Monday message 09.24.2018

(Please see the school calendar for more information and pacing guide for more information) September 25th: Parent University. Join us at 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. for a chance to connect with other parents and receive tips and tricks to support an online learner. October: MAP Make-Up Days. See Coaches Corner for MAP make-ups. If you … Continue reading “Upcoming Events”

Dear Families, We are going into Week 6. For our elementary and middle-school learners, this means the end of the quarter is coming soon. If you have not ordered your Quarter 2 courses, please think about doing so in the upcoming week. Now is a good time to ensure you’ve contacted each of your facilitators, … Continue reading “Message from the Director”

We are asking iLEAD families to participate in this year’s MAP Testing. We added a few more dates for testing: Oct. 1-4, at  10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Our elementary and middle-school courses are halfway through the first quarter. Quarter 1 ends Friday, Oct. 12. Keep up the good work, and be sure to try … Continue reading “Coaches Corner”

We are so proud of our online learner, Henry! Henry completed an assignment in his course, “A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words.” We are proud of his grit for continuing to make the project, even when he made mistakes, and his creativity for adding his own personal touches to the assignment to make it meaningful … Continue reading “Learner Highlight: Henry”

Do you ever have trouble staying on task or falling asleep at night? Perhaps Brain.FM would be worth checking out. It is a music app designed to help you focus, relax, meditate, or sleep. The computer-generated music is based on scientific research and affects the brain in 15 min or less. The stream of music … Continue reading “Tip of the Week: Focus and Relax With Music”

A Chance for Teens to Share Experiences Families are diverse, and so are the teenage members of those families. This is a gathering for teens who have a personal experience with adoption, third-party reproduction, or foster care. They will have a chance to share stories and learn from each other in a safe environment. When: … Continue reading “Things to Do: Share Experiences”

Pasadena Public Library is hosting a murder mystery just before Halloween. Students ages 12-18 are invited to attend. They will look for clues and try to identify the murderer before he/she claims another victim. When: Friday, October 26, 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free Where: Pasadena Public Library, 285 E Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91101 Special Instructions: … Continue reading “Things to Do: Mystery for Teens”