| Week of March 16, 2026 |
 Branch Out Summer Bridge Program K-7th Students can participate in Sage Oak’s Branch Out summer program, a free, self-paced online program with daily pre-recorded lessons to help keep learning going over the summer. Students entering grades K–7 will watch short lessons, play learning games, and complete the Summer Bridge workbook (Carson Dellosa) for their next grade level. The middle school math program includes short review videos and practice worksheets, and no curriculum purchase is required. Please order workbooks through your teacher. Keep an eye out for an upcoming email with more information about the Sage Oak Branch Out Summer Bridge Program. Links to the program and required workbooks are below. Learn More  A Sneak Peek at the Science CAASPP Sample Science CAASPP test questions help students and families become familiar with the assessment’s format, question types, and online tools. They highlight the scientific skills and level of thinking expected at each grade level while helping reduce test anxiety. Get a sneak peek at CAASPP-style Science questions to practice scientific reasoning, build confidence, and feel ready for test day. Click the link below to explore the skills and concepts you’ll need to succeed. Learn More  Oakschool – Breakfast Club & Quarter 4 Information Don’t forget to join us for the last session of The Breakfast Club for this quarter! This Friday we welcome Vice President of TLA Solutions Tyler Bennett to discuss careers and educational paths in business and finance! Also, friendly reminder that Quarter 4 starts on Monday, March 23rd! It’s not too late to enroll, with new classes recently added! Check out the course catalog and schedule for more details. Breakfast Club Registration Quarter 4 Course Catalog  Cultivate & Create Contest Ends Next Monday All Cultivate & Create Art Contest entries are due next Monday, March 23rd. Don’t miss this opportunity to 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! See the link below for contest details and how to submit your work. Contest Details  LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan) Survey for English Learner Families English Learner families, we need your input for our LCAP! At Sage Oak, we are committed to continuously enhancing our practices to better support our students and families. One of our key goals is to expand the valuable resources available to our English Learning students and their parents. To help us achieve this, we would appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to use the links below to answer a brief survey. The survey is available through Friday, March 27th. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we appreciate your support! English Learner Parent (Spanish): Comparta su voz English Learner Parent: Share your voice! English Learner Student: Share your voice!  Science and Engineering Fair Registration Is Open! We are excited to share that Sage Oak’s Science & Engineering Fair is coming up on Friday, 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  Jumpstart to High School Webinars We have two Jumpstart to High School webinars remaining! Be sure to save the date(s) and plan to join us on the following days: 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.  Sage Stage: Get Creative with Character Design with Jose Zelaya (CTE Category: Arts & Entertainment) Join us as we learn about the career of a Character Designer from Disney artist, Jose Zelaya! Jose followed his childhood dream of working for Mickey Mouse and now helps create characters for Disney shows like Lilo & Stitch and The Lion Guard. Come prepared to learn and create together for another Sage Stage on Friday, March 27th, from 9 – 9:45 AM. Please bring: Paper, pencil, eraser, and coloring supplies Sign Up Today! *Students who enroll will be entered into a raffle for a prize! Students must register by Thursday, March 26th 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 Sneak Peek Register Here Zoom Link  Sage Studio Podcast – “Adventures in Learning: The Sage Oak Charter Experience ” In this episode, Tiffiny Webster interviews Linda, a parent of five with three children in Sage Oak’s Personalized Learning Academy, including a ninth grader enrolled since first grade, a middle schooler, and a third grader. Linda shares she chose Sage Oak for flexibility and the ability to personalize learning, emphasizing creativity, cursive, and a well-rounded education beyond books and screens. Watch Now  Sincerely, Mrs. Chelsey Anema Personalized Learning Academy Principal |
