Message from the iLEAD AV Exploration Director

Dear iLEAD AV Exploration Families,

State testing begins this week for 3rd-8th grade. Please encourage your child to try their best. Let them know there will be some questions they’ll know and some they may not. And that’s OK! If your child is testing at home, you may want to provide a small reward for taking their time and doing their best. If your child is testing at our campus, we will have a reward there.

Thanks again for all your support.

Have a wonderful week!

With gratitude,

Terri Budke
Director of North LA County Exploration

2023-24 Enrollment!

We still have a few spots available for new learners for the 2023-24 school year. Do you know anyone who would benefit from our program next year? Please invite them to come check us out! Let them know we are offering tours on some Tuesdays at 10 AM. They may register here to attend.

Meetup Info

We will be hosting iLEAD AV Exploration meetups for the next several weeks. We hope you and your family are able to attend! Below are the dates and details for our meetups. RSVP here so we can plan ahead. The address for each location is listed on the sign-up sheet. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to spending time with you and your families and connecting as a homeschool community!

Thursday, June 1: San Buenaventura Mission, 10 AM

Please join us at the San Buenaventura Mission for a guided tour. Learners will discover mission life and view artifacts and architecture. This is a great opportunity to spend the day in Ventura and end your tour with a quick beach stop and lunch! Please sign up here.

Open House Celebration!

We will hold an Open House on June 7 from 4:30-6:30 PM. Please bring your family and any families who may be considering enrolling at iLEAD Antelope Valley Exploration! We are planning lots of fun things for everyone. We will have hot dogs, Kona Ice (for purchase), crafts, water games, eight vendors from our vendor list, and more!

We are asking for donations of single-sized chips and water bottles. If you can supply some, please bring them to our classroom on a Wednesday between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, and AdrieAnna will assist you.

Kindergarten and Eighth Grade Promotions!

Mark your calendars for our K and 8th grade promotions! You won’t want to miss this special event on Thursday, June 8, in our classroom.

• Kindergarten: 10:00-11:00 AM
• 8th Grade: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Curriculum Return Week

Curriculum return week will be held the week of June 12. Your EF will contact you with a sign-up sheet. Please start locating items from the beginning of the year, if needed. Please return all items. A partly used workbook is still good to have on hand in case a child enrolls late or we need some work for workshop time.

Upcoming Events

Mon.-Fri., 5/15-19: State Testing, 3rd – 8th grades, in person
Mon.-Fri., 5/22-26: State Testing, 3rd – 5th grades, virtual
Mon., 5/29: Memorial Day – No School
Thur., 6/1: Meetup at San Buenaventura Mission, 211 E Main St., Ventura, CA
Wed., 6/7: Open House, 4:30-6:30 PM
Thur., 6/8: Kindergarten Promotion, 10 – 11 AM
Thur., 6/8: 8th Grade Promotion, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Mon., 6/12: LP Week
Mon.-Fri., 6/12-16: Curriculum Return Week
Fri., 6/16: Last Day of 2022-23 School Year