| Week of May 4, 2026 |
 Teacher Appreciation Week | May 4-8th This week, we’re celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week! To honor our incredible teachers at Sage Oak, we’ve created a Padlet where you can share kind messages, notes of gratitude, and words of appreciation for your teachers. We encourage every student and family to participate by sharing a post, photo, or a short thank-you video for your teachers! These messages may be featured on our social media platforms as a special way to recognize and celebrate the impact our teachers make every day! Share a Thank-You Message!  Complete Our Parent Survey If you haven’t completed the 2025–26 Sage Oak Parent Survey yet, there’s still time! The survey will remain open through this Friday, May 8th. Your feedback plays an important role in helping us continue to improve and better support our students and families. We truly appreciate you taking a few minutes to share your thoughts-thank you! Take the Survey  Local Assessment Post-Test Window The Local Assessment post-test window opens this Friday, May 8th, and runs through next Friday, May 15th! Students in grades TK–11 will be assessed in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. Encourage students to set themselves up for success by getting a good night’s sleep, taking their time on each question, and showing their work using paper and pencil. Most importantly, remind them to give their very best effort. This is their chance to shine! Teachers will be reaching out with specific proctoring schedules and are excited to celebrate and share student progress.  Join Us at the Next Advisory Meeting Join us for our upcoming Advisory Committee meetings to stay informed, and learn more about the work guiding our programs. We hope to see you there! Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Thursday, May 7th at 9 AM | Zoom Link English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Thursday, May 7th, at 2 PM | Zoom Link  Sage Serves Success We are so proud of our Sage Serves students for the incredible time, effort, and heart they have put into volunteering this year. Their impact in the community has truly made a difference, and it has been amazing to see all they have accomplished. As a reminder, Sage Serves has officially wrapped up, and we will no longer be accepting volunteer hours starting Tuesday, May 5th. Thank you again for your hard work and for representing Sage Oak in such a positive and meaningful way! Finalize Your Hours  National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society Applications Due Friday! There is still time! Sage Oak is accepting applications for the National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). These esteemed organizations recognize and promote excellence in scholarship, leadership, character, and service. To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and leadership. The application deadline is this Friday, May 8th, and selected candidates will be notified of their acceptance in June. NHS Application: 10th-12th Grade for the 2026-27 School Year NJHS Application: 7th-9th Grade for the 2026-27 School Year Hear from our NJHS members! Students who are already members do not need to reapply. For questions please contact Kayce Betzel at kbetzel@sageoak.education for NHS and Amy Elwood at aelwood@sageoak.education for NJHS. Activity Log  Counseling Connection | May Edition Welcome to our May edition of the PLA TK–8 Counseling Connection Newsletter. We’re glad you’re here! This month, we’re featuring helpful summer resources for students and families, including two upcoming webinars today, May 4th, and next Monday, May 11th. We are recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month and honoring Military Appreciation while exploring future career paths. If you’d like to learn more about how your School Counselor can support your student, we’d love to connect. Please join us for our Coffee with the Counselor drop-in this Thursday, May 7th, at 9 AM, or reach out anytime to Ms. Jenny at Jreider@sageoak.education. May Edition  Future Ambassador Volunteer Hours Are you a Future Ambassador? Please complete your volunteer hours by Friday, May 15th, in order to qualify for a Future Ambassador certificate of completion. Students can submit it on their ASB Canvas course. Questions? Reach out to Lauren Holman at Lholman@sageoak.educaction! Volunteer Hour Log  Sage Stage: My job is “PHOTOGRAPHER” with Katie Marble (CTE Category: Arts, Media, and Entertainment) Join us as we step behind the scenes of the entertainment industry through the lens of brand photographer and creative director, Katie Marble! Katie turned her eye for cinematic storytelling into a powerhouse career, where she now shapes the visual worlds of global icons like Disney, Netflix, and Marvel! Come prepared to learn about this career by joining another Sage Stage on May 8th, from 9 – 9:45 AM. Sign Up Today! *Students who enroll will be entered into a raffle for a prize! Students must register by May 7th, 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. Sign Up Here Join the Zoom  Save the Date: Sage Oak Promotion Ceremonies We look forward to celebrating our promoting Kindergarten, 5th grade, and 8th grade students at Sage Oak Promotions! Please save the date based on your region: Wednesday, June 3rd: Long Beach – Rush Park Auditorium| Kindergarten: 10 AM | 5th & 8th Grade: 11 AM Rancho Cucamonga – Goldy Lewis Center | Kindergarten: 10 AM | 5th Grade: 11 AM | 8th Grade: 12 PM Riverside – Orange Terrace Center| Kindergarten: 10 AM | 5th & 8th Grade: 11 AM San Diego – Rancho Bernardo Library | Kindergarten: 10 AM | 5th & 8th Grade: 11 AM Thursday, June 4th: Fullerton – Fullerton Free | 5th & 8th Grade: 10 AM | Kindergarten: 11:15 AM | End of Year Social: 12-2 PM High Desert – Singh Center | Kindergarten: 10 AM | 5th & 8th Grade: 11 AM Redlands – Yucaipa Community Center | 5th Grade: 10 AM | 8th Grade: 11 AM | Kindergarten: 12 PM Los Angeles – Rancho Santa Susana Community Center | Kindergarten: 10 AM | 5th & 8th Grade: 11 AM Temecula – Calvary Murrieta | Kindergarten: 10 AM | 5th Grade: 11 AM | 8th Grade: 12 PM More details will be shared soon. We can’t wait to celebrate this special milestone with our students and families!  New Sage Studio Episode “Exploring Trade School Opportunities for High School Students” In this episode, host, Tiffiny Webster welcomes Sage Oak High School counselor Coral Prendergast to discuss growing student interest in the trade school pathway. Coral highlights common trade careers such as electrician, welder, construction, cosmetology, firefighter, and EMT, often available affordably through community colleges. She walks through a Trade School Resource Hub she and a team created, including a recorded parent webinar, community-college program search tools by career or by school, and industry-sector tabs with descriptions, certifications students can pursue in high school, and county-based listings of community colleges and private trade programs with cost, length, and links. Click the link below to watch the full episode now! Watch Now  Sincerely, Mrs. Chelsey Anema Personalized Learning Academy Principal |
