March
NACAC National College Fairs
Welcome Back, Sweet Families! We hope you had a wonderful, restful spring break with your family! While you are getting back into full swing, we wanted to make you aware…
CAASPP STATE TESTING
Thank you to all the families of learners in grades 3-8, 11, and 12 who have already signed up for the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Testing…
King Tut Field Trip
iLEAD learners and families drove from all corners of the greater Los Angeles area to visit the highly acclaimed King Tut exhibit at the California Science Center on the first…
Jelly Bean/Marshmallow Tower STEM Park Day
You are invited to join us at our next STEM park day in Valencia! Learners will be working as groups, partners, or individually to design and build the tallest tower…
Fun at the Firestation
On Wednesday, March 7, a group of iLEAD families enjoyed a wonderful tour of La Mirada Fire Station No. 49. Learners toured the station to see where the firefighters eat, sleep,…
Leprechaun Traps
At the March park day in Valencia, families had a great time making leprechaun traps! Learners designed, built and created leprechaun traps to catch leprechauns. Most of the…
UCLA Cub Tour Review
March 14 was a beautiful day on the campus of UCLA for a tour! Our learners enjoyed their time walking around the campus learning about what it’s like to attend…
iLEAD Informational Sessions
Hello, Dear Families! Our Love and Logic parenting series is in full swing, and these monthly courses have been a-mazing! If interested in learning more, please log into the Hub…
Learner Spotlight: Natalie Saavedra
Natalie is a seventh grader with a great attitude toward learning. This is her first year with iLEAD Exploration and she couldn’t be happier! Homeschool has provided a learning environment…
Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones, located in Newport Beach, offers a personalized approach to education for twice exceptional learners otherwise known as 2e learners. Twice Exceptional learners are those that display exceptional intellectual…
Vendor Spotlight: German School Campus
German School campus in Newport Beach is a language school open to all learners who desire to master the German language or to enhance their German language skills. They offer…
MAP Testing
iLEAD’s spring session for MAP Growth testing is available now until the end of school year. This past fall, families loved the convenience of being able to test from their…
CAASPP State Testing
Families of 3rd-8th, 11th, and 12th graders received an informational parent letter last week about the upcoming state testing. Participation is one of the biggest ways you can give back…
Educational Podcasts for the Entire Family
Here are some educational, family friendly podcasts for the whole family which allow the use of technology while limiting screen time! Stories Podcast– A free children’s story for bedtime, car rides,…
Parent University #3
Hello, Families! We are excited to hold Parent University Webinar #3 this Tuesday, March 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. If you missed the first two sessions, it is not…
Learner Spotlight: David Curtis-Perales
Seventh grader David Curtis-Perales started iLEAD Exploration last fall. As a creative and vivacious middle schooler, the typical public school classroom setting was deflating for David. He felt unchallenged, distracted,…
Lucy-Lou Mine Immersion at the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Field Trip
iLEAD Exploration learners participated in the Lucy-Lou Mine Immersion at the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center on Monday, March 5. They rotated through several stations learning about rocks and minerals…
Field Trip to IN-N-OUT Seal Beach
The IN-N-OUT field trip in Seal Beach was a lot of fun!! The learners toured the kitchen and learned about food storage and preparations. They even learned about some secret…
Vendor Spotlight: Outdoor Schooling
Join Outdoor Schooling for Farm Fridays! This is a special hands-on opportunity for your learner to experience farm life. They will learn animal science while actively participating in animal care….
Middle and High School Leadership Meeting
All sixth through 12th grade learners are welcome to join our iLEAD Leadership Team. Our next meeting is Friday, March 16 at 11:30 a.m. The leadership team is working on…
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…
MAP Testing
iLEAD’s spring session for MAP Growth testing is available now until the end of school year. This past fall, families loved the convenience of being able to test from their…
Six Summer Ideas for High School Learners
If you’re looking for engaging activities to keep your high school learner involved this summer (including the pros and cons of each option), PrepScholar’s blog has some great ideas that include: 1….