| Week of September 16, 2024 |
 Oakschool Guest Speakers Our Oakschool teachers are looking forward to welcoming guest speakers into their classes once again this year! We know so many parents, teachers, family, and friends work in various industries or have connections to different professions and we would love to tap into you as a resource. Thank you in advance for helping with this special experience. We’re very excited to offer this learning opportunity to our students. Click here to submit a referral for a speaker! |
| Share Your Voice Survey This year, we will be sending out Share Your Voice surveys throughout the school year to gather your feedback on the events, resources, and activities we offer. Your input is invaluable and helps us learn, grow, and better serve our Sage Oak families.Our first survey will focus on the Back to School events, and it will remain open until the end of the day on Friday, September 20th. Thank you for taking the time to participate—we truly appreciate your feedback! Click Here |
 Curriculum Corner: All About Learning Press If you’re familiar with All About Learning’s approach to teaching, you know they are a stickler for the rules– especially the spelling rules. Why? Because they work! Mastering the rules of spelling and the patterns and concepts that govern the English language makes 97% of the words in our language accessible to your student. |
| Knowing why a word is spelled the way it is takes the mystery out of spelling and empowers students with the know-how to spell even unfamiliar words. In their new blog post, The Best Way to Teach the CK Rule, you can learn how to teach your student when to use the letters “ck” in words with a /k/ sound and when to use the letter “k”. While the rule itself is straightforward and seems simple, it is one of the harder rules for students to master. Also check out this video demonstrating how the rules are taught in a homeschool environment, a free activity for practicing the rule, and a short animated video featuring everyone’s favorite spelling bee–Bumble! |
 IXL Math/ELA Annual Licenses We are pleased to offer a limited number of annual IXL 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. |
 The Coca-Cola Scholarship is Now Open! Attention all high school seniors! The 2024-2025 Coca-Cola Scholarship application is now open. Take the next step toward your future—apply by Monday, September 30th at 2 pm! Don’t miss this opportunity. Apply Now |
 Save the Date: Yucaipa Middle School Hangout Join us for the ultimate Middle School Hangout at LazerLegacy in Yucaipa! Mark your calendar for Friday, October 25th at 3 pm. Get ready for an action-packed afternoon of laser tag fun, friends, and excitement! Stay tuned for more details—this is one event you won’t want to miss! |
 Sacramento Day Trip Join us for a day trip up to Sacramento where we will see the state capitol, tour a local college, and explore the city. The cost will be approximately $550 (for HS & PLA Students) and instructional funds can be used. (Note: Trip pending board approval on February 26th) Sign Up |
| Presidential Volunteer Service Awards (PVSA) All Sage Oak students Are you ready to make your mark on the world and be recognized for your incredible contributions? The Presidential Volunteer Service Awards (PVSA) program is back this year, and now is your chance to shine! Whether you’ve been passionate about environmental conservation, empowering your community, or advocating for change, this program celebrates your dedication to making a difference. |
| Join us in the pursuit of excellence and service today as we move into our sixth year serving as a certifying organization. PVSA encourages citizens to live a life of service through gratitude and national recognition. Click the link below to learn how to register with PVSA as we collectively seek to embrace Sage Oak’s core value of serving others! Register Today |
 PVSA PULSE: Volunteer OpportunitiesReady to accelerate your path to gold status with the PVSA? Each month, Sage News will feature top volunteer opportunities designed to help you reach your goal quickly and easily. Look for this symbol in our upcoming issues and seize the chance to shine! |
| VLA, PLA & HS Huntington Beach Clean Up Register to join Sage Oak’s Beach Clean-Up Day! Not only will you help protect our beautiful coastline, but you’ll also earn valuable PVSA volunteer hours while making a positive impact on the environment. Join your friends, enjoy the sun, and be part of a community effort to keep our beaches clean! Sign up and don’t forget to submit your hours! Sign Up |
 Living History Social: Save the Date! This fall, our Living History Socials will take place at various locations on November 8th and 15th. Students will have the opportunity to present a living history project and participate in fun historical crafts and activities with their teachers and other Sage Oak friends. Look for more information to be provided in the coming weeks. Save the date for your location below! |
| 11/8: Long Beach, Redlands, Temecula & Santa Ana 11/15: Sherman Oaks, Rancho, Fullerton, San Diego & Camarillo |
 Student Advisory Committee (STAC) Calling all 6th – 12th grade students! Be a member of our Student Advisory Committee! The STAC plays a crucial role in representing the student body and ensuring that student voices are heard in the decision-making processes of the school. This committee is a platform for students to actively participate in shaping their educational experience and fostering a positive school environment. We will meet virtually three times during the school year. Join us and make your voice heard! |
| STAC Meeting Schedule: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2024 Friday, January 10, 2024 Friday, May 2, 2024 If you are interested in becoming a member of STAC, please fill out the form below: |
| Sage Oak Spirit Store Open! The Sage Oak Spirit Store is accepting orders now through Monday, September 23rd.Please click the link below to order your official Sage Oak gear! |
| Sage Stage Join us on Friday, September 20th at 9 am as we welcome David Jack and Cozmo. They’ll be taking us on an exploration of the NASA Curiosity Rover program. We’ll learn how scientists, archaeologists, police, and military constantly improve our lives using robotics, especially through their use of UAVs and drones. This is a fantastic opportunity to see firsthand how creativity and technology drive innovation and improve our world! Learn more |
 Sage Studio Podcast Latest Episode: From Passion to Profession: Sage Oak’s Oakschool Program Provides a Personalized Learning Path 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. |