| Sage Oak Virtual Academy Update: January 12, 2026 |
| Hello Virtual Learning Academy! It was a great few days back last week! We have just two weeks until the end of the semester and Learning Period 5, so we encourage students to stay focused and finish strong, remembering we’re here to support them every step of the way! Keep in mind that next Monday, January 19th, is a school holiday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, January 20th for live class. Please note the important information below, and do not hesitate to email virtualacademy@sageoak.education with any questions. We are here for you!  Monday, January 12th: Oakschool enrollment deadline for VLA to purchase materials for Quarter 3 classes Wednesday, January 14th-Monday, January 26th: Field trip sign up window Friday, January 16th: Sage Stage, San Diego Middle School Hangout, & Oakschool Virtual College Tour Day Monday, January 19th: School Holiday – Martin Luther King Jr. Day Tuesday, January 20th @ 1pm: TK-5th Grade Assembly [Theme: Goal Setting & Crazy Hair Day] Wednesday, January 21st @ 1pm: 6-8th Grade Assembly [Theme: Goal Setting & Crazy Hair Day] Friday, January 23rd: End of Semester 1 and End of Learning Period 5 2025-2026 School Calendar VLA Year-at-a-Glance: Some of these dates/events are subject to change.  Oakschool Enrollment for Quarter 3 Oakschool enrollment remains open for quarter 3! Our VLA program will purchase required materials for 1 art and 1 enrichment class per quarter. To be eligible to receive these provided materials for Quarter 3 classes, parents must register for classes by today, Monday, January 12th. Any registrations beyond today or beyond the 1 art and 1 enrichment course, parents will be responsible for procuring the required class materials. There’s still room in many of the classes for Quarter 3 including coding, make up artistry, novel studies, chess, AI ethics, ancient greece art history and so much more! Select classes include a field trip and online certification option. Check out the course catalog to learn more and enroll today. Email Oakschool@sageoak.education for any questions.  Oakschool Virtual College Tour Day Register today to attend our first ever Oakschool Virtual College Tour Day hosted by our very own Oakschool College Interns! Students can tour National University, University of California Riverside, Riverside City College, San Diego State and Loma Linda University all from the comfort of their homes! Tours are an hour long and will take place between 10am-3pm on Friday, January 16th. Attend one, attend them all! Questions? Oakschool@sageoak.education  Field Trip Release #2 – Wednesday, January 14th at 12 noon The second field trip release of the 25-26 school year opens this Wednesday at noon! 2nd Release Field Trip Sign-Up Window: Wednesday, January 14th at 12 noon – Monday, January 26th at 7:59 am Get Ready… Please refer to Field Trip Support for tips on being prepared to sign up for the field trips you would like to attend. We highly recommend that you practice going through the process of signing up for a field trip with our Field Trip to the Moon! Get Set… Explore Release #2 field trips by using our 2025-26 VLA Field Trip Planning Document with direct website links to all 2nd release VLA field trips. ***NEW*** Map feature allows you to search by area Trips marked in blue are for VLA students Make sure you know your student’s 10-digit SSID#, as it is required to sign up for a field trip. Please reach out to your student’s teacher if you need your 10-digit SSID#. Go! Claim your first-semester field trip tickets on the website starting on Wednesday, January 14th, at noon! Reach out to the Sage Oak Events Team if you have questions or need support: events@sageoak.education  Counseling Corner We are excited to kick off 2026 by sharing new school counseling updates in the January edition of the VLA TK–8 Counseling Connection Newsletter. Inside, you will find information about upcoming counseling supports, including: Sign-ups for small groups and classes (starting next week!) and Q3 parent and student webinar information.  Academic Help, Anytime for all 4th – 12th graders Did you know Sage Oak provides access to Tutor.com for all 4th-12th graders? Tutor.com connects students with live, on-demand tutors in a wide range of subjects, including math, ELA/writing, science, social studies, and more. Students can get help with homework questions, test prep, essay feedback, and skill-building support, anytime they need it. Sessions are available 24/7, including after school, evenings, and weekends, making it a flexible support tool for busy schedules. We encourage families to take advantage of this valuable resource and remind students that help is just a click away!  Sage Oak Math Resources for Parents Are you looking for a targeted learning tool to help your student master math? The Sage Oak Math Pathways App is here! This app was designed by dedicated Sage Oak staff to support individualized learning, close skill gaps, and build confidence in math! Math Pathways includes built-in personalization features and differentiation that can address your student’s individual needs, guiding them through their grade-level learning focus skills while also reinforcing any prerequisite skills that may need review. We encourage you to watch the Math Pathways App demonstration video to see how the app works and how it supports student learning. To get started, please set your student’s unique password using this password link. Students must log in using their Sage Oak student email. Additional support and guidance are available in the Sage Oak Math Resources for Parents, which offer helpful tools to support math learning at home.  Join us for our next Advisory Committee meetings! Join us for our upcoming Advisory Committee meetings to stay informed and learn more about the work guiding our programs. We hope to see you there! Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) When: Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9:00am Where: Zoom Link English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) When: Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm Where: Zoom Link  Middle School Hangout Opportunity – San Diego Join us for a fun filled day on January 16th from 12-3pm for our San Diego Middle School hangout at Belmont Park. Please see this flyer for all of the details. Students must fill out a permission slip and RSVP form to attend.  Celebrating Kindness with Sage Oak’s Annual Letter Drive We are so proud of our Sage Oak students for their participation in this year’s Annual Letter Drive! Together, our students wrote and sent nearly 200 heartfelt letters of thanks to community members, including first responders, healthcare workers, teachers, military personnel, and more. These letters were a meaningful way for students to express gratitude and spread kindness beyond their homes and schools. A huge thank you to our parents for encouraging and supporting your students in taking part in this special initiative. Your partnership helps foster empathy, gratitude, and civic responsibility in our students, and the impact truly reaches far beyond the page. We are grateful for our incredible Sage Oak community!  Sage Serves The start of a new year is the perfect time to reflect, set fresh goals, and think about meaningful ways to positively impact the lives of others. It’s a wonderful moment to be intentional about serving our communities. Sage Serves, Sage Oak’s in-house service recognition program, allows students to track their volunteer hours and be celebrated for their contributions. Participation not only strengthens character and leadership skills but can also help students explore interests that may shape their future paths. It’s not too late to join—our Sage Serves cycle ends on April 30, 2026. If you are interested, here’s how to get started: To register, please complete this survey in its entirety. After submitting the survey, you will receive an email from sageserves@sageoak.education with the next steps. We are so proud of the work our students are doing! We are continually inspired by the many ways they bring Sage Oak’s core value of serving others into action, and we would love to see even more students join in.  Sage Stage Behind A Board Game! Join us for Sage Stage on Friday, January 16th from 9:00-9:45am via this Zoom link for a behind-the-scenes look at board game creation with designer, Austin Harrison, from the spark of an idea to a playable game! Sign Up Today! *Students who enroll will be entered into a raffle for a prize! Students must register by January 15th at 8am to be eligible for the raffle and must be present to win. Signing up is not required to attend the Sage Stage session. Questions? Please reach out to oakschool@sageoak.education Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!  Sincerely, Mrs. Lana Beshara Virtual Learning Academy Princip |
