Welcome to the High School Family Updates! This newsletter is sent out every week to high school parents, students and Education Advisors with important news, reminders and upcoming events. Look for it every week! Upcoming Important Dates: March 13 Spring Progress Reports March 13 Last date to drop a class (including Honors courses) March 20 P2 Attendance 🗓️ 25-26 Academic Calendar 🗓️ Important Reminder: Course Drop Deadline As a reminder, this Friday, March 13th is the last day for students to drop a class for the semester without a “W”. All course drop requests must be submitted to your EA by this date. This deadline also applies to Honors declarations, so students wishing to add or remove the Honors designation for a course must complete that process by March 13th. Please plan accordingly, as schedule changes will not be allowed after this deadline. Make sure to reach out to your EA if you need to make any course change requests! ⭐️ Introducing Our New IT Self-Help Portal! We’re excited to introduce our new IT Self-Help Portal, designed to help students, families, and teachers quickly find solutions to common tech questions and navigate Sage Oak systems with ease. What you’ll find: Instant answers with help articles for the tools we use every day Easy troubleshooting without submitting a ticket Resources for teachers, families, and students 24/7 access whenever you need support Explore the portal here: 👉 https://ithelp.sageoak.systems/ Yearbook Cover Contest! The Yearbook Committee is looking for one incredible student artist to design the cover of our yearbook! Submit your entry here. All entries must be submitted by Monday, April 6 📷 Submit Your Yearbook Photo Want to see yourself in this year’s yearbook? Submit your headshot using the Google Form linked below! This form is for 9th–11th grade students. Yearbook Submissions Google Form Note: Seniors should submit their photos using only the Senior Submissions form (see details in the class of 2026 section) Sage Oak Appreciation – Chance to win a gift card! Show Sage Oak some love! Appreciate your friends, teachers, and counselors on this Public Padlet! Do you have a favorite teacher? Now’s your chance to let them know! 🎉. Submit a short video message thanking a teacher — or our amazing staff as a whole — for a chance to be featured in a student-created film! Sage Oak High School Yearbook Your year, preserved forever! Get yours to remember all the fun events, friends, and special moments. We have soft covers available for $41.27 and hard covers available for $48.27 (before taxes). You can also customize your copy by adding custom pages! Don’t miss out! Order here!  Every week, we will highlight a Sage Oak High School student who has been nominated by their Education Advisor. This week, Sage Oak High School is celebrating:  🌟Haley Bertino (9th Grade)🌟 Haley has made an incredible transition from our middle school program into high school while dedicating 30+ hours each week to pursuing her dream of a professional dance career. Her hard work recently earned her acceptance into the prestigious Juilliard Summer Dance Intensive, where she will spend three weeks this summer training on the the Juilliard campus in New York City with top dance professionals. Haley is one of only 40 dancers selected for this program 🤯! Alongside her demanding dance schedule, Haley maintains a full and rigorous course load of Sage Oak in-house classes. She plans to pursue a BFA in Dance and continue on to a professional dance career. Haley’s journey is a wonderful example of how Sage Oak’s flexible learning model allows students to pursue their passions while staying committed to their education.  🆕 Introducing Our Sage Oak Substitute Counselor! While Mackenzie enjoys time with her beautiful newborn, we’re pleased to welcome Cheri Adame as our substitute counselor supporting Sage Oak students, families, and staff. Cheri brings over 30 years of experience in high school education, including 18 years as a high school counselor. She is available to answer questions and provide support during this time. To schedule an appointment with Cheri, please use her Calendly Link or she can also be reached by email at cadame@sageoak.education. She looks forward to connecting with and supporting the Sage Oak community! NEW Upcoming Job Fairs & Career Events Students and families are invited to explore several job fairs and career opportunities in Riverside County this spring. Events include: Riverside Works Job Fair 👉🏼 March 25 2026 Countywide Education Recruitment Fair 👉🏼 March 28 Riverside County Workforce 👉🏼 March 5 – April 24 Life Hacks Join “Life Hacks” every Friday at NOON! If you want to hang out and connect with some other high school students or get some helpful tips to navigate the teenage years, join Ms. Coral at Life Hacks every Friday at noon. Join the Zoom HERE! Here is the link to the HS Counseling Calendar – subscribe to this calendar to have all the webinars that the counselors are hosting with zoom links! Coral Prendergast (last names A-L) – cprendergast@sageoak.education Cheri Adame (last names M-Z) – cadame@sageoak.education   🎟️ Graduation Tickets Each graduate will receive 5 tickets for family and friends to attend the ceremony. (Note: The graduate does not use one of the tickets.) All graduates and their families attending the in-person ceremony must complete the Graduation Guest Ticket Requests form. Please submit the form once per family to indicate: if you will use your 5 allotted tickets if you need fewer than your 5 allotted tickets if you want the 5 tickets AND are requesting additional tickets (PLEASE NOTE: Our ability to issue additional tickets will depend completely on whether other families need all 5 of their tickets) This form is due by Friday, March 27th! Please see the recent email from Kate Bayless for more details! Resume Workshop If you are a senior and have not completed your resume, which is needed as part of the senior checkout process, make sure you come to the Resume Workshop on Tuesday, March 10th, at 1:00. All students 9-12 are welcome to attend if they want to learn how to create their first resume! Zoom Link 💰STILL OPEN: Susan S. Steelman Bragato Scholarship The California Charter Schools Association is awarding ten scholarships of $2,000 each to graduating seniors from CCSA member charter schools – including Sage Oak! This scholarship honors Susan S. Steelman Bragato, a pioneer of California’s charter school movement, and celebrates the diversity of charter school students. Seniors of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The application deadline is Thursday, April 17 at 9:00 AM PST. Visit the CCSA Bragato Scholarship website for details and to apply. Don’t miss this opportunity! 