November
Thanksgiving Reminders
Dear Families, We hope you had a restful Thanksgiving break with your family and friends! By way of reminder, December 6 is an important date for two reasons: 1) All…
Learner Spotlight – Leila Yoshida
Leila Yoshida enrolled in her first dance class at the age of 18 months and has never looked back. “Dancing is my favorite thing ever. When I dance, I feel…
Holiday Craft and Gift Show
Are you crafty, creative or artistic? If so, please join us for our Holiday Arts and Crafts Show and Sale on Friday, December 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m….
Toys for Tots Service Project
Two weeks ago, iLEAD learners banded together to enjoy a special service project. They donated toys to Toys For Tots, picked up trash around the park, and then enjoyed time…
Waterfront Education Field Trip
The week before Thanksgiving, iLEAD learners enjoyed a field trip with Waterfront Education in Redondo Beach. There was much sea life to enjoy and observe including sea lions, a baby…
Holiday Fun
Looking for some family activities in the month of December? Time Out has a list of holiday ideas in Los Angeles, while Plan A Day Out has a great list of…
Field Trips
We are thrilled to announce the remaining field trips and service projects for the remainder of our school year! In today’s Monday Message, we are announcing field trips and service…
Online Resources
Looking for a great site for your younger children to enjoy listening to books while you provide instruction to your older children? Storyline Online has a list of engaging books…
Curriculum Corner – Vendor Spotlights
Exploring Curriculum is a series covering the core academic subjects for grades TK-8. Here are some of the past subjects covered: Math Phonics …
Thanksgiving Reminders
Dear Families, As we approach the holiday season, your educational facilitators would like you to know that it has been a joy to collaborate with your families in our learning…
Learner Spotlight – Lilah Fitzgerald
Lilah Fitzgerald is an iLEAD eighth grader and actress, known for “Seventh Son” (2014), “My New Best Friend” (2015) and “The Stolen” (2012). Lilah’s mom says, “Homeschooling has allowed Lilah…
Ronald McDonald House
Last week, several iLEAD families participated in The Ronald McDonald House service project. Families decorated and filled 120 bags of snacks for kids to take with them on their long…
Field Trips
We are thrilled to announce the remaining field trips and service projects for the remainder of our school year! In today’s Monday Message, we are announcing field trips and service…
Family Fun Runs
November and December are a great time for physical activity! If your family is interested in a fun run, this website lists a variety of races throughout the state of…
Sewing Spotlight: Rebekah Yospe
Rebekah Yospe is a 10th grade learner at iLEAD Exploration who loves sewing! Rebekah has been sewing for the past seven years and is taking classes through iLEAD’s approved vendor,…
Curriculum Corner – Subscription Boxes
Exploring Curriculum is a series covering the core academic subjects for grades TK-8. Here are some of the past subjects covered: Math Phonics …
Learner Spotlight – LaRue Vigil
LaRue Vigil has found her first year of homeschooling an exciting one, where learning goes beyond a textbook. LaRue, a seventh grader, finds projects and hands-on learning to be her…
Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®)
Parents, are you interested in learning more about our upcoming MAP® testing and how to interpret your child’s results? This resource provides helpful information on all things MAP®! A sign-up…
Family Fun After Halloween
Looking to unload some of your massive candy stash? Make like Bill Nye and use it up in the name of science. From melting marshmallows to growing Gummy Bears, make…
Field Trip to Sea World
Last Wednesday, about 200 iLEAD learners headed to SeaWorld in San Diego for a day of friendship and learning. A great time was had by all!