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! Week of November 3, 2025 Upcoming Date Reminders: November 3 – 7 College & Career Week November 7 Semester 1Progress Reports November 11 Veterans Day – No School! November 24 – 28 Thanksgiving Break – No School! 🗓️ 25-26 Academic Calendar 🎓College & Career Week – this week! We are excited to share the plans for College and Career Week with you this week! We will have daily emails sent home with fun activities, daily webinars, and reflection pieces. We look forward to an amazing week of college and career adventures with you. Here is a flyer with the daily theme and links to the daily webinars. ☑Progress Reports The fall semester Progress Reports will be sent out by your student’s EA this week. The progress report shows if your student is Progressing (P) or Not Progressing (NP) in each course. These reports are for informational purposes only and intended to give families a clear snapshot of your student’s standing as we move into the second half of the semester! 🎃Halloween Costume Contest – still open! In case you missed the Sage Oak Halloween Contest, we’ve extended the submission window through Wednesday, November 5! All category winners will be recognized and entered into a drawing to win a gift card! Enter HERE! 👨🏼⚕️Wanted: Industry Professionals! We’re looking for professionals to chat with our Career and Technical Education students in quick, 15-minute virtual interviews. These conversations help students practice reaching out, asking questions, and learning about different careers—all while building confidence and real-world connections. Know someone who’d be up for it? Share their info or send them the Virtual Career Interviews form! Sage Oak Appreciation 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!  Spring Dual Enrollment Now is the time to start signing up for Spring dual enrollment classes! Check out these classes that we will be offering in our partnership with Crafton Hills College. Remember, the CCAP partnership courses are only for Sage Oak High School students, so it’s a great way to dip your toes in dual enrollment. If you need help with your paperwork, please come to Ms. Coral’s Dual Enrollment Open Zoom on Thursday at 1:00. Life Hacks “Life Hacks” is BACK 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!  Cap & Gown Orders – OPEN NOW! Purchase your Sage Oak Cap & Gown from Jostens starting today! Click HERE to order! Note: Sage Oak graduation gowns are dark gray (even though they may show a black or silver gown stock image on the website) and are the same gowns from previous years. Colleges with NO Application Fee! Trying to save some money on college applications? Good news! There are actually quite a few colleges that allow you to apply for FREE! Check out this article for a list! 🎓Class of 2026 Resources: ⭐️GRAD CENTRAL ⭐️SAVE THE DATE UPCOMING DATE REMINDERS: November 20 Grad Webinar #1 (ZOOM) HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS 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 Mackenzie Akins (last names M-Z) – makins@sageoak.education  Le Chat Noir CTE Field Trip Thursday, November 6 Join CTE Entrepreneurship students to learn how one entrepreneur combined her love for cats, books, and coffee into Le Chat Noir, a cafe in Redlands. We will hear from owner, Sophia Concho, about how she made her passion a reality. Then we will have an opportunity to interact with the cats who stay at Le Chat Noir until they find their furrever homes. Sign up HERE! Glo Mini Golf Hangout Friday, November 7 Join Sage Oak High School for a day of glowing fun at GLO Mini Golf in Riverside! Experience 27 holes of blacklight mini golf surrounded by vibrant art, music, and interactive fun. After the game, stick around to complete an escape room and play arcade games. Come ready to play and laugh with friends! Sign up HERE! Oak Glen Preserve Hangout Friday, November 7 Join us for an easy nature walk at the Oak Glen Preserve. We’ll meet at the trailhead and then hang out at the Los Rios Rancho picnic area. Sign up HERE! High Desert Bowling Event Friday, November 7 Join us from 3–5 PM for an afternoon of strikes, snacks, and fun with friends! Connect with other students in the High Desert for a couple of hours of laughter and friendly competition. Don’t miss out—let’s roll into a great time together!Botanical Drawing at CSU Fullerton Wednesday, November 19 Art students and creatives alike are welcome to join us on a trip to the Botanical Gardens in CSU Fullerton. It’s a beautiful private area of the college with lots of tall shady trees and unusual plants, perfect for sketching. Bring an ipad or a sketchbook and we’ll talk about the techniques of botanical illustration. Parents welcome, no cost for entry ($4/hour for parking if you decide to stay). Sign up HERE!  