| Week of February 5, 2024 |
 100th Day of School Sage Oak is celebrating Monday, February 12th 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  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 Traci King, High School Principal, and Kerry Cody, High School Assistant Principal. 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 9th at 9:00 am for Ms. Elena’s last cooking demonstration for this year. Her last two demonstrations were sweet, but this time, we’re going savory and making Three-Cheese Ravioli with Tomato Basil Sauce! During Sage Stage, we will be watching Ms. Elena’s demonstration, then you can follow the recipe and do your cooking after the show! Here is the recipe and ingredient list. 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! Click below for more information and to sign up for our upcoming hike to Santa Rosa Plateau in Murrieta on Friday, February 16th. TRAIL INFORMATIONHidden Valley Road to Historic AdobesDistance: 4.1 milesDifficulty Rating: Easy Approximate hike time: 1.5 hoursThis hike is suitable for all ages CLICK HERE  6th-11th High School Preview Day Calling all Sage Oak students in 6th-11th grade! We invite you to participate in our High School Preview Day on Thursday, March 7th from 10 am to 12 pm, at Goldy S. Lewis Center in Rancho Cucamonga. Families will be able to gain valuable insight and delve into how our offerings are crafted to equip students with the tools necessary to navigate toward their college and career aspirations.Students can choose from various options such as career and technical education classes, honors courses, and engaging clubs. We look forward to meeting you! CLICK HERE  One School, One Book Reading Program Sage Oak’s Virtual Learning Academy is looking forward to launching our One School, One Book reading program in April and would love the whole school to join! We will be reading Nya’s Long Walk (TK – 2nd grades) and A Long Walk to Water (3rd-8th grades) and will kick off the program with an exciting Sage Stage with a member of Water for South Sudan. Personalized Learning Academy students may use instructional funds to purchase the book. The goal will be for students and families to read the book together at home while celebrating and exploring the novel with their teachers during live instruction (VLA) or learning period meetings (PLA). For more information, including the Sage Stage information, a sample reading plan, corresponding YouTube videos, and at-home resources, click below. 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 HERE  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: 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. Sage Oak Student Leadership: Behind the Scenes of Prom Preparation: Dive into the enchanting world of the “Once Upon a Time” themed prom at Sage Oak Charter School. Meet the passionate student leaders, discover the creative process behind the theme selection, and get a glimpse of the exciting prom night, complete with dancing, photos, and practical attire advice. Don’t miss this invitation to experience an evening of enchantment, friendship, and fun. |
