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News release Students from SCVi Charter School are scheduled Friday to present their first semester of aerospace learning at the TK-7 Aerospace Learning Showcase. The event, scheduled 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at SCVi, is free and open to the public. It is planned to feature interactive projects, presentations and models created by students from transitional kindergarten through seventh grade, focusing on core aerospace concepts. The campus is located at 28060 Hasley Canyon Road, No. 200, Castaic. The showcase represents SCVi’s specialized, project-based curriculum, which integrates science, technology, engineering, and math skills through the captivating theme of aerospace, said a news release from SCVi. “This event is much more than a science fair; it’s a demonstration of how early exposure to rigorous, project-based learning empowers students,” Chad Powell, school codirector at SCVi Charter School, said in the release. “Our TK-7 learners aren’t just memorizing facts; they are hands-on problem-solvers, designing, building and presenting their work to a real-world audience. This foundational skill-building is what prepares them for success in any career path and strengthens our community’s future workforce.” School Codirector Martha Spansel-Pellico added: “The enthusiasm these young scholars have for complex subjects like aerodynamics and space exploration is truly inspiring. By making learning relevant and exciting, we are nurturing a lifelong love of learning and developing the next generation of critical thinkers right here in the Santa Clarita Valley.” The Aerospace Learning Showcase will highlight how students applied key age-appropriate state standards across multiple disciplines. Each grade level tackled a unique aspect of flight, ranging from transitional kindergarteners’ study of kites and butterflies to seventh grade’s exploration of rocketry through the lens of physics, chemistry and engineering. The event is designed to provide students with practice in presenting their work and communicating complex ideas clearly.
