Important Dates:

Monday, September 26th:

After school, Kids Yoga Class begins

Tuesday, September 27th:

After school, Bricks for Kids begins

Room Parent Tea, after school

Friday, September 30th:

After School Art with The Giggling Pig

begins (Session FULL!)

Monday, October 3rd:

No School

Wednesday, October 5th:

Early Release 12:45 pm, Conferences

Thursday, October 6th:

Early Release 12:45 pm, Conferences

Friday, October 7th:

Early Release 12:45 pm, Conferences

Friday, October 14th:

LOS Trunk or Treat, 6-8 pm

In this issue:

Open House I

News You Can Use II-III

Live Oaks Leadership IV

After School Yoga Series Flyer V

After School Makerspace Flyer VI

After School Bricks for Kids VII

LOS Trunk or Treat VIII

Chess Club Flyer—Session FULL

Giggling Pig Flyer—Session FULL

September 23, 2016 Volume 2016-2017, Issue 4

Live Oaks School

575 Merwin Avenue

Milford, CT 06460

(203) 783-3564

Rose Marzinotto Bonnie Etense

Principal Teacher Leader

Live Oaks School

Connections

Live Oaks School Open House!

What an amazing turnout for Open House! We hope you enjoyed the

opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and learn more about they school

days here at LOS. ♥ THE LOS STAFF

Lunchroom Updates

New this year, guests to our lunch room will have reserved seating for an

opportunity to enjoy lunch with their student. In an effort to be fair and equi-

table to all, we also ask that lunchroom visits be limited to one time per

month per student. Thanks for your cooperation!

WE ARE….

LIVE OAKS!

II

News You Can Use

LOS After School Activity Schedule!

Please take a few moments to review the flyers at the end of this newsletter. If you’re interest-

ed in signing your child up for an activity, simply print the form, submit payment, and be sure to

put in an envelope clearly marked with the activity and your child’s name.

NEW!!! LOS Makerspace begins on October 6th! Space is still available for Playful

Practice Yoga–begins this MONDAY!

Please be mindful of pick up times. Often times our instructors for after school classes

have additional classes scheduled. Help them out by picking your child up on time in the

main lobby.

Monday– Playful Practice Yoga, Begins Monday, September 26th, 3:05-3:45 pm - A few

spots are still available!!

Tuesday- Karate, Begins September 20th, 3:15-4:00 pm

Bricks for Kids, Begins September 27th, 3:15-4:15 pm

Thursday-Chess Club, Begins September 22, 3:05-4:05 pm (pick up in library, SESSION FULL)

Friday– Giggling Pig, Begins September 30th, 3:15-4:15 pm (SESSION FULL)

Support our LOS Makerspace LOS Makerspace is an after school activity where students can design, create, and explore new

interests. Our PTA has graciously supported our launch by providing us with a wide range of ma-

terials. We are reaching out to our LOS Families for donations of the following you may have

around the house:

Yarn scraps

Left over skeins of yarn

Crochet hooks

Origami paper

Blocks (wood, plastic, etc.)

III

Is your student ready to ride a bicycle to school?

Per the Milford Public Schools Parent Student Handbook:

“Only students in grades 3, 4, and 5 may ride their bicycles to

school at the elementary level. By state law, all bicycle riders must wear a

helmet. All riders are to walk their bicycles once on school property and

park them at the bicycle rack. Bikes are to be locked at all times. The

school is not responsible for the loss of or damage to bicycles.

Rollerblades and skateboards are not allowed on school grounds and will be confiscat-

ed and returned to parents.”

IMPORTANT: If you are planning on sending your student to/from school by bicycle, please

send in a note to update your child’s arrival and dismissal procedure.

We want to keep them safe!

PTA UPDATE!

Only current, paid members can view the LOS PTA Facebook page.

After school Yoga begins Monday, September 26th

After school Giggling Pig begins, Friday, September 30th

Next meeting: Wednesday, October 19th, 7 pm ~ Child care provided!

LOS Staff Takes on the Gulf Beach Half Marathon!

The Before…

Mrs. Etense, Mr. Armando, and Ms. Costantini And the after! We did it!

