| Week of February 17, 2026 |
 Parent 101 Webinars Join us for the next PLA Parent 101 Webinar on February 20th, 2026 at 10 AM. Please share with anyone you feel may be interested! Click the link below to register. Parent 101 Webinar Registration  Save the Date for Sage Oak’s Career Fair! We’re excited to invite Sage Oak families to be part of our Career Fair on March 13th from 10:30 AM – 12 PM! Families are invited to this amazing event! There will be exciting career presentations, fun hands-on activities, and lots of opportunities for students to explore big ideas and future possibilities. It’s going to be a great day! Do you have a cool, interesting, or unique job you’d love to share with our students? This is a great chance to inspire curiosity, spark big dreams, and show kids all the amazing paths their futures can take. If you’re interested in participating, please fill out the form below. We can’t wait to learn from you! Regional Locations Volunteer Survey  Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Art in the Park, and Career Fairs Get ready for action-packed experiences! 5th & 7th-grade students will participate in California’s Physical Fitness Test (PFT), designed to inspire lifelong healthy habits. All students and families will then explore exciting CTE career pathways and connect with industry professionals at the Career Fair, and unleash creativity through hands-on art activities at Art in the Park. Friday, March 6th, 2026 – Long Beach, San Diego, & Riverside Physical Fitness Test (5th and 7th Grade) – 9:30 AM Art in the Park (all students) – 10:30 AM Friday, March 13th, 2026 – High Desert & Simi Valley Physical Fitness Test (5th and 7th Grade) – 9:30 AM Art in the Park (all students) – 10:30 AM Friday, March 13th, 2026 – Rancho Cucamonga, Fullerton, Temecula, & Redlands Physical Fitness Test (5th and 7th Grade) – 9:30 AM Career Fair (all students) – 10:30 AM  Jumpstart to High School Webinars 8th grade families! Save the date(s) for our upcoming Jumpstart to High School Webinars, taking place on the following dates: Monday, February 23rd, 2026 at 12 PM – 1 PM Friday, March 27th, 2026 at 9 AM – 10 AM Friday, May 1st, 2026 at 11 AM – 12 PM These webinars will cover what to expect as 8th-grade students transition from middle school to high school. Attendance is highly recommended for both 8th-grade students and their parents/guardians, and families may choose the date that works best for them.  Fullerton – Fullerton Loop Join us for a fun afternoon for a hike at the Fullerton Loop followed by a sweet treat at Acai Republic on Friday, February 20th from 12 PM – 3 PM. Please see flyer for details. Students must fill out a permission slip and RSVP form to attend.  A Sneak Peek at the ELA CAASPP Sample ELA CAASPP test questions help students and families become familiar with the format, question types, and online tools used on the assessment. They highlight the skills and level of thinking expected at each grade level while helping reduce test anxiety. Get a sneak peek at CAASPP-style ELA questions to practice skills, build confidence, and feel ready for test day. Click the link below to explore the skills and concepts you’ll need to succeed. ELA CAASPP Sample Questions  High School Preview Week Get a sneak peek at life as a Sage Oak High School student by joining live high school classes March 9–12th. Explore a variety of courses, connect with teachers, and experience our engaging online classrooms. With multiple classes and times available, there’s something for everyone! Live Zoom class links will be available the morning of March 9—be sure to check the link for full class details. High School Leadership Q&A Thursday, March 12 | 10 AM – 11 AM Students and families are invited to attend a live Q&A session to meet school leaders, ask questions, and learn what makes Sage Oak High School unique. High School Preview Day – Rancho Cucamonga Career Fair Friday, March 13 | 10:30 AM – 12 PM Connect with high school teachers, learn more about our program, and get a firsthand look at our CTE-aligned courses at our High School Preview Day at the Rancho Cucamonga Career Fair. We can’t wait to see you there! Learn More  Oakschool: Preparing for Quarter 4 Can you believe we are already halfway done with Quarter 3? It’s time to start looking at Quarter 4 opportunities if you have not done so already! Here are some class highlights to check out – be sure to enroll today to reserve your spot! Quarter 4 begins on March 23rd! Outdoor School is back! Find a location near you! Fiction Addiction: Skandar and the Unicorn Thief BrainBoss: Develop Your Executive Skills (6th-8th grades) At no cost to IFs! Intensive: Behind the Brush: Makeup Artistry Unmasked Murals & Messages: Community Art for Change (Hybrid – Redlands Area) Event Planning Magic: Designing Memorable Moments Care Crew: Teach, Play, Lead – includes certification in babysitting! Kid Whisperer Academy: Your Path to Becoming a Superstar Child Educator And don’t forget to join us for another session of The Breakfast Club this Friday at 8 AM, where we will be chatting with Registered Nurse Amanda Matthaei! This session is available for students in 3rd-12th. Course Catalog | Quarter 4 Schedule  Counseling News Missed our recent webinars? We’ve got you covered! Recordings are now available for families who want to watch our Parent Webinar on Executive Functioning & Study Skills and our Student Sessions on Focus, Follow-Through, and Motivation. These practical, research-based strategies are designed to support organization, independence, and academic success at home and in school. Also, join us this March for Donut Stress the Test, a fun and supportive class designed to help students feel confident and prepared for the CAASPP. We’ll share simple strategies to reduce test anxiety, boost focus, and build confidence. Spots are still available! Click HERE to sign up and join us! Please reach out to PLA Counselor Jenny Reider if you have any questions – jreider@sageoak.education.  Get Creative with Clay at Redlands Pottery Project Join us for a 90-minute hands-on pottery field trip where students will explore the art of hand-building with clay—no wheel required! Guided by professional instructors, students will shape, design, and create their own ceramic piece while developing creativity, focus, and fine-motor skills. This engaging experience is perfect for artists of all levels and offers a fun, relaxed introduction to ceramics in a real studio setting. Click the link below for more information and to claim tickets! Learn More  Sage Studio Podcast – “Academic Flexibility: Discovering PLA with Chelsey Anema” In this episode of the Sage Studio Podcast, host Tiffiny Webster sits down with Chelsey Anema, principal of the Personalized Learning Academy (PLA) at Sage Oak Charter School. They delve into the unique aspects of PLA, a program designed to customize education to fit individual student needs. Chelsey explains the flex-based learning model, the role of parents as day-to-day facilitators, and the importance of the teacher-student relationship. The episode covers the grade levels supported (TK-8), the process of getting started, and additional enrichment opportunities like Oakschool classes and field trips. Watch Now  Sincerely, Mrs. Chelsey Anema Personalized Learning Academy Principal |
