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Volunteer Opportunity Over The Break

December 18, 2018 by Scott Weatherford

Hello, the City Clerk of Hawthorne, Dr. Paul Jimenez, is looking for students to help out with shredding and scanning of documents. If you are interested in helping out and getting service hours, please email Dr. Jimenez at pjimenez@cityofhawthorne.org by Thursday, Dec 20th.

Week 18 Updates – Final week of the semester!

December 15, 2018 by Scott Weatherford

A reminder that all students are expected to attend school every day of school this week, Monday through Thursday. Poor attendance can have a significant negative impact on a school’s budget, which of course can impact our ability to purchase needed equipment, go on field trips, and more. Even students who are done with POLs have surveys to take, many have finals to study for and take, re-presents for POLs, etc. Please make sure your student is at school this week!

Our first week of POLs went great, congrats to all of the students who have already completed one or all of their Presentations of Learning, and a special congrats to Freshman who are doing this for the first time!

All students are once again supposed to be on campus Monday through Wednesday for either the morning POL minimum schedule or the afternoon POL minimum day schedule. All students are on campus at the regular start time on Thursday at 8:50, and are released at 1:20 as it is a ‘regular’ minimum day on that last day of school.

ON THE HORIZON

Thursday 12/20: Last Day of Semester – early release at 1:20 for all students
Friday 12/21: No School for students
Monday, January 14^th: First day of 2^nd Semester

Announcements:

ACT Prep course during the Winter Break. Da Vinci is once again offering a winter ACT Prep course to its students through PJ Test Prep, a small Test Prep and Tutoring company based in the south bay. Please click here to learn more and sign up.

You’re Invited: Sports Complex Ribbon Cutting & Open House – December 20, click here for more info.

The Hawthorne Teen Center is open every week, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm (except Holidays). Click here for more info.

SPORTS: Please visit, https://www.davincischools.org/events/wiseburn-da-vinci-athletics-calendar/ for upcoming games

Information about some great summer programs can be found here.

You’re Invited: Sports Complex Ribbon Cutting & Open House – December 20

December 12, 2018 by Scott Weatherford

We’re excited to announce that there will be a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House Celebration at the new Wiseburn Sports Complex on Thursday, December 20.

Ribbon Cutting & Open House Celebration

Thursday, December 20, 2018
5:30-6: 00 PM – Speeches & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
6:00-7: 00 PM – Open House

201 N. Douglas Street
El Segundo, CA

Stop by for a walk-thru and take a look at the new facilities! All families, staff and community members are welcome to attend. > READ MORE

Presentations of Learning (POLs) Start Next Week!

December 8, 2018 by Scott Weatherford

Please see this letter with detailed information about POLs, which is especially important for 9^th grade parents and parents new to DVC!

Some POL Basics

Can I see my student’s POLs? Yes, we would love for you to attend!

How do I know when my student’s POLs are? The easiest way is to ask them! You can also use the links below to find the POL sign-ups for each grade level. 9^thand 10^th have two separate POLs.

What do I need to do if I want to come? Please email the teacher representative for your grade that you are coming, that way they can make sure your student’s POL occurs as close to the scheduled time as possible.

9^th-grade rosters can be found here. Make sure to check all the tabs, 9th graders have two POLs. If you plan on coming to watch your 9^th-grade student’s POL, please email David or Kristina.
10^th-grade rosters can be found here. Make sure to check all the tabs, 10th graders have two POLs. If you plan on coming to watch your 10^th-grade student’s POL, please email Donald.
11^th and 12^th-grade rosters can be found here. Make sure to click on the tab at the bottom for the grade level you want. If you plan on coming to watch your 11^th-grade student’s POL, please email Sarah. If you plan on coming to watch your 12^th-grade student’s POL, please email Andy.

What is my student’s schedule during POLs? Dec 12^th through the 19^th are minimum day schedules, with students attending one of two sessions each day, either 8-12 (with lunch at 11:30) or 12-4 (lunch from 12-12:30 for afternoon POLs). It is very important for attendance purposes and school funding that students attend either the morning or afternoon POL session, every day, even if they don’t have a POL that day. On days that students do not have a POL, they will be studying for their POL, Studying for Finals, etc. All students need to come to school every day!

WEEK 17 BELL SCHEDULE

Week 18 BELL SCHEDULE

SPORTS: Please visit, https://www.davincischools.org/events/wiseburn-da-vinci-athletics-calendar/ for upcoming games

ON THE HORIZON

12/12th-19th: POL’s Begin Minimum Days
12/20: Last Day of Semester
12/21: No School
Monday, January 14^th: First day of 2^nd Semester

Check out these awesome pictures from the Friendship Club Meeting on Friday (thanks Tiffany!). Students embraced the holiday spirit by wearing their holiday gear and decorating cookies!