Sage News: Week of November 27, 2023

Week of November 27, 2023

Annual Letter Drive 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 through Wednesday, December 19th. Click below to check out our Letter Drive informational sheet and complete one survey per letter sent so we can keep track of our students’ selfless acts of kindness. Last year our amazing students sent 83 letters to neighbors, retirement homes, teachers, military personnel, hospitals, police stations, and more. What an impact! We already have nearly 50 letters documented, so let’s work together to exceed last year’s number and spread a little kindness. CLICK HERE Important Information for Field Trip Sign-Ups Before purchasing field trip tickets, please be sure to check which academy your student is enrolled in – the Personalized Learning Academy (PLA) or Virtual Learning Academy (VLA). If you are unsure which program your student is enrolled in, please ask your teacher prior to signing up for field trips.Each trip is labeled PLA ONLY or VLA ONLY. In order to correctly purchase tickets, you will need to know which program your student is enrolled in. NOW PLA Families – Preview PLA field trips on this PLA field trip planning doc.  VLA Families – Preview VLA field trips on this VLA field trip planning doc.  Please take note of the new ticketing system information located in the boxes at the top of the page. Check out the tutorial videos! Thursday, November 30th Join an informational meeting at 9 am or 4 pm via Zoom. The events team will share exciting new changes made to the updated ticketing system.  Wednesday, December 6th at 12 pm The parent sign-up window opens. Thanks to the parents who completed the interest survey regarding the best time to open sign-ups! Monday, December 11th at 11:59 pm The parent sign-up window closes. Reach out to events@sageoak.education with field trip/event questions or concerns. Sage Stage  Join us on Sage Stage this Friday, December 1st at 9:00 am. Be prepared for some controlled chaos as we dive into the wonders of the scientific world! We will learn alongside Wacky Scientist, Mr. Doug Scheer, as he blends entertainment into education, turning our “WHYs” into “WOWs”!Link: https://bit.ly/sageoakstage Passcode: sagestage CLICK HERE Presidential Volunteer Service Award Thank you to all of our current students who are volunteering and working towards the PVSA (Presidential Volunteer Service Award) this school year.  We love seeing the various ways our students are putting Sage Oak’s core value of serving others into practice.The month of December is a wonderful time to give back to our communities. If you plan to do some volunteering this month but haven’t signed up yet for PVSA, it’s not too late. Any students still interested in this award are encouraged to register as a participant using the below steps. Volunteer hours can be completed up until April 30, 2024. You can view how to register by watching this video instruction. 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 would love to have you join in the fun. With winter break just around the corner, students can take advantage of this time of year to serve others in their communities.  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. 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 episode:  Expanding Possibilities: How CTE Child Development Inspires Students’ Unique Career Paths: In this episode,  Education Advisor and CTE Teacher, Crista Bross, discusses all things Career Technical Education (CTE) Child Development. The CTE program at Sage Oak offers a robust curriculum that goes beyond regular course content to provide students with hands-on experiences and opportunities for growth. Through this program, students not only fulfill graduation requirements but also gain concentrated instruction in the area of child development. Getting Involved: How to Find Volunteer Opportunities and Make a Difference with PVSA: Regional Mentor, Taylore Coulombe, shares how students can participate in the Presential Volunteer Service Award Program. Participating in the PVSA program provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate character, accountability, excellence, growth mindset, and service, which are the student learning outcomes (SLOs) valued by Sage Oak. It not only helps students learn the values of giving back and service but it can also help high school students stand out when applying to colleges. All students age 5 and older are welcome to participate. To learn more about the PVSA program and how to participate, visit the Sage Oak website.