Tag Archives: iLEAD AV

Exploration, Studio

iAV Exploration: Message from the Director

Hello Amazing Exploration Families!

We are so excited to see your learners’ projects! Remember our Presentation of Learning and our Winter Program will be on Thursday, Dec. 16, from 5-7 pm in our Exploration Rooms. Please come and invite your friends and family! There will be other fun activities and performances all around the school site. We look forward to seeing you!

With gratitude,
Terri Budke
iLEAD AV Exploration Director
Director of North LA County Exploration

Project Based Learning, Studio

3rd Grade POL- The Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Project

The Driving Question: How can I help educate others on how to live a healthier life?

The learners made projects on “Rethink Your Drink”, about the amount of sugar in juice, soda, sports drinks, and sweetened tea, and made an alternative drink without added sugar by creating infused water with mint and strawberries. “My Plate” was about the five food groups involved in healthy meals: Fruit, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. In “Exercise and Mindfulness” the learners promoted the benefits of exercise and conducted a guided breathing exercise for relaxation. 

Ms. Bogna
3rd Grade Facilitator

Campus, Studio

‘Winter Wonderland’ Art Contest

All learners interested in revealing their artistic talents and creativity are encouraged to make an original drawing for the cover of the Winter Production Performing Arts Gala program. The winner will have their drawing featured on the cover of the program, which will be handed to the guests at the production. The theme is: ”WINTER WONDERLAND”.

Entries must be submitted by Friday, November 19. Please use the paper provided or a half sheet of 8 ½ x 11″ paper. All artwork must be original.

Some suggestions: Winter scenes, snowflakes, snow globes, snowmen, icicles, pine trees, lights, clouds, ice skating, arctic polar animals, ice castles, gnomes, sleigh rides, — BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN!

For questions, email holly.vasconez@ileadav.org.

Studio

Honoring Our Veterans

Veterans’ Day is a public holiday held on the anniversary of the end of World War I (November 11) to honor US veterans and victims of all wars. Veterans’ Day differs from Memorial Day in that is honors and celebrates living service members as well as the fallen. Below are some ways that you can show appreciation to service members:
  • Attend local Veterans’ Day events (for example “Let’s Laugh AV” at the Palmdale Event Hall on November 11th from 5:00 – 9:00 pm)
  • Fly an American Flag
  • Visit a VA Hospital
  • Verbally thank a service member
  • Write a note or card and send it to an active service member (https://amillionthanks.org/letter/)
Presentations of Learning, Project Based Learning, Studio

Presentation Of Learning: Engineering Design Process

Middle School Learners recently completed their Presentation Of Learning on their Engineering Design Process (EDP) Project. Over six weeks, the learners tackled the Driving Question, “How Can I Use The Engineering Design Process To Think And Act Like A Scientist Or Engineer?”
Throughout the course of the project, learners were given the voice and choice to choose their grouping. Learners were tasked to brainstorm ideas for their project and research three authentic points for their design choice. Learners began to build prototypes and refine their work for the remainder of the design process. The POL consisted of learners communicating their final results and answering their driving questions.
Studio, Uncategorized

School Site Council Elections This Wednesday

Dear Learners, Parents and Community Members,

Please participate in electing the new members of our iLEAD AV School Site Council. The election is this Wednesday, November 10th. School Site Council is a group of facilitators, parents, other staff and learners who work with the leadership team to assist in the review and evaluation of school improvement programs and the budget. The members of the site council are elected by their peers and serve a term of one, two or three years. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Mendoza at  linda.mendoza@ileadav.org or 661-494-7442.