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Good morning Virtual Learning Academy!
What a great first week! We loved seeing such a strong start and we are excited for the year ahead! We’ll continue short days this week as students work through beginning-of-year assessments. Thank you for your patience as rosters may adjust until mid-September 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!
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- Wednesday, August 26th – Wednesday, September 2nd: i-Ready diagnostic assessment
- Wednesday, August 26th – Tuesday, September 8th: Field trip Release #1 sign up window
- Friday, September 4th: Middle school beach hangout
- Monday, September 7th: Labor Day – no school
- Friday, September 18th: End of Learning Period 1 – please sign learning logs
- Friday, September 25th: VLA beach service trip and beginning-of-the-year social in Huntington Beach
- Tuesday, September 29th: TK-5th VLA monthly assembly
- Wednesday, September 30th: 6th-8th VLA monthly assembly
- 2026-2027 School Calendar
- VLA Year-at-a-Glance
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School Holiday
Reminder that there will be no school in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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Parent Conferences
Our teachers are excited to connect with our VLA families at our upcoming parent conferences during Learning Periods 1 & 2! This is a dedicated one-on-one opportunity to review your student’s personalized educational plan and collaborate on their success.
Your child’s teacher will send sign-up details soon. Each grade level will continue with a shortened live class schedule for Learning Period 1 in order to hold these conferences.
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Materials for VLA & Oakschool
Curriculum boxes for TK–2nd grade shipped on 8/20 and should already be delivered. 3rd–8th grade boxes shipped out last week and are on their way! If you haven’t already, please complete our confirmation form to confirm you received everything or to let us know if something is missing.
If your student signed up for an art or enrichment Oakschool class by August 20th, any required class materials will arrive over the coming week. Materials won’t be needed until the second week of Oakschool classes.
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September VLA Focus: Service
Once a month, we have a student assembly with a dress-up day, student highlights, and a raffle. Our theme for this month is service. Service is one of our Student Learner Outcomes (SLOs). We want our students to contribute positively to their communities, show kindness and compassion, and demonstrate a willingness to support others as they grow. This month, we will be highlighting one specific student in each class for their commitment to service and will also be raffling In-N-Out excellence awards for nominated students across classes.
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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 25th 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! Bring your own picnic lunch, blankets, and beach gear to enjoy the afternoon together. Let’s kick off the year by making a difference and making memories at the beach! Sign up here!
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Digital Readiness
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!
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PAGE – Program for Advanced and Gifted Education
Sage Oak’s PAGE (Program for Advanced and Gifted Education) supports gifted, talented, and high-achieving students in grades 3–8 through opportunities designed to challenge and engage advanced learners.
Think your student may qualify? Reach out to your child’s teacher to begin the screening process. Students previously identified as gifted and talented at another school do not need to be reassessed if their GATE identification can be verified.
📄 Learn more about PAGE
❓ View the PAGE FAQ
Questions? Contact aelwood@sageoak.education.
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Oakschool
Oakschool classes begin TODAY!
Class Zoom links can be found in Canvas or your student’s Google Calendar.
It’s not too late to enroll – enrollment will remain open all year long. There is still space in some Quarter 1 classes for your student to enjoy. While our VLA program has purchased supplies for all Quarter 1 enrollments, VLA families are still welcome to sign up for classes and procure materials on their own. Check out this unique hybrid experience:
Questions? Reach out to Oakschool@sageoak.education
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Wishing you a great week ahead and a wonderful 3-day weekend!
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Sincerely,
Mrs. Lana Beshara
Virtual Learning Academy Principal
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