It’s that time of year again! Please check your ParentSquare and submit your Intent to Return to save your child’s seat for the upcoming school year. We like to plan ahead, and it’s important to reserve your learner’s spot, especially since our lottery is right around the corner. Don’t forget to submit an application for any siblings who will be joining us next school year.
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Earned Income Tax Credit Information Act: 2023 Notification
What this is…
The California Revenue and Taxation Code (RTC) Section 19853(b) requires local educational agencies (LEA) that operate the National School Lunch Program to annually notify households about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Information Act.
The EITC is a benefit for working people with low to moderate income. In order to qualify for the EITC, households must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if taxes are not owed or households are not required to file. The EITC reduces the amount of tax households owe and may allow for a refund.
Based on your annual earnings, you may be eligible to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit from the Federal Government (Federal EITC). The Federal EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The Federal EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, Federal EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, food stamps, low-income housing, or most Temporary Assistance For Needy Families payments. Even if you do not owe federal taxes, you must file a federal tax return to receive the Federal EITC. Be sure to fill out the Federal EITC form in the Federal Income Tax Return Booklet. For information regarding your eligibility to receive the Federal EITC, including information on how to obtain the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 797 or any other necessary forms and instructions, contact the IRS by calling 1-800-829-3676 or through its website at www.irs.gov.
You may also be eligible to receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit (California EITC) starting with the calendar year 2015 tax year. The California EITC is a refundable state income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The California EITC is treated in the same manner as the Federal EITC and generally will not be used to determine eligibility for welfare benefits under California law. To claim the California EITC, even if you do not owe California taxes, you must file a California income tax return and complete and attach the California EITC Form (FTB 3514). For information on the availability of the credit eligibility requirements and how to obtain the necessary California forms and get help filing, contact the Franchise Tax Board at 1-800-852-5711 or through its website at www.ftb.ca.gov.
Upcoming Events
Mon., 2/13: Beginning of LP 6
Mon., 2/13-Fri., 2/17: Scholastic Book Fair
Tues., 2/14: Valentine’s Day
Fri., 2/16: No Exploration Workshops
Fri., 2/16: Exploration Presentations of Learning, 4:30-5:30 PM
Mon., 2/20: Presidents’ Day – No School
Thur., 3/2: National Read Across America Day
Click here for the school year calendar.
Save Your Child’s Spot for Next School Year!
It’s that time of year again! Please check your ParentSquare and submit your Intent to Return to save your child’s seat for the upcoming school year. We like to plan ahead, and it’s important to reserve your learner’s spot, especially since our lottery is right around the corner. Don’t forget to submit an application for any siblings who will be joining us next school year.
Scholastic Book Fair: February 13-17
Get ready! This year’s book fair is going to be epic! We’ve turned up the volume with more fun, more choices, and more excitement—so kids will arrive curious and leave bolder, prouder, and stronger than ever before. Here’s what you need to know about our book fair:
- Every dollar you spend will benefit iLEAD AV directly.
- Find even more online at our virtual book fair: iLEAD AV Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit iLEAD AV.
We can’t wait to see your child at the fair February 13-17!
iLEAD AV Exploration Workshops Reminders
If you have signed up for workshops, please remember the important changes we have made below:
Drop-off and pick-up will now take place in the front, main parking lot. You can pull up right outside the iLEAD AV Exploration side gate and an EF will be there to greet you and let the learners in. Please note that drop-off will be from 8:45-9:00 AM, and pick-up will be from 12:20-12:30 PM.
We will be holding separate workshops for 6th-8th graders only on Thursdays from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Please note that 6th-8th graders are still welcome to join the other workshops as well, in addition to the ones dedicated to them.
Please plan on having your child bring their school laptop to workshops. We will be using them each day during our Bookshark/Academic portion of our day. Learners will have the opportunity to log into Reading Eggs to work on individualized skills. Make sure your child knows how to log in to their computer with their username and password, or leave a Post-It with their info for us to help them.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Fri., 2/10: Learning Period 5 Ends – Sign Learning Logs
Mon., 2/13: Beginning of LP 6
Mon., 2/13-Fri., 2/17: Scholastic Book Fair
Tues., 2/14: Valentine’s Day
Fri., 2/16: No Exploration Workshops
Fri., 2/16: Exploration Presentations of Learning, 4:30-5:30 PM
Mon., 2/20: Presidents’ Day – No School
Thur., 3/2: National Read Across America Day
Click here for the school year calendar.
Thank You for Joining Us for Family Appreciation Night!
Thank you for joining us last Thursday evening to celebrate National School Choice Week at Family Appreciation Night! Thank you for partnering with us and entrusting your learners’ education with us. It is an honor to be a part of your lives.
Message from the iLEAD AV Exploration Director
Dear iLEAD AV Exploration Families,
Our Heart Challenge was a great success. Thank you for your support. We hope you and your children were able to have good discussions regarding taking care of their health and hands-only CPR.
Parenting Support Group
We are going to be offering a parenting class/support group! A group of our homeschool parents are in the process of organizing this, and more information will be sent soon. This will be a time for our parents to meet and network with each other. They will also be able to share some homeschool tips and will look at some parenting tips. We will offer this during workshop time so your kids will be busy at workshops and you can network. Watch your email for more information.
Physical Fitness Test
The Physical Fitness Test (PFT) for 5th and 7th graders will be held on Friday, March 3, at 10 AM. We will hold the event at Marie Kerr Park (near the pool entrance).
Tour Time with Tina & Terri Tuesdays at Ten
Please tell your friends about our upcoming tours! Starting February 7, each Tuesday through the end of the academic year, we will host informational tours to introduce prospective families to iLEAD Antelope Valley Exploration. Families can click here to RSVP. Thanks for helping us spread the word!
With gratitude,
Terri Budke
Director of North LA County Exploration
iLEAD AV Exploration Workshops Reminders
If you have signed up for workshops, please remember the important changes we have made below:
Drop-off and pick-up will now take place in the front, main parking lot. You can pull up right outside the iLEAD AV Exploration side gate and an EF will be there to greet you and let the learners in. Please note that drop-off will be from 8:45-9:00 AM, and pick-up will be from 12:20-12:30 PM.
We will be holding separate workshops for 6th-8th graders only on Thursdays from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Please note that 6th-8th graders are still welcome to join the other workshops as well, in addition to the ones dedicated to them.
Please plan on having your child bring their school laptop to workshops. We will be using them each day during our Bookshark/Academic portion of our day. Learners will have the opportunity to log into Reading Eggs to work on individualized skills. Make sure your child knows how to log in to their computer with their username and password, or leave a Post-It with their info for us to help them.
