2025 School Year Begins Soon! Key Dates and Information

Dear iLEAD Agua Dulce Families,

We hope that you have been enjoying the summer and have made many happy memories. We are looking forward to having all of our returning and new learners on campus at iLEAD Agua Dulce (11311 Frascati St, Agua Dulce, CA) on Tuesday, August 12, for the first day of school! Below are a few important dates to mark on your calendar. As always, we are here to support you and your child, so please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.

School Hours

TK-8th

• Monday-Thursday: 8:45 AM-3:15 PM
• Friday: 8:45 AM-12:30 PM

9th-12th

• Monday: Independent Study from Home
• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: On Campus 8:45 AM-3:15 PM
• Friday: Flex Day*

*On Fridays, 9th-12th grade learners may come to campus for extra support as needed.

Dismissal Procedures

• If you choose valet, please remain in your cars and have your orange slip with your learner’s name(s) and grade(s) visible in the windshield.
• If you choose park-and-wait, learners are not able to walk through the garden area to walk themselves to their car. You must meet them at the fenced area, where staff can release your learner to you.
• Whether you choose park-and-wait or valet, please be consistent so we have learners in the proper areas.
• A friendly reminder that we have several new staff on campus. Please be sure to have your ID on you so we can be sure learners are being released safely.
• Please review our drop-off/pick-up and valet procedures and map here.

Important Dates to Remember

Campus Beautification & Classroom Setup Day: Friday, August 8, at 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Join us for an afternoon of community, collaboration, and care as we prepare for a fantastic new school year! This is a wonderful opportunity to spruce up our school grounds, help set up classrooms, and add special touches that make our campus feel welcoming for all learners. All ages welcome—bring the whole family! Please wear comfy clothes and bring any tools or supplies you’d like to contribute (labeled with your name). Email info@ileadaguadulce.org if you plan to attend!

Meet the Facilitator Night: Monday, August 11, at 4:00-6:00 PM

This is an informal evening where learners and families can grab a snack from the food trucks, kick back, relax, and meet our phenomenal staff. This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet new families and for the learners to connect with their classmates prior to the first day of school. We will also have Live Scan services available on site if you’re interested in signing up to volunteer on campus! Please note, the cost of the Live Scan will be your responsibility, but we’re excited to help make the process easy and convenient for you.

First Day of School/Coffee and Muffins in the Village: Tuesday, August 12

School gates will open up at 8:00 AM, with school beginning at 8:45 AM. Parents and caregivers, we welcome you to join us in the garden for some muffins and coffee at 9:00 AM.

School Closed for Labor Day: Monday, September 1

iSUPPORT: Beginning Wednesday, September 3, at 9:00 AM in the Village

We have an amazing community of family volunteers who support our school in many ways. We hope you will attend our iSUPPORT meetings on the first Wednesday of each month. You will gain valuable information on how you can become involved, whether you volunteer in the classroom, assist on field trips, or help with planning on special event committees. iSUPPORT also helps to keep families updated on what is taking place on campus and is a great way to connect with each other. We value our volunteers! We look forward to seeing you there.

On-Campus Volunteer Orientation: Wednesday, September 3, at 9:00 AM

We love teaming up with our families to ensure the success of our learners. There are several areas on campus for our families to help, including in the classrooms as well as on field trips. In order to be a volunteer on campus, you must do the following: be fingerprinted, fill out a TB questionnaire, and attend our Volunteer Orientation. All forms will be handed out on the day of orientation. Volunteer Orientation will follow the iSUPPORT Meeting.

Minimum Day & Back to School Night: Thursday, September 4, at 5:00-7:00 PM

Please mark your calendar for a minimum day on Thursday, September 4. On minimum days, learners are dismissed at the same time they are released on Fridays (12:30 PM).

That evening, please plan to join us at 5:00-7:00 PM for Back to School Night. This event will help you know what to expect throughout the year, what project-based learning looks like in the classroom, the various types of assessments we use, school culture, and much more. It is a very informative evening where valuable information will be given. We look forward to seeing you there!

Calendars

You can access our Academic Calendar as well as our Community Calendar on our website.

Communication

ParentSquare

Please make sure that you have registered your ParentSquare account. Important reminders and information regarding school emergencies and events will be relayed through this system. ParentSquare emails home and will also send notifications to your phone if you download the app: http://parentsquare.com/signin.

Monday Message, Weekly Updates and School Website

The Monday Message is sent out each week to all of our families. It includes articles, upcoming events, pictures of learners, updates, and other pertinent information regarding school activities.

Weekly updates are sent out to you from your child’s facilitator and contain very important information regarding classroom instruction and other imperative information.

You can subscribe to the Monday Message by entering your email in our Monday Message sign-up window on our website: ileadaguadulce.org.

You can also find all of our Monday Messages and other important information archived on our website at ileadaguadulce.org/monday-messages/.

Social Media

iLEAD Agua Dulce has two social media platforms for families and friends to access. Our Facebook and Instagram accounts are constantly updated with pictures of our learners and descriptions of the learning process. Please check out our Facebook and Instagram.

iCREATE 

iCREATE provides learners with a safe and fun after-school environment. Learners will be guided and encouraged to grow their own creative experience through a variety of activities and learning experiences. We offer many hands-on math, science, and ELA activities and learner-led experiences. The annual registration fee goes toward supplies and staffing for the program. Learn more here.

Stay tuned for more information to come as we begin our new year together!

With gratitude,

Wendy Maxwell
School Director