Monday message 03.06.2023
Dear iLEAD Lancaster Families,
March is Arts Education Month. At iLEAD Lancaster, we know that the arts are foundational to learning. As author Eric Jensen writes, “The arts enhance the process of learning. The systems they nourish, which include our integrated sensory, attentional, cognitive, emotional, and motor capacities, are, in fact, the driving forces behind all other learning” (Arts with the Brain in Mind). The arts help us see the world from different perspectives, to express ourselves, and to complete important learning tasks that build self-confidence and self-discipline. Creating and exploring the world through the arts develops learners’ capacities for critical thinking, creativity, imagination, and innovation. Through project-based learning (PBL), we offer a curriculum rich in the arts for all subjects and all grade levels. We are grateful to have a community that values the arts in education.
With gratitude,
Nykole Kent
School Director
Upcoming Events
Mon.-Fri., 11/18-22: MiJa Book Fair
Thur., 11/21: iSUPPORT Meeting
Mon.-Fri., 11/25-29: Fall Break
Fri., 12/6: K-5 Candy Land Dance
Fri., 12/6: “Bayou Nights” Winter Formal
Mon.-Fri., 12/9-13: Grinchmas Spirit Week
Fri., 12/13: Grinchmas
Wed., 12/18: Winter Production
Breakfast and Lunch Menu
Monday: Yogurt & graham crackers. Orange chicken bowl with brown rice (3/4 cup) and steamed carrots (3/4 cup). Tuesday: Cinnamon French toast. Breaded chicken patty on a hamburger bun with… Read more
Learner Free Day: March 13
On Monday, March 13, there will be no school for learners. On this day, our staff members will participate in professional learning activities.
Open House: March 16
We are excited to invite you to our Open House Thursday, March 16, from 5-7 PM! Come see what iLEAD Lancaster has to offer your learner in grades TK-8, including… Read more
TK/Kindergarten Round-Up: March 16 & 24
We are excited to invite you to our TK/Kindergarten Round-Up! Choose the date that works for you: Thursday, March 16 @ 5-7 PM OR Friday, March 24 @ 5-7 PM… Read more
Learner-Led Conferences: March 17, 23-24
At iLEAD Lancaster, we host Learner-Led Conferences (LLCs) to promote learner engagement, motivation, and achievement. LLCs take place March 17 and 23-24. These conferences create a purposeful way for learners… Read more
A Note from Empower Generations to Our 8th Grade Families
A message from the team at Empower Generations: Calling All iLEAD 8th Graders and Families! It’s time to think about high school registration for 2023-2024! Your next chapter begins here… Read more
Apply for iLEAD Lancaster’s Enrollment Lottery by March 31
At iLEAD Lancaster, all grade-level admissions are done by public random lottery. Through the lottery, we fill open spots and then start creating a wait list. To be included in… Read more
Helpful Links for iLEAD Lancaster Families
Please see below for easy access to important information for our families. Summative English Language Proficiency Assessment for California. Valet Procedures. School Counselor Request Form. How Can We Help? Take… Read more
