| November 12, 2024 |
 College and Career Week We are thrilled to announce that Sage Oak will host a school-wide College and Career Week November 18-22. This week-long event includes engaging webinars, inspiring field trips, and interactive classroom activities. Our primary aim is to introduce you to various college and career possibilities and cultivate a college-bound mindset. It’s a chance to embark on a journey of self-discovery and future planning. Learn More |
| IT Support at Upcoming Social Tech Drop-Off and Assistance The IT team will be attending the upcoming social on November 15. Families are welcome to connect with the IT team for assistance with the following: Chromebook troubleshooting Clever applications Google accounts Website access School-issued device collection Chromebook replacements |
| Event Location and Date: November 15, 2024 Rancho Cucamonga & Fullerton Informational Document Sign Up Now! |
| Please check the website as other social locations that were TBD have been updated. Visit the link below to learn more and to RSVP for a Social near you!11/15: Sherman Oaks, Rancho, Fullerton, & San Diego |
 Curriculum Corner: Raz-Kids Has your PLA TK-5th grader checked out their free Raz-Kids subscription yet? Click on the Learning A-Z icon on your student’s Clever dashboard to explore this engaging program that is packed with interactive, leveled books that make reading exciting while helping students develop core reading skills at their own pace. With hundreds of books available on any device, your child can explore new topics, practice reading fluency, and build comprehension anytime, anywhere. Raz-Kids also tracks progress, so you can see how your child is growing as a reader. This fantastic resource supports literacy in a way that is both fun and educational—ensuring your child’s reading journey is rewarding every step of the way! |
 PVSA Pulse Food Drive Promotion Did you know 1 out of every 6 children in California will be food insecure this holiday season? Starting a food drive is a fantastic way for kids to make a positive impact in their community and hours can also be logged towards their PVSA goals! Begin by gathering friends and family to brainstorm ideas, set a goal, and choose a collection point, such as a local park or even a house in your own neighborhood. Promoting the food drive through posters, social media, and community announcements will help raise awareness and encourage participation. Find your local food bank today and work as a team to help everyone in your community have food on their tables throughout the holidays! Find your local Food Bank Please follow this link to learn how to register with PVSA and highlight your service and/or activities during the holidays! Register with PVSA today! |
 ATC Mania – Week 2 Did you know in 1997, Swiss artist M. Vanci Stirnemann, created 1200 cards by hand as part of an exhibit. On the last day, he invited others to create their own cards and trade with him during the closing reception. The movement took off, and today, there are ATC swaps in almost every major city around the world! Join this movement by following along in this week’s school wide art class exploring collage techniques! Click the link below to create your one-of-a kind art! Click to Create Your ATC Today! ATC Mania Community Padlet |
 Oakschool’s Career Connect – Wild Adventures in Vet Science Students in our Oakschool class, “Wild Adventures in Vet Science” with Ms. Salinas welcomed an exciting guest speaker from the Santa Barbara Zoo. They discovered fascinating animal facts, discussed ways to help the planet, and explored how we can all make a difference in protecting wildlife. Our Oakschool career classes give students the opportunity to learn about the endless possibilities in a variety of industries, sparking dreams and aspirations for big futures! Click Here to Learn More |
 Sage Oak’s Annual Letter Drive Who’s ready to spread love and encourage change? Change starts locally and writing letters of thanks and gratitude to community members is the perfect way to nurture roots and cultivate excellence. Please join us in making Sage Oak’s Annual Letter Drive another great success! The Letter Drive will run now through Friday, December 20th. Please check out our Letter Drive informational sheet and complete one survey to document all your letters sent so we can keep track of our students’ selfless acts of kindness. Last year our amazing students sent over 730 letters to neighbors, retirement homes, teachers, military personnel, hospitals, police stations, and more. What an impact! Let’s work together to exceed that number this year and spread a little kindness in our communities. Informational Sheet Letter Tracking Survey |
 Field Trip Release #2 The field trip release #2 sign-up window: Wednesday, December 4th at 12 pm -Tuesday, December 10th at 11:59 pm. Get Ready…**NEW** All students will need their SSID# in order to sign up for field trips. Check your inbox next week! All families of enrolled students will receive an email with their student’s SSID# and helpful information about signing up for field trips. Please refer to Field Trip Support for field trip sign up info. We highly recommend that you practice signing up for a field trip with our Field Trip to the Moon! Don’t hesitate to reach out to the events team at events@sageoak.education with field trip and event-related questions or concerns. Field Trip Support |
 Sage Stage Join us on Friday, November 15 at 9:00 AM as we welcome Ms. Laura Steen from our very own community provider, Arbor Learning Community. She will be here to lead us in a mindfulness activity titled “What’s Outside Your Window?” that will test our curiosity and sharpen our observation and investigative skills. To prepare, bring blank paper, a pencil, and make sure you are near a window or even outside! Learn More |
 Sage Studio Podcast Latest Episode: Exploring Sage Oak’s Innovative CTE Programs: Entrepreneurship and Informational Technology In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster is joined by Brandy Yurkosky and Jared Tourse from Sage Oak’s high school department to discuss the school’s cutting-edge Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs focusing on Entrepreneurship and Information Technology. Both pathways offer diverse opportunities, field trips, and integrative learning experiences, combined with community and academic collaboration. Recommended for students and parents interested in the growing fields of business and technology. |