iLEAD AV Studio families, please mark your calendar for minimum day on the following date.
This minimum day provides the time needed for Individualized Learning Plans. Please look for a sign-up from your learner’s facilitator.
On minimum days, learners are dismissed at the same time that they are released on Fridays (12:30 PM).
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.
Click here for the school year calendar.
Click here for the school year calendar.
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!
We will be holding our first meetup on Thursday, October 30, at Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark. Please stay tuned for more information coming soon.
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:
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.
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 Antelope Valley Hybrid Studio families, please mark your calendar for minimum day on the following date.
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).
Click here for the school year calendar.
Click here for the school year calendar.
Dear Families,
We are excited to share information about a new program called SUN Bucks (Summer EBT), which provides grocery benefits to help families purchase healthy food during the summer months when school meals are not available. This program is part of California’s ongoing effort to support students and reduce food insecurity.
SUN Bucks provides eligible families with an allocation per child to buy groceries during the summer. These benefits are provided through an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, similar to a debit card, and can be used at most grocery stores and farmers’ markets.
Your child may qualify for SUN Bucks if your household meets any of the following:
Learners are not automatically eligible for SUN Bucks just because they attend a provision school. To receive SUN Bucks benefits, families must submit a Universal Benefits Application for this school year. Eligibility is determined through this application, and families who do not apply will not be considered for SUN Bucks.
If your learner is in foster care, migrant, homeless, or already qualifies for programs like CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal (within income limits), they may be directly certified and do not need to submit an application. However, the application may ask you to provide their associated case number to confirm eligibility.
Please note: SUN Bucks eligibility CANNOT be determined using the Household Data Collection Form (HDC) that was completed during school registration. You must submit a current meal application to qualify.
You can apply for free/reduced-price meals online at: https://mealtimeapps.com.
The eligibility period for 2025 SUN Bucks is through September 2, 2025. The eligibility period for 2026 SUN Bucks is July 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026. Applications submitted between July 1, 2025, and September 2, 2025, will make students eligible for both 2025 and 2026 SUN Bucks.
Please also be aware that 2025 SUN Bucks cards will not be mailed out until late summer/fall 2025. Families who submit applications and who become eligible later, may receive their benefits in late summer or fall. 2026 SUN Bucks cards will not be mailed out until June/July of 2026.
For more information about the SUN Bucks Program, you can visit https://ca.p-ebt.org/sunbucks.
Thank you for your attention to this important opportunity. We want to ensure all our learners have access to the resources they need, even when school is out for the summer.
