Join us for fun, real-world learning at Da Vinci Summer Camp 2019. We offer a variety of activities to engage children in grade levels K-9 and of all interests!

Week 1: June 17-21, 2019
Week 2: June 24-28, 2019

Camps offered:
Beginning Robotics 9:00-12:00 (entering grades 2-6)
Advanced Robotics 9:00-12:00 (entering grades 7-9)
Art Studio 9:00-12:00 (entering grades K-5)
Graphic Design 9:00-12:00 (entering grades 5-9)
Performing Arts 12:30-3:30 (entering grades K-5)
Board Games 12:30-3:30 (entering grades 1-5)
Coding & Game Design 12:30-3:30 (entering grades 5-9)
Journalism 12:30-3:30 (entering grades 5-9)
Speech & Debate 12:30-3:30 (entering grades 6-9)

COST: $160 per session (AM/PM)

>> Da Vinci Summer Camp is open to the general public. We offer early drop-off (8:00-9:00) at no extra charge. All campers must be picked up within 15 minutes of camp ending. Lunch supervision is free for students who attend both AM and PM sessions.

>>Please complete a separate registration for each child.

Questions? Email us at info@davincischools.org

Hello Da Vinci Seniors and Families,

A friendly reminder that we will be hosting an information meeting tonight, March 28th, at 6pm at the 201 campus in the Multi-Purpose Room. Come join us for an information presentation and Q & A time!

Can’t make it in tonight? Zoom into the meeting using the link below!

https://zoom.us/j/323249356

We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you have about our program.

Thanks,

DVX Team

As we begin this week, we wanted to take this time to thank all of you, the parents and guardians, who came out last week to participate in your children’s Student-Led Conferences (SLC). Our students shared their accomplishments and their goals for improvement along with an action plan to reach those goals. These are a very important part of the education of our students which help to ensure a high level of communication between them, the staff and you.

In light of recent events that occurred with some of our neighbors, in particular the Elevon Campus located on Douglas Street north of the Da Vinci schools, we are asking for your cooperation in adding one more goal for all of our students that includes you too: Being good neighbors.

Last week we were again notified by businesses in the area that some of the actions of our students have been anything but neighborly. Unfortunately, this is not something new, as this was addressed back in November 2018.

Several of our students have been ignoring posted signs (see below) and were caught trespassing in areas that are private property at the Elevon Campus, such as the second story which has no stores or locations open to the public. They were disruptive and rude to several of the employees that work there. We are all in agreement that these students do not represent all of the wonderful students we have attending our schools, but the very public actions of these students reflect poorly on us all. This has been a recurrent problem since late last school year, and the business owners have been extremely patient and cooperative, working with us as much as possible to address this matter. However, because of the level of disruption experienced last week, it has now reached a point where Elevon will be addressing future incidents of students trespassing on private property with us AND the El Segundo Police Department. Students are not allowed to loiter at the Elevon Campus and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

The message to our students that they need to hear from you is this: Please respect our neighbors in the community and conduct yourselves accordingly; if certain behaviors are inappropriate at home or on campus, those behaviors are also inappropriate off-campus at neighboring businesses.

In addition, Elevon and other surrounding businesses have notified us that some families are still using their parking lots for drop off and pick up of students. As part of the action plan for accomplishing the goal of being a good neighbor, please do NOT use the Elevon Campus or other nearby business parking lots for dropping off or picking up your students and remind them to behave appropriately wherever they may be. This also applies to students using ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. These incidents are being reported to us and will be addressed with both you and your students as necessary.

We thank those of our students and families who have been respectful of our neighbors; we expect all our students and families to behave appropriately in our community, as we all represent Da Vinci Schools.

Dear Da Vincians,

We just learned from the El Segundo Police Department that Douglas St. is being closed down in the North to South direction due to a suspicious explosive device at the LA Times building, located at 2300 E. Imperial Highway.

Our students are safe and are not in danger.

Pick-up procedures will be altered this afternoon due to the partial Douglas closure. Pick up will be permitted by driving North on Douglas St. and turning left into our parking lot.

Please exercise patience during pick-up.

Thank you,

Dr. Matthew Wunder
CEO
Da Vinci Schools

As previously announced, Da Vinci Communications, Da Vinci Design and Da Vinci Science will be conducting an armed intruder drill on Thursday, March 1, 2018. This drill is a normal part of our continued efforts each year to maintain a safe and peaceful school environment. The drill will take approximately 15 minutes to complete and will take place at an unannounced time during the day. Teachers have been working with students during Advisory classes to prepare for this drill. The “armed intruder” for the drill will simply be a person with a sign that states “armed intruder drill”. During the drill, students will have a chance to practice the proper response if such a crisis were to occur. A Resource Officer from the El Segundo Police Department will be observing the drill and providing feedback on processes and procedures. Students and staff will be debriefing the drill on the following day.

So the schools can remain informed and responsive, parents and students are encouraged to report any concerns or potential threats to the school. If you have any questions regarding this or the drill, please do not hesitate contact the front office of your child’s school. Thank you for your support in maintaining the safety of our students, staff and schools.