IV

Live Oaks Leadership

What leadership opportunities are available for Live Oaks students?

Student Leadership Team:

Who: Grades 4 & 5 Students

How: Application process, including recommendations from teachers and parent/guardian

Dates: Year long

Info: Student Leadership Team (SLT) began last year at Live

Oaks with 20 student members. Students met to plan and

organize various community service and kindness projects

throughout the year. The focus for this group is to promote

a positive school climate and to encourage student activ-

ism.

Safety Patrol:

Who: Grade 5 Students (There may be some opportunities for Grade 4 Bus Safety Positions)

How: Application process, including recommendations from teachers and parent/guardian

Dates: 1/2 year positions (some availability to continue for full year)

Info: Safety Patrol consists of both Hallway Helpers and Bus Safety Patrollers. All Safety Patrol-

lers participate in leadership lessons including listening, communicating, and how to be helpful

to others. Students wear a safety badge and sash while “on duty.”

Morning Announcement Team:

Who: Grade 5 Students

How: Interested students signed up during lunch

Dates: Students will be selected to announce on a rotating

schedule for the school year.

Playful Practice

Kids After School Yoga Series hosted by

Live Oaks School

Get in the yoga flow!

Slither like snakes, hop like frogs and take a yoga adventure! This class will incorporate music,

movement and sequential yoga poses. Imaginative breathing exercises and creative decision

making is introduced in this well-rounded series.

6 Week Series Beginning: Monday, September 26th

Monday afternoons

$35 for the Six-week Series, Checks

Beginner Yoga Series Session Schedule:

First Session, September 26th: Bugs & Slugs

Second Session, October 10th: Into The Forest

Third Session, October 17th: Things That Fly

Fourth Session, October 24th: A Growing World

Fifth Session, November 7th: Water & Ice

Sixth Session, November 14th: Rainforest Fun

All props and mats needed will be provided for class time. Students should wear comfortable clothing to

move freely. Learn More about the instructor, Haley Proto on the back of this flyer.

____________________________________________________________________________

Playful Practice, Kids After School Yoga Series

Child’s Name: _________________________________ Grade: ___________

Teacher: _____________________________________ Room #: ___________

Payment enclosed: CASH or Check made payable to Haley Proto

H.A.P.Y

Haley Alexandra Proto Yoga

Haley believes that everyone’s body and mind can benefit from the yoga

journey. She began her own journey in 2002, when she signed up for Yo-

ga 101 as part of a gym requirement for college. It was there that she

was introduced to the various styles of yoga and learned basic postures

as well as breathing exercises. She enjoyed the increased flexibility,

strength, and the clarity of a calm mind; and immediately fell in love!

Haley loves learning and sharing what she has learned with others. She

enjoys teaching mixed-level hatha, vinyasa flow and restorative classes

that offer an introduction for students new to yoga while encouraging ex-

perienced students to deepen their awareness of technique, breath and

movement.

Haley completed her 200-hour training from The Breathing Room Yoga

Center in New Haven, CT. She also received a 20-hour Children's Yoga

certificate from Full of Joy Yoga and a 20-hour certificate for Color Har-

monics Light Therapy Level 1.

Visit her website: www.hapyoga.com

Waiver and Release Form 

HAPYoga  Child’s Name: _________________________________________________ DOB: __________________ M / F  Parent/Guardian/s: _____________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________ City/Zip: __________________________________________ e­mail: __________________________________ Telephone: ________________________ (H) ________________________ (C) _____________________ (W) Pediatrician: ___________________________________________ phone: ______________________________  In case of emergency, contact ____________________________________at __________________________   I would like to enroll my child in HAPYoga classes, If your child has a medical or educational diagnosis that would be helpful for us to know, or is currently experiencing any medical conditions (ex. Injury, asthma, epilepsy, allergies…) that the instructors should be informed of, please specify here: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  If your child is currently taking medications should be made known to medical personnel in case of emergency, please indicate them here: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  If your child has any allergies, please note them here: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   I, the undersigned parent or guardian, understand that Yoga is not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis or treatment. In the case where my child has an injury, medical diagnosis, or anything else that may be affected by physical activity, I have consulted with a physician to ensure my child can take yoga classes. I recognize it is my responsibility to notify the instructor of any serious illness or injury before every yoga class. I understand that the instructor, assistants, and the hosting facilities are not liable for any injury or damages to person or property resulting from the taking of the class.   Parent/Guardian Signature & Date: ________________________________________________________________   

