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Week 35 Updates for Families

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We had an excellent time celebrating the Class of 2026 at our Senior Decision Day last Wednesday, May 13th! We had a senior parade around the DVC campus at 12:00pm and then seniors went over to the gym for a “final recess.”  More pics below.  Follow our Class of ‘26 on Instagram @dvcclassof26 to see where they’re headed after graduating from DVC!

 

Graduation is June 11th! Commencement for the Class of 2026 will be on June 11th 2026, at 1:00 P.M. in the Da Vinci Schools Gym.  All parents and guardians of graduating students received an email today for registration and seating.

Final Community Learning Day Learning Logs: We had the last CLD day on April 24th.  Please make sure your student completes their learning log for credit before May 22nd!  An email will be sent to parents and students who have missing or incomplete Learning Logs.

Parent Advisory Committee: We have our fifth (and final!) PAC meeting of the year on Thursday, May 21st  (Zoom link) from 4:30-5:30pm.

Senior Awards Night: We have a special night coming up on Wednesday, May 20th!

  • Photography Exhibition @ 4:30pm (open to all): Students in the DVC Photography Seminar have prepared a special series of editorial shoots that will be on display in the Black Box Theater starting at 4:30pm. Please come to enjoy their work! This is the pre-show to the Senior Awards Night.
  • Senior Awards Night @ 5:30pm (seniors & families, by invitation only): We are excited to celebrate students in the Class of 2026 who will be receiving awards for their accomplishments during high school in the Black Box Theater. Invited students and families have received an invitation to this event via email. Please RSVP if you have not yet done so, and feel free to come early to check out the Photography Exhibition that is the pre-show!

Summer School: Students and families are being notified by counselors if Summer School may be required for your student.  Summer School at DVC is offered for students who need Credit Recovery, and is done in person.

Accelerated Learning Opportunities: Students who meet the required criteria are able to take Accelerated Geometry or Algebra 2 during this year’s Summer Session.  These courses are offered virtually. Please contact your student’s counselor for more information.

Dual Enrollment for Summer Sessions: Summer Dual Enrollment courses can be a great opportunity for extended learning.  These Summer Dual Enrollment courses are offered through local community colleges and not directly through DVC in the Summer Session.  Dual Enrollment courses through DVC are offered for students in grades 10-12 during the school year.  If students need a dual enrollment form signed for summer session, please contact their counselor by June 5th. 

Da Vinci Schools Family Survey: DVC Families, your voice matters.  Messages with your personalized survey link directly from Kelvin Education have been sent to you. Please take a few minutes to click on the link and take the survey before Friday May 29th. Your honest input helps us celebrate what’s working and identify areas where we can improve.  

DVC Yearbooks: Dear Families, we are excited to share that this year’s yearbooks are on their way! Copies will be arriving soon, and we have a limited quantity available for purchase. If you have any questions, please contact: Russell Albans (ralbans@davincischools.org). 

WDV Performing Arts: 

  • HS Musical Theatre Showcase (5/17): Join us in The Blackbox Sunday, May 17 @ 4pm for an intimate and casual performance by our musical theatre students! This complimentary afternoon will include ensemble numbers from celebrated shows, as well as solos, duets and small group numbers selected and staged by the students themselves. (On stage Tech & Design enhancements by our stagecraft crew!) Questions: dfeldman@davincischools.org 
  • The “Voices of Da Vinci” High School Choir present HORIZON (5/21): Join the Voices of Da Vinci High School and Junior Choirs for their spring concert: “HORIZON”! In their first combined spring concert, these uplifting performances explore themes of perseverance, growth, and looking ahead toward new possibilities. Through a powerful mix of contemporary songs, soulful harmonies, spoken word, and inspiring moments, HORIZON celebrates the strength it takes to keep rising, even through challenges. Come experience an evening of music, hope, and connection as our students lift their voices toward what’s next. (HORIZON will take place in the Blackbox on Thu, 5/21 at 6pm. Admission is FREE—all are welcome to attend!)
  •  Join us for an inspiring evening at the Spring Performing Arts Seminar Night (5/26), showcasing the work of students from our dynamic performing arts seminar classes! Featuring presentations from Stagecraft, Drum Ensemble, Music Production, On-Stage Acting, and On-Camera Acting, this event highlights the creativity, collaboration, and artistic growth that have taken place throughout the semester. From live music to scene work, tech design to digital media, come experience the wide range of talent our students have to offer. (The Spring Seminar Night will take place in the Blackbox on Tue, 5/26 at 6pm. Admission is FREE—all are welcome to attend!)

