| Week of September 30, 2024 |
Oakschool Quarter 2 Enrollment
We are so excited to announce that we recently added 19 new art classes to our Oakschool schedule for Quarter 2! Enrollment is open for all classes and offerings can be viewed on both our master schedule and course catalog. Quarter 2 classes will begin in just a few weeks on Monday, October 21st. We hope you will take advantage of this amazing opportunity for your students to explore both core and enrichment topics!
Please email oakschool@sageoak.education for any questions. (Reminder: New enrollment is required each quarter for all classes except for Bright Thinker Science, Singapore & Beast Academy Math, History Alive, & 180 Days Writing).
 IXL Math/ELA Annual Licenses We are down to the last 20 available 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. |
 California Science Test (CAST) Assessment Readiness Did you know the California Science Test (CAST) is now included in the California School Dashboard? This provides performance data for schools and districts across the state and means that the test results will play an even greater role in reflecting the success and progress of our students and our school.The CAST is required for all students in grades 5 and 8, as well as once during high school, usually in grade 11. It measures students’ understanding of key scientific concepts based on the California Next Generation Science Standards. These standards cover a range of topics in Earth and Space Sciences, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences, ensuring that students are building a strong foundation.To learn more about the CAST, we encourage you to explore resources such as the CAST Fact Sheet and the Organization of the California Science Test, which will give you a clearer understanding of the test format and what to expect.So how can you support your student? To help your child prepare and succeed on the CAST, Sage Oak offers two incredible subscriptions available at no additional cost to instructional funds: BrainPop and MobyMax for TK–8th grade students. These can be accessed directly through your Clever accounts. Additionally, PBS Learning Media offers an array of videos, lesson plans, and interactive tools to engage students in exploring science.Please feel free to reach out to your teacher with any questions or if you’d like additional support as your student prepares to take the CAST. |
| Join Us For Our Next PAC Meeting! Want to be present during Sage Oak’s Advisory Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting? Our next one is quickly approaching and all are welcome! When: Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 at 9:00 am Where: Zoom Link BelowWe hope to see you there! Join Us |
| Hamilton Tickets Still Available Don’t miss out! We have additional tickets to see Hamilton at the Pantages Theater on Thursday, October 10th at 1 pm. You can purchase tickets now on the website for attendees 10 years old and up. We hope to see you there! Purchase Today |
Middle School Hangout at
Lazer Legacy – Yucaipa
Our next Middle School Hangout is on October 25th at 3 pm at Lazer Legacy in Yucaipa. Families must fill out the Hangout Form (please make sure within the form you also complete the permission slip and sign the Lazer Legacy Waiver) to attend. You can choose between 1-3 games from $9 to $21. Come join the fun!
Complete Permission Slip
Complete Waiver
Living History Events & Socials
Save the date and join us at one of our history-themed socials this November, featuring Living History Day projects presented by Sage Oak students. Students are not required to share a Living History Day project to attend! Socials will feature interactive historical crafts and activities, curriculum swaps, and tech support from the Sage Oak team at select locations. We are looking forward to a fun history-filled day with all of our Sage Oak students and families!
| Living History Day informational Zoom sessions will be offered on October 10th at 9 am and October 21st at 12 pm. Visit the website to learn more about how to participate in the living history projects and to RSVP for a social near you!11/8: Long Beach, Redlands, Temecula & Mission Viejo11/15: Sherman Oaks, Rancho Cucamonga, Fullerton, San Diego & Camarillo |
Sage Stage
Join us on Friday, October 4 at 9:00 AM as we welcome back Ms. Gaby Lamoso, Buyer and Designer of Novelty Accessories for the pop-culture retail brand, Hot Topic. She has worked in buying and merchandising for over twenty years and partners with top licensors like Disney, Sanrio, and Warner Brothers to design toys, enamel pins, clothing, and merchandise. She’ll be here to talk about how she got started, how she differentiates her talent in art to market to licensors, and how to be successful in this industry!
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| Sage Studio Podcast Latest Episode: Sage Stage: Connecting Students with Professional Experts Live Every Friday In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster is joined by Jaimielynn Lake, the host of Sage Stage, a unique program at Sage Oak School. Jaimielynn shares her extensive background at Sage Oak and explains how Sage Stage functions as a school-wide assembly every Friday, featuring diverse guest speakers from various career and technical fields. The conversation includes insights into the logistics of attending Sage Stage, the benefits of live interaction, and exciting new plans to take Sage Stage on location for behind-the-scenes tours. This episode highlights the community and educational enrichment that Sage Stage offers to students from all grades. |