A new after school adventure is headed to LOS this year. We are so excited to announce the launch of Makerspace where students can design, create, and explore new interests. Our PTA has graciously supported our launch by providing us with a wide range of materials and supplies including: origami, knitting, Legos, circuits, and so much more. Students can even use Kindle Fires to find instructional videos. Our students will be in control of selecting their own activities and working on their own projects week to week.

Activities will be self-guided, yet supervised.

Space is limited to 20 children, so please reply ASAP.

The six-week session will cost $60. 100 percent of the program fees will be reinvested in new equipment and material for future Makerspace programs.

Thursdays from 3:10 – 4:30 pm ~ Program Dates: 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10

Makerspace After School Program – Please make $60 check payable to LOS PTA.

Student Name _____________________________ Grade _____ Room# ____________

Parent/Guardian Name & Phone# _________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Email Address: __________________________________________

Name/Phone# of person picking up child if different from above

__________________________________________________________________

Photo Release:

I give permission for the child(ren) listed above to be photographed during the Makerspace Program.

________________________________________ ______________________ Signature of parent/guardian Date  

Bricks 4 Kidz in conjunction with the Live Oaks PTA is pleased to offer you another fun and exciting after school enrichment program.

Tuesdays 3:15 – 4:15PM (60 minutes)8 week program Dates: Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, 15, 22

No Class Nov 8 – Professional Development DayLocation: LOS Media CenterCost: $145

Sibling discount: 10% OFF applied for siblings enrolled in the same session

Join Bricks 4 Kidz for a Lego® STEM experience at the Woodbridge Recreation Center. Our projects,designed by engineers and architects, motivate children by reinforcing STEM based principles whileenhancing self-esteem, improving fine motor skills and teaching important math skills. Our Lego®models are fully MOTORIZED. We will build vehicles, contraptions, inventions, animals and muchmore. Come join us in this educational fun! We Learn, We Build, We Play with Lego® Bricks!NEW model builds EVERY SEMESTER!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you would like your child to participate in this program, please complete and return this form with acheck made payable to Bricks 4 Kidz by September 23, 2016. Please submit this to your child’s teacherin an envelope marked Bricks 4 Kidz. Thank you.

Child’s Name: Age:Current Grade: Classroom #Parent’s Name: Phone #:Email:Photo Release: Yes NoBy checking Yes, I grant permission for a photo/image that includes my child without any other personal identifiers to bepublished on the public internet site, including but not limited to: www.bricks4kidz.com/348, Facebook, Youtube

Ask us about our birthday parties, in school field trips and team building events!Call 203-805-STEM

Join us for the Live Oaks annual

Trunk or Treat Friday, October 14th 6:00-8:00pm

(Rain Date: Friday, October 21st)

TRUNKS NEEDED: Trunks will be accepted on first come first serve basis.

Numbers are limited to the amount of parking spaces available. Decorations for

your trunk are not required but highly encouraged—the more festive the better!

1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place trunks will be recognized with trophies!

Trunks arrive by 5:30 pm. Park your cars in the back parking area, filling in

the farthest spaces first. (Once the Trunk or Treat begins, cars will not be

allowed in/out of the parking area. We want to keep our kids safe!)

Parents remain outside by their cars to hand out the Halloween treats they

have brought for the Trunk or Treaters. Remember to dress warmly!

Trunk or Treaters may start going car to car (with a guardian) at 6:00 pm.

CANDY DONATIONS: Appreciated! Donations can be sent into school with your

child or you can drop it in the box in the front lobby.

Click Here to RSVP!

NOTE: If you are signing up to be a “trunk,” please let us know

if you are available for both 10/14 & 10/21 by emailing us at

LiveOaksPTA@gmail.com.

Contact Jane Mirmina at LiveOaksPTA@gmail.com with questions.