Sage News: February 13, 2023

World Changers of the Week

This week, we’ve chosen two world changers in honor of Frederick Douglass Day (2/14) and Susan B. Anthony Day (2/15).

Click here to learn more about Frederick Douglass and
click here to learn more about Susan B. Anthony.

100th Day of School
Sage Oak is celebrating Wednesday, February 15th as our 100th day of school for the 2022-23 school year! Click the link below to submit your 100th day of school celebration photos. You can also tag us on social media using #100thDayofSageOak!

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Presidents’ Day- School Closed
There is no school on Monday, February 20th in observance of Presidents’ Day. Click the link below for educational resources.

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Introducing the Sage Studio Podcast!
We are thrilled to announce the Sage Studio Podcast & YouTube Channel are now LIVE! We created this podcast with YOU in mind and invite you to join the conversation every Monday and Thursday as we shine a spotlight on the people, programs, and learning opportunities at Sage Oak.

Through insightful stories and interviews with Sage Oak staff, students, and educational partners, we’ll dive into topics like college and career, parent support/training, school counseling, personalization strategies, instructional funds, community providers, advanced placement, alumni, upcoming events, and more!

The Sage Studio Podcast is hosted by Tiffiny Webster, Lead Coordinator of Community & Engagement, and will post new episodes every Monday and Thursday. Click the link below to learn more!

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Save The Date: Sage Oak Living History Day Socials
Our next Sage Oak Socials will take place on Friday, April 21st! We had a blast at our science-themed Socials in January and can’t wait to see you at our history-themed Socials in April, which will also feature Living History projects from Sage Oak students who choose to participate.

Whether your student chooses to share a Living History project or not, all are invited to attend the Social! Mark your calendars to join us on Friday, April 21st at a regional location near you (locations and further details coming soon).

Have questions about Living History project parameters? Join us via Zoom for an optional Q&A session on Thursday, February 23rd at 9:00 am.

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TK-8th Grade Yearbook
The TK-8th Grade Sage Oak yearbook is currently being put together by a wonderful team of our very own Oakschool students. They are in need of your help as they complete this creative process! Please click below to complete the form at your earliest convenience, it would allow the team to include photos of your students in our first-ever TK-8th grade yearbook.

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Update! Use of Instructional Funds for 2023-24 Materials
In the January 9th Sage News, we reminded families that the 2022-23 instructional funds could not be used to purchase materials for the 2023-24 school year.

After receiving great feedback from our educational partners, we have made the decision to allow this year’s instructional funds to be used to purchase core curriculum for the 2023-24 school year. If you have any questions regarding defining core curriculum for your student, please reach out to your teacher/EA.

Sage Stage- Mr. D Math
Join us on the Sage Stage this Friday, February 17 at 9:00 am. The one, the only, Mr. D, from Mr. D Math, will be sharing tried and true test-preparation strategies and explaining how preparing for tests helps you become better at learning, managing your time, recalling information, identifying patterns, and other important skills. You won’t want to miss Mr. D.

https://bit.ly/joinsagestage
Passcode: sagestage

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VLA Clubs This Week
6th-8th Graders Middle School Recess at 10 am on Friday, February 17th: Brain break! (or is it?!) Games and activities for middle school students who are ready to laugh, learn, and hang out while playing some friendly games.
Please email your teacher for the Zoom link.
Supplies Needed: paper & pencil or whiteboard & marker

Counting and Card Tricks – An Interactive Presentation
Sage Oak’s Advanced Learning Program invites you to join us in welcoming USC mathematics Professor Sami Assaf on Thursday, February 16th at 3:00 pm for an entertaining, fun, and puzzling interactive presentation! Learn the secrets of fascinating card tricks! Amaze your friends and family! Click below to register.

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Counseling Corner
School counselors seek to support students with academic, career, and personal/ social development. To learn more about our resources and services, please check out our counseling classroom or make an appointment to speak to Ms. Allie or Ms. Coral. We’d love to connect with you!

Directing Change Program and Film Contest for Middle & High School Students
The Directing Change Program is part of a statewide effort to prevent suicide, reduce stigma and discrimination related to mental illness, and promote students’ mental health and wellness. Participants are encouraged to create and submit films on suicide prevention and mental health to raise awareness, respectfully educate and impact others, and start conversations about these topics. For more information about this contest, please visit the Directing Change website, read their contest flyer, and then make an appointment to meet with Ms. Allie to get started. This contest is open to all middle and high school students.

CAASPP Test Prep – Conquer the CAASPP with WriteAtHome and Mr. D Math
Getting your students ready for CAASPP testing (aka state testing) can be stressful, time-consuming, and distracting from other things you need to be teaching. But in today’s world, state test scores do matter and test-taking skills are a necessary life skill.

Conquer the CAASPP aims to help get your learners prepared. Mr. D Math and WriteAtHome have teamed up to create effective, engaging, self-paced test prep courses for both math and ELA to equip your students to Conquer the CAASPP. Each of the following self-paced courses is available for grades 3rd-8th and 11th and costs $75 via Instructional Funds.

Conquer the CAASPP – Math
Conquer the CAASPP – ELA

Due to vendor requirements, we will have an ordering window for these courses. The ordering window is currently open but will close this Friday, February 17th. If you are interested in utilizing $75 of your student’s instructional funds to enroll in a course, please contact your teacher or EA immediately so they can start the PO request process. All POs must be submitted by your teacher/EA by the end of the work day on Friday, February 17th, 2023.

Melanie Wasko (WriteAtHome) and Dennis DiNoia (Mr. D Math) will be offering a Conquer the CAASPP informational meeting for parents on Thursday, February 9th and Monday, February 12th at 9 am. They are excited to share their course offerings with you and are prepared to answer any questions you may have.

Conquer the CAASPP informational meeting – Monday, February 13th at 9 am
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 840 2454 6545
Passcode: caaspp

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