| November 4, 2024 |
 School Holiday Reminder Friendly reminder that there will be no school next Monday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day! |
 Living History Events & Socials Don’t miss out on attending a Living History Social held on 11/8 and 11/15 at a location near you! Everyone is invited to attend the Socials which will feature interactive historical crafts and activities, as well as Curriculum Swaps and Tech Support at select locations. All students are invited to participate in the Living History project competition! Check out the informational doc with all the important project and sign-up information! Informational Document Sign Up Now! We hope you can join us for a fun history-filled day with all of our Sage Oak students and families! Please note that due to low response, the Camarillo social has been canceled. Families in this area are encouraged to attend the Sherman Oaks social. Please check the website as other social locations that were TBD have been updated. Visit the links below to learn more and to RSVP for a Social near you! 11/8: Long Beach, Redlands, Temecula & Mission Viejo 11/15: Sherman Oaks, Rancho Cucamonga, Fullerton, San Diego & Camarillo |
 Curriculum Corner: Math Manipulatives Using math manipulatives can make a big difference in helping your child understand key math concepts! Manipulatives like blocks, counters, fraction circles, and base-ten blocks give kids a hands-on way to see and explore abstract ideas. By physically grouping, arranging, or building with manipulatives, your child can better grasp topics such as place value, fractions, geometry, and more. This approach turns math from a set of rules into an engaging visual and tactile experience. Manipulatives are especially helpful for students who benefit from seeing and touching math, as they build a strong, intuitive foundation that can support more complex problem-solving skills down the road. Check out these potential options. |
 Get Ready for the CAASPP with Grade-Level ELA Practice Tests! Is your student prepared for the English Language Arts CAASPP? ELA practice tests are designed to:Identify Key Areas for Improvement: Understand where your student stands and where they can grow.Mirror State Exams: Give your student a realistic testing experience with questions that reflect the actual CAASPP exam.Boost Performance and Confidence: Essential practice that sharpens skills, helping students master grade-level standards. Help your student succeed! Take advantage of these practice tests to set them up for success and ensure they’re ready for the real thing. Click below and start practicing today to give your students the advantage they need. Practice Test |
 Unlock Your Creativity with our Schoolwide Asynchronous Art Class! Join us for an exciting opportunity to explore the new art craze of ATC mania! Create, collect, and connect with Artist Trading Cards made by YOU each week for the next 7 weeks, at your own pace, anytime and anywhere. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this class provided by Oakschool at no cost offers engaging lessons that cater to all skill levels for all students. At the end of this series, you will have opportunities to trade your cards with other Sage Oak students. Click here to watch this week’s lesson and let your imagination soar while creating one-of-a kind art!Click the link below to create your own! Click to Create Your ATC Today! ATC Mania Community Padlet |
| Last year our amazing students sent over 730 letters to neighbors, retirement homes, teachers, military personnel, hospitals, police stations, and more. What an impact! Let’s work together to exceed that number this year and spread a little kindness in our communities. Informational Sheet Letter Tracking Survey |
 Program for Advanced & Gifted Education (PAGE) Sage Oak is proud to offer our new PAGE program which is a unique way that we meet the needs of our gifted and talented students. If you would like to learn more about PAGE, please join us for an informational webinar on Tuesday, November 12 at 9am using this Zoom link. If you feel your student may qualify for our PAGE program you can submit this form to request an evaluation. If you have any questions about the PAGE program you can contact Christy Hartman at chartman@sageoak.eduction. Informational Webinar PAGE Evaluation Form |
 Sage Stage Join us on Friday, November 8 at 9:00 AM as we welcome Ranger Alison Shoup from the Joshua Tree National Park Service. She will be here to lead us in a Mojave Desert Directed Drawing. To prepare, please gather one (1) piece of 8.5×11 paper and colored pencils/crayons of various colors, specifically brown, green, black, yellow, orange, red, and blue. Learn More |
 Sage Studio Podcast Latest Episode: Exploring Sage Oak’s Innovative CTE Programs: Entrepreneurship and Informational Technology In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster is joined by Brandy Yurkosky and Jared Tourse from Sage Oak’s high school department to discuss the school’s cutting-edge Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs focusing on Entrepreneurship and Information Technology. |
| Brandy, an education advisor since 2018, introduces the new Entrepreneurship One class designed for students interested in business who might already be running their own ventures. The program provides foundational skills, progressing through Entrepreneurship Two, culminating in internships and certifications. Jared, with a background in Math and eSports, outlines the Info and Tech pathway, which includes an Intro to Computer Science and an AP Computer Science class. Students can also engage in internships within Sage Oak’s IT department, gaining real-world experience. Both pathways offer diverse opportunities, field trips, and integrative learning experiences, combined with community and academic collaboration. Recommended for students and parents interested in the growing fields of business and technology. |