| Sage Oak Virtual Academy Update: January 20, 2026 |
| Hello Virtual Learning Academy! We hope you enjoyed the long weekend and feel refreshed to finish Semester 1 strong! Please remember that the end of the semester and Learning Period 5 is this Friday, January 23rd. We are here to help, so please be sure to reach out to your teachers with any questions or support students might need. Also, keep an eye out for learning logs as they will need to be signed this Friday as well. Please note the important information below, and do not hesitate to email virtualacademy@sageoak.education with any questions. We are here for you!  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 Monday, January 26th: Field Trip sign-ups close 2025-2026 School Calendar VLA Year-at-a-Glance: Some of these dates/events are subject to change.  Sage Oak Spirit Store is Now Open! The Sage Oak Spirit Store is now open and accepting orders through Sunday, February 8th! Items will ship to your home, so please anticipate a shipping fee added to your order. Allow 2-3 weeks after the store closes for production and delivery. CLICK HERE TO SHOP  Assemblies this Week This month, we’re excited to celebrate our January theme of goal setting! We will have crazy hair day, a student highlight from each class, and an In-N-Out Excellence Award raffle for nominated students across classes. Tk-5th grade: Tuesday, January 20th at 1:00 pm 6-8th grade: Wednesday, January 21st at 1:00 pm Use this Zoom link [ passcode: vla ]information for both assemblies.  Field Trips Still Available Don’t miss out on the chance to join upcoming Sage Oak adventures! Release #2 closes Monday, January 26th at 7:59 am. See our 2025-26 VLA Field Trip Planning Document with direct website links to all 2nd Release VLA field trips.  Oakschool Quarter 3 of Oakschool starts today! (Monday classes will begin next week on January 26th.) Enrollment is still open for Quarters 3 & 4 – check out the course catalog and schedule for more information!  Oakschool’s New BRIDGE Program Introducing Oakschool’s BRIDGE Program! We are excited to share we are now offering certification programs to all students at no cost in instructional funds! These asynchronous courses include CPR, First Aid, Babysitting, Typing, AI and Digital Literacy and more! Learn more by checking out the new website and flyer!  Jumpstart to High School Webinars – SAVE THE DATE 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. Canvas Course In addition to the webinars, all 8th-grade students will be invited to a Jumpstart to High School Canvas course on January 26, 2026. While optional, this course is strongly recommended, as it provides valuable information about transition expectations and introduces our NEW True Colors Assessment, facilitated by VLA Counselor Allie Whalen and PLA Counselor Jenny Reider.  Boost Your Writing Skills with At-Home English Language Arts Performance Task Practice Sage Oak is excited to offer grade-level Performance Task samples, complete with rubrics, for at-home practice! The purpose of ELA performance tasks is to measure how well students can apply reading, writing, speaking, and language skills to analyze texts, communicate ideas, and demonstrate understanding in meaningful, real-world contexts. Click here to access engaging examples and helpful rubrics to support learning through every grade level.  Explore New CTE Support on Tutor.com We’re excited to share that Tutor.com has expanded its offerings to include 70+ Career & Technical Education (CTE) subjects, available to all 4th-12th grade Sage Oak students at no additional cost! These new CTE subjects support both academic coursework and career exploration, helping students build foundational and career-specific skills in high-demand fields. Newly added areas include: Business Education & Human Services Computer Skills & Programming Criminal Justice Engineering Health & Medical Sciences Hospitality Management Marketing & Communications Teacher Education Visual Arts & Digital Design  Students can use Tutor.com in two powerful ways: Academic support for assignments and projects in CTE-related classes Career exploration, by connecting with professionals in these fields to ask questions and learn more about real-world career paths Be sure to check out this Tutor.com CTE flyer for a full list of available subjects and encourage your student to take advantage of this valuable resource!  Your Voice, Our Future: Join Sage Oak’s AI Listening Tour Sage Oak Charter School invites middle and high school students and parents to participate in a Listening Tour on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. These small-group sessions are designed to hear your hopes, concerns, and ideas about AI in a welcoming, judgment-free environment. Feedback gathered will help inform the school’s AI strategic analysis, values alignment, and future policies and practices. Sessions are scheduled for middle and high school STUDENTS: Monday, February 2 at 2:00 PM (Zoom Link) Tuesday, February 3 at 4:00 PM (Zoom Link) For middle and high school PARENTS: Wednesday, February 4 at 10:00 AM (Zoom Link) Thursday, February 5 at 6:00 PM (Zoom Link) Your voice matters! Join the conversation and help shape the future of learning. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week!  Sincerely, Mrs. Lana Beshara Virtual Learning Academy Princip |
