Sage News: May 8, 2023

Week of May 8, 2023

2022-23 End-of-Year Parent Feedback Survey
Just in case you missed it, please take a moment to complete the 2022-23 Sage Oak Parent Survey to let us know how we are doing in supporting you and your student!

World Changers of the Week

This week, we’d like to highlight Jackie Robinson the first black player in Major League Baseball’s modern era. Click here to learn more about this world changer.

Sage Oak Celebrates
National Charter Schools Week & Teacher Appreciation Week: Sage Oak proudly recognizes May 7th-13th as National Charter Schools Week. This week is an annual celebration of charter schools and our community of educators, parents, students, and leaders.

This week is being celebrated in conjunction with Teacher Appreciation Week. We encourage you to celebrate your Sage Oak teacher!

California Day of the Teacher: We also acknowledge Wednesday, May 10th as California Day of the Teacher. Day of the Teacher arose out of legislation co-sponsored by the California Teachers Association and the Association of Mexican American Educators.

Mother’s Day: We happily celebrate Sunday, May 14th as Mother’s Day!

Virtual Spelling Bee
We are excited to announce our annual Sage Oak Spelling Bee! If your child loves to spell and is interested in a little friendly competition, then consider participating and showing off some mad spelling skills! We will host a virtual spelling bee from May 30th through June 2nd.

If your student(s) would like to participate in the Sage Oak spelling bee this year, please click below to fill out a participation survey by Wednesday, May 24th. We ask that you fill out one form per student. All Sage Oak students in grades TK-8 are welcome to compete. Practice spelling lists and additional event information will be sent to you once your participation survey has been submitted. Please reach out to Jen Gibson at jgibson@sageoak.education if you have any questions.

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Counseling Corner & Mental Health Awareness Month
We are thrilled to recognize Student Mental Health Awareness Week and bring resources and tools for parents and students. While statistics show that 1 in 5 students struggle with mental illness, the strategies and ideas shared are intended to teach mental wellness to all our students!

Students can focus on mental wellness by participating in these spirit week activities.

Upcoming Parent Workshop
We will also host a Parent Workshop on Thursday, May 18th at 4 pm. In our Parent Workshop, we will discuss how to support your child’s mental health as part of your daily routine and how you can teach them the skills and behavior to be mentally healthy. We hope you join us! Please sign up here for email reminders.

Visual & Performing Arts College Workshops
Considering applying to college as an art or performing arts major? Join us for a visual arts workshop on Thursday, May 18th at 2pm, and a performing arts workshop Thursday, May 25th at 2 pm to discover programs, schools, and strategies for becoming a visual or performing arts major.

These exciting events are a collaborative effort between Sage Oak and several other charter schools! All 9th-12th grade students are encouraged to attend.
Click below for more information and to register.

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“Future World Changers”
Virtual 2023 Talent Show – last week to submit
Sage Oak is excited for our third annual Virtual Talent Show “Future World Changers!” We are already seeing a variety of student talents ranging from playing a musical instrument to performing magic tricks.

The submission deadline has been extended to Friday, May 12th. So whether your Sage Oak future world changer excels at snowboarding, singing, skateboarding, dancing, or even hula hooping, we want them to showcase their talent on the virtual stage. All talents, skills, and hobbies are encouraged. We are excited to see our Sage Oak future world changers shine!

Click the link below to review important talent show information
and to submit your student’s talent video.

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Sage Stage – Art with Richard Hight
Join us on the Sage Stage. this Friday, May 12th at 9 am. The Art of Inspiration School Show with Richard Hight will mesmerize and capture you! Richard Hight is a nationally recognized artist/speaker who uses the fine arts to help his audiences create strategies for change by turning good ideas into great results.

He is on a mission to help students see the possibility of their potential and create new opportunities.

It all happens within minutes! At times with broad strokes, and at others with intense detail. Vibrant color is set on huge canvases as the artwork is choreographed to selected pieces of music playing in the background. Watch as he creates his piece of art live on the Sage Stage!

