| Sage Oak Virtual Academy Update: November 3, 2025 |
| Happy November Virtual Learning Academy! We had a wonderful time celebrating our students for their responsibility during our October assemblies last week. Here are the TK-5th grade and 6-8th grade assembly recordings if you weren’t able to attend.Please note the important information below, and do not hesitate to email virtualacademy@sageoak.education with any questions. We are here for you!  Thursday, November 6th: Coffee with the Counselors via Zoom Friday, November 7th and 14th: Regional Cultural Fairs Tuesday, November 11th: Veteran’s Day Holiday – No School Friday, November 14th: End of Learning Period 3 – please sign learning logs Tuesday, November 18th: TK-5th assembly at 1pm [Focus: Growth Mindset & Crazy Hat Day] Wednesday, November 19th: 6-8th assembly at 1pm Focus: Growth Mindset & Crazy Hat Day] Friday, November 21st: Middle School ASB hosted Hangout in Temecula Friday, December 5th: VLA Winter Social 2025-2026 School Calendar VLA Year-at-a-Glance: Some of these dates/events are subject to change  November Theme of the Month: Growth Mindset This month, we’re focusing on developing a growth mindset – the belief that our abilities can grow through effort, perseverance, and learning from mistakes. We’ll be encouraging students to embrace challenges, stay curious, and celebrate progress along the way!  Cultural Fairs Coming Soon! Sign Up Now for Sage Oak’s First Cultural Fair! Our Temecula, Redlands, Long Beach, Rancho Cucamonga, and High Desert fairs are this Friday! Don’t miss your chance to explore the world without leaving your community! Choose a country that inspires you and sign up to showcase what you’ve discovered. Dive into its culture, language, holidays, food, religion, sports, tourist attractions, daily life, and geography—and then share your findings in a fun and creative way with our community. Regardless if you’re presenting or just want to explore cultures from around the world, join us for activities and fun! Events will take place on November 7th and 14th, so be sure to secure your spot today! Here’s a flyer with more information.  VLA Winter Social Join Us for Our VLA Winter Social! Don’t miss our Winter Social on Friday, December 5th in Ontario – a fun, all-school event for our VLA community! It’s a great chance to connect with teachers, students, and families. Sign up here!  Middle School UpdatesASB Hosted Hangout on November 21st: PLA & VLA Middle School students are invited to a colorful afternoon of fun on Friday, November 21st from 3-5PM at Candeeland Temecula! Students must fill out a permission slip and RSVP form to attend. Prices vary. Check the details on this flyer. Leadership Conference Opportunity: The CASL State Conference in Ontario from April 18-20 is truly an incredible experience for student leaders providing this generation an opportunity to become the best student leaders possible. The 2025 Conference will be one to not miss. The conference will be packed with inspiring keynote speakers, workshops, region meetings, a service learning project, meet the pros session, nighttime activities including a dance and offsite event, school debrief time and more! Please complete this interest survey by Friday, November 7th.  Future Ambassador or Volunteer Reminder: Are you a Future Ambassador? Don’t forget to continue to log your volunteer hours! Remember that you must have 25 hours per semester to qualify for our Future Ambassador Program. Parent ELPAC Bootcamp: Partner for Your Child’s Success! Join our 30-minute Parent ELPAC Bootcamp to learn how to support your child’s English language progress and reclassification journey! We’ll cover: The difference between Designated and Integrated ELD The 4 Principles of the EL Roadmap The ELD timeline (4–7 years) and what happens if reclassification takes longer Where to find extra study resources The purpose and importance of the ELPAC and reclassification Who: Parents and guardians of English Learners When: Wednesday, November 12th, 5:30–6:00 p.m. Where: https://sageoak.zoom.us/j/99055816027?pwd=LaTj9PfcMPwDDDvSo04ujatdQaovDV.1 Meeting ID: 990 5581 6027, Passcode: 672397 Your involvement makes a powerful difference in your child’s success—let’s work together to help every English Learner thrive! Student ELPAC Bootcamp: Show What You Know! Get ready to shine on the ELPAC! Join our Student ELPAC Bootcamp to learn what to expect, how to prepare, and tips to do your best. In just 30 minutes, you’ll build confidence and discover how to take your English skills to the next level! We’ll cover: Training tests for your grade band — see what the test looks like before you take it Where to find extra study resources to practice at home Smart test-taking strategies to boost your performance and reduce stress Who: All English Learner students When: Thursday, November 13th, 2:00–2:30 p.m. Where: https://sageoak.zoom.us/j/94502843961?pwd=o4cSqJrLEekBWbkMLmEyb2vcbaG5Y0.1 Meeting ID: 945 0284 3961, Passcode: 142728 Come ready to learn, practice, and feel confident — your English growth deserves to shine!  Master the Language of Math: Words Every Student Should Know Mastering math is about more than just numbers. It’s about understanding the language behind them! To help your child thrive, we’re sharing a Math Vocabulary Word List filled with essential terms every student should know.These words frequently appear in math problems, instructions, and discussions. By becoming familiar with them, your child will strengthen their comprehension, boost their confidence, and develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. You can also explore vocabulary lists by grade level to see what’s ahead, helping your child stay prepared and one step ahead in math! Start today by dedicating just a few minutes each day to reviewing this list, and watch your child’s math vocabulary and confidence grow!  Sage Oak’s Annual Letter Drive Who’s ready to spread love and encourage change? Change starts locally and writing letters of thanks and gratitude to community members is the perfect way to nurture roots and cultivate excellence. Please join us in making Sage Oak’s Annual Letter Drive another great success! The Letter Drive will run now through Friday, January 9th. Please check out our Letter Drive informational sheet and complete one survey to document all your letters sent during the window so we can keep track of our students’ selfless acts of kindness. Last year our amazing students sent over 600 letters to neighbors, retirement homes, teachers, military personnel, hospitals, police stations, and more. What an impact! Let’s work together to exceed that number this year and spread a little kindness in our communities.  Using Safe AI Tools with Your Student (TK-12) Sage Oak is committed to preparing students for the future by safely integrating powerful, school-provided resources. We are utilizing MagicSchool.ai, a leading educational AI tool, and inviting families to partner with us to ensure its responsible use across all grades.We encourage you to reach out to your student’s teacher to collaborate and discuss how MagicSchool.ai tools can be integrated into your student’s personalized learning plans to supplement their learning. Watch this video, “Introduction to MagicSchool.ai” to learn more.  Counseling Corner Welcome to the November edition of the TK-8 Counseling Connection Newsletter! Inside, we’ll discuss a question frequently asked by parents—how to maintain motivation when students face challenges. We’ll also expand this topic during our next webinar, the details of which can be found in our newsletter. Also, you read about informational interviews– a great practice to foster curiosity and career exploration. Last, November is National Youth Homelessness Awareness Month, and we address this critical topic. Questions, comments, or just want to hang out? Don’t miss our monthly “Coffee with the Counselors” meet-up this Thursday, November 6 at 9:00 am. We’d love to see you there! Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!  Sincerely, Mrs. Lana Beshara Virtual Learning Academy Princip |
