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iLEAD Antelope Valley Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Grit

What does it take to really succeed? Some might call it drive or determination. At iLEAD Antelope Valley, we like to call it grit, and it is a crucial component of social-emotional learning.

We define grit as “having courage and resolve, and strength of character.” Someone with grit works hard and passionately, sets goals, and follows through. Why is grit important? Because to truly accomplish goals and thrive, we need the ability to persevere. Without grit, talent may be nothing more than unmet potential. That is why we believe it is so valuable to instill an understanding of grit early on in kids.

But how does one assess “grittiness”? A simple way is to see if you identify with some of these statements:

  • I enjoy projects that take time to complete.
  • I am working toward a long-term goal.
  • What I do each day is connected to my deepest personal values.
  • There is at least one subject or activity I never get bored thinking about.
  • Setbacks don’t discourage me for long.
  • I am a hard worker.
  • I finish whatever I begin.
  • I never stop working to improve.

Our approach to SEL has been deeply influenced by Angela Lee Duckworth, who has done extensive research in the area of grit. She suggests that one way to think about grit is to consider what it isn’t.

Grit isn’t talent. Grit isn’t luck. Grit isn’t how intensely, for the moment, you want something.

Instead, grit is about having a goal you care about so much that it organizes and gives meaning to almost everything you do. Further, grit means holding fast to that goal, no matter what.

There are many practical ways to foster grit in learners:

  • Help them see how their efforts can contribute to the well-being of others.
  • Nurture a growth mindset; a belief that the ability to learn is not fixed.
  • Ask them to set their own long-term goals.
  • Focus discussions on effort, tenacity, and learning from failures.

We believe as part of a curriculum that’s rich in project-based and social-emotional learning, when kids learn to model grit in their academic pursuits, their mindset will positively affect every area of their lives.

Watch This: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

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Please Take Our Extended Hours Survey Today!

Hello, iLEAD AV families! During this challenging school year, our team has worked diligently to provide engaging lessons and extra online activities to support our learners. We recognize that our learners may benefit from more hours on site. For the upcoming 2021-2022 school year, we have an opportunity to use allocated funds to provide extended hours per cohort day to support our learners and you. For the two days they are on campus per week, we can extend the day an extra two hours at no cost to you — changing the hours from 9:00 AM-3:30 PM to 9:00 AM-5:30 PM. If there is enough interest and we move forward with this opportunity, this will allow families to pick up their learners at a later time and will give learners the enrichment and academic growth activities they may need. This would not change cohort schedules; it simply would allow the learners an extra two hours per day.

Please fill out this anonymous survey to help us assess whether our families are interested and this would be the most beneficial way to use these allocated funds.

We thank you for your valuable input.

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Free Breakfast & Lunch Pick-Up: Summer Schedule

Through the Summer Seamless Program, we will continue providing meals for all children up to 18 years of age at no charge during our summer break. You do not need to be an enrolled learner in order to receive free meals. Each child will receive one grab-and-go breakfast and lunch Monday through Thursday from June 19-28 and July 6-August 11. Each Thursday we will also serve free meals to take home for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Children need not be present to pick up.

Meals will be grab-and-go with minimal contact. Breakfast and lunch will be served together at the front gate (2110 W. Avenue K, Lancaster, CA) Monday through Thursday from 9:00-11:00 AM. For your protection and ours, please wear a cloth face covering when picking up meals.

Additional Tools

On the dates that we are not serving, you can find meals nearby using the resources at the links below:

USDA Summer Meal Finder Tool
CDE Summer Meal Finder
CA Meals for Kids Mobile Application

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Mental Health Support

Did you know that if you text “HOME” to 741741 when you are feeling depressed, suicidal, or just needing someone to talk to, a crisis counselor will text you? Many people do not like talking on the phone and prefer texting. It is a free service. It is okay not to be okay. Don’t hesitate to reach out.

In order to initiate access to available learner mental health services, you may contact the following mental health provider: Masada Homes at 661-726-5500.

suicide prevention poster

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Please Take Our Extended Hours Survey Today!

Hello, iLEAD AV families! During this challenging school year, our team has worked diligently to provide engaging lessons and extra online activities to support our learners. We recognize that our learners may benefit from more hours on site. For the upcoming 2021-2022 school year, we have an opportunity to use allocated funds to provide extended hours per cohort day to support our learners and you. For the two days they are on campus per week, we can extend the day an extra two hours at no cost to you — changing the hours from 9:00 AM-3:30 PM to 9:00 AM-5:30 PM. If there is enough interest and we move forward with this opportunity, this will allow families to pick up their learners at a later time and will give learners the enrichment and academic growth activities they may need. This would not change cohort schedules; it simply would allow the learners an extra two hours per day.

Please fill out this anonymous survey to help us assess whether our families are interested and this would be the most beneficial way to use these allocated funds.

We thank you for your valuable input.

Studio

Free Breakfast & Lunch Pick-Up: Summer Schedule

Through the Summer Seamless Program, we will continue providing meals for all children up to 18 years of age at no charge during our summer break. You do not need to be an enrolled learner in order to receive free meals. Each child will receive one grab-and-go breakfast and lunch Monday through Thursday from June 19-28 and July 6-August 11. Each Thursday we will also serve free meals to take home for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Children need not be present to pick up.

Meals will be grab-and-go with minimal contact. Breakfast and lunch will be served together at the front gate (2110 W. Avenue K, Lancaster, CA) Monday through Thursday from 9:00-11:00 AM. For your protection and ours, please wear a cloth face covering when picking up meals.

Additional Tools

On the dates that we are not serving, you can find meals nearby using the resources at the links below:

USDA Summer Meal Finder Tool
CDE Summer Meal Finder
CA Meals for Kids Mobile Application