Monday message 03.12.2018

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 too late to sign up! Please RSVP to Matt Watson at matt.watson@iLEADschools.org to receive the call-in information for Tuesday’s session. Have a wonderful week!

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, and was often sent out of his classes. He never imagined that a tailored homeschooling schedule would be such a life-giving experience. As a new…

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 as it relates to the history of the Gold Rush. First, attendees learned about the Assay Office where they weighed different minerals using a scale….

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 menu items! The learners especially enjoyed getting to cut potatoes into french fries. After the tour, everyone enjoyed a free meal including the fries they…

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. Each class focuses on a particular type of animal, integrating animal care, feeding and handling skills. Classes are held on a five acre farm in…

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 developing clubs and brainstorming opportunities for our middle and high school learners. Please contact your educational facilitator for details.

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 the testing. This is a state-mandated test and is conducted by your educational facilitator. If you have a learner in any of these three…

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 own homes, around their own schedule, and receive valuable information to help guide instruction. Spring testing is designed to measure how much your learner has…

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. Getting a Job A summer job is a great way to gain work experience that can be included on a resume or college application. It…

This year during spring break a group of iLEAD learners from three entities will be working together to help the recovery efforts in Puerto Rico, which is still struggling to rebuild after Hurricane Maria. Learners will be replanting much-needed agriculture, and building sustainable homes and shelters for those left homeless by the devastating storm in…

Over 400 iLEAD learners and family members, along with their facilitators, gathered at College of the Canyons for our first iLEAD Space and Innovation Expo to celebrate DreamUp to Space student achievement. In partnership with DreamUp, students explored microgravity (what astronauts experience in space), the International Space Station and the engineering design process in order…