Sage News: Week of September 8, 2026

Back to School: Community Kick-Off
Join us for our Back-to-School Community Kick-Off events starting this week! 

Date: September 11th
Time: ​10:00 am to 12:00 pm
*High Desert: Sunset Ridge Park
*Long Beach: Rush Park – Picnic Area B & C
Pasadena: Brookside Park
*Redlands: Yucaipa Community Park
*San Diego: Tierra Santa Park

Date: ​September 18th
Time: ​10:00 am to 12:00 pm
*Fullerton: Fullerton Sports Complex
*Rancho Cucamonga: Red Hill Park – Shelter E
*Riverside: Orange Terrace Community Park
*Temecula: Los Alamos Sports Park – Large Park Shelter
Thousand Oaks: Conejo Creek North Park

*DONATION EVENTS:
Sage Oak’s Facilities team will be at the following select locations with Sage Oak curriculum and materials available on a first-come, first-served basis: High Desert, Long Beach, Redlands, San Diego, Fullerton, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, and Temecula. All donated items are yours to keep and should not be returned to Sage Oak.

Friendly reminder: All Sage Oak students attending a Community Kick-Off event must be accompanied by an adult.

Please note that during school field trips and other school-sponsored community events, photos and videos may be taken where students could appear in group settings. While we make every effort to respect media preferences, students may sometimes be captured in the background or within group shots in public spaces. If your child does not have media consent on file, they will not be the main focus of any photo or video. We do not highlight or identify individuals without prior consent.

PLA Middle School Honors Program
It’s not too late to join our PLA Middle School Honors Program for the 2026-2027 school year! This program provides expanded opportunities for personalized learning, allowing students to explore subjects they’re passionate about and express their creativity through meaningful honors projects for middle school students in grades 6th – 8th.

To learn more, review the linked flyer. If you have any questions, please contact our Student Services Coordinator, Amy Elwood, at aelwood@sageoak.education.

PAGE – Program for Advanced and Gifted Education
Sage Oak’s PAGE (Program for Advanced and Gifted Education) supports gifted, talented, and high-achieving students in grades 3rd – 8th by providing opportunities that challenge and engage advanced learners.

Do you think your student may qualify? Reach out to your child’s teacher to begin the screening process. Students previously identified as gifted and talented at another school do not need to be reassessed if their GATE identification can be verified.

Learn more by viewing the PAGE Program Opportunities Flyer and PAGE FAQ. PAGE opportunities are optional, allowing students to participate based on their interests and needs.

We will also host a Prospective PAGE Parent Webinar on Friday, September 18th at 1:00 pm. 
Zoom Link

Questions? Contact Amy Elwood at aelwood@sageoak.education

24/7 Academic Support with Tutor.com
Could your student use a little extra academic support? Sage Oak students in grades 4th -12th have 24/7 access to Tutor.com through Clever. Check out this helpful resource. If you have any questions, please contact your Sage Oak teacher.

Teach Students to Type
Typing is an essential skill in today’s digital world.

Why it matters:
Typing improves focus and hand-eye coordination and makes digital tasks easier and less frustrating.

How you can help at home:
Just 15 minutes of daily practice can make a big difference! Encourage your child to join typing challenges, set a routine, and celebrate their progress.

For fun typing techniques and tips, check out this flyer.

Counseling Corner
For some students, social-emotional skills come naturally, while others need more targeted teaching, and that’s ok! Small counseling groups are intended for students who need extra support and practice. Sign-ups are now open for our fall 2026 school counseling groups! 

• Thrive Tribe– supporting stress, anxiety, and worry. 
• Calm Crew– managing frustration and anger.
• Responsibility Round Up– planning, staying focused and organized. 
• Social Squad– friendship, conflict resolution. 

To schedule an appointment with Ms. Jenny, TK-5th Grade Counselor, and explore how school counseling can support your child’s academic and emotional growth, please use the request form in the Counseling Corner Hub, and Ms. Jenny will reach out to connect with you soon!