 

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

  • Senior Awards Night – Wednesday, May 20th (Invitation only)
  • FINAL Parent Advisory Committee Meeting – Thursday, May 21st
  • Memorial Day Holiday – Monday, May 25th
  • Presentations of Learning – Tuesday, June 2nd – June 9th
  • Senior Activities – June 4th-June 9th
  • Graduation Practice – Monday, June 8th @ 8:30 A.M.
  • Last Day of School – Wednesday, June 10th
  • Graduation – Thursday, June 11th @1:00pm

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Decision Day Photos!

Week 34 Updates for Families

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Week 34

DVC Families, THANK YOU for an amazing Staff Appreciation Week!  The DVC community went above and beyond in making our staff feel very appreciated.  Thanks to your generosity, we were able to have a stocked breakfast bar for the entire week, a staff lunch on Wednesday, notes sent to staff, and gift cards for all staff members on Friday!  Our team would like to send our sincere thanks for your generosity and goodwill.

If you couldn’t participate, or didn’t see the info, you can always give to the Staff Appreciation & Gratitude Fund (mark as “Staff Appreciation”)  through the DVSF website.  We appreciate you, and it is our honor to teach your students!

 

Da Vinci Schools Family Survey: DVC Families, your voice matters.  Messages with your personalized survey link directly from Kelvin Education have been sent to you. Please take a few minutes to click on the link and take the survey before Friday May 29th. Your honest input helps us celebrate what’s working and identify areas where we can improve.

DVC Yearbooks: Dear Families, we are excited to share that this year’s yearbooks are on their way! Copies will be arriving soon, and we have a limited quantity available for purchase. If you would like to secure a yearbook for your student, we encourage you to order as soon as possible before we sell out. You can place your order using this link: https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/5O3S55MkVRm4z136dE2qHM80

If you have any questions, please contact: Russell Albans (ralbans@davincischools.org). 

Final Community Learning Day Learning Logs: We had the last CLD day on April 24th.  Please make sure your student completes their learning log for credit!  An email was sent to parents and students who had missing or incomplete Learning Logs.

Senior Celebration CD & Senior Decision Day: We are excited to celebrate our seniors and their next steps at our Senior Decision Day on Wednesday, May 13th! We will have a senior parade around the DVC campus at 12:00pm and then seniors will head over to the gym for a “final recess.”  Follow our Class of ‘26 on Instagram @dvcclassof26 to see where they’re headed after graduating from DVC!

Senior Awards Night: We have a special night coming up on Wednesday, May 20th!

  • Photography Exhibition @ 4:30pm (open to all): Students in the DVC Photography Seminar have prepared a special series of editorial shoots that will be on display in the Black Box Theater starting at 4:30pm. Please come to enjoy their work! This is the pre-show to the Senior Awards Night.
  • Senior Awards Night @ 5:30pm (seniors & families, by invitation only): We are excited to celebrate students in the Class of 2026 who will be receiving awards for their accomplishments during high school in the Black Box Theater. Invited students and families have received an invitation to this event via email. Please RSVP if you have not yet done so, and feel free to come early to check out the Photography Exhibition that is the pre-show!

Tutoring: Does your student need additional academic support?  Tutoring in all subject areas (except pathways and art) is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:35-4:30 in room 3205 (Sandoval).  See the flyer here for more information!

 

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

  • 12th Grade Decision Day – Wednesday, May 13th
  • Senior Awards Night – Wednesday, May 20th (Invitation only)
  • FINAL Parent Advisory Committee Meeting – Thursday, May 21st
  • Memorial Day Holiday – Monday, May 25th
  • Senior Activities – June 4th-June 9th
  • Last Day of School – Wednesday, June 10th
  • Graduation – Thursday, June 11th @1:00pm – more details to come this week!

