| Week of March 2, 2026 |
Week of March 2nd, 2026 Read Across America Week – March 2nd-6th Today, Monday, March 2nd – Friday, March 6th, is the first day of Read Across America Week! Read Across America Week highlights the significance of literacy and inspires all students to engage in reading activities. To join the fun, we invite students and families to share photos with a favorite book—whether one you’ve read or are currently reading! We’ll be showcasing these snapshots on our social media to celebrate our reading community together. Discover your classmates’ favorite books and share the love of reading together! Share Your Favorite Books With Us!  Order Your 2026-27 Sage Crates with 2025-26 Funds Starting Monday, March 2nd, families can use remaining 2025–26 instructional funds to order Sage Crates for the 2026–27 school year! Sage Crates provide a full year of curriculum in one convenient package, making planning simple and stress-free. Families may choose: Comprehensive Pack – Includes all four core subjects: ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Build Your Own (A La Carte) – Select one option from each core subject to create a customized set. Be sure to order based on your student’s 2026–27 grade level. We encourage families to explore the available options on the Sage Oak website and connect with their teacher for guidance. Ordering early helps you maximize your funds and start the new year prepared and confident! Sage Crate Information  Join us for our March Parent Summit! We’re excited to remind you about our upcoming March Parent Summit, on Monday, March 9th, through Thursday, March 12th, for our upcoming March Parent Summit! This weeklong event features 28 live, vendor-led sessions showcasing high-quality curriculum options across grade levels, programs, and subject areas. Sessions run hourly from 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM, offering flexibility to attend what fits your family’s needs. Featured providers include All About Learning, Singapore Dimensions, Logic of English, Mr. D Math, Tutor.com, and more. Can’t attend live? All sessions will be recorded and shared afterward. A digital brochure with session details is linked below! Digital Brochure  Sage Oak Showcase Do you have any friends or family who are interested in learning more about the amazing programs Sage Oak offers? 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, March 6th @ 10:30 AM at Los Alamitos & San Diego Friday, March 13th @ 10:30 AM @ High Desert & Simi Valley Already a Sage Oak student? Register for Art in the Park with the link below. Sage Oak students must register to attend. Register Here Location Details  Oakschool – Breakfast Club Join us this Friday for an exciting session of The Breakfast Club! We will be chatting with Workforce Specialist Ashley Dixon about her career journey in Manufacturing & Product Development! Click the link below to enroll today! Enroll Here  Sneak Peek at the Math CAASPP Sample Math CAASPP test questions help students and families become familiar with the format, question types, and online tools used on the assessment. They highlight the math skills and level of reasoning expected at each grade level while helping reduce test anxiety. Get a sneak peek at CAASPP-style Math questions to practice problem-solving, build confidence, and feel ready for test day. Click the link belowto explore the skills and concepts you’ll need to succeed! Learn More  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  Sage Studio Podcast – “Testing Season Survival: Advice from Education Pros” In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster is joined by Bethany Burgos, Sage Oak’s Assessment Facilitator, and School Counselor Allie Whalen to share practical tips for navigating testing season and easing student anxiety. The conversation covers the CAASPP, including the Smarter Balanced and California Science assessments. Click the link below to watch now! Watch Now  Sincerely, Mrs. Chelsey Anema Personalized Learning Academy Principal |
