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November College Rep Visits

November 4, 2025 by Monique Aldrete

Hello DVC,

Here are the following college reps visiting us during the month of November (this graphic may be updated throughout November with additions/rescheduling):

All College Rep Visits take place in Jackson’s room (3203) during lunch and open to all grade levels unless otherwise specified. 

 

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Gratitude Baskets for Thanksgiving

November 3, 2025 by Andrew Daramola

Gratitude Baskets

Dear DVC Students, Parents, and Guardians,

As we approach the season of Thanksgiving, we are all grateful for the tremendous work of our school staff – from our teachers to counselors to paraeducators to custodians to front office staff. To show our appreciation, we are organizing baskets of gratitude to deliver to our school staff on Friday, 11/21. The idea is that each staff member will receive one basket containing things they like and words of appreciation from students and parents/guardians. We will collect donations in the 1st floor reception area beginning on Monday, 11/3. Additionally, we will have a designated place to drop off contributions during Exhibition Night on Wednesday, 11/19.

Here is how you can contribute to the gratitude baskets:

  • Donations: If you are interested and able to purchase something to show your appreciation, please consider one of the following options.
    • General Donations:  Please consider non-perishable items such as individually wrapped popcorn, gummies, trail mix, chips, hot chocolate, pretzels, candy, cookies, coffee, sparkling water, tea, any other non-perishable snacks, and gift cards ($5) to Target or Starbucks.
    • Staff-Specific Donations: Please use this list of DVC staff’s favorite things: DVC Staff Favorite Things (November 2025) to send items specific to staff members. Please label the donations with the name of the staff member.
  • Words of Appreciation: There is nothing that means more to school staff than words of appreciation or encouragement. Please consider handwriting a note of thanks or typing one digitally here: DVC Staff Appreciation Notes We will be printing these digital messages and including all words of appreciation in the baskets. Handwritten notes can be dropped off beginning on Tuesday, 11/4.

Here are some ways you can help with assembly of the baskets:

  • Putting Together the Baskets: If you are interested in helping us assemble these baskets on Friday, 11/21 during the school day, we would be very grateful. The assembly sign up is here: Basket Assembly on Friday, 11/21

With gratitude for your ongoing encouragement and support,

Andrew Daramola and Elizabeth Ornelas

Principal and Assistant Principal

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Week 12 Updates for Families

November 2, 2025 by Andrew Daramola

Week 12

It was a very fun week at DVC!  Our Spirit Week set the tone for a week of creativity and zaniness, ending with our annual Halloween CD and parade of Advisory mascots. Our 10th grade students also had the chance to visit Cal State Fullerton, Pepperdine University, and UC Irvine this week.  We are looking forward to our CLD Day and Exhibition!  

CLD Day

We have an upcoming Community Learning Day (CLD) on Monday, November 10th. All students should have received an email to sign-up on through the 11/10 CLD Workshop Request Form. Students may choose to learn from home or attend an on campus workshop. Here is the 11/10 CLD Workshop Descriptions.

Exhibition, November 19th

We are excited for our annual Fall Exhibition night on Wednesday, November 19th!  This is our opportunity to show the wider community the projects and learning that we have done so far.  We invite all families, friends, and community members to join us on Wednesday, 11/19 from 5:30 – 7:00pm for our best night of the year. All DVC students are required to attend, and all grade levels will have projects on display.  

NHS Canned Food Drive @ Exhibition

The National Honor Society is conducting a food drive for those in need this holiday season.  Please consider donating  nonperishable item, if you are able, to this drive.  We will have a bin at Exhibition for these items.

Progress Reports

The end of the semester is fast approaching, and the grades students earn in December will be the grades that appear on students’ high school transcript. Progress reports are being mailed home on Monday, 11/10. The purpose of progress reports is to give families a snapshot of student course grades, and to be the starting point for a conversation at home about how to stay successful in school in these final weeks of the semester. Please follow up with your student’s teachers directly with any questions about assignments or grades.

Fall Survey

Your feedback is critical to our continued growth as a school! You should have received an email from a survey app called Kelvin. This is not spam! Please follow the prompt to complete an online survey from Kelvin to share your feedback on Da Vinci Communications. We appreciate your time and your feedback!

Tutoring

Need a reboot after checking in about grades at SLCs? We are thrilled to offer free tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Mr. Alex Rojas (from PJ Test Prep) from 3:35 – 4:30pm in Mr. Sandoval’s Room (3405). In addition, students from the National Honor Society tutor peers on Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30pm, also in room 3405.  No sign up required!

 

Here’s what’s coming up THIS WEEK and beyond:

  • Community Learning Day – Monday, November 10th
  • Progress Reports Mailed Home – Monday, November 10th 
  • Veterans’ Day Holiday – Tuesday, November 11th
  • Exhibition (All Grades) – Wednesday, November 19th at 5:30
  • Thanksgiving Break – Monday-Friday, November 24th-28th 

 

Bookmark These Helpful Links:

  • DVC Announcements Deck: https://tinyurl.com/dvc-announcements-fall-2025
  • DVC Monthly Calendars: tinyurl.com/planning-calendar2526
  • DVC Weekly Schedules: tinyurl.com/DVCweekly-schedules2526
  • DV/Wiseburn Athletics: athletics.davincischools.org 
  • DVC Incident Reporting Form: tinyurl.com/dvc-incident-report
  • PowerSchool Login Page: davincischools.powerschool.com/public
  • Absence Reporting Form (Completed by parent for absences) 
  • Short-Term Independent Study (STIS) Form (Completed by student for absences).

 

Sincerely,

Andrew Daramola

Principal, Da Vinci Communications

 

DVC Students & Alumni at Cal State Fullerton!

