| Happy First Day of School, Personalized Learning Academy! We are so excited to begin this school year with you and look forward to all that lies ahead.If you have not yet received a welcome email from your teacher, please reach out to us as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience as we continue finalizing class rosters. Please note that rosters may continue to adjust through mid-September as we complete beginning-of-year assessments and develop individualized education plans.If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at support@sageoak.education. We’re here to support you every step of the way! |
 School Closure: Labor Day 9/1 This is a friendly reminder that school is closed on September 1st, 2025 in observance of Labor Day!  Sage Oak Spirit Store The Sage Oak Spirit Store is now open and accepting orders through Sunday, August 31st! Items will ship to your home, so please anticipate a shipping fee added to your order. Allow 2-3 weeks after the store closes for production and delivery. Click below to purchase your Sage Oak gear today! Order Today  Back-To-School SocialsSave the Date! Our Back-to-School Socials for Personalized Learning Academy students will take place on Friday, September 12th, and Friday, September 19th. They are a great way to meet your teacher, connect with fellow Sage Oak students and families, and enjoy fun crafts and activities. 9/12/25: Fullerton~San Diego~Rancho Cucamonga~Riverside 9/19/25: Redlands~Temecula~Simi Valley~Long Beach  Enroll in Oakschool Classes Today! Oakschool classes start today! But it’s not too late to enroll – enrollment for all quarters will stay open all year long. Have you checked out these new, in-person opportunities? Sculpt & Spin: Handbuilding and Wheel Throwing in Clay (Hybrid – Zoom and in-person in Santa Ana) Plein Air Painting Series: Part 1 – Sailboats and Sunlight (Hybrid – Zoom and in-person in Long Beach) Or our array of enrichment and academic support classes? Here are just a few of the 100+ we are offering in Quarter 1! PathFinder: Explore Interests, Values, + Career Options (6th-8th grades) – at no cost to IFs! The Code Crusades: AdvancedMathCounts: National Math Club Creative Writing Class: 180 Days to Save the World Sage Oak Newscasters: The Acorn Myth Makers: Craft Your Own Legendary Stories! – Just added! View the schedule for the full school year by clicking Quarter’s 1-4 below! Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4Course Catalog  Counseling Corner The TK-8 Sage Oak counseling team is excited to partner with students and families this year! From building strong academic skills, planning for the future, or supporting social-emotional growth, your School Counselors, Ms. Jenny (PLA) and Ms. Allie (VLA), are here to help your Sage Oak students thrive. We’d love for you to watch our short counseling program overview below and share your feedback and suggestions to help shape our student groups, resources shared, and informational webinars offered. We can’t wait to work together and have an awesome year! Counseling Program OverviewFeedback & Suggestions  Future Ambassador/ASB We are excited to announce that our second year of our Future Ambassador program is up and running! If you are interested in leadership opportunities, our Future Ambassador program may be a good fit for you. You can fill out the application and will need to enroll in our ASB Oakschool class to qualify for this role. Please note our new day and time of our ASB Oakschool class! If you have additional questions about this, please reach out to Lauren Holman LHolman@sageoak.education. Back to School Beach Hangout Please join us for our Back to School Beach Hangout. This hangout is specifically for middle school students. We will be joining the high school but will have our own area to socialize, enjoy the beach and bonfire. Please fill out the permission slip and permission click to attend! Middle School Honors Program We’re excited to launch the enhanced Personalized Learning Academy Middle School Honors Program for the 2025-26 school year! This updated program provides expanded opportunities for personalized learning, allowing students to explore subjects they’re passionate about and express their creativity through meaningful honors projects.To learn more, click the link below. If you have any questions, please contact our Student Services Coordinator, Amy Elwood, at aelwood@sageoak.education.  Get Involved and Join Our Advisory Committee’sSage Oak’s Advisory Committees strive to shape and improve various aspects of Sage Oak’s operations, policies, and programs. We meet virtually four times during the school year. Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Student Advisory Committee (STAC)Ready to join? Sign up below – recruitment closes on Friday, September 5th.Sign Up For A CommitteeSage Oak’s Sage Connections Committee brings together parents to build community, foster meaningful relationships, and help every Sage Oak family feel welcomed and supported.  