| Sage Oak Virtual Academy Update: February 9, 2026 |
| Hello Virtual Learning Academy! We hope everyone has a great time off as we have a few days of no school coming up on Friday, February 13th and Monday, February 16th! With these days off of school, we’re encouraging our students to stay on top of their work for Learning Period 6 which will end on Friday, February 20th. Please note the important information below, and do not hesitate to email virtualacademy@sageoak.education with any questions. We are here for you!  Now – Monday, March 23rd: Cultivate & Create Contest Thursday, February 12th: Open Enrollment Begins! Friday, February 13th and Monday, February 16th: Student Break and No School – President’s Day Holidays Friday, February 20th: End of Learning Period 6 and Fullerton Middle School Hangout Monday, February 23rd: Jump Start to High School Webinar Tuesday, February 24th @ 1pm: TK-5th Grade Assembly [Theme: Kindness & Pajama Day] Wednesday, February 25th @ 1pm: 6-8th Grade Assembly [Theme: Kindness & Pajama Day] 2025-2026 School Calendar VLA Year-at-a-Glance: Some of these dates/events are subject to change  School Closure – February 13th & 16th Friendly reminder that school will be closed this Friday, February 13th, and Monday, February 16th, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see you when we return!  Middle School Hangout Opportunity- Fullerton Join us for a fun afternoon for a hike at the Fullerton Loop followed by a sweet treat at Acai Republic on Friday, February 20th from 12-3PM. Please see the flyer for details. Students must fill out a permission slip and RSVP form to attend.  Jumpstart to High School Webinars – SAVE THE DATE Mark your calendars for our upcoming Jumpstart to High School webinars, happening 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 walk families through what to expect as 8th-grade students make the transition from middle school to high school. We highly encourage both students and parents/guardians to attend, and families are welcome to choose the date that works best for them.  Parent 101 Webinars Open enrollment begins February 12th 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.  Sage Oak Showcase Do you have any friends or family that are interested in learning more about the amazing programs Sage Oak has to offer? Invite them to attend one of our upcoming Sage Oak Showcases taking place at an Art in the Park near you! There, they will have all their questions answered and have the opportunity to participate in a fun art project! New students register here. Check out this flyer with more information. Feb 20th @ 10am @ Redlands, Fountain Valley & Pasadena March 6th @ 10:30am @ Los Alamitos, Riverside & San Diego March 13th @ 10:30am @ High Desert & Simi Valley Already a Sage Oak student? Register for Art in the Park here.  Cultivate & Create: Get ready to Imagine, Create, and Shine! 🌟 Sage Oak’s annual Cultivate & Create Art Contest has begun, and all students are invited to be part of it! This is your chance to show off your creativity and talents in dance, film, music, photography, or visual arts. Whether you love to move, make music, capture moments, or create with your hands, there’s a place for your art here. This year’s theme is Beyond Your Imagination—a journey into endless possibilities. What lies beyond what you already know? What might exist in a world you’ve never seen? What amazing change could happen in you or around you if you let your imagination lead the way? Dream big, think boldly, and create something that feels impossible… until you imagine it. Artworks will be judged based on how creatively you interpret the theme, your originality, and your artistic skills. Most importantly, this is your opportunity to explore, express yourself, and have fun creating. 📝Check out the Cultivate & Create informational document for contest details. 🔗Use the survey link to submit your entry. 💡Sign up HERE for the Art Mentoring and Q&A zoom for students on Friday, February 27th from 12-1pm. All entries are due by Monday, March 23rd.  Career Fairs We’re excited to invite Sage Oak families to be part of our Career Fairs on March 13th 🎉 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, see these flyers and fill out the form. We can’t wait to learn from you!  Sage Serves There are just 3 months left for students to participate in Sage Serves, Sage Oak’s in-house service recognition program that empowers students to become true World Changers. Sage Serves encourages students to give back, make a positive impact, and celebrate the power of service, big or small. The Sage Serves timeframe for the 2025–2026 school year runs through April 30, 2026, and now is a great time for students to get involved. Register here! Students can serve their communities in many meaningful ways, such as: -Volunteering at a local food bank, animal shelter, or community organization -Helping clean up parks, beaches, or neighborhood spaces -Assisting neighbors, seniors, or younger students through tutoring or acts of kindness -Creating care packages for shelters, hospitals, or first responders -Supporting environmental efforts like recycling drives or planting gardens -Helping at libraries, community events, or youth programs Please complete the registration form if your child would like to participate. If your child is already enrolled please continue to log hours using the reporting hours form shared with you from Sage Serves. We cannot wait to see how our students use these final months to step up, serve their communities, and shine.  Future Ambassador Volunteer Hour Reminder Friendly reminder that Future Ambassadors are required to complete 50 hours of volunteer service by the end of the year (or 25 hours per semester). Please be sure to log your volunteer hours using this sheet.  Sage Studio Podcast – “Academic Flexibility: Discovering PLA with Chelsey Anema” In this episode of the Sage Studio Podcast, host Tiffiny Webster sits down with Chelsey Anema, principal of the Personalized Learning Academy (PLA) at Sage Oak Charter School. They delve into the unique aspects of PLA, a program designed to customize education to fit individual student needs. Chelsey explains the flex-based learning model, the role of parents as day-to-day facilitators, and the importance of the teacher-student relationship. The episode covers the grade levels supported (TK-8), the process of getting started, and additional enrichment opportunities like Oakschool classes and field trips.  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  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 Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week and a lovely President’s Day weekend!  Sincerely, Mrs. Lana Beshara Virtual Learning Academy Princip |
