May 8, 2025
| Happy Thursday, Virtual Learning Academy! 🌼 Thank you for joining us in celebrating our amazing teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week! We encourage you to send a message to your teacher(s) on our padlet if you haven’t already. 🤍 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 May 9th: Sage Stage May 16th: End of Learning Period 9 (LP 9) 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 and end of Learning Period 10 (LP 10) 2024-2025 School Calendar VLA Year-at-a-Glance |
 📍Sage Stage at 9am on Friday Join our Sage Stage tomorrow, Friday, May 9th at 9:00 AM as we welcome Mr. Daniele Truocchio from Crescendo Music Program. Not only is he one of Forbes 30 under 30, he is also an acclaimed music and film producer who has collaborated on shows from the CW and Netflix. He will guide us through the creative process from concept to final score. Don’t miss this opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at music production and learn what it’s like to work in the entertainment industry. Click here to join |
| 🤍 Counseling Corner Check out the fun activities for Student Mental Health Awareness Week, as we highlight the importance of mental well-being in shaping students’ learning, experiences, and future success. By encouraging open dialogue, reducing stigma, and sharing helpful resources, this week promotes self-care and builds a more supportive, understanding school community where every student feels seen, heard, and supported. Our amazing VLA counselor, Ms. Allie, loves supporting our students and their families! |
| 💡Middle School Updates 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 tomorrow, 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 and contact her with any questions. |
 🎓 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: –Sage Spirit Store open until May 11th! -Next year’s President’s Volunteer Service Award will run from May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026. Reach out to sageserves@sageoak.education with any questions. –Climate Storytelling Contest – enter by May 29th! -Oakschool School-Wide Class: Creative Calendars! Share your artwork here! -Parent 101 Webinars for Prospective Parents: Register Here -Sage Studio Podcast: Discover Emma’s Personalized Educational Path at Sage Oak |
 🌟 Staff Spotlight Hi there! I’m a 2nd-grade teacher, currently in my 5th year of teaching and my 4th year in 2nd grade. I absolutely love getting to know my students and their families, and I’ve been fortunate to have the sweetest kids and the most supportive families throughout my teaching journey. Outside of the classroom, my favorite thing to do is spend time with my twin sister, Sierra, and my adorable niece, Bentley. Family time is everything to me! To recharge, I enjoy getting outside. I’m incredibly proud to be teaching at Sage Oak, where I’ve found not only a great second-grade team, but also a supportive and dedicated administration. The students and families here are nothing less than amazing, and I truly feel lucky to be part of such a wonderful community. Sage Oak is a place where I feel supported, both personally and professionally, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to teach and grow here. |
 📸 Photos of the Week Check out students in Ms. Kalman’s class practicing describing story elements! |
Wishing you a wonderful rest of your week! 😀 Sincerely, Mrs. Lana Beshara Virtual Learning Academy Principal |