See you there!
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Passcode: sagestage

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End-of-Year Promotions & Socials
Mark your calendars for Sage Oak’s End-of-Year socials! Our last socials of the school year will fittingly take place on the last day of school, Friday, June 9th, at a regional location near you.

In addition to fun activities, we will also host promotion ceremonies for our PLA Kindergartners, 5th graders, and 8th graders. Sage Oak will provide graduation caps to all promoting kindergartners. The Sage Oak events team is working hard to confirm locations for our promotion ceremonies in each region. We will share venue information as soon as possible!

Buena Park area
Promotion from 10-11:30 am
Social from 12-2 pm

Calabasas area
Promotion from 10-11:30 am
Social from 12-2 pm

Fontana area
Social from 10 am-12 pm
Promotion from 12:30-2 pm
*note the schedule changes for this site

Fullerton Free
Promotion from 10-11:30 am
Social from 12-2 pm

Redlands area
Promotion from 10-11:30 am
Social from 12-2 pm

Temecula area
Promotion from 10-11:30 am
Social from 12-2 pm

VLA students are welcome to attend but will have their own Virtual Academy End-of-Year Social on Friday, June 2nd. VLA promotion ceremonies will be held virtually during class time on Thursday, June 8th.

Ronald McDonald Walk for Kids 2023
We are excited to participate in the annual Ronald McDonald Walk for Kids. The Walk for Kids is a community fundraiser that supports the children and families who rely on the life-changing services and programs provided by the Ronald McDonald House.

Please click on the regional team event links below if you would like to join your local Sage Oak Charter Schools team. Registration is $25 for adults and children 17 and under are free. All team members (students, families, and staff) are encouraged to meet up prior to the race for some connection time and photo opportunities. Look for the Sage Oak leader wearing a Sage Oak t-shirt!

Saturday, May 6th – Orange County (Championship Soccer Stadium, Irvine)
Meet near the starting line at 8:15 am. The walk starts at 8:45 am.
Sunday, June 4th – Long Beach (Shoreline Park, Long Beach)
Meet near the starting line at 7:30 am. The walk starts at 8 am.

Sage Oak Parent Webinars
Interested in receiving more information about Sage Oak? Current and prospective parents are invited to attend our upcoming Enrollment Webinars.

The upcoming webinar schedule is as follows:

TK-8th grade PLA webinar: Tuesday, May 16th at 6 pm
TK-8th grade VLA webinar: Wednesday, May 17th at 6 pm
9th-12th grade HS webinar: Thursday, May 18th at 6 pm

Click the link below to register. Please share with anyone you feel may be interested.

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High School Esports Interest Survey
Are you a fan of Fortnite or FIFA? A superstar at Super Smash Bros or StarCraft? We want to hear about it! Fill out our high school esports interest survey below to tell us which games you love and if you’d be interested in joining a high school esports club.

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Sage Studio Podcast & YouTube Channel
New episodes on the Sage Studio Podcast & Youtube channel every Monday and Thursday.

In Episode 25, Jen Gibson shares how Sage Oak demonstrates a commitment to service through participating in the Ronald McDonald Walk for Life charity event. Britney Quadai, Personalized Learning Academy (PLA) teacher, describes her connection to the Ronald McDonald House through her personal story about benefiting from their services while her infant was receiving medical treatment at Rady’s Children’s Hospital. Click here for details on participating in the upcoming walk on June 4th.

In Episode 26, Virtual Learning Acaddemy (VLA) Principal, Lana Beshara, shares how VLA students are building community, making personal connections, and forming friendships with other Sage Oak students both on and off the screen.

LISTEN TO A PREVIEW NOW!
Monday’s Episode: The Ronald McDonald Walk for Life
Thursday’s Episode: VLA Community with Lana Beshara

LCAP Letter to Educational Partners
Thank you to everyone who participated in our LCAP educational partner engagement process. Please review our response to the feedback in this letter from our Superintendent, Krista Woodgrift.

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