In this episode, Tiffiny shares tips for fun and easy PE activities parents can do at home with students of all ages.

Click Here: PE Activities PDF Guide (includes websites, links and videos)

Benefits to exercise include physical and mental health, cognitive development, stress relief, and socialization.

Try incorporating these exercises into a morning routine, breaks between tasks, or as a scheduled block of time.

Exercise is something the whole family can enjoy.  Encourage family members to exercise together or join in on local community activities such as a 5K.

Here are a few activities included in the guide:

• Jumprope
• Yoga
• Bodyweight
• Zumba
• Balance
• Obstacle Course
• Plank Challenge
• Animals Walks
• Stretching
• Hopscotch

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Brent Daniels is an award-winning music producer, composer and sound designer. His sought-after production style can be heard in remixes for Epic Records artists Madison Beer and Bahari, and his original music can be heard in movie trailers for Sony Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Netflix, Hulu, Marvel Studios and Disney including Black Panther, Black Widow, Hawkeye and The Bad Batch. His latest work can be heard in trailers for Evil Dead Rise, coming to theaters in April 2023.

In this episode, Hollywood Movie Music Producer, Brent Daniels, shares how teachers and music education influenced his career path as well as how taking college classes in high school and learning how to integrate technology into his music propelled his career to new heights.  Brent also gives industry insights on changes, trends, and new music career opportunities.

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In this episode, Sage Oak student, Sonja Allen, shares how the Virtual Learning Academy model helps her balance accelerated classes, a demanding competitive swimming schedule, and her mental health.

Sonja shares how she leans on her teachers for support by taking advantage of office hours.  In addition to maintaining her schedule of 8th grade core classes, Sonja is also taking a high school class in Spanish.  She is hoping to continue learning at an accelerated pace next year by taking community college courses in high school.

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In this episode, you'll learn what students and parents can expect from the upcoming CAASPP and iReady assessments at the high school level.

CAASPP

The California Assessment of School Performance and Progress, or CAASPP, is given to 3rd-8th grade and 11th grade high school students in the subjects of English Language Arts, Math, and Science (for some grade levels).  

Students will complete a multiple choice assessment and a performance task assessment for English Language Arts and Math.  Students taking the Science assessment will complete a multiple choice assessment.  

When do students take the CAASPP?

Sage Oak students will take the CAASPP in during the testing window April-May.  Check with your student’sTeacher Facilitator (TK-8) or Educational Advisor (9-12)  for specific testing schedule details.

Where do students take the CAASPP?

Students take the CAASPP virtually from home while Sage Oak TTeacher Facilitator (TK-8) or Educational Advisor (9-12) proctors online.

iReady

The iReady is a local assessment tool that students take every year in the fall and spring.  This diagnostic assessment measures growth within the year in the subjects of Reading and Math.

When do students take the iReady?

Sage Oak TK-12 students will take the iReady in the spring and fall while a Sage Oak Teacher Facilitator (TK-8) or Educational Advisor (9-12) proctors online.  Please see your student’s TF or EA for specific testing schedule details.

What is the parent’s role during CAASPP and iReady?

Parents can best support students by being present to assist with any technical issues and ensuring students get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, have a water bottle nearby, have scratch paper, and have a quiet and distraction-free testing area.

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In this episode, High School Coordinator,  Brenda Ramirez, ASB President Gabriela, and ASB Vice President Olivia, share all the details on Sage Oak's upcoming prom.  Hear how Sage Oak students collaborate with each other and iLead Charter School students to plan a successful and memorable event.

Prom will be held at The Grand in Long Beach.

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In this episode, Melissa Webb, owner of Write On Webb, and a Sage Oak Community Provider, shares tips parents can use for preparing students for the writing performance task on the CAASPP assessment.  

In addition, Melissa describes her writing course offerings that support students all year long!

Melissa's educational background includes serving as a classroom teacher, charter school teacher facilitator, and homeschool parent.

Contact Melissa Webb
Write On Webb

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In this episode, Sage Oak School Counselor, Coral Pendergast, wraps-up the College Match Series by walking us through the college application process and timeline.  In addition, she provides a comprehensive resource with links to training and tools from the entire College Match series.


Click Here: Slideshow "College Match Series Timelines, Tool, and Resources"

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In this episode,  three Sage Oak students talk about creating projects and competing in the science fair.  Each student breaks down their process and shares why they love project-based project-based learning.

Topics:

• How they come up with their idea
• How they personalized their idea
• Conducting the experiment
• Tracking the progress
• Analyzing the data
• Displaying the data in project form
• What they learned and advice to other students

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This is part four of our 4-Part College Match series with Sage Oak School Counselor, Coral Prendergast. Throughout these episodes, Coral shares informative and tactical resources for navigating the process of finding the right college for your student.  Part 4 focuses on touring and visiting college campuses

SLIDESHOW: “Visiting College Campuses” 

Topic 1: Why You Should Visit College Campuses

Topic 2: When You Should Visit College Campuses

Topic 3: Things to Consider Before Your Visit

Topic 4: Questions to Ask During Your College Visit

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In this episode, Tiffiny takes a look back at our Sage Stage guests.  Sage Stage is our weekly virtual guest speakers series that provides live interactive instruction and entertainment.  Sage Stage takes place via Zoom every Friday at 9:00am. All TK-12 Sage Oak students are welcome to attend.  See the weekly Sage News for the upcoming guest.

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