| November 7, 2024 |
Happy November Virtual Learning Academy!  We hope that our students in Ventura are doing okay considering the Mountain Fire. Please refer to this email or reach out to us if you need any support. Our school will be closed on Monday in observance of Veteran’s day. We hope our students will take the time to thank Veterans for their service and all they have done for our country. Students can even join in on our letter drive and write thank you notes! Please join me in thanking one of our very own teachers, Mrs. Good, for her service in the Air Force!  Next Friday, November 15th is also the end of Learning Period 3. Please take the time to work with your student(s) to ensure all work is completed and submitted. Please note the important information below, and do not hesitate to email virtualacademy@sageoak.education with any questions. We are here for you! Important Upcoming Dates Tomorrow, November 8th: Sage Stage (see details below) Tomorrow, November 8th: Warner Brothers Studio Tour Field Trip Friday, November 8th & 15th: Living History socials held regionally (see details below) Monday, November 11th: Veterans Day – no school Tuesday, November 12th at 9am: PAGE webinar for parents (see details below) Friday, November 15th: end of Learning Period 3 November 25th-December 2nd: Thanksgiving Break ~ no school Wednesday, December 4th at 12pm: next round of field trip sign ups open 2024-2025 School CalendarVLA Year-at-a-Glance  Sage Stage at 9am on FridayJoin our Sage Stage tomorrow, Friday, November 8th at 9:00 AM as we welcome Ranger Alison Shoup from the Joshua Tree National Park Service. She will lead us in a Mojave Desert Directed Drawing. To prepare, please gather one (1) piece of 8.5×11 paper and colored pencils/crayons of various colors, specifically brown, green, black, yellow, orange, red, and blue. Click here to join  Program for Advanced and Gifted Education (PAGE) Sage Oak is proud to offer our new PAGE program which is a unique way that we meet the needs of our gifted and talented students. If you would like to learn more about PAGE, please join us for an informational webinar on Tuesday, November 12 at 9am using this Zoom link. If you feel your student may qualify for our PAGE program you can submit this form to request an evaluation. If you have any questions about the PAGE program, contact Christy Hartman at chartman@sageoak.education Art Opportunity We extended this exciting opportunity for our 2nd-8th grade students to participate in a flexible Oakschool 8-week asynchronous art class series again! These classes will allow our artists to explore a variety of art techniques at their own pace. Whether your student is interested in drawing, painting, or crafting, each week offers new project ideas and step-by-step guidance to help build new skills. This series will conclude on Friday, January 17th. Please read through this enrollment form for more information and submit the finalized form to enroll your child. Enrollment will be confirmed via an email from the art teacher and a Canvas invite.  Winter Social Sign Up Deadline Extended We’ve extended the sign-up deadline for our winter social! Unlike most of our field trips, this is a FREE event where all of our teachers will be present. If you are looking for your student to connect with others in their class and for you to meet other parents, you will want to attend! It will take place on Friday, December 6th from 9:30am-11:30am at the Westwind Community Center in Ontario. Classes will spend time together playing games, participating in crafts, and enjoying a Magician who will be performing tricks from around the world (there will be an alternative activity available during the magic show). The event registration will be open until December 2nd or when we reach our maximum student capacity. We hope to see you there! Click here to sign up. Counseling Corner Check out this month’s newsletter from our school counselor, Ms. Allie! Sage News Check out our all-school newsletter Sage News if you didn’t already! Here are the applicable topics for the Virtual Learning Academy that aren’t already included in this newsletter: We encourage you to sign up for our Living History Socials:11/8: Living History Social: Long Beach, Redlands, Temecula & Mission Viejo 11/15: Sherman Oaks, Rancho, Fullerton, San Diego & Camarillo While we do practice for state tests in our live classes, we still encourage you to have your 2nd-8th grade students take these English CAASPP practice tests. Sage Oak’s annual letter driveSage Studio podcast Staff Spotlight Hi! I’m Krista Kamansky. I am a passionate educator who loves helping students develop a growth mindset, especially when it comes to math. I encourage my students to embrace mistakes as opportunities for growth. Outside of teaching, I’m a huge soccer fan and love attending sporting events. I have three wonderful daughters, one of whom plays collegiate soccer, one that is a high school sophomore and a third daughter that recently graduated from SDSU and started her first job! My family and I love to travel and explore new cities, and in my free time, I enjoy taking long walks while listening to podcasts.  Class Photo of the Week Check out the 8th grade Bulldogs class during their “Sticky Situation” lab where they used spring scales to observe the opposing force of friction.  Here are the 8th grade Highlanders with Mrs. Kamansky, all smiles and eager to learn!Have a wonderful rest of your week and enjoy the long weekend!  Sincerely,  Mrs. Lana Beshara Virtual Learning Academy Principal |