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Photos from Staff Appreciation Week!

CFO Series #5 on May 7th

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Please see below for a message from Mr. Jackson about Thursday’s CFO Series #5!
Thursday is three days away. Here is exactly what will happen in Room 3203 at 6:00 PM.
You will walk in not knowing your current priority sequence. You will walk out with it written down, in order, with dollar amounts next to each step.
Here are the five things you will know by 8:00 PM:
1. Your current step on the CFO Sequence. The 9-step priority ladder tells you exactly where to put the next dollar. Most families have never named their step. Thursday night, you will.
2. Every dollar of free money available to you. Whether you have an employer match or not, there are IRS-funded advantages most families are leaving on the table. We close that gap in real time.
3. Which Double Win moves you are missing. Some financial vehicles advance two goals at once. The HSA. The Roth IRA. The 403(b) or 457(b) match. You will identify which ones are working for you and which ones are not.
4. How to answer the hardest allocation tradeoffs. Mortgage vs. retirement? Student loans vs. a 529? Help aging parents vs. fund your own future? A four-question framework resolves each one cleanly.
5. Your signed CFO Allocation Plan, with every dollar assigned a job before you leave the room.
This is not a lecture. This is a working session. Bring your income numbers if you have them. Pencils are provided.
To Register, click HERE
Thursday, May 7th | 6:00 PM
Da Vinci Communications, Main Campus | Room 3203
Free admission. Workbooks provided.
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P.S. Past series attendees: you built the retirement foundation in Workshop 2, the 529 strategy in Workshop 3, and the investment framework in Workshop 4. Workshop 5 is where you put it all into one allocation plan. Come with your current contribution rates if you have them. Thursday is your night.

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Week 33

DVC Families, it’s already May! Last Friday’s prom, “A Swan Lake Soiree” was truly beautiful.  The students looked amazing, and a wonderful time was had. May also marks the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of AAPI communities.

Please join our celebrations for  Staff Appreciation Week (May 4-8)! Our theme this year is “We Love Our Staff Week” with a different theme for each day.  Please see below for information on how to participate in the celebration.  

Staff Appreciation Week Theme: We Love Our Staff Week!

  1. Drop a nice note here: https://forms.gle/q6ucpcRzcgPPD27L7 
  2. Send in a handwritten thank you note with your student.  We will collect these at our front desk to give out on Thursday, May 7th!
  • Funds Friday (5/8)
    We will close the week by celebrating our staff members with a gift card. How to participate: DONATE HERE – Select “02 Da Vinci Communications” and note that it’s for Staff Appreciation!  Any amount is appreciated.  We are suggesting a $10 donation to keep it affordable.  

We appreciate your generosity!  It is our privilege and honor to educate your students.

Da Vinci Schools Family Survey: DVC families, your voice matters. We invite you to take a few moments during the month of May to complete the Da Vinci Schools Family Survey that will be sent out. You will receive messages with your personalized survey link directly from Kelvin Education beginning on Monday May 4th – please take a few minutes to click on the link and take the survey before Friday May 29th. Your feedback plays a vital role in shaping the learning environment at your child’s school and across our entire organization. The spring survey includes questions about school culture, teaching and learning, student experiences, and overall satisfaction-including how likely you are to recommend Da Vinci to others. Your honest input helps us celebrate what’s working and identify areas where we can improve.

DVC Yearbooks: Dear Families, we are excited to share that this year’s yearbooks are on their way! Copies will be arriving soon, and we have a limited quantity available for purchase. If you would like to secure a yearbook for your student, we encourage you to order as soon as possible before we sell out. You can place your order using this link: https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/5O3S55MkVRm4z136dE2qHM80

Thank you for your continued support, and we can’t wait for everyone to enjoy this special keepsake! If you have any questions, please contact: Russell Albans (ralbans@davincischools.org). If you need help checking whether you have already purchased a yearbook

Final Community Learning Day Learning Logs: We had the last CLD day on April 24th.  Please make sure your student completes their learning log for credit!  We will be following up on this in Advisory this week.

