| Week of February 23, 2026 |
 Order Your 2026-27 Sage Crates with 2025-26 Funds Great news! Starting Monday, March 2nd, families can use their remaining 25/26 instructional funds to order Sage Crates for the 2026-27 school year! Sage Crates make planning simple and stress-free by providing a complete year of curriculum in one easy-to-order package. Families can choose from the following: A Comprehensive Pack – including curriculum for all four core subjects (ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies) Build your own Sage Crate A La Carte – select one ELA, one Math, one Science, and one Social Studies option to create a customized, comprehensive set. We encourage families to explore the Sage Crate pack and á la carte curriculum options available on the Sage Oak website below and start planning for next year now! Students should order Sage Crates based on their grade level for the 2026/27 school year. Ordering early allows you to make the most of your available funds and head into the new school year feeling prepared and confident! Be sure to connect with your teacher if you have questions about selecting the best Sage Crate for your student. Sage Crate Information  Save the Date: March Parent Summit Join us Monday, March 9th, through Thursday, March 12th, for our upcoming March Parent Summit! This weeklong virtual event is designed to help you explore high-quality curriculum options for your children. Be sure to save the date because we’re bringing you 28 live vendor-led sessions highlighting outstanding curriculum choices across programs, grade levels, and subject areas! Sessions run every hour on the hour from 9 AM to 3:45 PM, giving you plenty of flexibility to attend the presentations that best fit your family’s needs. Featured curriculum providers include All About Learning, Singapore Dimensions, Logic of English, Mr. D Math, Tutor.com, and many more! A digital brochure with full details is coming soon—mark your calendars and plan to join us. Can’t attend every session live? No problem! All sessions will be recorded and shared with parents after the Parent Summit, so you won’t miss a thing. A digital brochure with full details is coming soon—until then, mark your calendars and plan to join us!  Science and Engineering Fair Registration Is Open! We are excited to share that Sage Oak’s Science & Engineering Fair is coming up on April 10th in Fullerton! This year’s theme, “The Magic of Science: Where Wonder Comes to Life,” will feature student projects, hands-on STEM activities, and a live science show by Mobile Ed Productions. Competition participation is optional, and all students are welcome to join the fun. Please start chatting with your students about getting involved and exploring project ideas. An informational sheet is included to help them get started. For full details and registration, please see the link. Learn More  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.  Field Trip Tickets Now Available We’re excited to extend ticket sales for two upcoming spring field trips! Join us on Thursday, March 5th, for a whimsical adventure with Riverside Community Players’ production of Alice in Wonderland, or on Thursday, April 30th, for a hands-on creative experience at Creatif Art Studio: Painting Instruction. Be sure to reserve your spot soon—we’d love to see you there! Thursday, March 5th – Riverside Community Players: Alice in Wonderland Thursday, April 30th – Creatif Art Studio: Painting Instruction  Cultivate & Create – Art Mentoring Zoom This Friday! All students are invited to participate in Sage Oak’s annual Cultivate & Create Art Contest! Share your creativity and talent in dance, film, music, photography, or visual arts. Whether you love to move, make music, capture moments, or create with your hands, we can’t wait to see your ideas come to life. All entries are due by Monday, March 23rd. We’re hosting a Q&A Zoom for students this Friday, February 27th, at 12 pm. Join this Zoom session to ask questions, get help with ideas for your submission, or gather feedback on your artwork! Click Here  High School Preview Week Get a sneak peek at life as a Sage Oak High School student by joining live high school classes March 9th–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 9th—be sure to check the link for full class details. High School Leadership Q&A Thursday, March 12th | 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 13th | 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  Family Feedback We would love your feedback on our podcast and social media content. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey below by Friday, March 6th. Your input helps us celebrate what is working and focus on areas that need improvement as we continue to grow as a school community. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! Feedback Survey  Sage Studio Podcast – “Exploring Sage Oak High School Program with Laura Glaviano ” In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster is joined by Laura Glaviano, Assistant Principal at Sage Oak High School, to discuss the array of opportunities available in their high school program. They cover the key aspects of the program including academic pathways, support systems, career and technical education (CTE) options, and flexible learning models. Click the link below to watch now! Watch Now  Sincerely, Mrs. Chelsey Anema Personalized Learning Academy Principal |
