We had our first CD assembly of the year on Thursday, where we recognized DVC All-Stars from grades 9-12! These students were chosen by their grade-level teachers for being outstanding examples of DVC culture. Congratulations to all of our All-Stars!
Week 5
It’s already been a month of learning at Da Vinci Communications! We have hit the ground running with our Overnighter, Club Fair, and seminars being launched. Thank you for your positive energy, and we are excited for upcoming events like our Back to School Night (September 25th) and SLCs in October.
Welcome, Ms. Jamisyn Williams: Ms. Williams will be serving as counselor during Ms. Barba’s leave for grades 9 and 11. Please direct any counseling inquiries to her (or drop a line of welcome) to jwilliams@davincischools.org. Ms. Williams attended Wiseburn Schools and was thrilled to have the opportunity to work in her home community. We’re excited to have her on our team!
Hispanic Heritage Month: Tomorrow marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place September 15th to October 15th every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. DVC students attended the Latino College Expo this weekend, and our Latino Student Union (L.S.U.) leads the recognition and celebration throughout the next four weeks. Our next CD on Friday, October 3rd will be led by the Latino Student Union. Students interested in participating should contact Ms. Noemy Carrillo (ncarrillo@davincischools.org).
Make Up Photos: All students who did not take a photo on the earlier photo days will have make up photos on Tuesday, September 16th from 8:30-9:30. For students who would like to retake a photo, please reach out to Jackie Martinez (jmartinez@davincischools.org) to get added to the photo list. Students will be called out of class by the front office.
CLD Day: Our first CLD Day is coming up on September 23rd. Students received an email from Da Vinci Schools to sign up for an On-Campus Learning Workshop or to indicate that they will be learning from home that day. Here is the CLD Survey to Sign-Up for CLD Day 9/23 (need Da Vinci email address to access). Here is the List of On-Campus Workshops available on 9/23. Please note that students will need to have a CLD stay-at-home permission slip if they wish to learn from home that day.
Tutoring: By popular demand, Tutor Alex is returning for another year of tutoring at DVC! Tutoring in all subject areas (except pathways and art) is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:35-4:30 in room 3205 (Sandoval).
Wednesday Snacks for Staff Meetings: One of the reasons why DVC is able to be such a wonderful learning environment is that we prioritize staff meeting and collaborative time. If you’d be interested in providing a snack for staff members on Wednesday meetings as a pick-me-up, please check out this link. We are thankful for your generosity! Thank you very much to those who have already signed out.
Attendance: As a friendly reminder, If your student is going to be absent from school, it’s essential to complete both the Absence Reporting Form (Completed by Parent) and the Short-Term Independent Study (STIS) Form (Completed by Student). Submitting the Absence Form ensures your absence is properly documented, while completing the STIS Form allows your student to receive credit for the days they missed. This helps keep your student’s attendance and academic records in good standing. Be sure to fill out both forms as soon as possible. You can find the links under the Helpful Link Tab on the Blog. Thank you!
Work Permits: Any student who is employed and working is legally required to have a valid work permit. If your student is currently employed or planning to begin work, please make sure they obtain one from Lolita Go (room 3206). Additionally, if students are interested in working during seminar time, they will need to be enrolled in the Work Experience Seminar. This ensures that students receive credit for their employment experience and that their schedules are aligned with school expectations. Thank you for your support in helping students balance school and work successfully. Please contact Lolita with any questions about work permits or seminar enrollment through email at lgo@davincischools.org.
Metro Passes: Da Vinci Schools is participating in LA Metro’s GoPass Program again this year! This means any DVC student can receive a free Metrocard that, once activated, will allow them to ride on the Metro at no cost until June 30th. Students can pick up a card and instructions to activate their card from Jackie Martinez (jmartinez@davincischools.org) at the DVC Front Desk. Here is more information on the GoPass Program if you are interested.
Here’s what’s coming up THIS WEEK and beyond:
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Sincerely,
Andrew Daramola
Principal, Da Vinci Communications
Week 4
This past week at school featured our annual Club Fair! We had over 30 clubs represented at the fair, all of which are student-led, ranging from Friendship Club to Ball Knowledge Club, Girls Who Code and Boys to Men, Philosophy and Art Club, and more! A special thank you goes to all of our student leaders for their preparation and enthusiasm. Please see more pictures below, taken by our Graphic Communications and Photography teacher, Mr. Albans!
Parent Signups for Staff Meetings: A separate email will go out to parents about this item, so please check that for more details. One of the reasons why DVC is able to be such a wonderful learning environment is that we prioritize staff meeting and collaborative time. If you’d be interested in providing a snack for staff members on Wednesday meetings as a pick-me-up, please check out this link. We are thankful for your generosity!
Tutoring: By popular demand, Tutor Alex is returning for another year of tutoring at DVC! Tutoring in all subject areas (except pathways and art) is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:35-4:30 in room 3205 (Sandoval). See the flyer here for more information!
Professional Development Day: As a reminder, there is no school for students on Friday, September 12th.
Make Up Photos: All students who did not take a photo on the earlier photo days will have make up photos on Tuesday, September 16th from 8:30-9:30.
Class of 2026 Senior Portraits: There are two more dates in September (9/13 and 9/14) for seniors to take their portraits with Stacee! See more information in this flyer, and sign up for a session here.
Work Permits: Any student who is employed and working is legally required to have a valid work permit. If your student is currently employed or planning to begin work, please make sure they obtain one from Lolita Go (room 3206). Work permits can be requested directly through Lolita—please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need assistance with the process. Additionally, if students are interested in working during seminar time, they will need to be enrolled in the Work Experience Seminar. This ensures that students receive credit for their employment experience and that their schedules are aligned with school expectations. Thank you for your support in helping students balance school and work successfully. Please contact Lolita with any questions about work permits or seminar enrollment through email at lgo@davincischools.org.
