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Book Club: ‘El Deafo’ for Grades 3-5
Join this book club to read El Deafo by Cece Bell, an amazing, hilarious, and moving graphic novel (comic book style). In Cece’s old class, all of her classmates were…
Vision and Hearing Screening at the OC Library
We are offering hearing and vision screenings at the OC Learning Studio. Sign up for a time slot HERE.
Biweekly Dungeons and Dragons In-Person Game (Grades 6 and Up)
Learners in grades 6-12 are invited to join the Acton Curriculum Library to travel through the world of Dungeons and Dragons, a creative storytelling game. Together we’ll travel together on…
Literacy Month Continues!
We hope you are enjoying our Award-Winning Reading Challenge to focus on literacy and build reading habits that will last throughout the year. Here are the printable versions. Add the…
Exploring the Arts: November Storytime & Art with Chuck Jones (Grades TK-1)
Learners in grades TK-1 are invited to this storytime and art event at the OC Learning Studio with vendor Chuck Jones on November 17 at 10:00 AM. Learners will enjoy…
Schoolwide Learner Outcome: Authenticity
iLEAD is excited to continue our Schoolwide Learner Outcomes series. Our November focus is Authenticity. This article has several tips to help you foster authenticity in your child: “Celebrating Authenticity:…
NaNoWriMo = National Novel Writing Month!
According to NaNoWriMo’s website, National Novel Writing Month began in 1999 as a daunting but straightforward challenge: to write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days. Now, each year…
TK/K Superheroes in Training
TK/K learners are invited to our Superheroes in Training Enrichment! Acton Curriculum Library: November 16, 10:00-11:30 AM. Register here. OC Learning Center: November 17, 10:00-11:30 AM. Register here. TK/K Tip…
Learner University: To Keep or Not to Keep: Grades 6-8
During this Learner University event, learners will ask, “Do old buildings and architecture matter? Should we keep the old or build new?” Join us as we discover the most famous…
High School News
Check out these opportunities for iLEAD Exploration high schoolers! High School Hangout Come hang out with ASB and other iLEAD high school learners for lunch at In-N-Out Burger on Friday,…
Presentation of Learning
Multigenre Essay Project: Turning Research and Essay Writing into a Labor of Love The words “essay” and “research project” often strike fear in learners’ hearts or at the very least…
In-n-Out High School Meet Ups
Come hang out with ASB and other iLEAD high school learners for lunch at In-n-Out on Friday, December 1 at 11:00 am. Pick one of four locations and bring money for…
High School Clubs
Join in on the fun and connect with other iLEAD high school learners. Click on High School Clubs Interest Form 2023-24 to sign up for a club. Current Club offerings: Art Baking…
College Deadlines
Deadlines Are Coming! November 1 and 15: Early Action and Early Decision deadlines November 30: UC and many CSU deadlines Check on financial aid deadlines. While FAFSA will not be…
Counselor Chats
Taking Healthy Academic Risks How could you stretch yourself further academically this year? If things are coming easily to you, think about trying a harder class or something more rigorous….
Learner Spotlight: Ayden
My name is Ayden. I am a high school senior, and this is my second year at iLEAD. I was diagnosed with autism when I was 20 months old and…
SCV iLEAD Schools to Send Experiments on SpaceX Mission to ISS
Read the story at SCVTV!
Learner University
Shrinking Our Footprints: Grades 5-6 During this Learner University opportunity, 5th-6th grade learners will work together to explore climate change and how our carbon footprints are contributing to the current…
Spooky Science Challenge
Learners in grades 4-6 are invited to join this virtual event on October 30 at 10:00 AM to share presentations of learning and reflect on our spooky science fun. Register…
Gifted Support Series
Join us on November 3 at 1:00 PM for our next gifted support webinar, Social-Emotional Support for Gifted Students. Farnaz Kaufman will address the unique social and emotional needs of…
Opportunities for Our High School Learners
College Info Series: Financial Aid: Loans and Debt We are all too aware of college debt and the scary cost of college these days. However, having a strong understanding of…
Enrichment Events at the Acton Library
Grades 1-3: Exploring Community Jobs Learners in grades 1-3 are invited to participate in this Enrichment event at the Acton Curriculum Library where they will explore the many different parts…
Acton Curriculum Story Time
The Acton Curriculum Library is celebrating Native American Heritage Month the whole month of November. Join the library staff for story time and art. November 15: 1:00-3:00 PM On November…