Da Vinci Communications

Week 23 Schedule

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We celebrated our Spirit Week this past week, and it was amazing to see all of the student (and staff) participation!  From wearing PJs to Soccer Moms vs. BBQ Dads, and from Hippie Day to our color-themed Valentine’s Day, there was a lot of excitement and cool outfits every day.  In addition, Valentine’s Day was extra-special and filled with love, as every DVC student received a Valentine’s Day teacher gram and candy from Leadership. A big thanks to Leadership for creating this week!

We have another Spirit Week coming up this week for Black History Month!  Our annual Black History Month CD will take place on Thursday, and our Black Student Union has been planning and preparing for what is always an exciting and educational event.  We look forward to performances from the DVC Step Team, student singers, the DV Choir, and a fashion show, in addition to fun games and recognizing our grade-level all stars.

Black History Month Spirit Week starts Tuesday, 2/18: Please join us in participating in the following themes:

  • Tuesday, 2/18: Dress as a Black Artist
  • Wednesday, 2/19: Jersey Day
  • Thursday, 2/20: Throwback Thursday (BHM CD)
  • Friday, 2/21: Black Love (wear black or red)

Next Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 2/18: Thank you to everyone who came to our Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 2/4! If you missed it, feel free to check out the slides here and join us via zoom or in-person on Tuesday, 2/18. The proposed meetings and agendas for the year are linked here: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting Dates & Agendas. 

Blood Drive on Monday, 2/24: Sign up HERE for the Red Cross Blood Drive organized by DVC’s National Honor Society! The event will take place in the Wiseburn-Da Vinci Gym Skybox.

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

  • Monday, 2/17: No School – Presidents Day Holiday
  • Tuesday, 2/18: PAC Meeting @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
  • Thursday, 2/20: Black History Month CD
  • Monday, 2/24: Red Cross Blood Drive (organized by DVC National Honor Society) – Sign up here
  • Thursday, 2/27: DECA SCDC Conference Begins (Marketing Pathway)
  • Monday, 3/3: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
  • Tuesday, 3/4: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
  • Wednesday, 3/5: NO Conferences (2:30pm dismissal)
  • Thursday, 3/6: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
  • Friday, 3/7: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
  • Monday, 3/10: WASC Visit Begins
  • Tuesday, 3/11: PAC Meeting with WASC Visiting Team @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
  • Friday, 3/14: No School – Professional Development
  • Wednesday, 3/19: CS Pathway Juniors and CS Freshman AR Workshop @ Snapchat

Please use these links for easy access to school information:

 

Week 22 Schedule

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This week kicked off Black History Month! Our Black Student Union decorated our common areas and designed an installation on display in the atrium on the first floor in collaboration with BSUs from other campuses. We will have our annual Black History Month Community Dialogue on Thursday, 2/20 with performances recognizing and honoring Black History Month.

Also this week, 11th graders visited 3 colleges (Cal Poly Pomona, Loyola Marymount, and USC), and the USC trip had special tours and presentations based on which pathway course students are taking. We also had our first Parent Advisory Committee Meeting! If you missed it, feel free to check out the slides here and join us via zoom or in-person on Tuesday, 2/18. The proposed meetings and agendas for the year are linked here: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting Dates & Agendas. 

CLD Day on Monday, 2/10: On Monday, 2/10, there is a Community Learning Day (CLD). Students have the option to come to school from 8:30am – 12:30pm OR plan their own day off-campus (i.e. work on schoolwork at home or do something educational like visit a museum) if they have a signed and returned off-campus independent learning permission slip. ALL students (whether they are on campus or at home) must fill out this Community Learning Day Attendance Form to receive attendance credit. As a reminder, these forms can only be accessed by students through their davincischools account. 

