| Week of January 26, 2026 |
 Sage Oak Spirit Store is Now Open! The Sage Oak Spirit Store is now open and accepting orders through Sunday, February 8th! Items will ship to your home, so please anticipate a shipping fee added to your order. Allow 2-3 weeks after the store closes for production and delivery. Click the link below to shop today! Shop Today!  Science and Engineering Fair Get ready for a morning of discovery, creativity, and WOW moments at Sage Oak’s Science & Engineering Fair! Join us in Fullerton on April 10th, as our students proudly showcase their science and engineering projects and families dive into hands-on, teacher-led activities that make learning come alive. This year’s theme, “The Magic of Science: Where Wonder Comes to Life,” celebrates curiosity and imagination—plus, enjoy a special interactive show, The Magic of Science, presented by Mobile Ed Productions that’s sure to amaze learners of all ages. Best of all, students do not need to participate in the competition to join the fun—everyone is welcome! More information and sign-up opportunities are coming soon—we can’t wait to celebrate the magic of science with you! ✨🔬  Oakschool Quarter 3 Starts Today! Quarter 3 Monday classes begin today, but it’s not too late to enroll! Don’t miss out on these one of a kind classes: Fantasy Sports Statistics Lab – now being offered on Fridays at noon! Smart Tech, Fair Play: Mastering AI Ethics in School – certification in AI Ethics included! Ancient Greece Uncovered: Exploring History Through Art and Stories The Code Crusades: Beginner Photography Mastery Part 2: Edit, Experiment & Elevate (M & W) – includes camera equipment at no extra cost to IFs! Foundations in 2D Art Part 2: Principles of Design (Tu & Th) Clay Creations: Hand Building and Working on the Wheel 3rd-8th grades (Hybrid) …and so much more! Check out the course catalog for more information! Questions? Email oakschool@sageoak.education Also, don’t forget to join us for The Breakfast Club this Friday at 8 AM to hear from author Skip Press! Course Catalog Sign Up Today!  Jumpstart to High School Webinars – Save the Date! Save the date(s) for our upcoming Jumpstart to High School Webinars, taking place on the following dates: Monday, February 23, 2026 | 12 PM – 1 PM Friday, March 27, 2026 | 9 AM – 10 AM Friday, May 1, 2026 | 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. Canvas Course In addition to the webinars, all 8th-grade students will be invited to a Jumpstart to High School Canvas course on January 26, 2026. While optional, this course is strongly recommended, as it provides valuable information about transition expectations and introduces our NEW True Colors Assessment, facilitated by VLA Counselor Allie Whalen and PLA Counselor Jenny Reider.  Sage Serves Are any of your students looking for meaningful ways to serve this year? Don’t forget about 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. Our Sage Serves timeframe for the 2025–2026 school year runs through April 30, 2026. Students can serve their communities in many 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 We can’t wait to see how our students step up, serve their communities, and shine! Learn More  Last Chance: Select Field Trips Open We’re excited to share that sign-ups for these field trips will be available for the next two weeks. Don’t miss out on the chance to join upcoming Sage Oak adventures! 2/6/2026 – Landis Performing Arts Center: Shrek the Musical (Riverside) 2/19/26 – Ronald McDonald House: Volunteer Opportunity (Pasadena) 5/8/26 – Pantages Theater: The Sound of Music (Los Angeles) 8/25/26 – OC United: Volunteer Opportunity (Fullerton) Riverside- IceTown Riverside Join us for a fun afternoon of Ice Skating at IceTown Riverside on Thursday, February 12th from 2-4 PM. Please see flyer for details. Students must fill out a permission slip and RSVP form to attend. Click the link below to learn more! Learn More!  Your Voice, Our Future: Join Sage Oak’s AI Listening Tour Sage Oak invites middle and high school students and parents to participate in a Listening Tour on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. These small-group sessions are designed to hear your hopes, concerns, and ideas about AI in a welcoming, judgment-free environment. Feedback gathered will help inform the school’s AI strategic analysis, values alignment, and future policies and practices. Sessions are scheduled for middle and high school students: Monday, February 2nd at 2 PM (Zoom Link) Tuesday, February 3rd at 4 PM (Zoom Link) For middle and high school parents: Wednesday, February 4th at 10 AM (Zoom Link) Thursday, February 5th at 6 PM (Zoom Link) Your voice matters! Join the conversation and help shape the future of learning.  24/7 Access to Tutor.com for 4-12 Grade Students We just remind you that all Sage Oak students in grades 4-12 will have 24/7 access to online, individualized tutoring and homework help in English and Spanish. This service is available anytime, day or night, in a wide range of subjects (including math, writing, and world languages). Every learner receives focused, personalized attention, and students can choose to communicate with their tutors via text-chat or voice – whichever is more comfortable for them. Academic support through Tutor.com is always safe and secure, with tutors undergoing a rigorous vetting process. Tutor.com’s expert tutors help students by showing them how to figure out problems themselves – never providing the answers. They are dedicated to giving students encouraging, judgment-free support. Connecting with a tutor is quick and easy: Students can access Tutor.com through their Clever dashboard via the Tutor.com app. Check out the steps here! We hope you’ll encourage your learners to connect with Tutor.com whenever they need help! Learn More  Conquer the CAASPP: State Test Prep Mr. D Math and WriteAtHome have teamed up to create effective, engaging, self-paced test prep courses for both math and ELA to equip your students to Conquer the CAASPP. Each of the following self-paced courses are available for PLA students in grades 3rd-8th and 11th and costs $75 via Instructional Funds. Conquer the CAASPP – Math (3rd-8th, 11th) Conquer the CAASPP – ELA (3rd-8th, 11th) If you are interested in utilizing $75 of your PLA student’s instructional funds to enroll, please contact your teacher or EA so they can start the PO request process. IFs only – no out-of-pocket payments accepted. Learn More  Sage Stage: Launching a Career in Space Technology With Paolo Focardi (CTE Category: Engineering & Architecture) Join us on Friday, February 6th from 9:00-9:45 AM as we tune in to a career at NASA with scientist Paolo Focardi, exploring how a love of science can grow into working on real space missions! Sign Up Today! *Students who enroll will be entered into a raffle for a prize! Students must register by February 5th at 8 AM to be eligible for the raffle and must be present to win. Signing up is not required to attend the Sage Stage session. Questions? Please reach out to oakschool@sageoak.education Register Today Sneak Peek! Zoom Link  Sage Studio Podcast – “Discovering the Sage Oak Virtual Learning Academy” In this episode of the Sage Studio Podcast, host Tiffiny Webster is joined by Lana Beshara, the Director and Principal of Sage Oak’s Virtual Learning Academy (VLA). They discuss the structure and benefits of the VLA, detailing its unique approach to online education. Lana explains the live classes, small group sessions, and enrichment activities offered to students from TK to 8th grade. Watch Now  Sincerely, Mrs. Chelsey Anema Personalized Learning Academy Principal |
