Happy October Virtual Learning Academy!  We are continuing to encourage our students to be responsible scholars who make good choices, are dependable, and accountable for their actions.  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 |
| Friday, October 20th: Tanaka Farms Field Trip October 27th-November 3rd: Living History Socials and activities in VLA classes Now-October 31st: 10% off the VLA Yearbook |
 Sage Stage at 9 am on Friday |
 Join us this Friday, October 6th at 9:00 am and meet art teacher and Sage Oak Community Provider, Ms. Jamie Butterworth. She is going to be sharing neurographic art techniques and this will be a creative Sage Stage you won’t want to miss! Prepare by gathering the following materials: crayons (or black Sharpie or oil pastels), watercolor or tempera paints, a coin, paintbrush, paper towels, and water.Link: https://bit.ly/sageoakstage Passcode: sagestage |
 Cultivating Excellence and Responsibility: Advisory Meetings |
| Advisory meetings are underway as a means of supporting all students to thrive and succeed here in the VLA. If your student is referred for an Advisory meeting, you will receive an email notification with information on how to book a meeting with our Assistant Principal, Carleen Maurer. These meetings are intended for both parent(s)/guardian(s) and students to be present. Please respond by scheduling a meeting within 3 school days of receiving your Advisory meeting referral notice. Thank you so much for your continued partnership with us! |
| Oakschool Quarter 2 Classes |
| Sign up for Oakschool Quarter 2 classes if you haven’t already! These classes will start on Monday, October 30th. Please ensure you sign up by October 20th for the Virtual Academy to purchase the class supplies. Here is the catalog and the VLA form to enroll. |
 Sage News Reminders |
| Check out our 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: – Sage Oak Living History Socials: Please note that our VLA students are participating in virtual living history experiences through their classroom during the same time of year. – Share your voice and provide feedback for us! -Oakschool guest speaker interest form – Special Education – Sage Studio Podcast & YouTube Channel |
| Counseling Connection |
| Our counselors are here to support you! Check out their October newsletter for all of their amazing resources and available classes. Click Here |
 Sage Oak VLA Yearbook |
| There is still time to get a discount on your very own 23-24 Virtual Learning Academy Yearbook this year! The cost is $26.83 and there is a 10% discount on all orders made now through October, but the yearbook can be purchased through the end of April. Upload your child’s school portrait or headshot through the TreeRing website by following this tutorial. The deadline to add your child’s photo to this year’s yearbook is April 1, 2024. Click here to order or scan the QR code below:  Click here for the Yearbook Flyer |
| Pictures of the week |
Our Students ROCK!! Here are our 4th grade classes who have been working on their AVID 1-pager skills in science. |
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Here are our 6th grade Tritons and Anteaters who learned about the phases of the moon with Oreos! |
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Have a wonderful rest of your week!!  |