Sage News: October 2, 2023

Sage Oak Socials  We can’t wait to see you at our history-themed Socials, also featuring Living History projects from Sage Oak students! Whether your student chooses to share a Living History project or not, all are invited to attend the Socials. Socials will feature interactive historical activities for students to participate in and take home, as well as “dancing through the ages” instruction.

We are looking forward to a fun history-filled day with all of our Sage Oak students and families! Curriculum swaps will be available at every Social location. Please RSVP for the Socials on our website, individually linked below.Friday, October 27th from 10 am – 12 pm

South Coastal area Rush Park Auditorium Redlands area Redlands Community Center gymnasiumTemecula area Centerpoint Church, venue 3

Friday, November 3rd from 10 am – 12 pm

Rancho Cucamonga area Jessie Turner Center Banquet Room Fullerton area Fullerton Free, room NC 190Simi Valley area Rancho Santa Susana Community Center MPR A

Students who wish to present a Living History project should sign up here and use the following guide for their Living History projects. Have questions about Living History project parameters? Join us via Zoom for optional Q&A sessions:Thursday, October 5th at 2:00 pm Join Zoom MeetingTuesday, October 10th at 12:00 pm Join Zoom Meeting

TK-8th grade PLA families, please take a moment to Share Your Voice with us. Your feedback regarding Sage Oak events, resources, and activities helps us to learn, grow, and serve our families better.

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Sage Stage Welcomes Ms. Jamie Butterworth 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.

If you’re interested in signing up to take classes with Ms. Jamie this is the first lesson in her fall session of classes and you can continue this series with her on October 16th! Ms. Jamie is also a community provider with Sage Oak and PLA students can use instructional funds to take her classes. Link: https://bit.ly/sageoakstage Passcode: sagestage

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Counseling Corner High School Webinar Are you a senior working on your UC applications right now? UC Santa Cruz is joining us via Zoom to do a PIQ writing workshop to help you on Thursday, October 5th, at 2:00 pm! Click below to check out the high school happenings page for more information.

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Oakschool Guest Speakers Wanted Our Oakschool teachers have enjoyed recent guest speakers and are eager for more. We believe our Sage Oak family can help connect us with professionals in various fields. We know so many parents, teachers, family, and friends work in various industries or have connections to different professions and we would love to tap into you as a resource. Please click below for areas we’re interested in and complete it if you can assist. We’re excited to offer this learning opportunity to our students!

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Annual IXL Licenses Personalized Learning Academy Students We are pleased to offer annual IXL licenses for Personalized Learning Academy students to purchase with instructional funds for the 2023-2024 school year.   IXL for Math and Reading (K-12th grade)– Price TBD (No more than $30)

We will open a one-time sign-up window for all students who would like to purchase an IXL student subscription. The deadline to request a student license must be submitted to your teacher by Thursday, October 12th. Please note that your request provides permission for your teacher to place a purchase order (no more than $30) for an IXL subscription. Subscription POs will be placed once your teacher has verified available instructional funding, and will be activated and made accessible to your student through Clever shortly thereafter. No refunds will be provided. Please contact your teacher with any further questions.

Special Education Collaboration and partnership are of critical importance to Sage Oak staff in supporting your unique learner. You are your student’s biggest advocate and highlighting their strengths and learning preferences in their IEP can assist the team in developing a comprehensive and robust IEP. We look forward to meeting each of you during our meetings this year!

Sage Studio Podcast & YouTube Channel The Sage Studio podcast is a great platform for parents to stay informed, inspired, and connected with all things Sage Oak! All podcast episodes can be found on the Sage Studio & Sage Oak YouTube channel.

In our latest episode, High School Principal, Traci King, and Assistant Principal, Laura Glaviano share details and information on Sage Oak’s Career Technical Education Pathways available to high school students.  These pathways in Child Development, Arts & Media, and Sports Medicine prepare students with the technical and work skills needed to go straight into the workforce, into a two-year Community College program, or into a four-year University post-graduation.

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The Coca-Cola Scholars Program  The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.

The 2024 application is now open here for students who will graduate during the 2023-2024 academic year. The deadline to apply is today, October 2, 2023, by 5 pm EST.

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