are getting ready! If you feel that you can support other parents and are comfortable in a second language, please let Raquel Barker, our Community Liaison at rbarker@lvjusd.org know. This will be a helpful way to support our school and connect with other parents at MASA. We appreciate all your support!
Raquel A. Barker
rbarker@lvjusd.org, 925-606-4724, ex7472
Community Liaison - Parent Center,
Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy, LVJUSD
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-12:30pm
Special Education Livermore Update:
September is Deaf Awareness Month. September is Deaf Awareness Month. This month is an opportunity for the community to recognize and celebrate the strengths, accomplishments, and unique experiences of our Deaf and hard-of-hearing students. This month reminds us of the importance of inclusive practices, accessible communication, and strong partnerships with families and staff so that every Deaf and hard-of-hearing student is valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. Tri-Valley SELPA Hosts the Annual Resource and Transition Fair Please share this valuable information with your staff and families of students with disabilities. Everyone is encouraged to register, but it is not required to attend.
Japanese Fruit Sandos- STEAMY Cooking in the Lab!
Over the past two weeks, our students have had so much fun coming into the STEAM Lab with Mrs. Higgins and getting started with our new Culinary Arts lessons from Rainbow Chefs Academy! Students have been learning, creating, and of course, enjoying the delicious results of their hard work. It has been wonderful to see their excitement as they practice new kitchen skills, work together, and discover that cooking can be educational, fun, and healthy! We are excited to share the recipe and some photos from our first lesson with you so your family can recreate this tasty treat at home and enjoy a little bit of the STEAM Lab fun together! We look forward to next month's Rainbow Chef's creation. Stay tuned for that recipe and photos at the end of October!
The PTO Spotlight
The Roadrunner Run October 16th
🎉 WE’RE 93% TO OUR SCHOOL-WIDE FUNDRAISING GOAL! Register your student today, start collecting pledges now through 10/15 & unlock awesome prizes!
⭐ Every registered student earns an exclusive event sticker!
👕 Every student gets a Run Day T-shirt, sunglasses & frozen treat!
🎁 Earn awesome prizes & experiences: stackable pencils, wacky pens, 3D-printed pocket pets, a handprint on the mural wall & the chance to turn Principal Meunier into a GIANT ICE CREAM SUNDAE! 🍨
🫧 Unlock school-wide rewards: Bubble Party (unlocked), Family Glow Dance (unlocked) & a Special Event Assembly!
🏆 Prizes are handed out weekly—start earning now!
👉 REGISTER TODAY: https://pledgestar.com/marylinavenue/
Join us on event day and cheer on our students!
• TK, K, & ESN classes will start at 9am and end by 9:50am
• 1st, & 2nd grade classes will start at 10am and end by 10:50am
• 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade classes will start at 11am and end at 11:50am
Color powder available for purchase at the event.
$10 per bottle or $1 per small cup (cash only)
Students will NEED to bring a filled reusable water bottle and wear closed toed shoes for Run Day on Friday October 16th! A change of clothes is also recommended.
Make sure to check out our FAQ sheet for other details.
Spirit Week October 12-16th!
Let’s kick off Roadrunner Run week in a fun and Colorful way! Students are invited to celebrate by wearing a different color each day:
💙💜Monday 10/12: Wear Blue or Purple
🧡💛 Tuesday 10/13: Wear Orange or Yellow
💚🩵 Wednesday 10/14: Wear Green or Teal
❤️🩷 Thursday 10/15: Wear Red or Pink
🌈 🌈Friday 10/16: Wear any color prior to receiving an Event T-shirt!
🍬 CANDY DONATIONS NEEDED! Help us keep the treats flowing! Please bring candy to the office to “feed” our hungry Candy Monsters now through October 30th! 👻🍭
• 🚪🎃 Doorway Delights: Trick or Treat is Friday, October 30 | 4–6 PM — a fun evening for the whole family!
• 🙋 Want to decorate a doorway or pass out treats? Talk to your classroom teacher to sign up and join the fun!
📚Order your 2026-2027 Copy of the MASA Yearbook
🎉 Early Bird Pricing available now through January!
⏰ Limited copies available—order early! We SOLD OUT last year, so don’t miss your chance!
🎨 This year’s “Our Story” cover & theme was chosen by our 5th graders!
📖 Capture the memories, milestones & fun of an amazing school year—reserve your yearbook today!
Order online here: https://masa-yearbook-copy.cheddarup.com
