| Week of April 7, 2025 |
 Parent Survey We value your feedback and invite you to participate in our 2024-25 Sage Oak Parent Survey. Your input helps us continue to improve and better support you and your student. Please take a moment to complete the survey—thank you for your time and support! Parent Survey 2024-25 |
 CAASPP Testing is Here! Testing month has arrived! Set yourself up for success by following these important tips: ✅ Get a Good Night’s Sleep – Rested minds think better! Aim for at least 8 hours of sleep before each testing day. ✅ Eat a Nutritious Breakfast – Fuel your brain with healthy foods to stay focused and energized. ✅ Charge Your Device – Ensure your Sage Oak managed Chromebook is fully charged and ready to go. ✅ Read Directions Carefully – Take your time, read each question thoroughly, and don’t rush. ✅ Use Scratch Paper – Jot down notes, work out problems, and organize your thoughts before answering. ✅ Stay Positive – Confidence is key! Take deep breaths, do your best, and trust what you’ve learned.You’ve worked hard—now it’s time to show what you know! Let’s make this a great testing month! |
 Ronald McDonald House Walk for Kids! This Saturday, April 12th we will gather at the Pasadena Rose Bowl to represent Sage Oak and raise support for all Southern California Ronald McDonald Houses. Registration is $35 for participants and children 12 and under are free. Look for our Sage Oak team leader wearing Sage Oak gear near the starting line. We hope you can join us! Join Team Sage Oak Today! |
 Beach Cleanup Rescheduled – New Date: May 8th! The South Ponto State Beach Cleanup and Family Day has been rescheduled for May 8th—and we’re reopening sign-ups! This all-ages event is the perfect way to give back while enjoying the great outdoors. Plus, every Sage Oak student who joins us will score a pair of Sage Oak sunglasses and a beach ball—because helping the planet should be fun! Student participants will also be entered into a raffle for awesome Sage Oak swag prizes! Don’t miss this chance to make a difference, soak up the sun, and have a blast with your Sage Oak community! Register Here |
 Branch Out Summer Bridge Program TK-7th Grades Each year, students can access our Sage Oak’s Branch Out summer program. This is a complimentary, self-paced online program featuring daily pre-recorded video lessons aimed at keeping your student’s brain sharp over the summer break. It is not too early to plan for this program in order to use your school funds to purchase the workbooks. Students going into grades K-7th grade will watch short introductory video lessons, play online learning games, and complete workbook pages that review the concepts of the previous grade level and prepare them for the next grade level. The Summer Bridge workbook can be purchased from Carson Dellosa for the grade that the student will be entering next year. The middle school math program consists of short video lessons reviewing pre-algebra and algebra concepts with accompanying practice worksheets. No curriculum is needed for the middle school program. Links to the online program and the summer workbooks needed to order can be found below. Be sure to order your workbooks with your teacher! View Online Programs and Summer Workbooks |
 Oakschool School-Wide Class! Join us for an exciting school-wide art class to help you get organized for the next school year – Creative Calendars: A Year of Art! Each week, you’ll create a colorful calendar page inspired by the beauty of the months—from snowy winter scenes to sunny summer days. Using painting, collage, and mixed media, you’ll bring the year to life with your own artistic touch. By the end of the class, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind calendar to enjoy all year long. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this class provided by Oakschool at no cost offers engaging lessons that cater to all skill levels for all students. Class lessons will be released weekly with an opportunity to share your amazing art work with other students! Click here to watch this week’s lesson and let your imagination soar while creating one-of-a kind art! Materials Needed: 2×18 Colored Construction Paper Calendar Print out Scissors Tempera paint of all colors Paint brushes Eraser Sharpie Markers Colored pencils or crayons Cup of water Glue stick Pencil Create Your Artwork Here We are still enrolling in quarter 4 classes! Check out the catalog below. Oakschool Schedule |
 Curriculum Corner: Math with Confidence We’re excited to introduce Math with Confidence—now an officially approved Sage Oak math curriculum! Created by math educator Kate Snow, this thoughtfully designed, parent-friendly program brings clarity, structure, and joy to math instruction at home. Why Parents Love It: Open-and-Go Format: Minimal prep required—just open the book and teach with confidence! Deep Conceptual Understanding: Lessons emphasize number sense, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving. Hands-On Learning: Encourages the use of games, activities, and manipulatives to keep kids engaged and make math fun. Built-In Review: Spiral review helps students retain and reinforce what they’ve learned. Grade-by-Grade Cohesion: Each level builds thoughtfully on the last, ensuring a smooth progression from one grade to the next. 5th grade is scheduled to be released this summer, and 6th grade should be released during the summer of 2026. Standards-Aligned: Aligned with standards to support academic success and long-term confidence. Whether you’re teaching math for the first time or looking to switch to something that truly works at home, Math with Confidence is a powerful and approachable solution that supports both parent and child. Ready to make math a positive, confidence-building experience? Dive into Math with Confidence—because successful math learning starts at home! Learn More |
 Middle School Hangout Join us for our final middle school hangout for the year on Friday, May 2nd at Bullwinkles in Upland! Please fill out both the permission slip and permission click located on the flyer. If you have any questions please contact the middle school coordinator, Lauren Holman at Lholman@sageoak.education See the permission slip and permission click below! Permission Slip Permission Click |
 Future Ambassador Volunteer Hours Are you a Future Ambassador? Don’t forget to work on your volunteer service hours! You will need 50 hours total for the year to qualify for the Future Ambassador program. Please send your volunteer service hours sheet to the Middle School Coordinator, Lauren Holman at Lholman@sageoak.education or contact with any questions. Learn More |
 National Honor Society Applications Now Open! Sage Oak is now accepting applications for the National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). These esteemed organizations recognize and promote excellence in scholarship, leadership, character, and service. To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and leadership. The application deadline is May 9th, and selected candidates will be notified of their acceptance in June. Students who are already members do not need to reapply. For questions please contact Christy Hartman at chartman@sageoak.education. Application for Grades 7-9 Application for Grades 10-12 |
 Parent 101 Webinar This week’s webinar schedule is as follows: PLA Parent 101: Wednesday, April 9th @ 2 PM Click the link below to register. Please share with anyone you feel may be interested: Click Here |
 Purchase Order Deadline Please note the deadline to request Purchase Orders for the remainder of the school is year is this Friday, April 11th! All student order request must be submitted to your teacher by this deadline. This includes Materials (EMR) and Services (VCI) Purchase Orders. This deadline is in place to allow teachers enough time to submit all of the requested orders by their deadline, to ensure that all orders are fulfilled on time! |
 Community Provider Services Please note that we are no longer accepting new community provider applications for the remainder of this school year. Consideration will resume in July 2025. |
 Sage Stage Join us on Friday, April 11, as we welcome dynamic singer, songwriter, and music producer Ms. Briana Washington! Ms. Washington honed her talent at the Oakland School for the Arts before earning a full scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston. With performances at Coachella and collaborations with major artists, she’s sure to inspire our community with her incredible journey and sound! Learn More |
 Sage Studio Podcast Latest Episode: Virtual Learning Academy: A Day in the Digital Classroom In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster is joined by three teachers from the Virtual Learning Academy—Kathleen Duguid, Christina Trujillo, and Amanda Saunders. They discuss the dynamics and structure of virtual classrooms, including morning meetings, breakout rooms, and small group interactions. |