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Ignite Learning Academy Online 4th Grade Students Meet for the First Time as they Win at MathCon
Ignite Learning Academy (ILA), a fully accredited online private school, celebrates two students who recently represented the school as they competed in Chicago, Illinois as a part of the MathCon finalist competition.
This year’s MathCon competition saw more than 25,000 students compete from 36 different states, and only 617 students were invited to attend the national competition in Chicago on April 30th, 2022, based on their exemplary first-round test score. Ignite Learning Academy had four students qualify, and two were able to make the trip: Cameron Morgan and Walt Wehrman. Since MathCon’s inception in 2008, more than 300,000 students have participated.
Irving 5th Grader Can Recite First 250 Digits Of Pi From Memory
Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant (the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter) which is approximately 3.14159. Pi Day is an annual opportunity for math enthusiasts to recite the infinite digits of Pi, talk to their friends about math, and eat pie.
Ignite Learning Academy Talent Show 2021
Folding Laundry - Words from an ILA parent
Medium shirt, size 7-8. Two long creases, folding the arms across, then fold in half...
The problem with laundry is it is never-ending. I could work all day, washing, drying, folding and someone still thinks they need to change. Day clothes into pajamas. Pajamas into day clothes. For the love of feeling accomplished, can we just all stay in the same clothes for a few days? My suggestion was met with giggles and grins like I was kidding. This mundane task of motherhood marks hours of unpaid labor.
Why was Ignite Learning Academy Founded?
Have you ever wondered why Ignite Learning Academy exists? Hear directly from Dr. Van Sande, our school's founder, to learn why she started Ignite Learning Academy after serving as a public school superintendent for many years.
OITNB Actress at Summer Camp
Ignite Learning Academy (ILA), a fully accredited online private school, is thrilled to welcome SAG Award-Winning, Orange is the New Black actress, Jessica Pimentel, to their virtual Leading Ladies summer camp.
Bradley (7th grade) earns spot as MathCON finalist
Reid Park Zoo Field Trip (Tucson, AZ)
We had such a great time with students and families at the Reid Park Zoo this past Friday when we met up with Tucson families for a field trip. Nearly all of our Tucson families attended! There were beautiful peacocks all over the zoo that we especially enjoyed!
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