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Don’t Forget to Fill Out Your 2020-21 Re-enrollment Form from Pathways!

Dear Families,

Last week, we sent an email via Pathways asking all returning families to complete their re-enrollment forms for the 2020-2021 school year. This requires several steps, and we greatly appreciate you taking the time to complete this process. A huge thank-you to everyone who has completed this process already! If you haven’t yet, please read on and view the video below for more information. Please feel free to contact the office with any questions.

The “Why” of Re-enrollment

One of the primary purposes of the re-enrollment process is to ensure your child’s safety. We’ll send an email from Pathways to collect emergency contact info, including phone numbers and email addresses, as well as information about your learner’s particular health needs that we may need to be aware of. We will also request signatures for forms that must be updated yearly, such as permission for your learner to use technology, a photo release and address verification. 

In July, we will be asking all families to complete the School Nutrition Programs Forms, which help us to provide lunches and receive funding for our school.

How to Use Pathways to Re-enroll

Please refer to the video below for instructions on registering online in Pathways.

Looking Forward to 2020-2021!

Thank you for your prompt attention to our upcoming requests as we complete re-enrollment for our exciting school year of 2020-2021!

All Families Returning in 2020-2021: Re-enrollment Forms Coming Soon!

Dear Families,

Starting this week, we will be asking all returning families to complete their re-enrollment forms for the 2020-2021 school year. This will require several steps, and we’ll be sending you timely information at each step of the process. 

The “Why” of Re-enrollment

One of the primary purposes of the re-enrollment process is to ensure your child’s safety. We’ll send an email from Pathways to collect emergency contact info, including phone numbers and email addresses, as well as information about your learner’s particular health needs that we may need to be aware of. We will also request signatures for forms that must be updated yearly, such as permission for your learner to use technology, a photo release and address verification. 

In July, we will be asking all families to complete the School Nutrition Programs Forms, which help us to provide lunches and receive funding for our school.

How to Use Pathways to Re-enroll

Please refer to the video below for instructions on registering online in Pathways.

Looking Forward to 2020-2021!

Thank you for your prompt attention to our upcoming requests as we complete re-enrollment for our exciting school year of 2020-2021!

Exploring iLEAD Antelope Valley Culture: What Does “iLEAD” Mean?

Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of articles on the pillars of iLEAD Antelope Valley’s educational philosophy and approach. 

Recently, we took some time to unpack one of the core elements of our culture — the 7 Habits from Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Now, we want to turn to what iLEAD means. What makes up the iLEAD acronym, and how does it drive our educational approach?

Over the coming weeks, we’ll unpack each part, so this week we’re starting with the bird’s-eye view. The letters in iLEAD stand for:

  • International: Learning multiple languages and understanding many cultures makes our learners compassionate, open-minded world citizens.
  • Leadership: Practicing leadership from a young age prepares our learners for a lifetime of listening, collaborating, inspiring — leading.
  • Entrepreneurial Development: Encouraging learners to work in teams, take risks and learn from failure nurtures their ability to innovate and ignites their entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Arts: Creating and exploring the world through the artistic experience enhances our learners’ understanding of each subject.
  • Design Thinking: participating in project-based learning leads to more meaningful experiences and a deeper understanding of each subject.

We want our learners to think for themselves. Doing this requires a grounding in the arts, in design, and in humanities and the need to feel at home in the world.

If you’ve spent any time around iLEAD Antelope Valley, you know we place a high priority on positive, supportive, inviting environments where our learners can focus on their development. We are also committed to supporting learners’ development of emotional intelligence, life skills, and community engagement. Incorporating each of those five areas mentioned above provides vibrant, tangible ways they can do that. In the end, what we are doing is focusing on whole-child development, helping them become well-equipped individuals with promising futures.

Additionally, a well-rounded education doesn’t only prepare kids for the future; it empowers them where they are now. As education expert Dr. Yong Zhao has said, “Education is not simply preparation for life; education is life itself.”

Next week, join us as we dive into the first pillar of the iLEAD acronym: an international focus.

Common Sense Media: Tips for Keeping Kids Safe while Video-Chatting

How can I prepare my kid for video-chatting for online classes?

“If you think teaching your kid manners is tough, try translating all those lessons (“Look people in the eye!,” “Stop clowning around!”) to the world of video-chatting. That’s the challenge many of us are facing as we give our newly homebound kids a crash course in socially acceptable (and safe!) behavior for Zoom, FaceTime, Skype, and other video-chat apps they need for school. It’s not hard, but it takes some prep: A trial run, an equipment test, agreed-upon rules, and a few other smart tips help set kids up for success.”

Click here for the full message from Common Sense Media.

Raising Responsible Kids with Love and Logic: Making the Internet Safer for Your Kids

By Dr. Charles Fay of Love and Logic

Love and Logic is the school-wide discipline program embraced by iLEAD Antelope Valley.

According to a survey from the Love and Logic Institute, one in five American parents is more concerned about the negative impact of the Internet than of television, friends, movies, or even popular music.

