| Week of February 9, 2026 |
 School Closure – February 13th & 16th Friendly reminder that school will be closed this Friday, February 13th, and Monday, February 16th, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see you when we return!  Open Enrollment for the 2026/27 School Year Open enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year will open at 9 AM this Thursday, February 12th, for new applicants. Please feel free to share this information with friends and family who may be interested in enrolling with Sage Oak! *Students who are currently enrolled with Sage Oak Charter Schools do not need to reapply.  Today Marks the 100th Day of School! Today we’re celebrating 100 days of learning, growing, and hard work! Show off your excitement by dressing like you’re 100 years old and help us mark this fun milestone. Be sure to upload your photos using the link below—we’d love to feature your creative looks on our social media as we celebrate all that you’ve accomplished in the past 100 days! Submit Your Photos!  Parent 101 Webinars Join our helpful PLA Parent 101 Webinar on Friday, February 20th, at 10 AM, designed to walk families through the basics of Sage Oak, including important tools, resources, and key information to support a successful school year. Click the link below to register, and please share with anyone you feel may be interested! Parent 101 Webinar Registration  Cultivate & Create Art Contest Sage Oak’s annual Cultivate & Create Art Contest begins today, and all students are invited to be part of it! This is your chance to show off your creativity and talents in dance, film, music, photography, or visual arts. Whether you love to move, make music, capture moments, or create with your hands, there’s a place for your art here. This year’s theme is Beyond Your Imagination—a journey into endless possibilities. What lies beyond what you already know? What might exist in a world you’ve never seen? What amazing change could happen in you or around you if you let your imagination lead the way? Dream big, think boldly, and create something that feels impossible… until you imagine it. Artworks will be judged based on how creatively you interpret the theme, your originality, and your artistic skills. Most importantly, this is your opportunity to explore, express yourself, and have fun creating. All entries are due by Monday, March 23rd. Check out the Cultivate & Create informational document below for contest details. 1. Use the survey link to submit your entry. 2. Sign upfor the Art Mentoring and Q&A zoom for students on Friday, February 27th, from 12 – 1 pm. Informational Document  Save the Date for Sage Oak’s Career Fair! Save the date for our Sage Oak Career Fair happening on Friday, March 13th from 10:30 AM – 12 PM at four different regions.. Meet industry professionals aligned with our Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways and discover resources for career exploration. Click the link below to view the regional locations! Regional Locations  Science and Engineering Fair Registration is Open! We are excited to share that Sage Oak’s Science & Engineering Fair is coming up on April 10 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 visit the link below! Informational Sheet  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. For specific locations and event details, click the links below! 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 Mark your calendars for our upcoming Jumpstart to High School webinars, happening on the following dates: Monday, February 23rd, 2026 | 12 PM – 1 PM Friday, March 27th, 2026 | 9 AM – 10AM Friday, May 1st, 2026 | 11 AM – 12 PM These webinars will walk families through what to expect as 8th-grade students make the transition from middle school to high school. We highly encourage both students and parents/guardians to attend, and families are welcome to 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 – 3 PM. Please see flyer for details. Students must fill out a permission slip and RSVP form to attend.  Career Fair Participants Needed 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, click the link below to fill out the form. Volunteer Form  Sage Serves There are just 3 months left for students to participate in Sage Serves, Sage Oak’s in-house service recognition program that empowers students to become true World Changers. Sage Serves encourages students to give back, make a positive impact, and celebrate the power of service, big or small. The Sage Serves timeframe for the 2025–2026 school year runs through Thursday, April 30th, 2026, and now is a great time for students to get involved. Students can serve their communities in many meaningful ways, such as: -Volunteering at a local food bank, animal shelter, or community organization -Helping clean up parks, beaches, or neighborhood spaces -Assisting neighbors, seniors, or younger students through tutoring or acts of kindness -Creating care packages for shelters, hospitals, or first responders -Supporting environmental efforts like recycling drives or planting gardens -Helping at libraries, community events, or youth programs Please complete the registration form if your child would like to participate. If your child is already enrolled, please continue to log hours using the reporting hours form shared with you from Sage Serves. We cannot wait to see how our students use these final months to step up, serve their communities, and shine! Registration Form  Future Ambassador Volunteer Hours Reminder Friendly reminder that Future Ambassadors are required to complete 50 hours of volunteer service by the end of the year (or 25 hours per semester). Please be sure to log your volunteer hours using the form below! Volunteer Log Form  Sage Oak Showcase Do you have any friends or family that are interested in learning more about the amazing programs Sage Oak has to offer? Invite them to attend one of our upcoming Sage Oak Showcases taking place at an Art in the Park near you! There, they will have all their questions answered and have the opportunity to participate in a fun art project! Friday, February 20th at 10 AM – Redlands, Fountain Valley & Pasadena Friday, March 6th at 10:30 AM – Los Alamitos, Riverside & San Diego Friday, March 13th at 10:30 AM – High Desert & Simi Valley Already a Sage Oak student? Register for Art in the Park with the link below! Art in the Park Registration  New PLA Field Trip Opportunities! We are excited to offer two new field trip opportunities – available for sign up today! Wednesday, February 11th – San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum – tickets available until 12 pm tomorrow, Tuesday, February 10th. Thursday, March 19th – UCR Ropes Course (grades 6-12) – tickets available until Friday, February 20th. Click the link below to claim your tickets today! PLA Planning Doc  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 |
