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Book Club for Grades 6-8

Over the course of four virtual meetings, learners in grades 6-8 will discuss one of the most famous authors of all time and her last book, Persuasion. Learners will explore…

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Educational Resources: Typing Club

Typing is a necessary skill that can be overlooked. As technology becomes more and more prevalent in the learning environment, it is important to develop typing skills. Learning the keyboard…

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Presentation of Learning: Toys through Time

Here’s a question most kids would love to answer, especially at this time of year: If you could be a toy creator, what kind of toy would you make? The…

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TK/K Gingerbread Houses

Join our TK/K Coordinator and other TK/K learners and have a fun time making gingerbread houses! This fun event will take place on Friday, December 9th at our OC Learning…

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Learner Entrepreneur Fair on December 9th

Support learners and shop their homemade goods and products at our Learner Entrepreneur Fair on December 9 from 12-2 pm at our OC Learning Studio in Costa Mesa. Please take…

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Upcoming Language Labs Opportunities

On December 5th at 11 am, learners in grades 3-5 are invited to this month’s Language Lab. This session will teach learners about taking turns in a game, being a…

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Community Resources

View our December Resource Guide for information regarding medical assistance, housing, food pantries, and more. If you need more resources or have questions, email Luisa Cook, our Family Liaison, at…

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Park Days

Join iLEAD staff and learners for a December Park day! Build community and enjoy a fun activity! Visit our events calendar to see a list of upcoming park days.

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3rd Annual Virtual History Wax Museum

Thank you to all of you who participated in our 3rd annual Virtual History Wax Museum. These projects are a great way to develop important academic skills while learning about…

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Learner Entrepreneur Fair

Support learners and shop their homemade goods and products at our Learner Entrepreneur Fair on December 9 from 12-2 pm at our OC Learning Studio in Costa Mesa. Please take…

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ASTROCAMP

Learners in grades 7-9 are invited to participate in our overnight Astro Camp experience. Tickets will be released December 1 and learners’ funds must be used. See flyer for details:

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College Information Series

There is a wide range of help for learners who have demonstrated a need for financial assistance. College can be affordable for families with a wide variety of incomes. We…

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PROM 2023

The Prom Committee presents: Prom 2023, Enchanted Vineyard on April 29, 2023 from 7-11 pm. This evening of appetizers, dancing, and dessert is open to 9-12th graders. See the flyer below…

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Habit 3: Put First Things First

This week we will be looking at Habit 3: Put First Things First. This is where Habits 1 and 2 come together. Habit 1 says, “You are the driver, not…

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Field Trip Round Up

iLEAD Exploration hosted a variety of engaging field trips during the first few months of the school year! In September, learners had the opportunity to visit the Torrance Fire Station…

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ELL Coffee Hour

ELL Coffee Hour Join our EL Coordinator and parents of Exploration EL learners on November 18th at 9 am to ask questions, offer advice, and get support all while building…

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TK/K Gingerbread Houses

Join our TK/K Coordinator and other TK/K learners and have a fun time making gingerbread houses! This fun event will take place on Friday, December 9th at our OC Learning…

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Writing a Personal Narrative Week 3- Part C

Welcome to week three, the final step in our writing series: Writing a Personal Narrative. We hope that you have enjoyed sharing your stories! Please take a moment to watch our…

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Beach Clean-up Day for High School Learners

Join the National Honor Society-sponsored event and come clean up our local beach, earn volunteer hours, and make some new friends! The event is open to ALL iLEAD high school…

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College Information Series: Merit

Did you know that the average cost of tuition is 52% lower than the sticker price? Merit aid, also known as scholarships, is available at most colleges and some will…

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ASTROCAMP

Astrocamp is an exciting three-day and two-night program designed for learners in grades 7-9. This outdoor science camp provides: Astronomy and physical science labs Field exercises Team-building activities led by…

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Presentation of Learning

Happy Me, Happy Homeschool Saying thank you and counting our blessings is a November mainstay for most Americans—especially on the fourth Thursday of that month. But did you know that…

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Writing a Personal Narrative Week 2- Part B

We hope that you had fun thinking about an event and getting organized last week. This week we will begin the drafting process using our thinking map. Please take a…

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Field Studies and Events

We have many fun upcoming field studies opportunities. You can view them all and register through the hub. Site Word Bingo K- 1, Nov 8 Legacy of Military Veterans, Nov…

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