Sage News: Week of February 26, 2024

Week of February 26, 2024

Sage Oak Career Fair Events Our highly anticipated Career Fairs are just around the corner! Get ready to explore exciting opportunities and kickstart your child’s future by attending Sage Oak’s Career Fairs! Whether you have a seasoned 5th grader or a TK’er just beginning their academic journey, this event is for you. Join us for a day of learning and inspiration.Your students will get to connect with employees from diverse industries and see many amazing career options. Discover potential career paths, gain valuable insights from seasoned professionals, and make meaningful connections that could shape your child’s future. Don’t miss out on this invaluable chance to help your child take a step closer to their dream career. Click on specific location links for more information. We can’t wait to see you there! Friday, March 1st, 10 am-12 pm Fullerton Murrieta Redlands  Thursday, March 7th, 10 am-12 pm Rancho Cucamonga *This location includes a 6th-11th grade high school preview event! Friday, March 8th, 10 am-12 pm Rossmoor Simi Valley Share Your Voice Survey – Special Education a friendly reminder to take a moment to complete the Share Your Voice Survey if you have not completed it already.  Your input is highly valuable to us, and we truly appreciate your participation. The survey will close Friday, March 1st at 9 am. CLICK HERE High School Q&A Sessions for Middle School Families Attention middle school families! Join us for our high school Q&A sessions every Friday at 10:00 am. Get answers to all your questions about the Sage Oak High School Program. The Q&As will take place every Friday through May 3rd (excluding Spring Break). We look forward to seeing you there! Meeting ID: 941 7217 1678 Passcode: SageOakHS CLICK HERE Sage Stage Join us on Friday, March 1st at 9:00 am as we welcome Mr. Richard Hight from Art of Inspiration. He is a masterful storyteller who will share strategies for change, like how to turn good ideas into great results. He is on a mission to help us see the possibility of our potential and create new opportunities, all while celebrating our originality and unique differences! Link: https://bit.ly/sageoakstage Passcode: sagestage CLICK HERE 6th-11th High School Preview Week Our High School team is excited to present a week-long showcase of our outstanding High School Program. From Monday, March 4th to Wednesday, March 6th we will offer students an opportunity to explore high school classes via Zoom. Plus, join us on Thursday, March 7th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm for a High School Preview Day at the Goldy S. Lewis Center in Rancho Cucamonga.Come on out and meet our team, ask questions, and connect with teachers overseeing our programs and CTE pathways. We’ll conclude the week with a Q&A session. Click below to find the full schedule of events for our High School Preview Week! CLICK HERE Sage Oak Hiking Club Calling all nature enthusiasts! The Hiking Club invites you to step into a world of wonder. Immerse yourself in the serenity of nature’s embrace as we venture through breathtaking landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a novice, our club welcomes all who seek the thrill of the trail. Lace up your boots, embrace the call of the wild, and let the adventure begin!Check out and sign up for the following hikes by clicking on the links:LOCATION CHANGE: Bommer Canyon Trail in Irvine on Friday, March 8thSanta Rosa Plateau in Murrieta on Friday, April 12th CLICK HERE Sage Oak Science & Engineering Fairs Sage Oak is offering two in-person Science & Engineering Fair opportunities for all interested TK-12th grade students on Friday, April 12th in the Fullerton and Upland areas. Your students can look forward to science fair presentations, STEM activities, and connecting with teachers and other Sage Oak students.Check out the step-by-step informational doc, review the Sage Oak Science & Engineering Fair Planning Guide, and complete the Science & Engineering Fair entry form to enter your student in the competition. All entry forms must be submitted no later than Friday, March 22nd.   Choose one Science & Engineering Fair to attend Upland location Magnolia Rec Center, North Hall – 651 W. 15th St, Upland, CA 91786 Check out the California Joe Science Show which starts promptly at 10 am! Fullerton location Fullerton Free North Campus, room NC 190 – 2904 Brea Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92835 Check out the Professor Egghead show which starts promptly at 10 am! We can’t wait to see what our amazing students come up with! Email events@sageoak.education with questions. Adobe Creative Cloud + iTopia Licenses Personalized Learning Academy Students We are excited to inform you that PLA student Chromebook users now have the opportunity to purchase Adobe Creative Cloud licenses and access industry tools without the need to download any apps. This package includes access to iTopia, a streaming technology that allows students to access assigned apps in a pre-configured Windows environment whenever and wherever they need on any device.  Click the link below for more about iTopia. The cost for this bundle is $50, which includes the Adobe Creative Cloud suite and iTopia (valued at $300). Please inform your teacher if you want to purchase this bundle using your student instructional funds. CLICK HERE Community Provider Services Please be aware that the interest form is no longer available on the school’s website. If you have a potential company interested in becoming a provider, we encourage you to reach out to the Community Providers Services Team at communityproviders@sageoak.education. A member of the team will then review the company and directly provide them with an interest form.Below are the providers that have been onboarded this week. Company Name Ballet Studio, Inc., The Tracey Montenegro Gracie Humaita Redlands Ecology Center, The Zest Academy Inc DBA Kumon Math & Reading Center of Corona County Riverside San Bernardino San Bernardino Orange Riverside Sage Studio Podcast & YouTube Channel The Sage Studio podcast is a great platform for parents to stay informed, inspired, and connected with all things Sage Oak! All podcast episodes can be found on the Sage Studio & Sage Oak YouTube channel. Latest episodes: Enrollment Webinars: Discovering Sage Oak’s Flexible Learning Programs for 2024-2025 School Year: Preview the upcoming open enrollment period for the 2024-2025 school year and get an overview of the enrollment process for Sage Oak school. The episode features guests, Rebecca Childers (Senior Administrator overseeing parent support) and Mary Hizon-Barry (Coordinator for the Virtual Learning Academy), who discuss details of the Virtual Learning Academy (VLA) and the Personalized Learning Academy (PLA), including curriculum, teaching methods, role of the parents, and enrollment webinar details for both programs. The final part of the podcast guides prospective families through choosing the program that best suits their needs.  Pathways to Success: Sage Oak’s Career Social and Its Impact on Student Curiosity: Laura Glaviano, HS Assistant Principal, Stephanie Gomarko, Regional Mentor for the Rancho Cucamonga Region, and Josi Paterson, Regional Mentor for the Temecula/San Diego discuss the impact and influence of early career exploration can have on students of all ages. In addition to interacting with various career professionals, middle school and high school students will have the opportunity to explore Sage Oak Career Technical Education (CTE) courses and learn more about the programs in place to ensure a smooth transition from middle school to high school and beyond.