The World Wide Web contains some very real risks. But if parents follow several simple yet powerful steps, they can protect their children from inappropriate and potentially dangerous Internet content, while also allowing them to experience the benefits of a wired world.

The Internet is like any other powerful tool. It takes training and guidance to use it well and to use it without getting hurt.

As a teenager, I received my first lesson on the use of a very powerful and dangerous tool — a chainsaw. My father was careful to stand close by and guide me. Children need the same type of careful teaching and supervision while they learn to use the Internet. Here are some specific Love and Logic tips for keeping your kids safe and helping them make responsible choices about the Web:

Tip #1: Don’t rely on electronic safeguards. Will your child’s first car, his first girlfriend, or her first year of college be equipped with a device designed to limit harmful information or activity? Electronic safeguards are no substitute for good parental role modeling, supervision, and guidance. This approach also teaches children to learn how to make wise choices by giving them plenty of practice as they encounter tough choices on the Web and in the real world.

Tip #2: Keep the computer out of your child’s room. Despite children’s protests, parents have a right and a responsibility to have the computer someplace where they can stay in touch with how it’s used.

Tip #3: Have honest discussions and set positive expectations. One of the most powerful things a parent can say about the Internet is this: “There are a lot of not-so-great things on the Web. The good news is that you’re the kind of kid who can make smart choices about what he looks at and what he doesn’t.” Research shows children tend to live up to such positive expectations.

Tip #4: Set a reasonable time limit for daily use.

Tip #5: Expect your child to pay for excessive or inappropriate use of the computer. When your child exceeds the time limit you’ve set or views inappropriate material, he or she should be expected to pay for that time. Kids can pay with extra chores, money they’ve saved, or possessions.

The Love and Logic Institute has received many grateful phone calls and letters from parents who report this approach has changed their lives with their kids. One mother commented, “My boy sure is making better choices about the computer now that he knows I’ll hold him accountable for his poor ones.”

Give Love and Logic a try, and join thousands of parents who now have kids who are better prepared for the challenges of the real world.

Class Schedule & Free Learning Resources

We hope you’re finding a rhythm with your remote learning! Below we’ve provided schedule info for our ongoing virtual school. Please connect with your learner’s facilitator for more information. Are you also looking for some fun, enriching activities and learning opportunities for your kids? Take a look at the resources below!

Online Learning Launch
Welcome to your iLEAD Virtual Classroom: PowerSchool! We are excited to continue to provide educational opportunities to our learners on this platform. Here’s how to log in to PowerSchool:

  • Log in to PowerSchool: http://ileadonline.learning.powerschool.com
    Username: Firstname.Lastname
    Password: changeme
  • If you are experiencing difficulty, please see instructions here.

To submit a request for help, please submit a Learner Technology Support ticket here.

Zoom Conferencing
In addition to the online platform, our staff has planned a schedule of times to hold Zoom conferences throughout the day to keep that human connection. Facilitators will hold live lessons, Morning Meetings, or interesting Read-Alouds. The schedule of times has been emailed home. We were mindful not to overlap grade levels for families that have siblings who attend our campus. Please contact your learner’s facilitator for more information.

Coach Ali’s PE Zoom Meeting

Coach Ali has created a PE Zoom class for your kids to get involved with fun and interactive at-home PE classes.

Learners, please log on to your scheduled class time every week to get up, get energized, get moving, get fit and have fun! If you have any questions, or if you need the meeting link, please email Coach Ali @ ali.vasconez@ileadav.org!

Mondays

  • 10:00-10:30 Guzman/Kinder
  • 10:30-11:00 Mac/Kinder
  • 12:00-12:30 Basty/1st
  • 12:30-1:00 Mel/1st

Tuesdays

  • 11:00-11:30 Bogna/3rd
  • 11:30-12:00 Ortega/3rd
  • 12:30-1:00 Ross/2nd
  • 1:00-1:30 Leon/2nd

Wednesdays

  • 10:00-10:30 Dennis/4th
  • 11:00-11:30 Bogdan/5th
  • 11:30-12:00 Morales/5th
  • 1:00-1:30 Kramer/4th

Thursdays

  • 11:00-11:30 Z/6th
  • 11:30-12:00 Baham/7th
  • 12:00-12:30 White/6th
  • 12:30-1:00 Tucker/7th
  • 1:30-2:00 Calderon/James-8th

iLEAD AV School-Wide Resources

Outdoor Learning and Challenges

  • iLEAD Through Play is the perfect place to learn about nature and join in on some fun challenges!

Digital Citizenship

Addressing Coronavirus Anxiety

Grade-Level Additional Resources

TK-K

1st

2nd grade

3rd grade

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

 

 

Organizing Your Remote Learning Schedule

By now, you may have found and organized a space that works well for your child to learn remotely. Now what? Let’s talk about organizing your learner’s day! We’ve provided sample daily schedules here, including one that’s great for working families. Take a look, and you can start to work toward a routine that suits your family’s needs. Be kind to yourselves and have fun while you navigate this new approach to learning, and remember: we’re here to support you along the way!