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October Schoolwide Learner Outcome: Empathetic Citizen

iLEAD is excited to continue our Schoolwide Learner Outcomes series. Our October focus is Empathetic Citizen: “I seek to understand and appreciate what others are thinking, feeling, or experiencing.” This article has several tips to help you cultivate empathy in your child: “Cultivating Empathetic Citizens: Nurturing Compassion and Understanding in Your Child.”

What are Schoolwide Learner Outcomes?

At iLEAD, we believe that education should extend beyond traditional academic knowledge. Our purposeful approach revolves around the iLEAD Schoolwide Learner Outcomes, a collective vision that encapsulates our aspirations for each individual’s education.

The iLEAD Schoolwide Learner Outcomes serve as our compass, guiding us in shaping each child’s educational journey.

In the course of a child’s career with iLEAD Schools, our learners will engage with a relevant and rigorous curriculum that will prepare them for success personally and professionally.

The following are the expected Schoolwide Learner Outcomes that our learners develop:

iLEAD by being a/an…

Lifelong Learner

I am a self-directed learner, focused on personal growth and development.

Empathetic Citizen

I seek to understand and appreciate what others are thinking, feeling, or experiencing.

Authentic Individual

I am true to myself, my personality, values, beliefs, and principles.

Design Thinker

I am a creative, imaginative individual who explores original ideas, takes risks, and develops innovative solutions that I share with others.

Exploration Monday Message, Home Study

iLEAD AV Exploration iSUPPORT Meeting and Get the Tea: October 7

iLEAD AV Exploration is excited to plan our first community event hosted by iSUPPORT. Join us to contribute to the planning of our upcoming Fall Festival.

October Meeting Details

  • Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
  • Time: 3:00 PM
  • Location: Join via Zoom. Please see ParentSquare for the link to join!

Following the iSUPPORT meeting, stay to “Get the Tea with Tina and Terri”! This is a special time to connect with Director Terri Budke and Lead EF Tina Toval, ask questions, and share ideas. Please fill out this form with your questions or comments so we can prepare ahead of time.

Please RSVP on ParentSquare to let us know you’ll be joining. Your involvement helps make our community stronger. We can’t wait to see you there!

 

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iLEAD Aerospace Projects, Studio, Studio Monday Message

iLEAD AV Studio School-Wide Presentation of Learning: October 9

At iLEAD Antelope Valley Studio, all learners (TK-8) are currently immersed in our Soaring Aeronautics Project!

This school-wide effort introduces learners to the engineering design process and the principles of aerodynamics. The curriculum is rich, weaving in the history of flight, avian anatomy, experimental gliders, and meteorology to give meaning to hands-on research and writing.

Here are some highlights from the project so far:

  • September 30: Learners and families interacted with a full-scale glider on campus, hearing firsthand from pilots about flight controls.
  • Saturday, October 4: Our 8th-grade learners took their knowledge to the sky with the opportunity to fly a real glider.

Mark your calendar! The project culminates in our school-wide Presentation of Learning Day this Thursday, October 9. Get ready to be amazed as our learners share their extensive knowledge of aeronautics with the whole community!

Special thanks to iLEAD Student Aerospace Projects for their guidance with this exciting project!

 

About iLEAD AV Studio:

iLEAD AV Studio is a free public TK-8 school in Lancaster, CA, that fosters personalized education through project-based learning, social-emotional development, independent critical thinking. Our approach integrates technology and the arts, encourages entrepreneurship and collaboration, and values family participation. Our unique hands-on projects, including aerospace and glider-flight opportunities, prepare learners for success in high-demand careers. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and find us at www.ileadav.org.

Join our exciting school today!

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iLEAD AV Studio iSUPPORT Meeting: October 9

iLEAD AV Studio thrives thanks to our incredible family volunteers, and we’d love for you to be a part of it!

Please join us for our iSUPPORT meeting and leadership election on Thursday, October 9, at 5:00 PM via Zoom. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how you can get involved, whether it’s volunteering in the classroom, chaperoning field trips, or helping to plan special events.

Throughout the school year, iSUPPORT will meet on the first Thursday of each month. These meetings are a great way to stay updated on campus happenings and connect with other families.

We truly value our volunteers and can’t wait to see you there!

