Winter Break Newsletter

Dear Live Oak Families,

As we approach the end of our first trimester on Friday, November 6, I want to take a moment to celebrate all the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our students. It has been wonderful watching them learn, build friendships, and continue to grow both academically and socially. We are so proud of their progress!

As we enter this season of gratitude, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for our amazing Live Oak families, dedicated staff, and wonderful students. Your continued support and partnership help make Live Oak such a special place to learn and grow.

Attendance Matters!

One of our ongoing goals at Live Oak is to reduce chronic absenteeism and ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed. Every day of learning matters! Our teacher-led attendance committee continues to recognize and reward students who have perfect attendance and arrive at school on time each day. Students receive recognition every two weeks, with special rewards for those who maintain perfect attendance throughout the trimester.

Of course, when your child is sick, please keep them home. Students should stay home if they have a fever, are vomiting, have diarrhea, or have another contagious illness. However, when your child is healthy and able to attend, we want them here and ready to learn! Consistent attendance helps students build strong learning habits, stay connected with their classmates, and reach their full potential.

Thanksgiving Break – November 23–27

We are especially excited that this year, students and staff will have the entire week of Thanksgiving off! There will be no school November 23–27, and students will return on Monday, November 30, 2026.

I hope this extended break provides everyone with an opportunity to relax, recharge, and enjoy quality time with family and friends.

As we head into November, I am reminded of just how much we have to be thankful for here at Live Oak. Thank you for sharing your children with us each day and for being such an important part of our school community. We look forward to a wonderful November and a successful start to our second trimester!

Sincerely,

Tonia Arevalo
Principal
Live Oak Elementary School

Show your school spirit! 💙💛 Spirit wear is now available to order!

Please use the link provided to place your order. When checking out, be sure to:

• Select Local Pickup as your delivery option.
• Enter your child’s name and teacher’s name in the notes section when placing your order.

All orders will be delivered to the school, and items should be ready for parent pickup at school around the second week of December.

You can order more than just T-shirts! Long-sleeve shirts and sweatshirts are also available in the drop-down menu when ordering.

Thank you for supporting our school and showing your school spirit!

https://www.brandedbybc.com/collections/liveoakelementary

Dear Live Oak Families,

First trimester report cards will be sent home on Friday, November 13th. Please keep the report card for your records, but sign and return the envelope to your child's teacher.

This year, our staff has decided not to hold a first trimester awards ceremony, as these awards would be based on beginning-of-year assessments completed before students have had the opportunity to receive instruction.

Instead, we will celebrate student achievement with awards ceremonies in March and May, following our middle-of-year and end-of-year assessments. This will allow us to recognize the hard work, progress, and academic growth students have made throughout the school year!

Families of students receiving awards will receive invitations prior to each ceremony.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

A huge round of applause for our Live Oak Elementary School 2026–2027 Spelling Bee Champion! 🎉
Your hard work, dedication, and spelling skills have earned you the championship title!
We are so proud of you, Hayden Barlet! Keep shining and representing our Live Oak Leopards! 💙💛🐆
WAY TO BEE AMAZING! 🐝🏆

Live Oak Families,

On Tuesday, November 3 our campus will serve as a polling location for the Midterm General Election. Due to this, you will notice additional activity on campus. Polls will be open in our staff lounge.

Our school and district staff have planned accordingly to ensure that there will be minimal disruptions to the school day during voting times. Students will enter as usual and head straight to the cafeteria or blacktop area. Additionally, hired security will be present on campus to help ensure that voters remain within designated voting areas.

Thank you for your understanding.

Please help us keep our Live Oak students safe by making sure all gates fully close and latch behind you when entering or exiting campus. Please take a moment to check that the gate has securely latched before walking away.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and secure campus! 💚🌳

NOVEMBER

3-Election Day

4- Minimum Day

• TK & Kinder 8:00-11:40
• 1st-3rd 8:00-12:11
• 4th-6th 8:00-12:15

11-Veterans Day-No School

13-Report Cards Go Home & School Site Council Meeting

18- Minimum Day

• TK & Kinder 8:00-11:40
• 1st-3rd 8:00-12:11
• 4th-6th 8:00-12:15

21-25 Thanksgiving Break

November 20- Fall Flannel Day

December 14- Holiday Sweater Day

December 15- Candy Cane Day

December 16- House Color Day

December 17- Beanie & Scarf Day

December 18- Cozy Pajama Day

January 21-100th Day of School: Dress Like You're 100 Years Old

March 2-Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character Day

April 16- Twin Day

April 21- Secretary's Day

May 1- Principal's Day

May 5- STEAM Night

May 3-7 Teacher Appreciation Week

May 14- Lunch on the Lawn

May 21- Anything But A Backpack Day

May 27- TK, Kinder & 6th Grade Promotion Ceremonies

Regular School Hours:

TK & Kinder AM

• 8:00-11:40

Kinder PM

• 10:20-2:00

1st - 3rd

• 8:00-2:00

4th-6th

• 8:00-2:01

Minimum Day School Hours:

TK & Kinder

• 8:00-11:40

1st - 3rd

• 8:00-12:11

4th-6th

• 8:00-12:15

*School begins promptly at 8:00am. Please have your child arrive on time.

Please review the Lodi Unified School District calendar for the 2026–2027 school year. As you begin making summer plans, kindly note the early start date of July 24, 2026.

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