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Week 21 Updates for Families

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Week 21

We had an amazing week with our Neurodiversity Week celebrations!  Our Neurodiversity club and their advisors did an amazing job with engaging students and staff about the importance of celebrating and honoring neurodiversity.  Please see the photos below, as well as additional photos from our Computer Science pathway’s Mobile App Showcase!

In addition, Happy Black History Month!  During this month, we celebrate the culture and contributions of Black Americans to the United States.  We are excited for our upcoming Black History Month CD and the work of our Black Student Union to promote this important month!

Community Learning Day

The third Community Learning Day (CLD) of the year will take place on Friday, February 13. Students who wish to request an on-campus workshop or indicate that they will be learning off campus that day must complete the 2/13 Community Learning Day Workshop Request Form (DV account is required) by February 4.

 

FREE Cardiac Screening for Youth & Young Adults

Da Vinci Schools, in partnership with Saving Hearts Foundation and UCLA, invites families and community members ages 12-35 to a FREE cardiac screening event on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in the Da Vinci Schools Blackbox Theater. Pre-registration is encouraged (appointments are seen first), but walk-ins are welcome. See more information on this Instagram post.

 

10th & 11th Grade Financial Aid Nights

Join our DVC Financial Literacy Teacher, Mr. Jackson, for an engaging and practical workshop covering:

  • How the FAFSA works and what it looks at
  • What “prior-prior year” tax information means for your family
  • Smart money and tax strategies to consider before filing 2025 taxes
  • How to maximize eligibility for grants and scholarships
  • Common financial aid myths—and what actually matters

This session is designed to be accessible, informative, and empowering, whether college feels far away or right around the corner.

11th Grade Families
Thursday, February 12th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
DVC Common Area (3rd Floor)

10th Grade Families
Thursday, February 19th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
DVC Common Area (3rd Floor)

 

Black College Expo

DVC is headed to the Black College Expo this year!  This year’s Black College Expo is on Saturday, February 14th at the Pomona Fairplex.  All students are welcomed to attend this event.  DVC is sponsoring students’ admission and will provide transportation to the event, leaving DVC at 9am and leaving the fairplex from 1:45pm.  We will have sign up information soon!

 

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

  • Professional Development (No Students) – Friday, February 6th
  • Parent Advisory Committee Meeting – Thursday, February 12th @4:30pm (Zoom)
  • 11th Grade Financial Aid Night – Thursday, February 12th @6:00pm
  • Community Learning Day – Friday, February 13th
  • 10th Grade Financial Aid Night – Thursday, February 19th @6:00pm

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Scenes from Neurodiversity Week!

 

Mobile App Showcase

RESCHEDULED: 10th Grade Financial Info Night

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Hello DVC families,

 

The 10th Grade Financial Info Night has been moved from Thursday, January 29th to February 19th at 6:00pm.  This event will be located in the DVC Common Area.  Please mark this in your calendars, and contact cjackson@davincischools.org for more info.

 

 

Week 20 Updates for Families

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Week 20

Last week’s CD was full of celebration and honoring student achievement!  We recognized students who made the honor roll (GPA of 3.3-3.59), high honor roll (3.6-3.99), and distinguished honor roll (4.0 and above).  Grade level teams also honored students for Resiliency, Most Improved, Positivity, Collaboration, and POL Superstars (posted below)!

Da Vinci Schools Surveys: We value your voice and input. Parents/guardians and students, you should have received an email from Kelvin Education in November with a survey link to provide feedback. Please look in your inbox for “Kelvin Education” to complete the survey. Thank you for taking the time to provide this valuable feedback. The feedback window closes this month.

 

Semester 2 Seminars: Students will be given the opportunity to choose new seminars this semester.  They can do so at this link: https://forms.gle/EzF25ofMPcJNdJTX6 

 

We are also implementing new intervention seminars this semester: Math Intervention for students who need additional support in Math content and Senior Seminar for students who need support in meeting the conditions of the Senior Contract (Passing all required courses, and 90%+ attendance and tardies).

 

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

  • MLK Day Holiday – Monday, January 19th
  • 10th Grade Financial Aid Night – Thursday, January 29th @6:00pm
  • Professional Development (No Students) – Friday, February 6th
  • Parent Advisory Committee Meeting – Thursday, February 12th @4:30pm (Zoom)
  • 11th Grade Financial Aid Night – Thursday, February 12th @6:00pm
  • Community Learning Day – Friday, February 13th

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Week 19 Updates

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Week 19

No School on Monday, January 19th: there is no school on Monday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  We celebrate Dr. King’s legacy and his vision of equality, justice, and peace, and strive to live out these ideals at DVC.

 

Awards CD:  Students will be recognized for their academic achievement, as well as for grade-level awards from first semester at Thursday’s CD!

 

Da Vinci Schools Surveys: We value your voice and input. Parents/guardians and students, you should have received an email from Kelvin Education in November with a survey link to provide feedback. Please look in your inbox for “Kelvin Education” to complete the survey. Thank you for taking the time to provide this valuable feedback. The feedback window closes this month.

 

Semester 2 Seminars: Students will be given the opportunity to choose new seminars this semester.  They can do so at this link: https://forms.gle/EzF25ofMPcJNdJTX6 

We are also implementing new intervention seminars this semester: Math Intervention for students who need additional support in Math content and Senior Seminar for students who need support in meeting the conditions of the Senior Contract (Passing all required courses, and 90%+ attendance and tardies).

 

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

  • MLK Day Holiday – Monday, January 19th
  • 10th Grade Financial Aid Night – Thursday, January 29th @6:00pm
  • Professional Development (No Students) – Friday, February 6th
  • 11th Grade Financial Aid Night – Thursday, February 12th @6:00pm
  • Community Learning Day – Friday, February 13th

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Welcome Back to Semester 2! (Week 18 Updates)

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Week 18

Welcome back, families!  We are so excited to start Semester 2 with all of you.  We hope that you had a restful holiday break with your families.  The DVC staff has been hard at work preparing for the new semester, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back!

Semester 1 Report Cards: Report cards were mailed out the first week of January.  Please contact Jackie Martinez (jmartinez@davincischools.org) if you have any questions or concerns about receipt of these report cards.  PowerSchool access has been reenabled for all students and families.

 

Grade Appeals: If you have questions about final grades, please reach out to teachers directly via email when school resumes. Grade appeals must be initiated via email within 30 days of the end of the semester. For more information about final grades, see the DVC Student and Family Handbook.

 

Semester 2 Seminars: Students will be given the opportunity to choose new seminars this semester.  They can do so at this link: https://forms.gle/EzF25ofMPcJNdJTX6

 

We are also implementing new intervention seminars this semester: Math Intervention for students who need additional support in Math content and Senior Seminar for students who need support in meeting the conditions of the Senior Contract (Passing all required courses, and 90%+ attendance and tardies).

 

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

  • First Day of Semester 2 – Monday, January 12th
  • MLK Day Holiday – Monday, January 19th
  • 10th Grade Financial Aid Night – Thursday, January 29th @6:00pm
  • Professional Development (No Students) – Friday, February 6th
  • 11th Grade Financial Aid Night – Thursday, February 12th @6:00pm
  • Community Learning Day – Friday, February 13th

 

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