Sage Connections Committee (SCC) – Looking to connect with other Sage Oak families? The SCC is a parent-led group that fosters community through inclusive, fun events like Sage Oak Socials. Members collaborate with staff in virtual meetings to plan and support these in-person gatherings. If you’re passionate about building connections and helping families feel welcome, we’d love to have you join. Watch the video below to hear more about this exciting, new committee! Ready to join? Sign up using the link below – recruitment closes on Friday, September 26th. Watch to Learn MoreSign Up For Sage Connections Committee  2025 CAASPP/CAST Scores Are In! You can easily access your student’s scores through your parent portal. As always, your teacher is the best resource for any questions you may have about score reports. To access student scores, ENTER the portal:Select the “Reports” tabSelect “Test Results”Click “Most Recent CAASPP/ CAST Score Report PDF” linkIf you need help with accessing the parent portal, please contact support@sageoak.education. To learn more about your child’s scores, click the link below to access the parent portal. Local Assessment Pre-Test Window The local assessment pre-test window will be open from August 25th through September 5th. Students in grades TK-11 will be assessed in both ELA and Math. Your teacher will be reaching out to you with their specific proctoring schedule. What is i-Ready? Want to know more about why we use i-Ready and how it can complement your educational journey? Check out this informational flyer.Parent Portal  Tutor.com Access for all 4th-12th Graders! All Sage Oak students in grades 4–12 now have 24/7 access to online tutoring in English, Spanish, math, writing, world languages, and more. Students can get personalized help via text, chat, or voice, all in a safe and secure environment. Tutors guide learners to figure out problems themselves, never just giving answers, and sessions are monitored for quality while keeping student identities anonymous. Getting started is easy—students can access Tutor.com through their Clever dashboard. Encourage your learner to connect whenever they need support! Having trouble finding it? Check out the steps below! How To Access Tutor.com  IXL Access Continues for TK–8th Grade Students We’re excited to share that all TK–8th grade students will continue to have full access to IXL this school year! IXL is an engaging online program that supports learning in ELA, math, science, and social studies. With personalized skill practice, immediate feedback, and interactive questions and videos, IXL helps students strengthen their understanding and build confidence across subjects. We encourage families to set aside regular time for IXL at home – just 10–15 minutes a day can make a big difference in keeping skills sharp and supporting progress all year long.  Field Trip Release #1 – Wednesday 8/27 @ 12 noon We are excited to launch our first field trip release of the 25-26 school year this week! Wednesday, August 27th, at noon – Tuesday, September 2nd at 11:59 pm. Field Trip Sign-Up Window: Get Ready… 1. Please refer to Field Trip Support for tips on being prepared to sign up for the field trips you would like to attend. 2. We highly recommend that you practice going through the process of signing up for a field trip with our Field Trip to the Moon! Get Set… 1. Explore Release #1 field trips by using our 2025-26 PLA Field Trip Planning Document with direct website links to all 1st release PLA field trips. 2. ***NEW*** Map feature allows you to search by area. Trips marked in green are for PLA studentsMake sure you know your student’s available school-provided instructional funds (IFs) balance and have your student’s 10-digit SSID# ready, as it is required to sign up for a field trip. 3. Please reach out to your student’s teacher if you need your 10-digit SSID#. Go! 1. Claim your first-semester field trip tickets on the website starting on Wednesday, August 27th, at noon!Reach out to the Sage Oak Events Team if you have questions or need support: events@sageoak.education  Planning International Travel? Friendly reminder that Sage Oak student Google accounts are automatically disabled if our system detects a login from outside the U.S. To avoid interruptions while abroad, students can be added to our International Account Access group by completing the International Account Access Request Form below!With the arrival of the new school year, we have cleared our current International Access list. If your student will be traveling, please submit the form as soon as possible so we can ensure their account stays active.Thank you for helping us keep students connected and learning wherever they are! International Account Access Form  Sincerely, Mrs. Chelsey Anema Personalized Learning Academy Principal |
