| Sage Oak Virtual Academy Update: February 23, 2026 |
| Hello Virtual Learning Academy! It’s the start of Learning Period 7, and we have our Jump Start to High School Webinar today as well as our Parent 101 Webinar and assemblies this week. We look forward to connecting with many of you! Please note the important information below, and do not hesitate to email virtualacademy@sageoak.education with any questions. We are here for you!  Monday, February 23rd @ 12pm: Jump Start to High School Webinar Tuesday, February 24th: ProspectiveParent 101 Webinar @ 11am and TK-5th Grade Assembly [Theme: Kindness & Pajama Day] @1pm Wednesday, February 25th @ 1pm: 6-8th Grade Assembly [Theme: Kindness & Pajama Day] Tuesday, March 3rd: No Live Class – asynchronous work assigned in Canvas (teacher professional development day) Friday, March 6th: Art in the Park and Physical Fitness Tests March 9-12th: High School Preview Week and Parent Summit Friday, March 13th: High School Preview Day, Career Fairs, & Physical Fitness Tests Monday, March 16th: Oakschool enrollment deadline for VLA to purchase materials for Quarter 2 classes Now – Monday, March 23rd: Cultivate & Create Contest 2025-2026 School Calendar VLA Year-at-a-Glance: Some of these dates/events are subject to change.  Jumpstart to High School Webinars – Today and Upcoming! 8th grade families! We have one of our webinars today and save the date(s) for our upcoming Jumpstart to High School Webinars, taking place on the following dates: Monday, February 23, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM Friday, March 27, 2026 | 9:00–10:00 AM Friday, May 1, 2026 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM These webinars will cover what to expect as 8th-grade students transition from middle school to high school. Attendance is highly recommended for both 8th-grade students and their parents/guardians, and families may choose the date that works best for them.  Assemblies this Week This month, we’re excited to celebrate our February theme of kindness! We will have a pajama Dress-Up Day, a student highlight from each class, and an In-N-Out Excellence Award raffle for nominated students across classes. Tk-5th grade: Tuesday, February 24th at 1:00 pm 6-8th grade: Wednesday, February 25th at 1:00 pm Use this Zoom link [ passcode: vla ]information for both assemblies.  Prospective Parent 101 Webinar Enrollment is open and we have a VLA Parent 101 webinar on Tuesday, February 24th 11:00AM to help any interested families learn more about our program. Please share with anyone you feel may be interested, and click here to register.  Sharing Family Feedback We would love your feedback on our podcast and social media content. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey by Friday, March 6th. Your input helps us celebrate what is working and focus on areas that need improvement as we continue to grow as a school community. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback!  Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Art in the Park, and Career Fairs Save the date for our March Events! Get ready for action-packed experiences! 5th & 7th-grade students will participate in California’s Physical Fitness Test (PFT), designed to inspire lifelong healthy habits. All students and families will explore exciting CTE career pathways and connect with industry professionals at the Career Fair, and unleash creativity through hands-on art activities at Art in the Park. For specific locations and event details, click the links below! If you are a 5th or 7th grade family and haven’t signed up for a PFT location, please click here. March 6, 2026 Physical Fitness Test (5th and 7th Grade) – 9:30am – Maps Art in the Park (all students) 10:30 am: Art in the Park Sign Up for March 6th Locations: Long Beach, San Diego, & Riverside March 13, 2026 Physical Fitness Test (5th and 7th Grade) – 9:30am – Maps Art in the Park (all students) 10:30 am: Art in the Park Sign Up for March 13 Locations: High Desert & Simi Valley March 13, 2026 Physical Fitness Test (5th and 7th Grade) – 9:30am – Maps Career Fair (all students) 10:30 am Locations: Rancho Cucamonga, Fullerton, Temecula, & Redlands  Career Fairs We’re excited to invite Sage Oak families to be part of our Career Fairs on March 13th! There will be exciting career presentations, fun hands-on activities, and lots of opportunities for students to explore big ideas and future possibilities. It’s going to be a great day! Do you have a cool, interesting, or unique job you’d love to share with our students? This is a great chance to inspire curiosity, spark big dreams, and show kids all the amazing paths their futures can take. If you’re interested in participating, please fill out this form. We can’t wait to learn from you!  High School Preview Week Calling all 8th grade students! Get a sneak peek at life as a Sage Oak High School student by joining live high school classes from March 9th–12th. Explore a variety of courses, connect with teachers, and experience our engaging online classrooms. With multiple classes and times to choose from, there’s something for everyone! Live Zoom class links will be available the morning of March 9th—be sure to check this link for full class details. On Thursday, March 12th from 10:00–11:00 AM, students and families are invited to our High School Leadership Q&A to ask questions, meet school leaders, and learn what makes Sage Oak High School unique. High School Preview Day Join us on Friday, March 13th for High School Preview Day at the Rancho Cucamonga Career Fair. Connect with high school teachers, learn about our high school program, and get a firsthand look at some of our CTE-aligned classes. We can’t wait to see you there!  Save the Date: March Parent Summit Join us Monday, March 9th, through Thursday, March 12th, for our upcoming March Parent Summit! This weeklong virtual event will have six VLA focused sessions designed to help you become more familiar with the curriculum we use, including IXL, Tutor.com, Mystery Science, StudySync, Inspire Science, and Studies Weekly. If you aren’t able to attend a session live, all sessions will be recorded and shared with parents after the Parent Summit, so you won’t miss a thing. A digital brochure with full details is coming soon—until then, mark your calendars and plan to join us!  Cultivate & Create – Art Mentoring Zoom This Friday! All Students are invited to be part of Sage Oak’s annual Cultivate & Create Art Contest!Share your creativity and talent in dance, film, music, photography, or visual arts. Whether you love to move, make music, capture moments, or create with your hands, we can’t wait to see your ideas come to life. All entries are due by Monday, March 23rd. Sign up HERE for the Art Mentoring and Q&A zoom for students this Friday, February 27th from 12-1pm.  Science Fair Registration Is Open! We are excited to share that Sage Oak’s Science & Engineering Fair is coming up on April 10 in Fullerton! This year’s theme, “The Magic of Science: Where Wonder Comes to Life,” will feature student projects, hands-on STEM activities, and a live science show by Mobile Ed Productions. Competition participation is optional, and all students are welcome to join the fun. Please start chatting with your students about getting involved and exploring project ideas. An informational sheet is included to help them get started. For full details and registration, please visit our website: Science Fair Website  Sage Studio Podcast – “Exploring Sage Oak High School Program with Laura Glaviano ” In this episode of Sage Studio, host Tiffiny Webster is joined by Laura Glaviano, Assistant Principal at Sage Oak High School, to discuss the array of opportunities available in their high school program. They cover the key aspects of the program including academic pathways, support systems, career and technical education (CTE) options, and flexible learning models. Click HERE to watch now! Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week!  Sincerely, Mrs. Lana Beshara Virtual Learning Academy Princip |
