 Back-to-School Socials Our first round of Sage Oak Back-to-School Socials were a hit in Rossmoor, Calabasas, and Redlands! We’d love to see you this Friday at our second round of Socials in Rancho Cucamonga, Fullerton, and Murrieta. Find your desired location and click on the links for more detailed information. Don’t forget to RSVP! Curriculum swaps and back-to-school photo opportunities will be available at every Back-to-School Social location. |
| Please note that the photographer will ask you to re-register when you arrive at the Social so the uploaded photo of your student matches their attire in the professional photos. Friday, September 15th from 10 am – 12 pm |
| Fontana area Red Hill Park 7484 Vineyard Ave. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Fullerton area Fullerton Sports Complex Plaza area; 560 E. Silver Pine St. Fullerton, CA 92835 Temecula area Los Alamos Sports Park Large park shelter 37000 Ruth Ellen Way Murrieta, CA 92563 |
| Sage Stage Welcomes Community Provider, Cheryl Lewis Join us on the Sage Stage this Friday, September 15th at 9:00 am to meet Sage Oak Community Provider, Cheryl Lewis from Lewis Music Academy. Ms. Lewis has taught music to thousands of students, many of them from Sage Oak! Ms. Lewis grew up in a musical home, with her family listening to and playing music together all day long. |
| She, herself, began playing the piano and various keyboard instruments at the young age of four. Now, she shares her skills with students so they, too, can discover the joy of music! Use the link below to join us: Link: https://bit.ly/sageoakstage Passcode: sagestage |
| We are always striving to improve our Sage Oak Parent Summit offerings and your input is invaluable for future planning of the 2024 Parent Summit. Please click below to complete the Parent Summit 2023 feedback & reflection survey! |
 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. |
 Minecraft Licenses Available We are also pleased to offer a limited number of Minecraft Education annual licenses for our Personalized Learning Academy (PLA) students for the 2023-2024 school year. Licenses are $6 and can be purchased via instructional funds only – no out of pocket purchases allowed. |
| Licenses will be assigned once your teacher has submitted a Minecraft Education PO 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. For Virtual Academy students, specific classes and grades are utilizing Minecraft for Education. Please be on the lookout for specific information from your teacher. |
 Special Education Initial IEP and Plan Review/Eligibility Evaluation Meetings: Upon completion of your student’s IEP meeting, please sign your student’s IEP. Sage Oak cannot implement the IEP or changes to the IEP until you have given consent by signing your student’s IEP. Please contact your student’s Case Manager if you have specific questions regarding your written consent to your student’s IEP. |
 Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Calling All Sage Oak Parents! We are looking for a few more parent members from our school community to complete our Parent Advisory Committee, fondly known as our PAC. Becoming a parent member of the PAC offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with other parents, teachers, and staff, providing input and support to the school administration and staff. |
| We strive to shape and improve various aspects of Sage Oak’s operations, policies, and programs. Your voice and insight are critical to this process! If elected, we ask that you prioritize meeting attendance for all Parent Advisory Committee virtual meetings, typically for one hour, four times per school year: Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 11:00 am Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 11:00 am Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 11:00 am Friday, April 12, 2024 at 11:00 am If you are interested in serving on our Parent Advisory Committee and your schedule allows for your attendance at the meetings, please click below to complete the Parent Advisory Committee Interest Survey by Thursday, September 14th by 4:00 pm. Please note that filling out this form shows your interest but doesn’t guarantee you a spot on our PAC. Please feel free to reach out to our Operations and Accountability Facilitator, Bethany Burgos at bburgos@sageoak.education if you have any questions. |
 English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Sage Oak needs you! We are looking for a few more parent volunteers to join the ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee). The ELAC meets virtually four times a year. The ELAC’s responsibility is to advise the leadership team in the development of our EL program and to help spread awareness about the importance of school attendance and completion of EL curriculum. |
| ELAC collaborates with teachers, administrators, and other school staff to ensure that the needs of English learners are met effectively. This collaboration may involve discussing teaching strategies, identifying areas of concern, and brainstorming solutions to improve language acquisition and academic success. Members may also play a role in the decision-making processes related to English language learners, which fosters communication and collaboration between parents or guardians of English learners and the school administration. It encourages active involvement of parents in their child’s education by providing opportunities for them to understand and participate in the academic and social development of their children. If elected, we ask that you prioritize meeting attendance for all English Learner Advisory Committee virtual meetings, typically one hour, four times per school year. Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 1:00 pm Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 1:00 pm Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 1:00 pm Friday, April 12, 2024 at 1:00 pm If you are interested in serving on our English Learner Advisory Committee and your schedule allows for your attendance at the meetings, please click below to complete the English Learner Advisory Committee Interest Survey by Thursday, September 14th by 4:00 pm. Please note that filling out this form shows your interest but does not guarantee you a spot on our ELAC. Please feel free to reach out to our Operations and Accountability Coordinator, Lorinda Loughlin at lloughlin@sageoak.education if you have any questions. |
 Counseling Corner Every September, the Suicide Crisis Lifeline and various mental health organizations work together to increase awareness about suicide. The month-long campaign centers around the hashtag #BeThe1To, a call to action encouraging preventative measures against suicide. For parents, this annual reminder is a great time to revisit proactive strategies that foster mental wellness within our families such as the ones shared here. |
| If your child or a loved one is struggling with mental health concerns, we urge you to support them in getting the professional help they need. Our virtual counseling classroom includes suicide prevention and mental health information that will give you the necessary tools to take those critical initial steps. If you have questions about suicide prevention or mental health awareness, please contact your Sage Oak Counselors. We look forward to hearing from you! |
 Sage Oak Charter School – Keppel Receives Unanimous Approval On Tuesday evening, Sage Oak Charter School – Keppel received a unanimous vote for approval (5-0) by our authorizing school district, Keppel Union School District! Click here to read the email for more information. |
| Following the approval by Keppel Union School District, the Antelope Valley Press published an article highlighting our program. Per the article, Board President Waunette Cullors said the following about Sage Oak: “People had to look a different way, and I just got to see different parts of your education, and it was really a great and positive experience from what I’ve seen and I’m excited that we do carry your charter.” |
| The 2024 application is now open here for students who will graduate during the 2023-2024 academic year. The deadline to apply is Monday, October 2, 2023, by 5 pm EST. |
