Monday Message
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,…
College Mini-Fair
High school families are welcome to attend a Mini-College Fair at our iLEAD NoHo campus on Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 2:00-3:15 pm. Please swing by and talk with representatives from…
Get Lit Open Mic Night for Aspiring Poets
Get Lit is a local nonprofit that uses poetry to increase literacy, empower youth, and inspire communities. Every Saturday throughout the school year, Get Lit hosts a drop-in class for…
High School Webinar for Middle School Families
Future families of high schoolers, please mark your calendars! On Feb. 22 from 9 to 10 a.m., our iLEAD high school team will answer questions for families who are about…
Using Google Docs for independent studying
Google docs contains a suite of applications similar to Microsoft Office, but it is free! You can make a document, a spreadsheet, a slide presentation, and more, allowing other people…
Parent University #2
Hello, Families! We are excited to offer our second Parent University in a webinar format on Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. If you missed the first session,…
Learner Spotlight: Mason Sanders
Mason Sanders is a passionate learner who loves independent studying because it gives him the freedom to be outdoors and involved in kinesthetic, active learning. independent studying also gives him…
Vendor Spotlight: Art Steps
Art Steps is an individualized, year-round program that provides step-by-step guidance that considers the interests of each learner. Each class is lively and engaging. Kind, caring teachers work one-on-one with…
High School Webinar for Middle School Families
Feb. 22 from 9 to 10 a.m., our iLEAD high school team will answer questions for families who are about to begin high school (all families with high schoolers are…
Film This! Film Festival 2018
The Film This! Film Festival will be held on March 8 in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Presidential Learning Center from 7 to 9 p.m. Not only will local documentary film makers be…
2018 Winter Olympics
The Olympics are in full swing now in South Korea and we have some fun links for you to explore. Are you looking for some books to read on the…
Paid Summer Internships for LA County Juniors/Seniors in High School
TIP (The Intern Project) provides outstanding high school learners from schools across L.A. County with the chance to work in dynamic career areas through internships of four or more weeks…
Important Reminders
Hello, Families! Tuesday, Feb. 6 is our last field trip release of the school year! On Feb. 6, tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. for all spring field trips!…
Informational Webinar About the iLEAD OC Learning Studio
New sessions at the iLEAD OC Learning Studio begin this week! If you have questions or would like to know more about our program, we have answers for you! Your…
Learner Spotlight: Ayva Royster
Choosing just one learner to spotlight is always a challenge, but Ayva Royster is one learner who really stands out! At 10 years old, she has already accomplished things many…
iLEAD Learner John-Mark McBee Helps Feed the Hungry in Kenya
John-Mark James McBee, a ninth grade learner with iLEAD Exploration, received a scholarship last summer to attend the Ronald Reagan Leadership Program. The program teaches youth the skills necessary to…