Spirit Week starts Tuesday, 2/11: Please join us in participating in the following themes:

  • Tuesday, 2/11: Snooze Fest (PJs and bring a stuffed animal)
  • Wednesday, 2/12: Soccer Moms vs. BBQ Dads
  • Thursday, 2/13: Hippie Day
  • Friday, 2/14: Valentine’s Day
    • Taken: Wear RED
    • Single: Wear PINK
    • IDK: Wear WHITE

Student-Led Conferences – NEW DATES: We are moving our Student-Led Conferences Week to the week of Monday, March 3rd! This means that information about signing up for your student’s conference will be coming out very shortly – stay tuned! Our monthly calendar and weekly schedules have been updated to reflect this change: DVC Monthly Calendar (tinyurl.com/DVCcalendar24-25)  and DVC Weekly Schedules (tinyurl.com/weekly-schedules24-25). 

Blood Drive on Monday, 2/24: Sign up HERE for the Red Cross Blood Drive organized by DVC’s National Honor Society! The event will take place in the Wiseburn-Da Vinci Gym Skybox.

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

  • Monday, 2/10: Community Learning Day #3
  • Wednesday, 2/12: Grades Updated in PowerSchool & Canvas
  • Monday, 2/17: No School – Presidents Day Holiday
  • Tuesday, 2/18: PAC Meeting @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
  • Thursday, 2/20: Black History Month CD
  • Monday, 2/24: Red Cross Blood Drive (organized by DVC National Honor Society) – Sign up here
  • Thursday, 2/27: DECA SCDC Conference Begins (Marketing Pathway)
  • Monday, 3/3: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
  • Tuesday, 3/4: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
  • Wednesday, 3/5: NO Conferences (2:30pm dismissal)
  • Thursday, 3/6: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
  • Friday, 3/7: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
  • Monday, 3/10: WASC Visit Begins
  • Tuesday, 3/11: PAC Meeting with WASC Visiting Team @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
  • Friday, 3/14: No School – Professional Development

Please use these links for easy access to school information:

(Seniors) 25-26 Earl Woods Scholarship NOW OPEN!

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Hello Class of 2025!

TGR Foundation is excited to extend the opportunity and invite your high school seniors to apply for the 2025-2026 Earl Woods scholarship.

 

The Earl Woods Scholar Program was created in 2006 to honor the vision and spirit of Earl Woods, Tiger’s father, and mentor, to continue his legacy of caring and sharing. The program goes far beyond financial assistance. Holding one of the highest graduation rates among scholarship programs in the country, our unique program is committed to ensuring every scholar is supported throughout their time in college and beyond. Once selected, our scholars receive continued guidance throughout college with mentorship, personal and professional development workshops, and internship placement assistance to ensure our scholars succeed and graduate with their bachelor’s degree.

 

The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, Class of 2025, in select schools in the Los Angeles area with a minimum 3.0 GPA that have plans to enroll full-time in an accredited four-year university in the United States in the upcoming academic year. Successful candidates will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated financial need and a proven commitment to community service.

 

Our application is available online. Please share the attached document with students who you believe are eligible to apply for the scholarship. It provides a general overview of the scholar program, eligibility requirements and documents to gather prior to starting the application. Students will also find the link to the application and can click on “Apply Today” or use the QR code to apply. The application is due by March 11, 2025.

 

Selected recipients will receive a scholarship of up to $5,000 (renewable for up to four years) and will be provided with holistic student support throughout their college career. Finalists will need to be available for an in-person interview in April 2025. Recipients will be announced in May.

 

Cupid Shuffle Dance Canceled

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Attention DVC students and families:

We have made the decision to cancel the Cupid Shuffle Dance scheduled for Friday, February 7th.

We know the students were excited about the event, and we’re sorry for any inconvenience. If you’ve already bought a ticket, a refund will be issued.

Thanks for your understanding.

 

 

National School Counseling Week

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This week is National School Counseling Week! We are happy to celebrate the great work of our counseling team. This year’s theme is about how school counselors help students thrive. Please take a moment to send them an email with your gratitude during this special week!

Da Vinci Communications

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El Segundo, CA 90245

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