| Sage Oak Virtual Academy Update: March 16, 2026 |
| Hello Virtual Learning Academy! This Friday, March 20th, marks the end of Learning Period 7, and is a special attendance day where we need to report our attendance data to the state. Thank you in advance for signing the learning log by 10am and ensuring all work is submitted for the learning period. Please mark your calendars. We appreciate your extra effort to help us meet this important deadline. Please note the important information below, and do not hesitate to email virtualacademy@sageoak.education with any questions. We are here for you!  Monday, March 16th: Oakschool enrollment deadline for VLA to purchase materials for Quarter 4 classes Friday, March 20th: Special Attendance Day & End of Learning Period 7 Monday, March 23rd: Cultivate & Create Contest submission deadline Friday, March 27th: Sage Stage & Summer Bridge book request deadline March 30th- April 3rd: Spring break 2025-2026 School Calendar VLA Year-at-a-Glance: Some of these dates/events are subject to change  Branch Out Summer Bridge Program K-7th Each year, students can access our Sage Oak’s Branch Out summer program which offers complimentary, self-paced, pre-recorded video lessons to review the concepts from the previous grade level and prepare them for the next grade level. Click here for more information, and please complete this form by March 27th and we will purchase and ship the workbook to our VLA students!  Oakschool Check out the course catalog and sign up for Quarter 4 Oakschool classes if you have not done so already! Quarter 4 begins on March 23. Enroll by today, March 16, to receive materials for 1 enrichment course and 1 art course shipped directly by our VLA team. Any registrations beyond that date or beyond the 1 art and 1 enrichment course, parents will be responsible for procuring the required class materials. Also, don’t forget to join us for the last session of The Breakfast Club for this quarter! This Friday we welcome Vice President of TLA Solutions Tyler Bennett to discuss careers and educational paths in business and finance! Enroll Here  Parent 101 Webinar Our next Prospective VLA Parent 101 webinar is March 18th at 12:00 PM to learn more about our program. Click here to register, and please share this with anyone you feel may be interested.  Cultivate & Create Contest Ends Next Monday All Cultivate & Create Art Contest entries are due next Monday, March 23rd. Don’t miss this opportunity to 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! See the website post for contest details and how to submit your work.  Sage Stage: Get Creative with Character Design with Jose Zelaya Join us for another Sage Stage as we learn about the career of a Character Designer from Disney artist, Jose Zelaya! Jose followed his childhood dream of working for Mickey Mouse and now helps create characters for Disney shows like Lilo & Stitch and The Lion Guard. Come prepared to learn and create together for another Sage Stage on Friday, March 27th from 9:00-9:45am via this Zoom Link. Bring: Paper, pencil, eraser, and coloring supplies Click here to sign up today! *Students who enroll will be entered into a raffle for a prize! Students must register by March 26th 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  Jumpstart to High School Webinar We have two Jumpstart to High School webinars remaining! Be sure to save the date(s) and plan to join us on the following days: 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.  LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan) Survey for EL Families English Learner families, we need your input for our LCAP! At Sage Oak, we are committed to continuously enhancing our practices to better support our students and families. One of our key goals is to expand the valuable resources available to our English Learning students and their parents. To help us achieve this, we would appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to use the links below to answer a brief survey. The survey is available through Friday, March 27th. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we appreciate your support! English Learner Parent (Spanish): Comparta su voz English Learner Parent: Share your voice! English Learner Student: Share your voice!  A Sneak Peek at the Science CAASPP Sample science CAASPP test questions help students and families become familiar with the format, question types, and online tools used on the assessment. They highlight the scientific skills and level of thinking expected at each grade level while helping reduce test anxiety. While we review these types of questions in live class for our 5th and 8th grade students, you can get a sneak peek at CAASPP-style Science questions to practice scientific reasoning, build confidence, and feel ready for test day. Click here to explore the skills and concepts you’ll need to succeed.  Sage Studio Podcast – “Adventures in Learning: The Sage Oak Charter Experience ” In this episode, Tiffiny Webster interviews Linda, a parent of five with three children in Sage Oak’s Personalized Learning Academy, including a ninth grader enrolled since first grade, a middle schooler, and a third grader. Linda shares she chose Sage Oak for flexibility and the ability to personalize learning, emphasizing creativity, cursive, and a well-rounded education beyond books and screens. Click here to watch now! Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week!  Sincerely, Mrs. Lana Beshara Virtual Learning Academy Principal |
