| Week of February 12, 2024 |
 100th Day of School Sage Oak is celebrating today as our 100th day of school for the 2023-24 school year! Click below to submit your 100th day of school celebration photos or tag us on social media using #100thDayofSageOak! CLICK HERE  Presidents’ Day- School Closed There is no school on Monday, February 19th in observance of Presidents’ Day.  Enrollment Update: 2024-25 School Year We are pleased to announce that open enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year has begun today! If you have a new student you wish to enroll for the upcoming academic year, click below to submit your application. It is important to note that if your student(s) are already enrolled with Sage Oak, there is no need to reapply. However, please log in to your Parent Portal to submit your Intent to Return if you have not done so already. CLICK HERE  Share Your Voice Survey – Field TripsPlease 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. CLICK HERE  Oakschool Planning for the 24-25 School Year: Parent Survey Believe it or not, we are already in the beginning stages of planning our Oakschool program for the 2024-25 school year and we would love some feedback from our current Sage Oak families! Click below to complete the survey at your earliest convenience.BONUS: We will be hosting a raffle for one “at no cost class” for an Oakschool class during Quarter 4 for any families who complete the survey! Thank you for contributing to Oakschool’s success! (NOTE: This survey is for all parents, including those with students who have not yet enrolled in an Oakschool class this year). CLICK HERE  Sage Oak Career Fair Events Get ready to explore exciting opportunities and kickstart your child’s future by attending Sage Oak’s Career Fairs! Whether you have a seasoned 5th grader or a TK’er just beginning their academic journey, this event is for you. Join us for a day of learning and inspiration. Your students will get to connect with employees from diverse industries and see many amazing career options. Discover potential career paths, gain valuable insights from seasoned professionals, and make meaningful connections that could shape your child’s future. Don’t miss out on this invaluable chance to help your child take a step closer to their dream career. Click on specific location links for more information. We can’t wait to see you there! Friday, March 1st, 10 am-12 pm Fullerton Murrieta Redlands Thursday, March 7th, 10 am-12 pm Rancho Cucamonga *This location includes a 6th-11th grade high school preview event! Friday, March 8th, 10 am-12 pm Rossmoor Simi Valley  High School Q&A Sessions for Middle School Families Attention middle school families! Join us for our high school Q&A sessions every Friday at 10:00 am. Get answers to all your questions about the Sage Oak High School Program. The Q&As will take place every Friday through May 3rd (excluding Spring Break). This Friday, the Q&A will be hosted by Laura Glaviano, High School Assistant Principal, and Brenda Ramirez, ASB and Student Success Support Coordinator. We look forward to seeing you there! Meeting ID: 941 7217 1678 Passcode: SageOakHS CLICK HERE  Sage Oak Science & Engineering Fairs Sage Oak is offering two in-person Science & Engineering Fair opportunities for all interested TK-12th grade students on Friday, April 12th in the Fullerton and Upland areas. Your students can look forward to science fair presentations, STEM activities, and connecting with teachers and other Sage Oak students.Check out the step-by-step informational doc, review the Sage Oak Science & Engineering Fair Planning Guide, and complete the Science & Engineering Fair entry form to enter your student in the competition. All entry forms must be submitted no later than Friday, March 22nd. Choose one Science & Engineering Fair to attend Upland location Magnolia Rec Center, North Hall – 651 W. 15th St, Upland, CA 91786 Check out the California Joe Science Show which starts promptly at 10 am! Fullerton location Fullerton Free North Campus, room NC 190 – 2904 Brea Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92835 Check out the Professor Egghead show which starts promptly at 10 am! Wondering how to get started with science fair projects? We can help! Your students can sign up for our no cost four-week Oakschool Science Fair classes.Science Fair Success: Ignite Your Curiosity Class (2nd-5th Grade) – Thursdays at 10 am starting Thursday, February 8th.Science Fair Success: Ignite Your Curiosity Class (6th-8th Grade) – Tuesdays at 10 am starting Tuesday, February 6th.We can’t wait to see what our amazing students come up with! Email events@sageoak.education with questions.  Sage Stage Join us on Friday, February 16th at 9:00 am to meet Ms. Michele McClory with Canine Companions. The Canine Companions organization helps clients live with greater independence. Ms. McClory is the graduate liaison for the Greater San Diego volunteer chapter and she will be sharing the important work that service dogs do for their handlers, how to interact in public, and ways that families can get involved. What a wonderful opportunity to learn about serving our community with compassionate service!Link: https://bit.ly/sageoakstage Passcode: sagestage CLICK HERE  Sage Oak Hiking Club Lace up your boots, embrace the call of the wild, and let the adventure begin! Check out and sign up for the following hikes by clicking on the links:Santa Rosa Plateau in Murrieta on Friday, February 16thSykes Ranch Park Trail in Murrieta on Friday, March 8th  6th-11th High School Preview Week Our High School team is excited to present a week-long showcase of our outstanding High School Program. From Monday, March 4th to Wednesday, March 6th we will offer students an opportunity to explore high school classes via Zoom. Plus, join us on Thursday, March 7th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm for a High School Preview Day at the Goldy S. Lewis Center in Rancho Cucamonga.Come on out and meet our team, ask questions, and connect with teachers overseeing our programs and CTE pathways. We’ll conclude the week with a Q&A session. Click below to find the full schedule of events for our High School Preview Week! CLICK HERE  Adobe Creative Cloud + iTopia Licenses Personalized Learning Academy Students We are excited to inform you that PLA student Chromebook users now have the opportunity to purchase Adobe Creative Cloud licenses and access industry tools without the need to download any apps. This package includes access to iTopia, a streaming technology that allows students to access assigned apps in a pre-configured Windows environment whenever and wherever they need on any device.Click the link below for more about iTopia. The cost for this bundle is $50, which includes the Adobe Creative Cloud suite and iTopia (valued at $300). Please inform your teacher if you want to purchase this bundle using your student instructional funds.CLICK HEREUpcoming Purchase Order Deadlines For Personalized Learning Academy StudentsFriday, April 12th: Parent PO Request Deadline – This is the last day for parents to submit purchase order requests to teachersFriday, April 19th: Teacher PO Placement Deadline – This is the last day for teachers to create purchase orders in OPS.Friday, May 10th: Outstanding PO Cancelation Date – Any open orders not received or already in transit will be canceled after this date.These deadlines are in place to ensure that all students receive their materials within the school year and that all invoices can be closed out.  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. Latest episodes: How Sage Oak Prepares Students and Families for the High School Transition: We discuss the transition of students from middle school to high school with Sage Oak educators Mary Hizon-Barry, VLA Coordinator, Nicole Case, Regional Mentor, and Kerry Cody, HS Assistant Principal. The team addresses the common concerns and fears of parents and students centered around this significant shift in their academic life and the supportive programs Sage Oak is putting in place to ensure a smooth transition. Pathways to Success: Sage Oak’s Career Social and Its Impact on Student Curiosity: Laura Glaviano, HS Assistant Principal, Stephanie Gomarko, Regional Mentor for the Rancho Cucamonga Region, and Josi Paterson, Regional Mentor for the Temecula/San Diego discuss the impact and influence of early career exploration can have on students of all ages. In addition to interacting with various career professionals, middle school and high school students will have the opportunity to explore Sage Oak Career Technical Education (CTE) courses and learn more about the programs in place to ensure a smooth transition from middle school to high school and beyond. |