Events

Upcoming Events

iLEAD AV Studio

  • Thur., 10/9: School-Wide Soaring Aeronautics Project Presentation of Learning
  • Thur., 10/9: iSUPPORT Meeting, 5:00 PM
  • Mon.-Fri., 10/13 – 10/17: Mid-Fall Break – No School for Learners – Staff Professional Development

Click here for the school year calendar.

iLEAD AV Exploration (Home Study)

  • Mon.-Fri., 10/6-10:  LP 2 Meeting Week
  • Tue., 10/7: iSUPPORT Meeting, 3:00-3:45 PM
  • Tue., 10/7: Get the Tea with Tina and Terri, 3:45-4:00 PM
  • Fri., 10/10: End of LP2: Work Samples Due & Activity Logs Signed
  • Mon.-Fri., 10/13 – 10/17: Mid-Fall Break – No School for Learners – Staff Professional Development
  • Thur., 10/23: The Great Shakeout
  • Thur., 10/30: Field Trip to Underwood Farms
  • Fri., 10/31: Fall Festival at the Park, 10:00-11:30 AM

Click here for the school year calendar.

Events

Upcoming Events

iLEAD AV Studio

  • Tue., 9/30: Glider on Campus Day
  • Fri., 10/3: Individualized Learning Plans
  • Sat., 10/4: 8th Grade First Glider Flights
  • Thur., 10/9: School-Wide Soaring Aeronautics Project Presentation of Learning
  • Thur., 10/9: iSUPPORT Meeting, 5:00 PM
  • Mon.-Fri., 10/13 – 10/17: Mid-Fall Break – No School for Learners – Staff Professional Development

Click here for the school year calendar.

iLEAD AV Exploration (Home Study)

  • Mon.-Fri., 10/6-10:  LP 2 Meeting Week
  • Tue., 10/7: iSUPPORT Meeting, 3:00-3:45 PM
  • Tue., 10/7: Get the Tea with Tina and Terri, 3:45-4:00 PM
  • Fri., 10/10: End of LP2: Work Samples Due & Activity Logs Signed
  • Mon.-Fri., 10/13 – 10/17: Mid-Fall Break – No School for Learners – Staff Professional Development
  • Thur., 10/23: The Great Shakeout
  • Thur., 10/30: Field Trip to Underwood Farms
  • Fri., 10/31: Fall Festival at the Park, 10:00-11:30 AM

Click here for the school year calendar.

iLEAD Aerospace Projects, Studio, Studio Monday Message

iLEAD AV Studio Glider on Campus Day: September 30

At iLEAD Antelope Valley, all grades (TK-8) are participating in our school-wide Soaring Aeronautics Project! Through this project, learners discover the engineering design process and learn about aerodynamics. The history of flight, anatomy of birds, current experimental gliders, and meteorology are woven in to extend and enhance knowledge, giving meaning to research and writing.

On Tuesday, September 30, all iLEAD AV learners will have a chance to interact with a full-scale glider on our campus. We’ll learn from glider pilots about flight controls, and families are welcome!

iLEAD AV Studio Glider on Campus

On Saturday, October 4, our 8th graders will have the opportunity to fly a real glider.

Finally, on Thursday, October 9, we will host a school-wide Presentation of Learning Day. Mark your calendar and get ready to learn so much about aeronautics from our learners that day!

Special thanks to iLEAD Student Aerospace Projects for their guidance with this exciting project!

 

About iLEAD AV Studio:

iLEAD AV Studio is a free public TK-8 school in Lancaster, CA, that fosters personalized education through project-based learning, social-emotional development, independent critical thinking. Our approach integrates technology and the arts, encourages entrepreneurship and collaboration, and values family participation. Our unique hands-on projects, including aerospace and glider-flight opportunities, prepare learners for success in high-demand careers. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and find us at www.ileadav.org.

Join our exciting school today!

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Individualized Learning Plans: October 3

iLEAD AV Studio focuses on a holistic approach to education, nurturing the whole child by developing both their social-emotional and academic skills.

At the start of each school year, instead of a traditional parent-teacher conference, iLEAD AV Studio learners, facilitators, and parents/guardians work together to create an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP). This living document guides each learner’s instruction and social-emotional growth throughout the year. The team continues to collaborate, reflecting on, monitoring, and adjusting the ILP as needed.

The main purpose of the ILP is to empower learners to become active participants in their own education. Learners reflect on their achievements, identify areas for improvement, and evaluate their progress. This process starts with basic self-assessment for younger students and builds their ability to critically evaluate their own growth over time.

Throughout the year, learners and facilitators regularly meet to review assessment data, reflect on what they’ve accomplished, and set new goals. Learners also maintain a portfolio to showcase their reflections and progress throughout the school year.

If you haven’t already joined your child and facilitator for the ILP meeting, be sure to look for the sign-up information for a meeting on October 3 to support your learner’s growth.

 

About iLEAD AV Studio:

iLEAD AV Studio is a free public TK-8 school in Lancaster, CA, that fosters personalized education through project-based learning, social-emotional development, independent critical thinking. Our approach integrates technology and the arts, encourages entrepreneurship and collaboration, and values family participation. Our unique hands-on projects, including aerospace and glider-flight opportunities, prepare learners for success in high-demand careers. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and find us at www.ileadav.org.

Join our exciting school today!