| Week of September 29, 2025 |
 Save the Date: Cultural Fair Coming Soon! Join us for Sage Oak’s First Cultural Fair! Get ready to explore the world without leaving your community! This is your chance to dive into the rich traditions of a country of your choice. Discover its culture, language, holidays, food, religion, sports, tourist attractions, daily life, and geography—and then share what you’ve learned in a fun and creative way! The Cultural Fair events will take place on 11/7 & 11/14 from 10 am – 12 pm: 11/7: Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Long Beach, High Desert, Temecula 11/14: Fullerton, San Diego, Riverside, Los Angeles Learn More  Oakschool Quarter 2 Starting Soon Can you believe we are halfway done with Quarter 1? But not to worry! Quarter 2 starts on October 27th and there is still plenty of room in some one-of-a-kind Oakschool classes! Eco Explorers: Project Learning Tree – for environmentalists and nature-loving students alike! BrainBoss: Develop Your Executive Skills (6th-8th grades) – at no cost to IFs! ASB Student Leaders – quarterly enrollments required! Intensive: Costume & Fashion Design Studio: From Sketch to Stage – newly added! Thriving Through Transition: Your Successful Journey from Middle School to High School – at no cost to IFs! MathCounts: National Math Club – PAGE recommended! Check out the full schedule today by clicking the link below!Don’t miss out on these Art in the Parks near you—the last day to enroll is tomorrow! October 10th: Tiny Worlds: Build Your Own Terrarium! Mission Viejo Riverside Buena Park Oakschool Full Schedule  Join us for Sage Oak’s Advisory Committee Meetings Want to be present during Sage Oak’s Advisory Committee meetings? Check out the dates below and mark your calendars now! Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting Schedule, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025 Zoom Link Thursday, December 4, 2025 Thursday, January 15, 2026 Thursday, May 7, 2026 English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Meeting Schedule, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025 Zoom Link Thursday, December 4, 2025 Thursday, January 15, 2026 Thursday, May 7, 2026 We hope to see you there!  Field Trip Opportunity for 5th-8th Graders – Santa Ana Area Join us behind the potter’s wheel at Muddy’s Studio, where students will learn to create and take home fired pieces. Two time slots are available for this Friday, Oct 3rd. Sign up today using the link below – limited spots available – Sign Up  Middle School Hangout Opportunity (Fullerton Region) Become a ninja master! PLA Middle school students in the Fullerton region are invited to join our teacher-led hangout at Ninja Adventure Park on Friday, October 10th! Parents are welcome to pay at the door or buy a Groupon ahead of time. Parents must fill out the permission slip and complete the RSVP form located on the flyer below, for students’ to attend. Spaces are limited so sign up now! RSVP Today  Sneak Peek at October’s Counseling Connection Newsletter Welcome to the October edition of the PLA TK-8 Counseling Connection! Inside, you’ll find details about small group counseling starting this month, upcoming webinars for parents and students on bullying prevention, and tips to help with procrastination. Don’t miss our monthly “Coffee with the Counselors” meet-up on Tuesday, October 2nd at 9:00 am. We’d love to see you there! TK-8 Counseling Connection Newsletter Coffee with Counselors Zoom  Build Stronger Study & Life Skills with Tutor.com Did you know that Tutor.com offers more than just homework help? Through Study Skills Coaching, students can strengthen both academic and personal success skills. Coaches work with students on: Study Skills: building strong study habits, effective note-taking, using technology wisely, finding scholarly resources Life Skills: getting organized, setting goals, staying motivated, creating healthy habits, using support systems These one-on-one sessions are available at no cost to all 4th–12th grade Sage Oak students and can make a big difference in helping your child feel confident and prepared. Accessing Tutor.com is simple – students just log in through their Clever dashboard and connect with a coach! Learn More  Sincerely, Mrs. Chelsey Anema Personalized Learning Academy Principal |
