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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!

Studio, Studio Monday Message

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!

Exploration Monday Message, Home Study

iLEAD AV Exploration K-2 Amira Benchmark Assessments: September 15-19

This year, iLEAD AV Exploration has partnered with Amira Learning in support of our readers. Amira is a digital reading tool that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to assess learners’ reading mastery and coach them through new reading skills. Here is an overview of Amira for families like ours who are using the platform at home.

During the week of September 15, our school will administer Benchmark Assessments through Amira to grades K-2 so that we can:

  • Assess learners’ reading proficiency levels
  • Screen learners for potential risk of dyslexia
  • Identify individual learner’s areas of need or additional support

In addition to taking the Benchmark Assessment, learners will also use Amira’s “Practice” mode to strengthen their reading skills. They will read out loud, receive interventions and support, and talk about the story they’ve read to build their comprehension skills.

Amira is a program committed to AI safety for learners. Amira uses AI to select from a predetermined set of interventions and responses. Amira does not pull from the internet and cannot respond to learners outside of the curated options vetted by humans. All learner data is protected and owned by the district. Our team has been thoroughly impressed with their efficacy data and work with education researchers to develop the best product for learners.

Based on the information from Amira’s assessment and practice components, it’s possible we will contact you about additional support and resources for your learner. We appreciate your partnership as we help our learners become stronger readers!

Please do not hesitate to reach out to your EF with questions.

Exploration Monday Message, Home Study

iLEAD AV Exploration Family Meetup at California Science Center: September 25

iLEAD AV Exploration families, we are thrilled to kick off another year of fantastic family meetups with you! We’re starting with an exciting one! Meet us at the California Science Center for a day of scientific exploration and fun with friends. Parking is $20, but admission is free! We’ll see you there on September 25 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

iLEAD Aerospace Projects, Studio, Studio Monday Message

iLEAD Antelope Valley Glider on Campus Day: September 18

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 Thursday, September 18, all iLEAD AV learners will have a chance to interact with a full-scale glider on our campus and learn from glider pilots about flight controls. Families are welcome! See the flyer below for more information:

iLEAD AV Studio Glider on Campus

In addition, 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!

Studio, Studio Monday Message

iLEAD Antelope Valley Studio Minimum Day: September 25

iLEAD Antelope Valley Hybrid Studio families, please mark your calendar for minimum day on the following date.

  • Thursday, September 25

These minimum days provide the time needed for Individualized Learning Plans. Please stay tuned for more information about each of these events.

On minimum days, learners are dismissed at the same time that they are released on Fridays (12:30 PM).

Events

Upcoming Events

iLEAD AV Studio

  • Thur., 9/18: Glider on Campus Day
  • Thur., 9/25: Minimum Day – All Grades
  • Thur.-Fri., 9/25-26: Individualized Learning Plans
  • Sat., 10/4: 8th Grade First Glider Flights
  • Thur., 10/9: School-Wide Soaring Aeronautics Project Presentation of Learning

Click here for the school year calendar.

iLEAD AV Exploration (Home Study)

  • Mon., 9/15: Amira Testing, K-2nd
  • Tue., 9/16: In-Person Art & Enrichment Workshops Begin
  • Wed., 9/17: Vision & Hearing Screening for K, 2nd, 5th and 8th grades

Click here for the school year calendar.

Exploration Monday Message, Home Study

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources

At iLEAD AV Exploration, we are committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for all our learners. During September, Suicide Prevention Month, our goal is to ensure that learners,  families, and friends have access to the resources they need to support mental well-being.

Click below for some resources to help you through difficult times:

Our Family Guidebook includes the following Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Policy:

The Governing Board recognizes that suicide is a major cause of death among youth and should be taken seriously. In order to reduce suicidal behavior and its impact on learners and families, the Director(s) or designee have developed preventive strategies, intervention and postvention procedures. The purpose of this policy is to protect the health and well-being of all learners by having procedures in place to prevent, assess the risk of, intervene in, and respond to suicide.

In order to initiate access to available pupil mental health services, you may contact the following mental health provider: Terri Budke at 661-429-3757. Our school will notify parents/guardians at least twice per year.

Additional resources are available on our Mental Health page.

If you or your child is struggling, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You are not alone, and seeking help is a sign of strength. Together, we can create a community where everyone feels heard, understood, and supported.