May 1, 2025
| Happy Month of May, Virtual Learning Academy! 🌼 Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week and we are spending the month of May to appreciate our amazing teachers and those around us. As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we invite you and our student(s) to take a moment to share a note of gratitude. Your kind words mean the world to our dedicated teachers, and they love hearing from you! 🤍 Please note the important information below, and do not hesitate to email virtualacademy@sageoak.education with any questions. We are here for you! |
| ⏰ Important Upcoming Dates Now – May 11th: Sage Spirit Store open Tomorrow, May 2nd: Sage Stage May 5th-9th: Teacher Appreciation Week May 16th: End of Learning Period 9 (LP9) May 30th: VLA End-of-Year Social and Promotion Ceremonies June 4th: End-of-Year Assembly June 5th: Virtual Promotion Ceremonies June 6th: Last day of school 2024-2025 School Calendar VLA Year-at-a-Glance |
| 📍Sage Stage at 9am on Friday Join our Sage Stage tomorrow, Friday, May 2nd at 9:00 AM as we welcome Mr. Brian Richards for The bFit Show! Mr. Richards blends magic, comedy, music, and interactive fun to inspire students to embrace healthy habits. Let’s turn up the energy and get our bodies moving—bFit style! Click here to join |
 ✅ Parent Survey A friendly reminder if you haven’t had a chance to complete the 2024-25 Sage Oak Parent Survey yet, it closes this Friday! Your feedback is incredibly important to us and plays a big role in shaping the future of our programs. We truly value your input and appreciate your time and support. |
| 💡Middle School Updates Middle School Hangout Bullwinkles in Upland tomorrow on Friday, May 2nd! Complete the permission slip to attend! Please contact our middle school coordinator, Lauren Holman, with any questions: Lholman@sageoak.education National Junior Honors Society: Students in grades 7-9 are encouraged to apply for the National Junior Honors Society if they have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and leadership. The application deadline is May 9th, and selected candidates will be notified of their acceptance in June. Students who are already members do not need to reapply. For questions please contact Christy Hartman at chartman@sageoak.education. Future Ambassador Volunteer Hours: Don’t forget to work on your volunteer service hours if you are a future ambassador! You will need 50 hours total for the year to qualify for the Future Ambassador program. Please send your volunteer service hours sheet by May 23rd to the Middle School Coordinator, Lauren Holman, at Lholman@sageoak.education |
 🤓Learning all Summer Long with IXL You have probably noticed some of the IXL assignments our students have been assigned recently and we’re excited to share that students will have access to this amazing resource all summer! This is a wonderful way to keep academic skills sharp in a fun and flexible way—whether at home or on the go. IXL even offers skill plans that align with Summer Bridge workbooks, making it a perfect companion for students participating in Sage Oak’s Branch Out Summer Bridge program. There’s nothing extra you need to do—just have your child log in through Clever, just like they do during the school year. Make summer learning simple and engaging with IXL! |
 👕 Sage Oak Spirit Store Now Open The spirit store is now open to shop Sage Oak attire! Store closes on Sunday, May 11th. Be sure to grab your favorite Sage Oak swag and fun promoting signs! |
 📝 Climate Storytelling Contest Use your imagination and writing skills to share powerful stories about our planet and inspire change. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to combine your love for writing and science! Visit the contest website and enter by May 29th! |
 🎓 Sign Up: VLA End-of-the-Year Social! Sign up for our End of Year social on Friday, May 30th in Rancho Cucamonga. Promotion ceremonies for our Kindergartners, 5th graders, and 8th graders will also take place. Let’s celebrate together with your teachers and classmates before we head off to summer break! There will be summer-themed activities, amazing science activities, and a food truck! Families are also welcome to attend the Personalized Learning Academy (PLA) social on Thursday, June 5th at a regional location near you. We will have a textbook and supply drop off at these locations as well. Click here to sign up! |
| 🗞️ Sage News Check out our all-school newsletter Sage News if you didn’t already! Here are the applicable topics for the Virtual Learning Academy that aren’t already included in this newsletter: -Oakschool School-Wide Class: Creative Calendars! Share your artwork here! -Join our next Advisory Committee meetings:English Learner Advisory Committee on May 1st at 1pm via Zoom -Student Advisory Committee on May 2nd at 12pm via Zoom -Parent 101 Webinars for Prospective Parents: Register Here -Sage Studio Podcast: A Parent’s Perspective: The Sage Oak Experience |
 🌟 Staff Spotlight Hello! I am Stacy Walker and this is my 8th year teaching at Sage Oak Charter School. I married my high school sweetheart shortly after high school and we have 3 kids. In my free time, when I am not being a taxi driver for all their activities, I enjoy scrapbooking, playing games, and watching game shows! A fun fact about me is that I have been on many game shows including America Says and Price is Right! |
 📸 Photos of the Week We had a blast at Knott’s Berry Farm on Friday! Check out all the fun we had by clicking on the picture below! |
Wishing you a wonderful rest of your week! 😀 Sincerely, Mrs. Lana Beshara Virtual Learning Academy Principal |