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College Rep Visits This Week (11/4-11/7)

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Hello DVC,

Here are the list of colleges/universities that will be visiting us during lunch this week:

  • Monday, November 4th @ 11:45 am: Whittier College
  • Tuesday, November 5th @ 11:45 am: Portland State University
  • Thursday, November 7th @ 11:45 am: Pennsylvania State University

All college rep visits will take place in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203). As a reminder, please grab your lunch and head upstairs to Jackson’s class. No extended lunch passes will be given.

Students of all grade levels (9-12) can attend the college rep visits.

 

If you have any more questions, please feel free to email me or stop by my office,

Ms. Aldrete

College & Career Counselor

Senior Cap & Gown Photos: Last Chance!

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Dear Seniors & Families,

November 16th & 17th are your LAST CHANCE for senior portraits! Please sign up here if you have yet to take these important photos: https://book.usesession.com/i/BVNtg0TnF

Details from the photographer are as follows:

We’ll be taking 3 posed photos: two poses inside and one pose outside. All wearing your graduation Cap & Gown.

There is no cost to have your portraits taken for the first time, photos will be available for purchase 6-8 weeks after they’ve been taken. Print prices start at $12. Digital collections start at $42.

There is a $40 sitting fee to retake your senior portraits.

Cap & Gown portraits will be used in the yearbook. Professional dress is strongly encouraged as you will be able to see your clothes under the graduation gown.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to seniors@staceelianna.com.

Please note: it gets extremely windy in the afternoon. Later appointments will have to be prepared for wind during outdoor photos.

First Time Taking Senior Portraits, Price $0

Senior Portraits Retakes, Price $40

Week 12 Schedule

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Our Advisory Mascot Parade and all the costumes on Halloween finished off a really fun week at DVC! Thanks to all the students and staff who participated!

Community Learning Day #2: Friday, November 8th is our 2nd CLD! Here is the list of workshops offered on CLD #2. Students submitted their workshop request through this CLD #2 Survey last week. ALL students (whether you are on campus or at home) must fill out this Community Learning Day Attendance Form to receive attendance credit. 

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 Friday, 11/8. 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.

Fall Survey: Your feedback is critical to our continued growth as a school! Next week, you will receive an email from a survey app called Kelvin. This is not spam! Please follow the prompt to complete an online survey from Kelvin to share your feedback on Da Vinci Communications. We appreciate your time and your feedback!

Exhibition Night – Save the Date: Please save the date for our biggest celebration of student projects of the year – Exhibition Night! We invite all families, friends, and community members to join us on Wednesday, 11/20 from 5:30 – 7:00pm for our best night of the year. All DVC students are required to attend; students in grades 9 & 11 will have their projects on display.

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC): The Parent Advisory Committee is an opportunity for parents, students, & staff to work collaboratively to:

  • review the school program,
  • review data and identify needs, &
  • make recommendations regarding the School Safety Plan & the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

If you are interested in participating in the Parent Advisory Committee, please complete this interest form. It is important that we have a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) that represents the demographics of our school. If you have any questions, please contact Erin D’Souza, Principal at edsouza@davincischools.org. 

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

  • Wednesday, 11/6: 10th Grade College Field Trip (CSUF, UCI, & University of La Verne)
  • Friday, 11/8: Community Learning Day (CLD) & Progress Reports Mailed Home
  • Monday, 11/11: No School – Veterans Day
  • Wednesday, 11/20: Exhibition Night (5:30 – 7:00)
  • Thursday, 11/21: Computer Science Pathway Field Trip (12th Grade)
  • Friday, 11/22: Press Submit Day (12th Grade)
  • Monday, 11/25 – Friday, 11/29: No School – Thanksgiving Break

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

College Rep Visits This Week (10/28-10/31)

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Hello DVC,

Here are the list of colleges/universities that will be visiting us during lunch this week:

  • Tuesday, October 29th @ 11:45 am: University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
  • Thursday, October 31st @ 11:40 am: Soka University

All college rep visits will take place in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203). As a reminder, please grab your lunch and head upstairs to Jackson’s class. No extended lunch passes will be given.

Students of all grade levels (9-12) can attend the college rep visits.

 

If you have any more questions, please feel free to email me or stop by my office,

Ms. Aldrete

College & Career Counselor

Week 11 Schedule

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We are excited to celebrate Spirit Week at DVC! The themed days are as follows:

  • Monday, 10/28: Sweater Weather
  • Tuesday, 10/29: Barbie vs. Bratz
  • Wednesday, 10/30: Why is this in my closet?
  • Thursday, 10/31: Halloween
    • Costumes are encouraged; students are not allowed to bring prop weapons, full face masks, or excessive gore/blood. 
    • All costumes must be school appropriate, and students not in costume must adhere to dress code.

No School & Masquerade Ball on Friday, 11/1: Please note that there is no school for students on Friday, 11/1 due to staff professional development. Students – Join us at the Masquerade Ball on Friday, November 1 from 6-9pm (sensory-friendly entry from 5-6pm). Tickets to the Fall Dance are on sale for $25 until Sunday, October 27 ($30 beginning Monday, October 28). Food can be purchased from the on-site Food Trucks. Eye Masks are okay to wear after check in. Note: This event is limited to Da Vinci students only. LINK TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Masquerade Ball on My School Bucks – Purchase Tickets Here (DV students only)

PSAT & SAT on Wednesday, 10/30: Please be sure that students arrive at school on time (by 8:30am) on Wednesday in order to take the PSAT or SAT.  Students who arrive at school late may not be able to take the test. This test is paid for by the school and free for DVC students. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Andrew Daramola at adaramola@davincicshools.org. 

 Here is some more information about the tests:

Community Learning Day (CLD) on Friday, 11/8: All students are expected to complete THIS CLD SURVEY indicating if they are planning to be on-campus or off-campus for our next Community Learning Day. As a reminder, this form can only be accessed by students through their davincischools account.

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC): The Parent Advisory Committee is an opportunity for parents, students, & staff to work collaboratively to:

  • review the school program,
  • review data and identify needs, &
  • make recommendations regarding the School Safety Plan & the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

If you are interested in participating in the Parent Advisory Committee, please complete this interest form. It is important that we have a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) that represents the demographics of our school. If you have any questions, please contact Erin D’Souza, Principal at edsouza@davincischools.org. 

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

  • Wednesday, 10/30: PSAT (grades 9, 10, 11) & SAT (grade 12)
  • Friday, 11/1: No School – Professional Development Day
  • Friday, 11/1: Masquerade Dance from 6pm-9pm (BUY TICKETS HERE) 
  • Wednesday, 11/6: 10th Grade College Field Trip (CSUF, UCI, & University of La Verne)
  • Friday, 11/8: Community Learning Day (CLD) & Progress Reports Mailed Home
  • Monday, 11/11: No School – Veterans Day
  • Wednesday, 11/20: Exhibition Night (5:30 – 7:00)

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

Da Vinci Communications

201 N. Douglas St. – Floor 3

El Segundo, CA 90245

(310) 725-5800