Enjoy news from our Falcon community and make sure to calendar important back-to-school dates. Welcome to all of our new families! |
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SCHOOLWIDE & PARENT EVENTS |
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JULY 11 | Uniform Closet Sale, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- JULY 11 & 25| Classroom Cleanup Days
- AUG 16 | New Parent Dinner & Orientation, 5:30 PM
- AUG 19 | First School Day (8:00 AM) & Convocation (9:40 AM)
- AUG 28 | Meet the Falcons, 6:00 PM
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SEP 8 | Uniform Compliance Deadline
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AUG 15 | Popsicles on the Playground, JK @ 9:00 AM & Kindergarten @ 10:00 AM
- AUG 17 | Meet the Teacher, 5:30 PM
- SEP 1 | Parent Education Night, 6:30-8:30 PM
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- AUG 13 | Logic Open House, 5:30-6:30 PM
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- AUG 13 | Rhetoric Open House, 6:30-7:30 PM
- AUG 13 | Senior Parent Meeting, 7:30 PM (Rm 113)
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Preparing for the New School Year |
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Logic & Rhetoric Parents, save the date for Thursday, August 13 to learn about your student’s semester ahead. Senior parents will stay afterward for a mandatory meeting. Grammar families will “Meet the Teacher” on Monday, August 17. More info to come!
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New Parent Dinner & Orientation | Sunday, August 16, 5:30 PM: Parents new to Live Oak, please join us for this wonderful opportunity to meet other families and get acclimated to the rhythms of Live Oak – RSVP form coming soon.
- Convocation | Wednesday, August 19, 9:40 AM | Parents, we hope you will join us at the First Baptist Church Sanctuary for this special schoolwide ceremony on the first day of school.
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Uniform Closet Sale | Saturday, July 11, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
The summer Uniform Closet Sale, hosted by Parent Council, is coming up soon! To manage traffic flow, parents will sign up for shopping times – a signup will be available in the next Falcon Flyer. |
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Volunteer for Classroom Cleanup Days | Saturday, July 11 & 25, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Help us give the Cottages and Logic classrooms a little TLC! We need parents and students to help spruce up our learning spaces by painting interior rooms, adding planters and greenery, and moving furniture and organizing lab space. Many hands make light work and a big difference! |
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Logic & Rhetoric IR Lists |
The Independent Reading lists for the Logic and Rhetoric Schools are included below and now linked on the NEXT YEAR NOW webpage. Get ahead on some wonderful books this summer! |
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| SPIRIT, SPORTS, & STUDENT LIFE |
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House Sorting is Coming – Signup for a House Shirt Today! |
Students will find out whether they are in the House of Augustine, Dante, Lewis, or O’Connor on the first week of school in a special house sorting ceremony! Each student will receive a house shirt at this time, and we need your help to make sure we have just the right size for your child! If you haven’t already, make sure to click the button below and enter your child’s info: |
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Uniform Clarification | Logic Athletics & Logic/Rhetoric Off-Season |
All 7th and 8th grade Logic students (aka Junior High Athletics) participate in off-season workouts or in-season practices during 1st period, wearing ONE uniform for ALL students (boys & girls, all sports): the green ‘Live Oak Athletics’ t-shirt and black shorts with either a ‘LO’ logo or Falcon head logo. During colder weather, a green ‘Live Oak Athletics’ sweatshirt and black sweatpants with ‘LO’ logo or falcon head logo ONLY may be worn for warmth (if sub 40 degrees, coats in Live Oak colors may also be worn). Need uniform items? Limited sizes are still available HERE. For more sizing options, click the link below. Orders close July 6 and items will not be available again until October – so order now!
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A new lineup of Spirit Wear is now available, including men’s apparel and gear! Order by July 14 to receive by the start of school. **Note: some of the outerwear items are not approved as layering pieces for uniform attire. Please pay close attention when ordering! |
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| Uniform & Dress Code FAQS |
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What’s changing with Chapel Dress? Chapel and Concert Dress have essentially merged. All boys will now wear khaki pants and socks. All girls will now wear plaid skirts (or jumpers for JK-G3) and one of three shoe options with white fold over socks. Blazers are only for juniors and seniors. Plaid ties (boys) and green scarves (girls) are now worn weekly on Wednesday in Logic and Rhetoric. See the guide for visual reminders and details.