👉🏼 CCSA Bragato Scholarship Website 📸 Senior Submission Submissions are still open for graduates to submit a headshot, quote and baby pictures that are used for the ceremony slideshow. The headshot will also be used in the yearbook. If you do not wish to submit one or more of the items, please indicate that on the first question. Due by March 20th. Complete Your FAFSA or CADAA Today! If you need help completing a financial aid application (FAFSA or CADAA), please come to the Financial Aid Support and Assistance Open Zoom on one of the following dates! April 9, 2026 Understanding Your Award Letter“ 11:00 AM Zoom Link Visit these slides for more information on how to apply, or visit FAFSA.gov or dream.csac.ca.gov. ⭐️Class of 2026 Resources⭐️ Grad Central P.R.F Save the Date Jostens Cap & Gown  Christian Club Hangout Friday, March 13 Connect with your Sage Oak peers and members of the Christian Club for an afternoon of play at an old-school arcade with your favorite retro video games! Sign up HERE! CTE Cinema Makeup School Wednesday, March 18 Give students a behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood with a guided tour of Cinema Makeup School in Los Angeles. Students will explore the campus, see professionals in action, and learn about exciting careers in film, television, special effects, and entertainment artistry—an inspiring experience for creative students exploring arts and industry pathways. Sign up HERE! Newport Bay Outrigger & Kayak Tour Friday, March 20 Get out on the water and explore the Back Bay by kayak! Sage Oak students will enjoy a guided kayak tour at Northstar Beach, spotting wildlife like herons, migratory birds, and marine life while learning about this unique coastal ecosystem. With expert guides from the Newport Bay Conservancy, this hands-on adventure is perfect for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. 🛶 Sign up HERE! NEW Here Lies Love Musical Thursday, March 25 Join your fellow Sage Oak students for an unforgettable matinee of Here Lies Love at the iconic Mark Taper Forum. Here Lies Love is a groundbreaking musical about former First Lady of the Philippines Imelda Marcos and her family’s rise to power and subsequent fall at the hands of the Philippine People Power Revolution. Witness her journey through “exhilarating songs” (USA Today) and “imaginative spectacle” (The Guardian) over “90 breathless minutes” (The Washington Post). Sign up HERE! Chicano Park: Mural & Photography Walk Thursday, March 26 Join us for a walk around Chicano Park in San Diego, which boasts the largest concentration of Chicano murals in the world (over 100 paintings)! We will begin by visiting the work of Ramsés Noriega, a pioneering artist/activist of the ’60s and ’70s, at the Chicano Park Museum & Cultural Center. Afterwards, we will walk around the park grounds to enjoy and photograph the historic murals. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic in the park! Sign up HERE! Comic Con Museum Friday, April 24 Students have an exciting opportunity to explore creativity at the Comic-Con Museum, part of the world-famous Comic-Con convention! This interactive experience celebrates comics, film, anime, gaming, and all things pop culture. During a hands-on Comics Creation workshop, students will get to learn the art of visual storytelling and began creating their own original comics. Sign up HERE! 💃Prom 2026Saturday, April 25 You’re invited to an evening of magic and mystery at Prom 2026. Join us as we transform The Observatory in Santa Ana into a botanical wonderland filled with enchanting charm and ethereal vibes. 🎟️Buy tickets here! 🎶Song requests 👉🏼fill out this form! For any questions about any of the events listed, please email ASB Coordinator, Danny Levin, at dlevin@sageoak.education  Sage Serves Don’t forget, there are 2 months left to participate in Sage Serves! 🌟 This is a wonderful time for students and families to get involved, give back, and complete service hours before the program wraps up on April 30, 2026. We’re excited to share two upcoming volunteer opportunities where students can make a meaningful impact in their communities: 📍 March 25, 2026 – OC United (Fullerton) Join us as we partner with OC United to support local children and families through hands-on service. 📍 April 22, 2026 – Ronald McDonald House (Pasadena) Students and families are invited to serve together at the Pasadena Ronald McDonald House, supporting families staying there during challenging times. March Parent Summit Starts Today! We’re excited to share that our March Parent Summit begins today! This exciting weeklong virtual event will feature several High School-focused sessions designed to help families explore valuable resources and plan with confidence for the high school years. Sessions will highlight programs including Tutor.com, Mr. D Math, StrongMind, WriteAtHome, High School Math Live, and the Classical Learning Resource Center – giving you the opportunity to learn directly from providers and discover options that best support your student’s goals. Be sure to review the digital brochure for complete session descriptions, Zoom links, dates, and times so you can plan which presentations to attend. If you aren’t able to join a session live, no worries! Most sessions will be recorded and shared after the Parent Summit, so you can watch at your convenience. We look forward to having you join us for this informative week as you explore high-quality high school resources and prepare for a successful year ahead! Level Up with Adobe Student Academy: Registration Now Open! The Adobe Student Academy is hosting free workshops on April 7th and 8th to help students build a “living resume,” design club logos, and get hiring tips directly from Adobe recruiters. Students can sign up now for the Resume Lab, Photoshop Magic, Club Identity, or Career Branding sessions, all of which use Adobe Express available directly through your school Clever account. Purchase Order Deadline Reminder The deadline for submitting all Purchase Order requests is April 10, before midnight. To ensure timely processing, please place your PO requests to your EA as soon as possible.  Sincerely, Traci King High School Principal |
