February
Parent University #3
Hello, Families! We are excited to offer our third Parent University in a webinar format on Tuesday, March 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. If you missed the first two…
Learner Spotlight: The Schmitt Family
Meet the Schmitt family! Audra (5th grade) and Jude (3rd grade) might just have more life experience under their belts than your average adult! They are world travelers, bilingual, and…
Learner Spotlight: Mataeo Mingo
Mataeo Mingo is in the the eighth grade. This is his first year with iLEAD Exploration and he is loving it! So far, iLEAD Online science classes are his favorite….
Physical Fitness Testing
It’s time for our annual physical fitness testing! The physical fitness test for California schools is called the FITNESSGRAM®. Only learners in grades 5, 7 and 9 will be participating…
IN-N-OUT BURGER Field Trip in Rancho Santa Margarita
Quality You Can Taste. On Feb. 26, a group of iLEAD Exploration learners learned how this motto is carried out each day at the IN-N-OUT BURGER in Rancho Santa Margarita….
Discovery Cube Field Trip Review
iLEAD Exploration learners had a wonderful visit to the Discovery Cube! Learners started this field trip with a presentation on predicting forces. Then they were off to explore the museum…
March STEM Park Day
STEM Park Day Leprechaun Traps Learners will be working in groups, partners or individually to design and build a leprechaun trap. Where: Valencia Heritage Park located at 24155 Newhall Ranch…
Vendor Spotlight: Raffia Music Studio
Raffia Music Studio provides year-round voice, piano, guitar, drums and bass lessons, along with studio recording opportunities and more! Lessons are provided at their fully equipped school in Lomita, California….
KidsHealth
KidsHealth in the Classroom offers educators free health-related lesson plans for learners in grades TK-12. Each teacher’s guide includes discussion questions, classroom activities, extensions, printable handouts, and quizzes as well…
Emergency Preparedness at the O.C. Learning Studio
Learners at the O.C. learning studio welcomed Officer Reed and his companion Ready Fox from ReadyOC on Feb. 26. He shared with everyone the importance of emergency preparedness at home…
A Host of Happenings!
Greetings, Families! This past week, families enjoyed the Parent University No. 2 webinar hosted by Matt Watson and Linda Krystek. Families are learning to parent the “Love and Logic” way,…
Learner Spotlight: The Matthews Family
The Matthews family consists of four amazing iLEAD Exploration learners. This family loves the freedom that homeschooling allows them. Mom started homeschooling so their family would have the flexibility to…
OC Learning Studio Open House
The OC Learning Studio will be hosting its first Open House this Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come learn more about the studio and see the learners…
Brain POP and Brain POP Jr.
Did you know that Brain POP and Brain POP Jr. are part of iLEAD Exploration’s complimentary subscriptions? Brain POP provides engaging games, animated movies and activities in the core subjects…
Activities Abound Across iLEAD
Dear Families, This week’s Monday Message is packed with activities enjoyed by our iLEAD learners. Additionally, next Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 7 to 8 p.m. is our second Parent University webinar….
Learner Spotlight: Nolan Grimes
Last year, Nolan Grimes started training at Firestorm Freerunning and Acrobatics, a parkour gym. This is a popular vendor with iLEAD learners who dream of one day competing on America…
Field Trip to the Getty Villa
Described as “fabulous” by one of the parents, our field trip to the amazing Getty Villa took our learners on a trip back in time as they learned about the…
Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant Field Trip
iLEAD learners took on a smelly challenge! They gathered at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant to inspect how Los Angeles processes our raw sewage waste. They discovered the fascinating ways…
Guide Dogs of America Field Trip
On Feb. 6, learners had the opportunity to visit the Guide Dogs of America campus in Sylmar. Twenty-one people showed up for a very informative tour of the beautiful campus…
Coffee Connection in Valencia
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, learners participated in a “Cupid’s Challenge” STEM activity at our coffee connection in Valencia. Learners were given 10 plastic cups that each had a…
Baby2Baby Service Project
iLEAD learners participated in a service project last Friday! Learners had the privilege of volunteering with Baby2Baby, a nonprofit organization that serves low-income families all over Los Angeles. The organization…
Vendor Spotlight: Mariners and Mariner Juniors
Are you a teenager looking for adventure and excitement on the high seas with a spirited group of like-minded friends? Mariners is a Sea Scout unit in Dana Point that…
Leadership Circle Meeting
Junior high and high school learners are still welcome to join our Leadership Circle Meetings. The next meeting is this Friday, Feb. 23, at 11 am. If interested in joining,…