Absence Reporting Reminder: If your student is going to be absent, please fill out the Absence Reporting form.
Metro Passes: Da Vinci Schools is participating in LA Metro’s GoPass Program again this year! This means any DVC student can receive a free Metrocard that, once activated, will allow them to ride on the Metro at no cost until June 30th. Students can pick up a card and instructions to activate their card from Jackie Martinez (jmartinez@davincischools.org) at the DVC Front Desk. Here is more information on the GoPass Program if you are interested.
Here’s what’s coming up THIS WEEK and beyond:
Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:
Sincerely,
Andrew Daramola
Principal, Da Vinci Communications
Email: adaramola@davincischools.org
School Phone: (310) 725-5800 Ext. 3043
Cell Phone: (323) 435-1796
Appointments: https://calendly.com/andrew_daramola
Week 3
We had a fantastic time at our annual Overnighter! The Class of 2029 showed their energy, teamwork, and unique personalities at camp, with the help of our fantastic Wolf Pack Leaders, staff, and a few superhero friends. We were so excited to welcome our 9th grade students to Da Vinci Communications in our unique way! Mr. Clarke, DVC Media Production teacher, created an amazing photo/video slideshow of this year’s experience: DVC Class of 2029 Overnighter Slideshow
Shelter-in-Place Drill: The Da Vinci high schools located at the 201 N. Douglas location (including DVC) will be participating in a Shelter-in-Place Drill on Tuesday, September 2nd. Shelter-in-Place drills are designed to educate students and staff and to provide practice opportunities for what to initially do in the event of an on-campus or nearby emergency that requires a lockdown.
Club Fair: Our annual Club Fair is coming up on Thursday, 9/4. All clubs who have submitted applications will be informed of their approval from school administration and invited to a Club Leaders’ Informational Meeting on Tuesday, 9/2. Clubs are not considered approved unless the student leader receives an approval email from school administration.
Make Up Photos: All students who did not take a photo on the earlier photo days will have make up photos on Tuesday, September 16th from 8:30-9:30.
Seminar Changes: All students have been enrolled in seminar classes. If a student would like to request a seminar change, they can use this form: DVC Schedule Change Request Form. We will do our best to accommodate as many requests as possible. The form is only accessible by students through their DV google account. Students are required to attend the classes they are assigned unless they are given a new schedule by school staff. All change requests must be submitted by Friday, 9/5.
Absence Reporting Reminder: If your student is going to be absent, please fill out the Absence Reporting form.
Metro Passes: Da Vinci Schools is participating in LA Metro’s GoPass Program again this year! This means any DVC student can receive a free Metrocard that, once activated, will allow them to ride on the Metro at no cost until June 30th. Students can pick up a card and instructions to activate their card from Jackie Martinez (jmartinez@davincischools.org) at the DVC Front Desk. Here is more information on the GoPass Program if you are interested.
Here’s what’s coming up THIS WEEK and beyond:
Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:
Sincerely,
Andrew Daramola
Principal, Da Vinci Communications
Email: adaramola@davincischools.org
School Phone: (310) 725-5800 Ext. 3043
Cell Phone: (323) 435-1796
Appointments: https://calendly.com/andrew_daramola
Week 2
We had a terrific first week of school! Thank you for all of your support and encouragement of our students! We’re super excited for this year and to continue going “Back to the Future!”
Week 2 Schedule:
Picture Days: Photos were taken last week Thursday and Friday, 8/21-8/22. Makeup picture day will be announced soon!
Class of 2026 Senior Portraits: There are two more dates in September (9/13 and 9/14) for seniors to take their portraits with Stacee Lianna! See more information in this flyer, and sign up for a session at this link.
Seminars Start Monday: Students are currently being enrolled in seminar classes. Seminars are elective periods that meet on Monday and Fridays (Period MF) or Tuesdays and Thursdays (Period TTH). We do our best to match students with their preferences. New printed schedules will be delivered to students during Period 5 on Monday. Students cannot request a change to their seminar classes until Wednesday, 8/28, when we will open up the schedule change form. Students are required to attend the classes they are assigned until they are given a new schedule by school staff.
Overnighter: The Class of 2029 leaves for The Overnighter on Thursday, August 28th! Overnighter Permission Slips are due Monday, August 25th. For dietary restrictions, please fill out this form. Overnighter Leaders leave on Wednesday, August 27th to get ready to welcome the 9th graders. Class of 2029 & Families: Please review the linked information carefully in preparation for the trip: DVC Overnighter Info 9th Grade August 2025. This info sheet contains information about the following:
Club Fair: Our annual Club Fair is coming up on Thursday, 9/4 and applications to start a new or returning club are now open! Students: Please fill out this CLUB APPLICATION. if you wish to be a club leader this year. ALL clubs must complete an application; both new and returning clubs must apply. Clubs are not considered approved unless the student leader receives an approval email from school administration.
Absence Reporting Reminder: If your student is going to be absent, please fill out the Absence Reporting form.
Metro Passes: Da Vinci Schools is participating in LA Metro’s GoPass Program again this year! This means any DVC student can receive a free Metrocard that, once activated, will allow them to ride on the Metro at no cost until June 30th. Students can pick up a card and instructions to activate their card from Jackie Martinez (jmartinez@davincischools.org) at the DVC Front Desk. Here is more information on the GoPass Program if you are interested.
Here’s what’s coming up THIS WEEK and beyond:
Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:
