In this episode, Coral Prendergast, HS School Counselor, shares tips, prompts, and templates juniors and seniors can use to get a jumpstart on writing college essays over the summer.  Her slidedeck is full of examples, links, and resources.

Click Here: Preparing to Write College Essays
Click Here: Counseling Connection June 2023 Newsletter

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In this episode, you will learn about Sage Oak Summer Branch Out enrichment program for grades TK-8 and the Credit Recovery program for high school students.

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Summer Branch Out is a self-paced enrichment program for TK-8th grade students.

Credit Recovery is our high school program supporting qualifying students who need to make up high school courses.  Enrollment thorugh your student's Education Advisor is required.

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In the episode, Sage Oak school counselor, Allie Whalen, is bringing awareness to Mental Health.

Allie walks us through the Mental Health Awareness parent training and highlights the resources available to families.  She provides strategies to promote healthy emotional well-being, reviews the signs and triggers parents should be aware of, and explains the importance of being proactive.

For more information and resources on mental health, visit sageoak.education. 

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Dennis DiNoia of Mr.D Math, has been serving Sage Oak families for years!  In this episode, Mr. D shares his personal stories about becoming a teacher, tutor, and business owner.  He opens up about turning challenges into opportunities and credits many of his students for teaching him valuable life lessons.

Mr. D offers a wide variety of online courses to students including Math, American Sign Language, College and Career Readiness, and Music.

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In this episode, we celebrate the contributions of our outstanding classified staff using the S.U.P.P.O.R.T. framework in gratitude of all the ways they support our students, families, and staff.

S- strength mentally, emotionally, and physically
U- unwavering commitment to Sage Oak core values
P- perseverance through challenges
P-positivity when approaching all duties
O- outstanding commitment to support the Sage Oak community
R- resilience and adaptability as needed
T- tenacity to push through, deliver, and exceed expectation

Download a PDF of the S.U.P.P.O.R.T. Infographic.

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In the episode, we talk with High School Coordinator, Kate Bayless, about the details of our upcoming graduation and college and career life for the graduating class of 2023 after Sage Oak.

Click Here: Class of 2023 graduation Information

Click Here: View the Class of 2022 Graduation

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In this episode, we speak with Maryam, a Sage Oak high school difference making an impact by taking action to support causes she is passionate about.  She shares how she became passion about her cause and how students can take action by getting involved on a local, state, national, and global level.

Bryan from the TreePeople organization also joins the conversation to share how their organization was founded by a high school student, has planted millions of trees,  and is going on 50 years strong!  He shares upcoming volunteer opportunities and how students can seek opportunities to get involved in their local communities.

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In this episode, we are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week and National Charter School Week by showing our gratitude for the teachers and parents that make an impact on their child's education using the T.E.A.C.H.E.R. framework.

Click Here: TEACHER Framework Infographic PDF

T- time
E- encouragement and empathy
A- adaptability
C- creativity
H- heart
E- enthusiasm and expertise
R- relationships

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In this episode, Virtual Learning Academy Principal, Lana Beshara, talks about how students are building community within a virtual environment and in-person through field trips and school events.

• How do students connect during instruction?
• How do students connect during breaks and lunch?
• How do students connect in-person through school and grade-level field trips?

For more information on the Virtual Learning Academy and  access a guidebook a pre-recorded webinar, please visit: Sage Oak Charter Schools

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In this episode,  Sage Oak teacher, Brittany Quadai, shares her story as a beneficiary of the Ronald McDonald House while her infant son received medical care, how she is giving back, and how our Sage Oak community can participate in the upcoming Ronald McDonald Walk for Life.

Sign up here: Ronald McDonald Walk for Life

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