Live Oak Elementary School

Today was a special day in Mrs. St.Clair’s second-grade classroom at Live Oak Elementary! They had the honor of welcoming Lodi City Council Member Lisa Craig Hensley as she joined us to celebrate Read Across America and inspire our young readers.

Mrs. Craig Hensley shared her love of reading and encouraged my students to become lifelong learners. She emphasized how reading enriches our minds, sparks creativity, and helps us understand the world around us. She also encouraged students to visit the Lodi Public Library and explore the endless possibilities that books offer!

To make the day even more special, she read Goldilocks and the Three Engineers—a fun and inventive twist on a classic tale. In this version, Goldilocks is an inventor with inventor’s block, and the Bear family stumbles upon a bungalow filled with clever inventions!

A huge thank you to Mrs. Craig Hensley for taking the time to promote the power of reading and inspire our students! Your visit made a lasting impact, and we appreciate your dedication to literacy in our community.

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¡Hoy fue un día especial en el salón de segundo grado de la Sra. St. Clair en la escuela primaria Live Oak! Tuvieron el honor de darle la bienvenida a la miembro del Concejo Municipal de Lodi, Lisa Craig Hensley, quien se unió a nosotros para celebrar Read Across America e inspirar a nuestros jóvenes lectores.

La Sra. Craig Hensley compartió su amor por la lectura y alentó a mis estudiantes a convertirse en aprendices de por vida. Hizo hincapié en cómo la lectura enriquece nuestras mentes, despierta la creatividad y nos ayuda a comprender el mundo que nos rodea. ¡También alentó a los estudiantes a visitar la Biblioteca Pública de Lodi y explorar las infinitas posibilidades que ofrecen los libros!

Para hacer que el día fuera aún más especial, leyó Ricitos de Oro y los tres ingenieros, una versión divertida e inventiva de un cuento clásico. En esta versión, Ricitos de Oro es una inventora con un bloqueo de inventor, y la familia Bear se t**a con un bungalow lleno de inventos ingeniosos.

¡Un enorme agradecimiento a la Sra. Craig Hensley por tomarse el tiempo para promover el poder de la lectura e inspirar a nuestros estudiantes! Su visita tuvo un impacto duradero y apreciamos su dedicación a la alfabetización en nuestra comunidad.

Today, Splash, the beloved mascot of the Stockton Ports, made a special visit to fire up students about the power of reading! He brought along an exciting message—Baseball by the Books, a literacy campaign designed to knock low reading rates out of the park in San Joaquin County.

Through this program, students step up to the plate and take on the challenge of reading, and in return, they score a voucher for two free tickets to their school’s selected Ports game.

It’s a win-win—more books, more fun, and a chance to cheer on the Ports live at the ballpark.Let’s turn the page and make reading a grand slam!

Thank you our wonderful librarian, Mrs. Amy for leading Baseball by the Books.

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Hoy, Splash, la querida mascota de los Ports de Stockton, hizo una visita especial para animar a los estudiantes a que lean. Trajo consigo un mensaje emocionante: Baseball by the Books, una campaña de alfabetización diseñada para reducir las bajas tasas de lectura en el condado de San Joaquín.

A través de este programa, los estudiantes se ponen manos a la obra y aceptan el desafío de leer y, a cambio, obtienen un vale para dos entradas gratis para el juego de los Ports seleccionado por su escuela.

Es una situación en la que todos ganan: más libros, más diversión y la oportunidad de alentar a los Ports en vivo en el estadio. ¡Pasemos página y hagamos de la lectura un gran éxito!

Gracias a nuestra maravillosa bibliotecaria, la Sra. Amy, por liderar Baseball by the Books.

This week (March 3-7, 2025), our school is celebrating Read Across America! This event was started in 1998 by the National Education Association (NEA) and is the biggest reading celebration in the country. The goal is to inspire kids and teens to love reading by hosting fun events, working with different groups, and sharing great books that include everyone.

To make it even more exciting, we’re having a Read Across America Spirit Week!

