Preparing for More Family Affinity Gatherings
With the new year underway, we are eager to continue building our Family Affinity Networks with more opportunities to gather, connect, and celebrate shared culture. The school supports Family Affinity Networks in an effort to help all Live Oak families feel represented and celebrated in the life of the school. These networks help to deepen belonging by giving groups who have not historically been served by independent schools time to connect over their common experiences at Live Oak and in the world at large.
Through the collaborative efforts of the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee and the Parent & Guardian Association, this past spring our community celebrated with the affinity groups described below. However, we want to provide opportunities to identify more affinity groups that may not be represented from this past year’s events. Some groups have started scheduling their first affinity gatherings (details are included with each description below). For those that have not yet scheduled events, keep an eye on upcoming dates on the school calendar.
Please fill out the interest survey on the Portal to express your interest in participating with any of Live Oak’s current affinity groups and/or proposing a new affinity group to form.
Arab American Affinity Group Potluck Extravaganza!
Join us for an afternoon of cultural celebration and community building on Friday, December 8, starting at 3pm at Potrero Hill Playground. This inclusive event is open to all Live Oak communities: kids, families, friends, and neighbors! We welcome you to share in the warmth of Arab American traditions. Bring a dish that represents your Arab American heritage or any cuisine you'd like to share. Sign up here to let us know what dish you’ll be bringing and join us for an afternoon filled with joy, community spirit, and food. For questions or more information, contact Areej Bazzari at areej.bazzari@gmail.com. See you at the Potrero Hill Playground Potluck on December 8!Jewish Affinity Group Chanukah Celebration & Potluck
PAST EVENTS:
Latinx Affinity Group Fall Meetup
Latinx Affinity Group Fall Meetup
Join us on Saturday, November 4 from 3-5pm in the Grand Hall. The theme will be Dia de Los Muertos. We will have altars for photos and ofrendas, arts & crafts, and food brought by families for the potluck. Please RSVP and note what you will bring, respond here.
South Asian Affinity Potluck
Live Oak Pride Affinity Group Meetup
Join us on Saturday, November 11 at 3pm at The Detour (2200 Market St.) to play games and catch up! The Detour has a variety of arcade games and board games and is a fun place for all ages on Saturday afternoons. The Pride Affinity Group will ensure access to games are available to all kids and order a few pizzas for a kids afternoon snack. Please RSVP so we know how many tables to hold.
Asian & Pacific Islander American Potluck - Sunday, December 3, 4-6pm
Please join us for the Asian & Pacific Islander American Affinity Group potluck on Sunday, December 3 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the Grand Hall! (We pushed the date back due to the overlap with Diwali and the short notice. Thanks to all those who shared feedback with us!) If you identify as an APIA/AAPI family and would like to break bread and build community, bring your family and celebrate being a member of our Live Oak community! Please sign up here and let us know what dish you’d like to bring. Reach out to Jennifer Oh (jen.et.sam@gmail.com) and Rita Louh (ritalouh@yahoo.com) with any questions.
African American Family Affinity Group Fall Potluck
Please join us to “Graze and Gather” on Sunday, December 3, 2023 in the Grand Hall at Live Oak School from 1-3pm. We are excited to gather all the families of the Live Oak African American families to connect and meet new members of our school community. Please come with your families for some fun, good food, and to share your thoughts on future events! Evite was already sent out to all identifying families. If you have not received the invite or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Ambrosia Fisher at ambrosia9a00@yahoo.com.
Asian American & Pacific Islander Family Affinity Potluck
Please join us for the Asian American & Pacific Islander Family Affinity Group potluck on Sunday, December 3 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the Grand Hall! If you identify as an APIA/AAPI family and would like to break bread and build community, bring your family and celebrate being a member of our Live Oak community! Please sign up here and let us know what dish you’d like to bring. Reach out to Jennifer Oh (jen.et.sam@gmail.com) and Rita Louh (ritalouh@yahoo.com) with any questions.Explore other ways that Live Oak families get involved in the school community and how we strive to create an inclusive sense of belonging on our campus.
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