Staff Halloween Photo!

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Week 11 Updates for Families

October 26, 2025 by Andrew Daramola

Week 11

Welcome to Week 11, families!  We were excited to hold our first Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting this past Thursday, and we look forward to this week’s Spirit Week and Halloween CD.

PAC

A special thank you to all parents who attended the PAC meeting.  We discussed the purpose of the PAC and introduced our voting members for the 2025-26 school year.  Here is the slide deck from last Thursday’s meeting.  Please feel free to join us at our next meeting on December 4th at 4:30 (Zoom).

CLD Day

We have an upcoming Community Learning Day (CLD) on Monday, November 10th. All students should have received an email to sign-up on through the 11/10 CLD Workshop Request Form. Students may choose to learn from home or attend an on campus workshop. Here is the 11/10 CLD Workshop Descriptions.

Halloween

We are excited for Halloween and our upcoming spirit week (see below), and we encourage students to wear costumes if they would like. As a reminder, Halloween costumes must be school and dress code appropriate, face coverings cannot be worn, and no weapons or items that look like weapons are allowed.

Spirit Week

College Field Trip 

Our 10th grade students will be taking a field trip on Wednesday, October 29th to UC Irvine, Cal State Fullerton, and Pepperdine University.  Students have their choice of visiting any of these three excellent schools, based on space.  Please make sure to turn in permission slips as soon as possible.

Tutoring

Need a reboot after checking in about grades at SLCs? We are thrilled to offer free tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Mr. Alex Rojas (from PJ Test Prep) from 3:35 – 4:30pm in Mr. Sandoval’s Room (3405). In addition, students from the National Honor Society tutor peers on Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30pm, also in room 3405.  No sign up required!

 

Here’s what’s coming up THIS WEEK and beyond:

  • 10th Grade College Field Trip – Wednesday, October 29th
  • Halloween CD – Friday, October 31st
  • Community Learning Day – Monday, November 10th
  • Progress Reports Mailed Home – Monday, November 10th
  • Veterans’ Day Holiday – Tuesday, November 11th
  • Exhibition (All Grades) – Wednesday, November 19th
  • Thanksgiving Break – Monday-Friday, November 24th-28th

 

Bookmark These Helpful Links:

  • DVC Announcements Deck: https://tinyurl.com/dvc-announcements-fall-2025
  • DVC Monthly Calendars: tinyurl.com/planning-calendar2526
  • DVC Weekly Schedules: tinyurl.com/DVCweekly-schedules2526
  • DV/Wiseburn Athletics: athletics.davincischools.org
  • DVC Incident Reporting Form: tinyurl.com/dvc-incident-report
  • PowerSchool Login Page: davincischools.powerschool.com/public
  • Absence Reporting Form (Completed by parent for absences)
  • Short-Term Independent Study (STIS) Form (Completed by student for absences).

 

Sincerely,

Andrew Daramola

Principal, Da Vinci Communications 

 

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LifeLaunch In-Person Info Session October 23rd! | Sesión Informativa Presencial de LifeLaunch — ¡23 de octubre!

October 20, 2025 by Gloria Perez

Dear Families,

We invite you to join us for the upcoming LifeLaunch Information Session on Thursday, October 23rd from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Black Box Theater (201 N Douglas St, El Segundo, CA 90245).

LifeLaunch offers graduating seniors the opportunity to continue their education tuition-free, choosing between two exciting post-high school pathways:

  • College Pathway with Rivet School: Students can earn college credit, an Associate’s Degree (AA), or even a Bachelor’s Degree (BA) while receiving personalized academic and career support.
  • Career Pathways (Healthcare or Aviation): Students can gain industry-recognized certifications/licenses and hands-on experience that prepare them for in-demand, high-growth careers — all at no cost.

LifeLaunch provides hybrid learning options, personalized guidance, and career coaching, helping students take their next step with confidence — whether their goal is to enter the workforce or continue their college journey.

We encourage all seniors and their families to attend this important session to learn more about how LifeLaunch supports students in building a strong and affordable foundation for their future.

For questions, please contact Ebony Bobadilla at ebobadilla@davincischools.org.

Warm regards,

The LifeLaunch Team


Estimadas familias,

Les invitamos a asistir a la Sesión Informativa de LifeLaunch el jueves 23 de octubre de 6:00 a 7:00 p.m. en el Black Box Theater (201 N Douglas St, El Segundo, CA 90245).

LifeLaunch ofrece a los estudiantes que se gradúan la oportunidad de continuar su educación sin costo alguno, eligiendo entre dos caminos emocionantes después de la preparatoria:

  • Camino Universitario (Rivet School): Los estudiantes pueden obtener créditos universitarios, un título de asociado (AA) o incluso una licenciatura (BA), con apoyo académico y profesional personalizado.
  • Caminos Profesionales (Salud o Aviación): Los estudiantes pueden obtener certificaciones reconocidas por la industria y experiencia práctica que los preparan para carreras con alta demanda — todo sin costo alguno.

LifeLaunch ofrece opciones de aprendizaje hibrido, orientación personalizada y asesoramiento profesional, ayudando a los estudiantes a dar el siguiente paso con confianza, ya sea que deseen ingresar al mundo laboral o continuar su formación universitaria.

Animamos a todos los estudiantes del último año y a sus familias a asistir a esta importante sesión para conocer cómo LifeLaunch puede ayudarles a construir un futuro sólido y accesible.

Si tiene preguntas, puede comunicarse con Ebony Bobadilla al ebobadilla@davincischools.org.

Atentamente,

El equipo de LifeLaunch

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