- No hoodies – but how do students stay warm? The Guide details multiple style options available on Lands’ End in Live Oak colors. All layering items must have a school logo in chest pocket-style on the front.
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What do L/R students wear for Athletics and where can I purchase? See “Uniform Clarification” note in the “Spirit…” section above (Note: 6th graders can wear this OR the Lands’ End PE uniform).
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“Setting the Standard” Handbook Highlight |
Speaking of Uniforms, make sure to review page 10 of The Standard for complete dress code requirements (e.g., hair styles, accessories, etc.). |
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TEFA Families: Funds Received Earlier than Expected |
The Comptroller changed the final payment – 50% of the total award – from April to February 1, 2027, enabling families to transfer the final installment to Live Oak two months earlier than expected. The payment schedule is now: 25% by 7/1 (or August if you did not select LO as your school by 6/1), 25% by 10/1, and remaining 50% by 2/1. |
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CAMPUS & COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS |
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| Secure Entrances, New Classrooms, & Office Construction Underway |
Transformation is in full swing all over campus! We can’t wait to welcome students and faculty back to school in August with brand new Grammar 5 classrooms, secure two-point entries in main buildings, and renovations to existing campus spaces to create much-needed office space and more functional learning spaces. Take a peek at all the work underway!
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They’ve turned their tassels and tossed their caps – the Class of 2026 is officially alumni of Live Oak Classical School! Our deep gratitude goes out to LO parent Rachel Neckar for capturing the momentous occasion. Take a look: |
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FACULTY & STAFF STANDOUTS |
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Key Staff in Henderson Cup Victory |
For the second consecutive, Live Oak was named the TAPPS 3A Henderson Cup recipient, signifying the school’s top-placing finish in academics, athletics, and fine arts competition over all other 3A schools! This accomplishment would not be possible without outgoing Director of Athletics Brice Helton, Director of Fine Arts Natalie Eberlein, and College Counselor Amber McCreery who devoted countless hours to these competitive efforts. TAPPS also recognized Live Oak Classical as Fine Arts Overall Champion and Boys Overall Athletic Champion. Individual honors included: Coach of the Year (Kyle Combs), Athlete of the Year (Audrey Pahmiyer), and Fine Art Student of the Year (Hewson Doolittle).
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| Faculty Profiles | Tucker Transitions |
Our beloved Mrs. Tucker and Ms. Tucker are switching up spots on the Grammar School faculty! Ms. Hannah Tucker (previously in Kindergarten) is moving up to Grammar 5 to teach History, Latin, and Bible, and Mrs. Leticia Tucker will move from Grammar 1 to Kindergarten in Hannah’s place. So who will join Mrs. Cluck in Grammar 1? Stay tuned for the next Faculty Profile to find out!
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| Ellie Tyson | Class of 2022 |
Meet Ellie Tyson, one of our 322 alumni who is devoting her heart, soul, and mind to wise pursuits for God’s glory! After graduation, Ellie went on to Texas State University and currently serves with Athletes in Action. Ellie’s desire to see lives changed for Christ recently led her on a mission trip to Puerto Rico where she served in a children’s home and shared her faith on and off the soccer field. In Ellie’s words: “I am passionate about building a Christ centered community where athletes can grow in their faith, be deeply known, and walk confidently in their identity in Christ. The Lord led me to Athletes in Action through my love for sports photography. Now, I get to walk alongside athletes as they navigate both their sport and their faith, helping equip them to live boldly for Jesus and impact their teams, campus, and beyond.”
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The Meaning of “Live Oak” Classical School |
The “Live” in Live Oak Classical bears two meanings: firstly, Charlotte Mason, a classical educator who is very influential for the school, was a great proponent of children spending time in nature and focusing on “living” books; secondly, we hope to awaken children’s minds to an abundant life made possible by a fully integrated Christian worldview. Also key in the selection of the name was the “oaks” biblical image from our school verse:
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“So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.” ~ Isaiah 61:3b |
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