| Sage Oak Virtual Academy Update: January 26, 2026 |
| Hello Virtual Learning Academy! It’s officially the start of 2nd semester! Our students set some amazing goals to kick off the year as we celebrated goal setting in our assemblies last week. Here are the TK-5th grade and 6-8th grade assembly recordings if you weren’t able to attend. Just a reminder that we have early dismissal this Wednesday, January 28th at 11:50am due to a schoolwide staff meeting. Thank you for your understanding. 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 26th: Field Trip sign-ups close Wednesday, January 28th: Early class dismissal at 11:50am Monday, February 2nd – Thursday, February 5th: AI Listening Tour Friday, February 6th: Sage Stage Friday, February 13th and Monday, February 16th: No School – President’s Day Holidays Friday, February 20th: End of Learning Period 6 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  February Theme Kindness This month, we’re focusing on kindness and encouraging students to show care, empathy, and respect in their words and actions. Small acts of kindness make a big difference in the classroom, at home, and throughout our community!  Last Chance: Select Field Trips Still Open We’re excited to share that sign-ups for select field trips will be available for the next two weeks. Don’t miss out on the chance to join upcoming Sage Oak adventures! 2/6/26 Landis Performing Arts Center – Shrek the Musical (Riverside): Now open to ALL grades TK–8! 5/8/26 Pantages Theater – The Sound of Music (Los Angeles):Open to grades 3rd-8th  Oakschool Quarter 3 Monday classes begin TODAY, but it’s not too late to enroll! Don’t miss out on these one of a kind classes: Fantasy Sports Statistics Lab – now being offered on Fridays at noon! Smart Tech, Fair Play: Mastering AI Ethics in School – certification in AI Ethics included! Ancient Greece Uncovered: Exploring History Through Art and Stories The Code Crusades: Beginner …and so much more! Check out the course catalog for more information and sign up! Questions? Email oakschool@sageoak.education And don’t forget to join us for The Breakfast Club this Friday at 8am to hear from author Skip Press!  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.  Sage Stage Launching a Career in Space Technology Join us for another Sage Stage on Friday, February 6th from 9:00-9:45am via this Zoom Link as we tune in to a career at NASA with scientist Paolo Focardi, exploring how a love of science can grow into working on real space missions. Sign Up Today! *Students who enroll will be entered into a raffle for a prize! Students must register by February 5th 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.  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. Shop Today!  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.  Reminder: Tutor.com Access for all 4th-12th Graders Just a reminder that all Sage Oak students in grades 4-12 have 24/7 access to online, individualized tutoring and homework help in English and Spanish. This service is available anytime, day or night, in a wide range of subjects (including math, writing, and world languages). Every learner receives focused, personalized attention, and students can choose to communicate with their tutors via text-chat or voice – whichever is more comfortable for them. Academic support through Tutor.com is always safe and secure, with tutors undergoing a rigorous vetting process. Tutor.com’s expert tutors help students by showing them how to figure out problems themselves – never providing the answers. They are dedicated to giving students encouraging, judgment-free support. Connecting with a tutor is quick and easy: Students can access Tutor.com through their Clever dashboard via the Tutor.com app. Check out the steps here! We hope you’ll encourage your learners to connect with Tutor.com whenever they need help!  Science and Engineering Fair Get ready for a morning of discovery, creativity, and WOW moments at Sage Oak’s Science & Engineering Fair! Join us in Fullerton on April 10th as our students proudly showcase their science and engineering projects and families dive into hands-on, teacher-led activities that make learning come alive. This year’s theme, “The Magic of Science: Where Wonder Comes to Life,” celebrates curiosity and imagination—plus, enjoy a special interactive show, The Magic of Science, presented by Mobile Ed Productions that’s sure to amaze learners of all ages. Best of all, students do not need to participate in the competition to join the fun—everyone is welcome! More information and sign-up opportunities coming soon—we can’t wait to celebrate the magic of science with you! ✨🔬  Sage Serves Are any of your students looking for meaningful ways to serve this year? 🌟 Don’t forget about 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. Our Sage Serves timeframe for the 2025–2026 school year runs through April 30, 2026. Students can serve their communities in many 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 We can’t wait to see how our students step up, serve their communities, and shine! 💙  Sage Studio Podcast – “Discovering the Sage Oak Virtual Learning Academy” In this episode of the Sage Studio Podcast, host Tiffiny Webster is joined by Lana Beshara, the Director and Principal of Sage Oak’s Virtual Learning Academy (VLA). They discuss the structure and benefits of the VLA, detailing its unique approach to online education. Lana explains the live classes, small group sessions, and enrichment activities offered to students from TK to 8th grade. Watch Now! Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week!  Sincerely, Mrs. Lana Beshara Virtual Learning Academy Princip |
