| Sage Oak Virtual Academy Update: September 8, 2025 |
| Hello Virtual Learning Academy! We’re excited to dive into another great week of learning! Beginning Tuesday through Thursday, we’ll return to our regular 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM schedule. Please note, however, that this Wednesday, September 10th, will be an early dismissal at 11:50 AM as our teachers attend an important meeting. By now, all students should have received their curriculum boxes, so if you haven’t, please reach out to us right away so we can assist you. We also thank you for your patience as rosters may adjust during the next two weeks while we finalize education plans. Please note the important information below, and do not hesitate to email virtualacademy@sageoak.education with any questions. We are here for you!  Wednesday, September 10th: Early class dismissal at 11:50am Friday, September 19th: end of LearningPeriod 1 – please sign learning logs Wednesday, September 24th: afternoon assembly focused on our theme of service / superhero dress-up day Friday, September 26th: beach service trip and beginning-of-the-year social in Huntington Beach September 29th-October 17th: Parent Conferences 2025-2026 School Calendar VLA Year-at-a-Glance: some of these dates/events are subject to change.  Sign up for our Service Trip and Back to School Social! In the spirit of our theme for this month of service, we hope many of you can join us for our school-wide community service project – the Huntington Beach Clean Up on Friday, September 26th at 10am! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity for our whole school to come together and serve our community. Our Back to School Social will follow at 12pm with classes and teachers spending time together playing games, participating in crafts and eating lunch together! Sign up here!  Counseling Corner September marks Suicide Prevention and Awareness month and we want to emphasize the many ways we can collectively support suicide prevention this month and throughout the year. We can help by fostering belonging, teaching calming techniques, and connecting students with resources when they feel overwhelmed. If you or someone you know needs support, call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline—free, confidential help is available 24/7. The Lifeline’s #BeThe1To movement outlines five straightforward steps to help recognize signs of distress and effectively support a loved one in a time of crisis, which can be life-saving. For more information, resources, or guidance, please reach out to our School Counselors at counselingteam@sageoak.education. Together, we can ensure every student feels safe, understood, and supported.  PAGE – Program for Advanced and Gifted Education Sage Oak offers a program to support students who are identified as gifted and talented or high achieving through our PAGE (Program for Advanced and Gifted Education) initiative for students in 3rd-8th grade. Do you have a student who may qualify as gifted and talented or high achieving? If so, please complete the PAGE Evaluation Request form to begin the screening process. If your student was previously identified as gifted and talented at another school, complete the same form and note their prior designation. Once we receive verification, your child will be enrolled in the PAGE program. For more information or questions about PAGE, please reach out to aelwood@sageoak.education.  Tutor.com Resources Available Has your 4th–8th-grade student taken advantage of Tutor.com sessions yet? Don’t forget that our 4th-8th grade students have access to Tutor.com via their Clever dashboard. This powerful resource offers on-demand tutoring in a wide range of subjects, helping students get support exactly when they need it. Check out this resource for more info! If you have any questions about how to make the most of Tutor.com, please reach out to your teacher.  Newly Added Oakschool Classes You asked, we listened! We are excited to share that we just added three new art classes for our middle school PLA and VLA students! These abbreviated courses consist of our most popular semester-long art offerings jam-packed into a fun, informative 8-week session. Sign up for each course today to reserve your spot! Quarter 2: Intensive: Costume & Fashion Design Studio: From Sketch to Stage Quarter 3: Intensive: Digital Art & Design Adventure: From Graphic Design to Character Creation Quarter 4: Intensive: Behind the Brush: Makeup Artistry Unmasked Intensive Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4  Future Ambassador/ASB We are excited to announce our second year of our Future Ambassador program! If you are interested in leadership opportunities, our Future Ambassador program may be a good fit for you. You can fill out the application and will need to enroll in our ASB Oakschool class to qualify for this role. Please note our new day and time of our ASB Oakschool class! Applications close on Friday, September 12th so please fill out your application by then. If you have additional questions about this, please reach out to Lauren Holman lholman@sageoak.education.  Assessment Readiness Topic: Digital Readiness for Lower Elementary In today’s tech-driven world, it’s more important than ever for students to feel confident and prepared. With these engaging, step-by-step lessons and hands-on activities, your child will learn essential computer skills, like identifying the parts of a computer, using a mouse and touchpad, controlling the cursor, and interacting with on-screen buttons. These fun activities provide a strong foundation in digital readiness, giving students the confidence they need to succeed in school and beyond. Check out these resources today and give your child the tools for real-world success!  Free Kids’ Events at Lakeshore Learning! Lakeshore Learning is hosting a new series of free in-store events. These hands-on events are a great way for kids to explore their creativity while trying out fun materials. Be sure to check out this flyer for dates, details, and locations!  Sage Stage is Back! Join us for our first Sage Stage of the year on Friday, September 26th from 9:00–9:45am. Come explore the world of patterns with artist and surface pattern designer, Rebecca Woolbright! Discover what it’s like to be a surface pattern designer, see how patterns can transform just about anything into a work of art, and even create your own repeat pattern. Students will need: paper, pencil, sharpie, markers or colored pencils, scissors, tape, and your imagination. Sign Up Today! Students who sign up for this Sage Stage session and attend will be entered into a raffle for a prize (must be present to win), but signing up is not a requirement to attend. Signing up helps us know how many students to expect—but enrollment is not required to attend. Questions? Email oakschool@sageoak.education.  Sincerely, Mrs. Lana Beshara Virtual Learning Academy Principal |
