| Week of August 26, 2024 |
 Labor Day – School ClosedA reminder that Sage Oak will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 2nd. |
 Personalized Learning Academy Back-to-School SocialsSave the dates! Our Back to School Socials will take place on Friday, September 6th, and Friday, September 13th. Click the links below for detailed information on each location. Don’t forget to RSVP!September 6th: Sherman Oaks, Rancho, Fullerton, San Diego & Camarillo September 13th: Long Beach, Redlands, Temecula & Santa Ana |
 Calling all middle school students! (PLA & VLA)Middle school students are invited to join us for our first-ever middle school hangout of the year at Bolsa Chica State Beach on September 6th at 3 p.m. Bring s’more supplies, and let’s have some fun! Parents must fill out the permission slip linked below in order to participate. |
 ASB Future Ambassador ProgramMiddle school students are invited to apply for our ASB Future Ambassadors program! Middle School ASB ambassadors represent Sage Oak. Classes take place on Tuesdays at 11:00 am. If interested, please apply at the link below. |
 Field Trip Release #1Please refer to Field Trip Support for tips on being informed and prepared to sign up for the field trips you would like to attend. We highly recommend that you practice going through the process of signing up for a field trip with our Field Trip to the Moon! |
| Explore field trips by program using the below links: 2024-25 PLA Field Trip Planning Document 2024-25 VLA Field Trip Planning Document Don’t hesitate to reach out to the events team at events@sageoak.education with field trip and event-related questions or concerns. |
| The field trip release #1 sign-up window: Wednesday, August 28th at 12 pm – Wednesday, September 4th at 11:59 pm. |
 English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)Become a member of the English Language Advisory Committee! The ELAC meets virtually four times during the school year. The committee’s responsibility is to advise the leadership team in the development of our English Learner program. |
| ELAC Meeting Schedule Thursday, September 5, 2024, 1 pm – 2 pm Thursday, December 5, 2024, 1 pm – 2 pm Friday, January 10, 2025, 1 pm – 2 pm Thursday, May 1, 2025, 1 pm – 2 pm If you are interested in becoming a member of ELAC, please click the link below. |
 School-Provided SubscriptionsPlease review the updated information for 2024-25 school-provided subscriptions, as there have been some changes to last year’s offerings. School-provided subscriptions are accessible via your student’s Sage Oak Clever account. Listed below are the 2024-2025 school-provided subscriptions and corresponding grade levels. |
| Subscription Moby Max BrainPOP Jr/Brain POP iReady ABCya! RazKids Grade Levels / Program TK-8th PLA & VLA TK-8th PLA & VLA TK-12th PLA, VLA, HS TK-6th PLA & VLA TK-5th PLA |
| IXL Annual Licenses (Personalized Learning Academy) We are pleased to offer a limited number of IXL annual math/ELA licenses for our Personalized Learning Academy (PLA) students for the 2024-2025 school year. Licenses are $30 and can be purchased via instructional funds only – no out-of-pocket purchases allowed. Licenses will be assigned once your teacher has submitted an IXL PO and will be activated and made accessible to your student through Clever shortly thereafter. No refunds will be provided. Please contact your teacher with any further questions. |
 What is i-Ready?Would you like to know more about why we use i-Ready and how it can complement your educational journey? Check out this informational flyer and view the video at the bottom! Accessing 2024 CAASPP/CAST Scores 2024 CAASPP/CAST scores are in. You can easily access your student’s scores through your parent portal. As always, your teacher is the best resource for questions about score reports. |
| To access student scores, ENTER the portal. From your home screen: Select the “Reports” tab Select “Test Results” Click “Most Recent CAASPP/ CAST Score Report PDF” link If you need help with accessing the parent portal, please contact support@sageoak.education. To learn more about your child’s scores, click here: CAASPP – Starting Smarter. |
 Interactive Curriculum Guide Don’t forget to check out the Sage Oak Interactive Curriculum Guide to help you select quality curriculum options! Take a few minutes to complete the quiz about your student’s learning style and your own educational philosophy. You’ll be amazed at the thoughtfully curated list of curriculum options you’re provided… you can even send a wishlist email directly to your teacher! |
| Bright Thinker Curriculum Bright Thinker is a newly approved educational platform that offers a range of curriculum solutions for TK-8 education. This vendor offers an all-access digital subscription and individual course print materials. Check out their full course offerings here! All-Access Digital Subscription – $295: Your student may purchase a Bright Thinker digital subscription which gives them access to all Bright Thinker digital courses for a flat fee of $295. Print Course Materials – $124.49 per course per student: Print materials are available for select Bright Thinker courses. Check the course catalog for the pencil icon next to applicable courses. *Note: Digital and Print options for courses are identical. We encourage you to check out the Bright Thinker demo site to familiarize yourself with the Bright Thinker program. Username: demo Password: education All About Learning Press Keeping older students motivated and excited to learn is a challenge for many parents. If you’re homeschooling an older student, our four teaching tips could help make this school year the best year ever—for you and your student. In Tips for Teaching Older Students, you’ll learn four easy-to-implement strategies that can help you keep your students engaged in their learning by making the teaching more age-appropriate. All About Reading and All About Spelling are appropriate and effective for students of all ages and abilities and are designed to be flexible for each individual. Take advantage of our suggestions for tailoring your lessons to meet the needs of your older students. It will help you make learning fun… while making the learning stick! |
 Sage Studio PodcastLatest Episodes: Getting Ready for the 2024-25 School Year In these episodes of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster talks with our program coordinators and assistant principals about upcoming events and opportunities in the 2024-25 school year for our Personalized Learning Academy, Virtual Learning Academy, and middle school and high school students. |