Sage Oak’s Annual Letter Drive Who’s ready to spread love and encourage change? Change starts locally and writing letters of thanks and gratitude to community members is the perfect way to nurture roots and cultivate excellence. Please join us in making Sage Oak’s Annual Letter Drive another great success! The Letter Drive will run now through Friday, January 9th. Please check out our Letter Drive informational sheet and complete one survey to document all your letters sent during the window so we can keep track of our students’ selfless acts of kindness. Last year our amazing students sent over 600 letters to neighbors, retirement homes, teachers, military personnel, hospitals, police stations, and more. What an impact! Let’s work together to exceed that number this year and spread a little kindness in our communities.  Master the Language of Math: Words Every Student Should Know Mastering math is about more than just numbers. It’s about understanding the language behind them! To help your child thrive, we’re sharing a Math Vocabulary Word List filled with essential terms every student should know.These words frequently appear in math problems, instructions, and discussions. By becoming familiar with them, your child will strengthen their comprehension, boost their confidence, and develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. You can also explore vocabulary lists by grade level to see what’s ahead, helping your child stay prepared and one step ahead in math! Start today by dedicating just a few minutes each day to reviewing this list, and watch your child’s math vocabulary and confidence grow!  Using Safe AI Tools with Your Student (TK-12) Sage Oak is committed to preparing students for the future by safely integrating powerful, school-provided resources. We are utilizing MagicSchool.ai, a leading educational AI tool, and inviting families to partner with us to ensure its responsible use across all grades. We encourage you to reach out to your student’s teacher to collaborate and discuss how MagicSchool.ai tools can be integrated into your student’s personalized learning plans to supplement their learning. Watch this video, “Introduction to MagicSchool.ai” to learn more. Parent ELPAC Bootcamp: Partner for Your Child’s Success Join our 30-minute Parent ELPAC Bootcamp to learn how to support your child’s English language progress and reclassification journey! We’ll cover: The difference between Designated and Integrated ELD The 4 Principles of the EL Roadmap The ELD timeline (4–7 years) and what happens if reclassification takes longer Where to find extra study resources The purpose and importance of the ELPAC and reclassification Who: Parents and guardians of English Learners When: Wednesday, November 12th, 5:30–6:00 p.m. Where: ZOOM LINK Meeting ID: 990 5581 6027, Passcode: 672397 Your involvement makes a powerful difference in your child’s success—let’s work together to help every English Learner thrive! Student ELPAC Bootcamp: Show What You Know! Get ready to shine on the ELPAC! Join our Student ELPAC Bootcamp to learn what to expect, how to prepare, and tips to do your best. In just 30 minutes, you’ll build confidence and discover how to take your English skills to the next level! We’ll cover: Training tests for your grade band — see what the test looks like before you take it Where to find extra study resources to practice at home Smart test-taking strategies to boost your performance and reduce stress Who: All English Learner students When: Thursday, November 13th, 2:00–2:30 p.m. Where: ZOOM LINK Meeting ID: 945 0284 3961, Passcode: 142728 Come ready to learn, practice, and feel confident — your English growth deserves to shine! LCAP Surveys – still open! As part of the LCAP process, your feedback is crucial. Your input helps us measure progress and success, and participation itself is a goal! Each survey is brief – 5 questions or fewer – and can be completed using text, audio, or video responses. If you haven’t already, please complete the LCAP Parent & Student Surveys by November 21st! Sage Oak Charter School Fall Parent Survey – Sage Oak Charter School Fall Student Survey – Sage Oak Charter School: grades 3-12 Sage Oak Keppel Fall Parent Survey – Sage Oak Keppel Fall Student Survey – Sage Oak Keppel: grades 3-12 Sage Oak South Fall Parent Survey – Sage Oak South Fall Student Survey – Sage Oak South: grades 3-12  Sincerely, Traci King High School Principal |
