| Sage Oak Virtual Academy Update: September 29, 2025 |
| Hello Virtual Learning Academy! It was so much fun to see so many of you on Friday at our beach clean-up and social! Serving alongside so many of you, and being able to celebrate the beginning of the year together at the beach was so special! We also had a wonderful time celebrating our students for their hearts for service at our September assembly last week as well. 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!  September 29th-October 17th: Parent Conferences – early dismissal at 11am September 30th-October 9th Friday, October 17th: End of Learning Period 2 – please sign learning logs Monday, October 22nd: Monday small groups begin Friday, October 24th: Middle School Hangout at Lazer Legacy in Yucaipa Wednesday, October 29th: Afternoon assembly focused on our theme of responsibility and costume dress up day Friday, November 7th and 14th: Regional Cultural Fairs 2025-2026 School Calendar VLA Year-at-a-Glance: Some of these dates/events are subject to change  Parent Conferences Parent conferences will take place September 29th – October 17th. All information for sign-ups will be from your teacher. This is a special opportunity for teachers to meet one-on-one with parents to discuss each student’s personalized educational plan. To allow for these meetings, we will have early dismissal at 11:00 AM from September 30th – October 9th. Please note that intervention classes will still occur at the same time. Work will still be assigned in Canvas each day. Thank you for your understanding as we partner with families to set a strong foundation for the year and provide the best support possible.  Counseling Corner Welcome to the October edition of the VLA TK-8 Counseling Connection Newsletter! Inside, you’ll find details about upcoming counseling support, including signing up for small groups and classes, webinars for parents and students on bullying prevention, and tips to help with procrastination. If you have questions, need help, or just want to say hello, don’t miss our monthly “Coffee with the Counselors” meet-up on Tuesday, October 2nd at 9:00 am. We’d love to see you there!  Field Trip Opportunity for VLA 5th-8th Graders this Friday! We have a last minute field trip opportunity for 5th-8th graders in the Santa Ana area! Join us behind the potter’s wheel at “Muddy’s Studio” where students will learn to create and take home fired pieces. Two time slots are available for this Friday, Oct 3rd. Hurry, sign up today as there are limited spots available!  October Theme of the Month: Responsibility October’s theme is responsibility! This month, we’ll focus on making smart choices, taking ownership of our actions, and keeping our promises. Students can demonstrate responsibility daily by completing their homework, coming to school prepared, and being dependable. We’re excited to celebrate our responsible students at the end-of-month assembly.  Oakschool Can you believe we are halfway done with Quarter 1? But not to worry! Quarter 2 starts on October 27th and there is still plenty of room in some one-of-a-kind Oakschool classes! VLA students who enroll in Quarter 2 by October 15th will have materials for 1 enrichment course and 1 art course shipped to them directly by the VLA team. ASB Student Leaders – quarterly enrollments required! Intensive: Costume & Fashion Design Studio: From Sketch to Stage BOOM! POW! Epic Comic Creators The Book Nook: Gathering Blue (The Giver Series) Fiction Addiction: Forgotten Five Let’s Get Moving Kinesiology Explorers Check out the full schedule and course catalog today! And don’t miss out on these Art in the Parks near you! The last day to enroll is TOMORROW! October 10th: Tiny Worlds: Build Your Own Terrarium! Mission Viejo Riverside Buena Park  Build Stronger Study & Life Skills with Tutor.com Did you know that Tutor.com offers more than just homework help? Through Study Skills Coaching, students can strengthen both academic and personal success skills. Coaches work with students on: Study Skills: building strong study habits, effective note-taking, using technology wisely, finding scholarly resources Life Skills: getting organized, setting goals, staying motivated, creating healthy habits, using support systems These one-on-one sessions are available at no cost to all 4th–12th grade Sage Oak students and can make a big difference in helping your child feel confident and prepared. Accessing Tutor.com is simple – students just log in through their Clever dashboard and connect with a coach. Check it out!  Join us for Sage Oak’s Advisory Committee Meetings Want to be present during Sage Oak’s Advisory Committee meetings? Check out the dates below and mark your calendars now! We hope to see you there! Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting Schedule, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025 Zoom Link Thursday, December 4, 2025 Thursday, January 15, 2026 Thursday, May 7, 2026 English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Meeting Schedule, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025 Zoom Link Thursday, December 4, 2025 Thursday, January 15, 2026 Thursday, May 7, 2026  6th-8th October Middle School Hangout All Middle School students are invited to join our ASB hosted Middle School hangout at Lazer Legacy in Yucaipa on Friday, October 24th from 3-5PM! Families must fill out the permission slip and RSVP form to join.  Save the Date: Cultural Fair Coming Soon! Join us for Sage Oak’s First Cultural Fair! Get ready to explore the world without leaving your community! This is your chance to dive into the rich traditions of a country of your choice. Discover its culture, language, holidays, food, religion, sports, tourist attractions, daily life, and geography—and then share what you’ve learned in a fun and creative way! Events will take place on November 7th and 14th. Here’s a flyer with more information. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!  Sincerely, Mrs. Lana Beshara Virtual Learning Academy Princip |
