 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School Sage Oak will be closed on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. |
 Oakschool Quarter 3 We are thrilled that our Oakschool learning community continues to grow! All Quarter 3 classes will begin on Monday, January 29th. We have new course subjects and guest speakers along with many of your past favorites! All offerings and detailed descriptions can be found in the Oakschool Catalog on our website. |
| It is not too late to enroll in this upcoming quarter and we welcome all Sage Oak students to join us as we embark on another quarter of engaging learning! Oakschool Schedule enrollment forms: PLA FORM / VLA FORM Oakschool Art Schedule (featuring “at no cost” classes) enrollment forms: PLA FORM / VLA FORM Questions? You can now contact the Oakschool Team directly! |
 Cultivate & Create Art Contest Do you have an aspiring artist at home? Well, we have a contest for them! Sage Oak is excited to host our annual Cultivate & Create art contest. We are looking forward to cultivating our students’ creativity and talents in several different categories this year. Students are encouraged to showcase their talents in the areas of dance, film, music, photography, and visual arts. |
| This year’s theme, “Nurturing Roots, Cultivating Excellence” encourages students to consider how their roots play an integral part in their artistic creativity and how that leads our students to strive for continued excellence. Winners will be chosen based on interpretation of the theme, creativity, and artistic technique. Click below to view the Cultivate and Create informational doc for specific contest details, which includes the survey link to upload student entries. All entries must be received by Friday, January 26th. We can’t wait to see our Sage Oak students’ talented submissions! Email events@sageoak.education with any questions. |
 Sage Oak Career Fair Events 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. |
| 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 |
 Sage Oak Science & Engineering Fairs Sage Oak is excited to offer two in-person Science & Engineering Fair opportunities for all interested TK-12th grade students on Friday, April 12th in the Fullerton and Rancho Cucamonga areas. Venue specifics coming soon! 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. Wondering how to get started with science fair projects? We can help! Your students can sign up for our no cost four-week Oakschool Science Fair classes.Science Fair Success: Ignite Your Curiosity Class (2nd-5th Grade) – Thursdays at 10 am starting Thursday, February 8th.Science Fair Success: Ignite Your Curiosity Class (6th-8th Grade) – Tuesdays at 10 am starting Tuesday, February 6th.Have questions about project parameters and requirements? Hop onto a Science & Engineering Fair Q&A session to get your questions answered!Wednesday, January 17th at 10 am – Join Zoom MeetingThursday, January 25th at 4 pm – Join Zoom MeetingTuesday, January 30th at 1 pm – Join Zoom MeetingWe can’t wait to see what our amazing students come up with! Email events@sageoak.education with questions. |
 Sage Stage Join us on Friday, January 12 at 9:00 am to meet Corey the Dribbler! Corey is a former Harlem Globetrotter and an 8-time Guinness World Record Holder! Corey set out to be the “Greatest Dribbler in the World” by practicing his ball handling day and night. His achievements are the perfect example of how dreams turn into goals and that with hard work and patience, we can achieve anything! |
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 Annual Letter Drive Our amazing Sage Oak students have written and delivered over 730 letters to community members with words of thanks and encouragement! Shout out to some spectacular Sage Oak siblings – Gracie, Cash, and Ella – for sending out nearly 90 letters altogether. What an accomplishment. Thanks to all who participated in Sage Oak’s Letter Drive this year! |
 President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)Happy New Year, everyone! The beginning of the year is the perfect time to reflect and set new goals. It’s a great opportunity to think of ways to impact the lives of others and be intentional about serving our community. Sage Oak’s PVSA (President’s Volunteer Service Award) program tracks students’ volunteer hours and gives them recognition for their efforts. |
| Not only does participation look great on college applications, the volunteering often helps students hone their interests and think about how they can apply them to their future careers. It’s not too late to sign up, our PVSA calendar year ends on April 30, 2024. If you are interested, here is how you can join:You can view how to register by watching this instruction video. We look forward to your participation. To register, please complete this survey in its entirety. After submitting the above survey, you will receive an email from sageserves@sageoak.education on the next steps.We are proud of the work our students are doing! We are continually impressed by all the ways they are putting Sage Oak’s core value of serving others into practice and we would love to see others join! |
 Quarter 3 Counseling Classes Join us for our weekly Social-Emotional Learning lessons! SEL improves social skills and academic performance, reducing emotional stress and problem behaviors. It is the foundation for kids to succeed in school, careers, and life. Your TK-8th grade School Counselor, Ms. Allie, teaches live SEL classes every Monday. These classes are free for students in grades TK-8th. |
| Ms. Allie is also excited to share she’ll be teaching a new class starting quarter 3: Perseverance Power-up: Celebrating the Oops, Whoops, & Wows. This at-no-cost class will be offered on Tuesday afternoons and follow the Oakschool schedule. Sign up your grades 2nd-3rd and grades 4th-5th students now! On Tuesday, January 16th at 10:30 am, Ms. Allie will be hosting a one-day class on internet safety. Students can easily access the world online through their computer, tablet, Chromebook, or cell phone. Knowing how to keep themselves safe and engage appropriately online is essential. Students in grades TK-8th can click here to join. Do you have any questions, comments, feedback, or concerns? Your counselors would love to hear from you. Please check out our Counseling Classroom for social-emotional, academic development, and college/career resources, or make an appointment to speak to us. We’d also love for you to join us at our next Coffee with the Counselor meeting on Thursday, January 11th, at 10:00 am. |
 Annual IXL Licenses Just a reminder that there are some remaining IXL licenses for Personalized Learning Academy students to purchase with instructional funds for the 2023-2024 school year. IXL for Math and Reading (K-12) – $30 charge to instructional funds Please let your teacher know if you’d like to purchase an IXL license with the student’s instructional funds. |