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Week 14 Updates for Parents — Exhibition is Almost Here!

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Week 14

It’s the last week before the Thanksgiving holiday, and Exhibition Night is almost here! It’s a special week that is always full of energy at DVC.

Exhibition

Please join us for Exhibition Night on Wednesday, November 19th from 5:30 – 7:00pm! We invite all families, friends, and community members to join us for our best night of the year! All DVC students are required to attend, and students in all grade levels will have their projects on display. In addition to checking out our awesome student projects, we have other ways to show support and participate below, if you are able. We hope to see you there!

  • Drop off donations for our Canned Food Drive (National Honor Society) 
  • Drop off books for DECA’s Book Drive (Marketing Pathway)
  • Drop off donations for Staff Baskets of Gratitude
  • Get DVC Merch from DVC Leadership (proceeds fund student activities)
  • Purchase the 2025-2026 DVC Yearbook

 

Gratitude Baskets

Thank you to everyone who has donated or written a line of appreciation.  We are making the final push this week to complete the baskets, and have a special gift for each staff member.  As a reminder, 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:
    • 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. 
    • Drop-Off Period: Tuesday, November 4th – Thursday, November 20th
  • Words of Appreciation:  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

 

NHS Canned Food Drive @ Exhibition

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

CLD Attendance 

We had a CLD day last week on November 10th.  As a reminder, all students, regardless of whether they came to school or stayed at home, must complete the quiz on Canvas for attendance.

DVC Blood Drive

 It’s time for the DVC NHS x American Red Cross Blood Drive! Join us Friday, Nov 21 at the DV Black Box Theater to help save lives.

Scan the QR code to sign up!

✅ 16 w/ parental consent

✅ 17+ can donate w/o consent

✅ Must weigh 110+ lbs + feel well on donation day

 

 

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

  • Exhibition (All Grades) – Wednesday, November 19th @ 5:30-7:00
  • DVC Blood Drive – Friday, November 21st in Black Box Theater
  • Thanksgiving Break – Monday-Friday, November 24th-28th 
  • Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) – Thursday, December 4th @ 5:30 on Zoom
  • Presentations of Learning (POLs) – Thursday, December 11th – Thursday, December 18th
  • Last Day of the Semester – Thursday, December 18th 
  • PD Day – Friday, December 19th
  • Winter Break – December 22nd – January 9th 

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DVC Junior Parent Night- “Funding the Future: FAFSA & College Prep Night”

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Hello DVC Families,

Join Mr. Jackson and Mrs. Aldrete next Tuesday, November 18th for an in-person informative session on how to fund your student’s college education. Learn about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), discover strategies to maximize grants and scholarships, and get practical college preparation tips for juniors.

 

For any questions please contact Mrs. Aldrete (maldrete@davincischools.org). We hope to see our DVC Junior Families there!

Week 13 Updates for Families

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Week 13

In just a few weeks, we will be going on Thanksgiving break! It’s been a fast-paced November so far, and last week was a major milestone for our seniors: at our “Press Submit” event, seniors pressed submit on many of their applications in a ceremony hosted by our counseling team and DJ Mr. Jackson – see pics below! We are also extremely excited for our Fall Exhibition next week, on November 19th. Students are getting their presentations ready and can’t wait to show you what they have learned.

Exhibition

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.  

Gratitude Baskets

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 Tuesday, 11/4. 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. 
    • Drop-Off Period: Tuesday, November 4th – Thursday, November 20th
  • 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

 

NHS Canned Food Drive @ Exhibition

The National Honor Society is conducting a food drive for those in need this holiday season, and there is a donation station in the “Wolves’ Den” area near the DVC front offices.  Please consider donating a nonperishable item, if you are able, to this drive.  We will have a bin at Exhibition for these items.

CLD

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

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.

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

  • Community Learning Day – Monday, November 10th
  • Progress Reports Mailed Home – Monday, November 10th 
  • College Visit: Whittier College (@ lunch in Mr. Jackson’s Room)
  • College Visit: Washington State University (@ lunch in Mr. Jackson’s Room)
  • Veterans’ Day Holiday – Tuesday, November 11th
  • Exhibition (All Grades) – Wednesday, November 19th @ 5:30-7:00
  • Thanksgiving Break – Monday-Friday, November 24th-28th 
  • Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) – Thursday, December 4th @ 5:30 on Zoom

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Action Shots from “Press Submit” Day!

November College Rep Visits

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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. 

 

Gratitude Baskets for Thanksgiving

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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

Da Vinci Communications

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