Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy
Be Safe- Be Kind- Be Responsible
Weekly Updates
Important Dates and connection Information
9/8 Picture Day
9/15 PTO Membership Meeting 7pm
10/16 Roadrunner Run (All are invited!)
10/30 Doorway Delights: Trick-or-Treat event
Mr. Meunier
Principal
Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy
Drop Off and Pickup! Safety is #1!
Dear Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy Families,
The safety of our students, families, and staff is our highest priority. We have requested support from the Livermore Police Department (LPD) and LVJUSD Student Services to help us address ongoing concerns regarding traffic safety and compliance with school, district, and applicable legal expectations.
LPD will be supporting our school with traffic enforcement. Vehicles that violate parking, traffic, or safety regulations may be cited, documented, or towed as permitted by law.
Please follow these expectations every day:
🚨 PARKING LOT SAFETY EXPECTATIONS
DO NOT leave your vehicle unattended in the main drop-off zone unless you are parked in a designated parking space.
DO NOT enter the parking lot using the exit to bypass the line or cut into traffic.
DO NOT enter the designated handicapped/SDC drop-off area unless you have the required school parking pass.
DO NOT double-park in the drop-off zone or stop in a travel lane and leave your hazard lights on. Hazard lights do not make an unsafe or illegal parking situation acceptable.
DO NOT speed, drive recklessly, use inappropriate or threatening language, or engage in behavior that puts children, families, or staff at risk.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
If the parking lot is full or congested, please park legally on the surrounding streets and walk to campus.
Take a breath. Enjoy the weather. Use those few minutes to walk and talk with your child.
A few extra minutes is worth keeping our children and families safe.
📹 PLEASE BE AWARE
Our campus and parking areas are monitored by security cameras. Traffic and parking violations may be documented, including vehicle and license plate information, and may be provided to law enforcement when appropriate.
Our expectation is simple: Follow the rules, drive safely, and look out for one another.
Every adult entering our campus is responsible for helping create a safe environment for children.
Be Safe. Be Kind. Be Responsible.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy safe for everyone.
Mr. Meunier
Principal
Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy
Congratulations Miss Craft
Thanks Rinetti and Co. for celebrating Miss Craft as our Teacher highlight of the month! She is off to an amazing start with her students in room 14!
Volunteer at Livermore’s Community Service Day!
Community Service Day is an annual citywide event that brings Livermore residents together to volunteer on projects that make a difference throughout our community. This year, the City of Livermore, LARPD, and LVJUSD are partnering on several projects at local school campuses, and our school is on the list!
The day begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Robert Livermore Community Center with a free volunteer breakfast and event t-shirt pickup. Volunteers will then head to their project sites, with school projects taking place from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
We’d love to have our students, families, and staff join us and help make a difference right here on our campus! Sign up to volunteer and select our school’s project, or learn more about Community Service Day.
Thank you for helping us spread the word!
Volunteering for our new culinary arts program in the STEAM lab!
We are looking for volunteers to help in the STEAM lab on Mondays and Fridays a few days a month for our new culinary arts program, Rainbow Chefs Academy! We will need help prepping, washing, and assisting our little chefs! Volunteers are needed from 8:30 am to 2:50 pm. You do not need to be available the whole day but if you would like to stay the whole day that is great too! We can be flexible. If you are interested in helping out, please fill out this form and Mrs.Higgins will get in touch with you soon! Thank you so much!
Welcome Back Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy!
We hope your summer break was filled with joy and relaxation. As we gear up for the new school year, we're excited and fully prepared to create the best picture day experience for you, your staff, and students.
Your Fall Picture Days:
Fall Picture Day: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Fall Retake Day: Thursday, November 5, 2026
General Reminders and Information:
Share your Picture Day Reminder with families using the provided template and social media content.
Families can place online orders at mydorian.com beginning 3 weeks before Picture Day and continuing through 2 days after Picture Day.
Picture Day materials, including order envelopes and posters, will arrive approximately 3 weeks before Picture Day.
On Picture Day, please ensure all paper order forms are turned in to the photographer before they leave, as we cannot accept them afterward.
Digital files will be available in the school.mydorian.com portal approximately 14 days after Picture Day. Student picture orders will be delivered about 30 days after Picture Day.
Thank you for trusting Dorian Studio to capture your students' memories this year. I know the beginning of the school year brings a lot of moving pieces, and my goal is to make picture day one less thing for you to worry about.
Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or anything you need along the way. I'm always happy to help, and I look forward to working with you and creating another successful picture day together!
Wishing you a fantastic start to the new school year—we can't wait to see you soon!
Have a great day,
Your Local Dorian Team!
The PTO Spotlight
The Roadrunner Run October 16th
📣 ROADRUNNER PARENTS & CARETAKERS - WE NEED YOU! 🩵🖤🏃♀️🏃♂️
The 2026 Roadrunner Run is our BIGGEST event of the year, and we need YOU to help make it a safe, fun & unforgettable day for our Roadrunners! 🌈✨
🙌 Grab a volunteer time slot—or multiple if you can!
⏰ SIGN UP EARLY FOR AN EXTRA PERK!
Volunteer sign-ups received by September 16 will have the opportunity to receive an EXCLUSIVE 2026 Roadrunner Run T-shirt + color powder! 👕
Don’t wait—September 16 will be here before you know it! Sign up early, get colorful, cheer on our students, and be part of one of the most exciting days of the year! 💜
👉 VOLUNTEER TODAY! https://bit.ly/4wUiapu
🎉 Register your student today to start collecting pledges and earning awesome prizes & experiences!
⭐ Every registered student earns an exclusive event sticker!
👕 All students receive an event T-shirt, sunglasses & frozen treat on Run Day!👉 REGISTER NOW: https://pledgestar.com/marylinavenue/
📚 Check backpacks this week for registration instructions—and visit PledgeStar to see all the prizes!
This keeps the register now + prizes + what every student gets front and center without giving parents too much to read.
🙌 Parents Put the “P” in PTO
MASA PTO is gearing up for another exciting year, and we need parent volunteers to help bring our events, programs, and school support to life.
Last year, PTO raised an incredible $75,000 to support classroom supplies, field trips, campus improvements, family events, and more—all made possible through the time and talents of our amazing volunteers!
There’s a way for everyone to help! Join Hospitality, Communications, Fundraising, or an event team like Spring Festival or Field Day. Whether you can give a little time or a lot, your involvement makes an impact.
👉 JOIN A PTO TEAM TODAY: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845AFAD22A3FFCE9-64899510-20262027#/
Already signed up? Thank you! Watch for an email from SignUpGenius in the next week or two with team details and next steps.
Our PTO events can’t happen without YOU!🩵🖤
Room Parent Program
Our Room Parent Program directly supports our Classrooms as our Parent Classroom Coordinators and also helps keep parents updated on PTO announcements/events. Do you love attending and planning classroom celebrations, or occasionally have time to give during the school day? Please see your Classroom Teacher to discuss becoming a Room Parent today. Your teacher will be taking sign up for this volunteer opportunity directly and volunteer clearance through the School District’s Raptor portal is required for all Room Parents.
Need NEW MASA branded Swag?
Still looking to get new School Swag for your household? Check out our Online Swag store. Order online and items will ship directly to you, plus there are many NEW and fun MASA gear exclusive to our online storefront including tie-dye, hats, hoodies, blankets and more. Shop our full Online Swag Store at your convenience any time here: https://www.wamiswag.com/shops/masapto