3/3 - "HATS" Off To Reading (Wear a hat!)
3/4 - We are "WILD" About Reading (Wear Animal Print!
3/5 - "READ" My House Shirt (Wear House Shirt!)
3/6 - "TEAM" Up For Reading (Wear Sports Attire!)
3/7 - "Cozy" Up With a Good Book (Wear Pj's!)

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Esta semana (del 3 al 7 de marzo de 2025), nuestra escuela está celebrando Read Across America. Este evento fue iniciado en 1998 por la Asociación Nacional de Educación (NEA) y es la celebración de lectura más grande del país. El objetivo es inspirar a los niños y adolescentes a amar la lectura organizando eventos divertidos, trabajando con diferentes grupos y compartiendo excelentes libros que incluyan a todos.

Para hacerlo aún más emocionante, ¡estamos teniendo una Semana del Espíritu de Read Across America!

3/3 - "SOMBRERO" PARA LEER (¡Use un sombrero!)
3/4 - Somos "LOCOS" por la lectura (¡Use estampados de animales!
3/5 - "LEE" Camiseta de mi casa (¡Use camiseta de la casa!)
3/6 - "EQUIPO" para leer (¡Use ropa deportiva!)
3/7 - "Acurrúquese" con un buen libro (¡Use pijamas!)

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Felicitations to the Houses of
Energia and Agua who tied as winners for this week (February 26, 2025)!

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Thank You, Live Oak Families who engaged in science and technology at the Lodi High School Science & Technology Festival.

It is important to continue encouraging every future scientist, engineer, and tech leader. Your presence, enthusiasm, and support made this event truly special!

A huge THANK YOU to Lodi High School and the incredible event organizers—Sandra Star, Elizabeth Wright, Renee Campbell, and Brooke Nelson—for fostering a love for science and technology in our community.
We also appreciate SJC Superintendent Troy Brown for championing this educational initiative!

To all the students, teachers, and volunteers—your passion and dedication are shaping the future.

Keep exploring, keep creating, and keep reaching for the stars!

Lodi Unified School District

In observance of Presidents’ Day, there will be no school on Monday, February 17, 2025. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Enjoy the long weekend!

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En conmemoración del Día de los Presidentes, no habrá clases el lunes 17 de febrero de 2025. Las clases se reanudarán el martes 18 de febrero de 2025.

¡Disfruten del fin de semana largo!

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A heartfelt thank you to Lodi Unified School District board member Mr. Joe Nava for reading “Tomás and the Library Lady” to Mrs St Clair’s second grade students. This beautiful children’s book, based on the true story of Tomás Rivera, highlights the transformative power of libraries and the love of reading.

The story follows Tomás, the son of migrant workers, who spends his summers traveling from Texas to Iowa for the harvest season. Though he cherishes the folktales his grandfather shares, he longs for more stories. A kind librarian introduces him to the world of books, forever shaping his future as an author and educator.

We are also grateful to Mr. Nava for sharing his own memories of working in the fields with his family, making this story even more meaningful for our students. His personal connection brought the book to life, reminding us all of the power of education, perseverance, and storytelling.

🌟 Live Oak Elementary Coin Drive for LA Fire Victims 🌟

Tens of thousands of people have been displaced by the devastating fires in Los Angeles, and our Live Oak Elementary community is coming together to help!

Students, bring your spare change and drop it into your house box in the cafeteria. Every coin collected will make a difference for families in need.

Let’s show our kindness and generosity—every penny counts! 🩷💙💚💛



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🌟 Campaña de recolección de monedas de la escuela primaria Live Oak para las víctimas de los incendios de Los Ángeles 🌟

Decenas de miles de personas han sido desplazadas por los devastadores incendios en Los Ángeles, ¡y nuestra comunidad de la escuela primaria Live Oak se está uniendo para ayudar!

Estudiantes, traigan su cambio y déjenlo en la caja de su casa en la cafetería. Cada moneda recolectada hará una diferencia para las familias necesitadas.

Demostremos nuestra amabilidad y generosidad: ¡cada centavo cuenta! 🩷💙💚💛