April 17, 2025
| Happy Thursday Virtual Learning Academy! 🌸 Our 3rd-8th grade students have done a great job with CAASPP testing so far!! Please note that our CAASPP makeup testing day is Tuesday, April 22nd, so please refer to your teacher’s communication regarding your student’s testing times. VLA Live classes will resume on Wednesday, April 23rd for 3rd-8th grade. The TK-2nd grade schedule will remain the same during this time. Tomorrow, April 18th, marks the end of Learning Period 8 (LP8). Thank you in advance for signing the Learning Period #8 log and ensuring all work is submitted for the learning period. Please note the important information below, and do not hesitate to email virtualacademy@sageoak.education with any questions. We are here for you! |
| ⏰ Important Upcoming Dates Tomorrow, April 16th: Sage Stage April 14-22nd: CAASPP Testing for 3rd-8th grade April 18th: End of Learning Period 8 (LP8) April 26th: College day & afternoon assembly focused on excellence April 28th – May 11th: Sage Spirit Store open May 16th: End of Learning Period 9 (LP9) May 30th: VLA End-of-Year Social and Promotion Ceremonies 2024-2025 School Calendar VLA Year-at-a-Glance |
| ✅ CAASPP Testing starts Next Week for 3rd-8th Grade! We are gearing up for state testing next week for our 3rd-8th graders, and are looking forward to this opportunity for students to show everything they’ve learned this year! Please note: there is no homework for 3rd-8th grade students April 14-17th. Let’s set our students up for success by following these important tips: Get a Good Night’s Sleep – Rested minds think better! Aim for at least 8 hours of sleep before each testing day. Eat a Nutritious Breakfast – Fuel your brain with healthy foods to stay focused and energized. Charge Your Device – Ensure your Sage Oak managed Chromebook is fully charged and ready to go. Read Directions Carefully – Take your time, read each question thoroughly, and don’t rush. Use Scratch Paper – Jot down notes, work out problems, and organize your thoughts before answering. Stay Positive – Confidence is key! Take deep breaths, do your best, and trust what you’ve learned. |
 📍Sage Stage at 9am on Friday Join our Sage Stage tomorrow, Friday, April 11th at 9:00 AM as we welcome software engineer, Mr. Carlos Santos! Mr. Santos has worked on creating innovative features for the ticketing systems for Major League Baseball and his career grew from his passion and interest in learning how machines work. Come with your questions and curiosities—this is a great opportunity to learn from a real-life coder and problem solver! Click here to join |
 Parent Survey Reminder A friendly reminder If you haven’t had a chance to complete the 2024-25 Sage Oak Parent Survey yet, there’s still time! Your feedback is incredibly important to us and plays a big role in shaping the future of our programs. We truly value your input and appreciate your time and support. |
| 💡Middle School Updates National Junior Honors Society: Students in grades 7-9 are encouraged to apply for the National Junior Honors Society if they have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and leadership. The application deadline is May 9th, and selected candidates will be notified of their acceptance in June. Students who are already members do not need to reapply. For questions please contact Christy Hartman at chartman@sageoak.education. Future Ambassador Volunteer Hours: Don’t forget to work on your volunteer service hours if you are a future ambassador! You will need 50 hours total for the year to qualify for the Future Ambassador program. Please send your volunteer service hours sheet to the Middle School Coordinator, Lauren Holman, at Lholman@sageoak.education or contact her with any questions. Middle School Hangout: Bullwinkles in Upland on Friday, May 2nd! Complete the permission slip to attend! Please contact our middle school coordinator, Lauren Holman, with any questions: Lholman@sageoak.education. |
 🎓 Sign Up: VLA End-of-the-Year Social! Sign up for our End of Year social on Friday, May 30th in Rancho Cucamonga. Promotion ceremonies for our Kindergartners, 5th graders, and 8th graders will also take place. Let’s celebrate together with your teachers and classmates before we head off to summer break! There will be summer-themed activities, amazing science activities, and a food truck! Families are also welcome to attend the Personalized Learning Academy (PLA) social on Thursday, June 5th at a regional location near you. We will have a textbook and supply drop off at these locations as well. Click here to sign up! |
| 🗞️ Sage News Check out our all-school newsletter Sage News if you didn’t already! Here are the applicable topics for the Virtual Learning Academy that aren’t already included in this newsletter: -The Sage Oak Spirit Store will be open from April 28th-May 11th –Spring Showcases in May! -PVSA hours due April 30th! Reach out to sageserves@sageoak.education for more information. -Oakschool School-Wide Class: Creative Calendars! -Parent 101 Webinars for Prospective Parents: Register Here -Sage Studio Podcast: Unlocking College Credits: The Power of Concurrent Enrollment |
 🌟 Staff Spotlight My name is Kayla Stoecklein and this is my first year teaching a TK/K combo at Sage Oak. I love working with students and it is such a joy to watch them thrive and grow academically throughout the school year. I live in a beautiful seaside town of San Clemente and enjoy taking my little dog for long beach walks, watching my boys play sports, and cooking meals at home for my family. |
 📸 Photos of the Week Check out the students in Ms. Stoecklein’s class filling out their calendars to prepare for their day of learning! |
Wishing you a wonderful rest of your week! 😀 Sincerely, Mrs. Lana Beshara Virtual Learning Academy Principal |