Senior Celebration CD & Senior Decision Day: We are excited to celebrate our seniors and their next steps at our Senior Celebration CD on May 7th, and at our Senior Decision Day on Wednesday, May 13th! We will have a senior parade around the DVC campus at 12:00pm and then seniors will head over to the gym for a “final recess.”  Follow our Class of ‘26 on Instagram @dvcclassof26 to see where they’re headed after graduating from DVC!

Senior Awards Night: We have a special night coming up on Wednesday, May 20th!

  • Photography Exhibition @ 4:30pm (open to all): Students in the DVC Photography Seminar have prepared a special series of editorial shoots that will be on display in the Black Box Theater starting at 4:30pm. Please come to enjoy their work! This is the pre-show to the Senior Awards Night.
  • Senior Awards Night @ 5:30pm (seniors & families, by invitation only): We are excited to celebrate students in the Class of 2026 who will be receiving awards for their accomplishments during high school in the Black Box Theater. Invited students and families have received an invitation to this event via email. Please RSVP if you have not yet done so, and feel free to come early to check out the Photography Exhibition that is the pre-show!

E.A.T. Update: Here is the E.A.T.  (Environmental Action Team) “Save Our Planet” newsletter for this week. The topic for this fifth issue is African Forest Elephants!  

Tutoring: Does your student need additional academic support?  Tutoring in all subject areas (except pathways and art) is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:35-4:30 in room 3205 (Sandoval).  See the flyer here for more information!

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

  • Senior Celebration CD – Friday, May 7th 
  • 12th Grade Decision Day – Wednesday, May 13th
  • Senior Awards Night – Wednesday, May 20th (Invitation only)
  • FINAL Parent Advisory Committee Meeting – Thursday, May 21st
  • Memorial Day Holiday – Monday, May 25th
  • Senior Activities – June 4th-June 9th
  • Last Day of School – Wednesday, June 10th
  • Graduation – Thursday, June 11th @1:00pm – more details to come!

Bookmark These Helpful Links:

https://dvc.davincischools.org/9611-2/

Staff Appreciation Week is Next Week!

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Dear DVC Families, it’s almost time for Staff Appreciation Week!  This year’s Staff Appreciation Week is May 4th-8th.  Our theme this year is “We Love Our Staff Week” with a different theme for each day. Thank you to everyone who has already donated in some way!  The areas in orange are we could still use a little more love :).

Please see below for information on how to participate in the celebration.  Please reach out to Mr. Daramola & Mrs. Ornelas with any questions.  We thank you for your generosity, and are grateful to partner with such amazing parents and families.

Staff Appreciation Week Theme: We Love Our Staff Week!

Mocha Monday (5/4)
Start the week by helping staff feel energized and appreciated!   Families can donate coffee, tea, canned coffee drinks, juice, sparkling water, or other grab-and-go beverages for staff to enjoy throughout the day.  If you’d like to bring an item, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C49A4A723ABF94-63617143-dvcstaff#/

 

Tuesday Treats (5/5)
Donate a favorite sweet or savory treat for staff!  This could include pastries, cookies, fruit, donuts, snack packs, or other individually wrapped goodies.  If you’d like to bring an item, please sign up here (please note that the Tuesday signups follow the Monday signups): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C49A4A723ABF94-63617143-dvcstaff#/

 

We Love Our Staff Wednesday (5/6)
The DVC Admin will provide a meal for DVC Staff!

 

Thankful Thursday (5/7)
Let’s celebrate the DVC staff with gratitude and encouragement. Students, families, and colleagues can write notes of appreciation to staff members, recognizing their care, hard work, and impact.

Options:

  1. Drop a nice note here: https://forms.gle/q6ucpcRzcgPPD27L7
  2. Send in a handwritten thank you note with your student.  We will collect these at our front desk to give out on Thursday, May 7th!

 

Funds Friday (5/8)
We will close the week by celebrating our staff members with a gift card. How to participate: DONATE HERE – Select “02 Da Vinci Communications” and note that it’s for Staff Appreciation!  Any amount is appreciated.  We are suggesting a $10 donation to keep it affordable.  We appreciate your generosity.

 

Once again, we are very thankful for such an amazing community, and it is a privilege to educate your students!

Da Vinci Communications

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