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DVC’s Career Day is Back! (Volunteers Needed)

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Greetings,

DVC will be hosting a Career Day on Wednesday, April 15th from 11:30 am-2:30 pm. We are looking for guest speakers to share their careers and work experiences to expose our students to a variety of careers. You do not need a degree and/or certificate to be a part of the DVC Career Fair. We are seeking guest speakers in the following areas:

  • Women in STEM
  • Mental Health and Athletes
  • Entrepreneur
  • College Bound- First Generation and Higher Education
  • Welding/Contractor/Electrician
  • Trucking
  • Transferring from a Community College
  • Navigating an Artist’s world (Music, Art, Dance)
  • Nursing
  • Flight Attendant/Pilot
  • Real Estate
  • Financial Literacy – How to pay for college
  • Entertainment
  • or any other careers not listed above

If interested, please fill out this google form: Career Day Interest Form by Friday, March 20th.

 

Thank you,

DVC Counselors

Ms. Aldrete (College & Career Counselor: maldrete@davincischools.org)

Ms. Barba (9th & 11th Grade Counselor: jbarba@davincischools.org)

Ms. Almeda (10th & 12th Grade Counselor: calmeda@davincischools.org)

Week 25 Updates for Families

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Week 25

Happy Women’s History Month! We are proud to recognize, uplift, and support the efforts of women in our community at DVC, our nation, and around the world. In addition, we are looking forward to seeing you all at SLCs this week, and for Exhibition two weeks from now!

SLCs: SLCs are this week!  All students and  parents are asked to come in for a conference during the week of March 2. Students are dismissed at 1:50pm from Monday, March 2 – Friday, March 6 and conferences are scheduled from 2:00pm – 3:35pm, except Wednesday, which has a normal schedule and no conferences. For more info, please see here!

Exhibition Update:  Exhibition is coming up on Wednesday, March 18th!  Exhibition will be grades 9-11 Spring Semester, from 5:30-7:00pm.  Senior students will be preparing for their Pathway Senior Showcase – more info to come about the Showcase!

WDV Performing Arts Presents Into the Woods: Spend a few hours in our forest (Blackbox) filled with magic, mystery, and moral twists as we bring this clever, complex, humorous, and moving Tony-Award-winning Broadway Musical with music and lyrics by the celebrated, Stephen Sondheim, and a book by the brilliant, James Lapine, to life. The production opened last Friday, with performances continuing on March 6th, 7th and 8th! TIX AVAILABLE HERE

EAT Update:  Here is the E.A.T.  (Environmental Action Team) “Save Our Planet” newsletter for this week. The topic for this second issue is Coral Reefs. Sincerely, the E.A.T Leaders: Week 2 Issue

Parent Signups for Staff Meetings: One of the reasons why DVC is able to be such a wonderful learning environment is that we prioritize staff meeting and collaborative time.  If you’d be interested in providing a snack for staff members on Wednesday meetings as a pick-me-up this semester, please check out this link.  We are thankful for your generosity!

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:

  • Student Led Conferences – Monday, March 2 – Friday, March 6th
  • DVC Spring Exhibition – Wednesday, March 18th @ 5:30pm 
  • Professional Development (No Students) – Friday, March 20th
  • SAT (Juniors Only) – Wednesday, March 25 
  • Senior Reagan Library Field Trip – Wednesday, March 25 
  • César Chávez Holiday (No School) – Monday, March 30th
  • Spring Break – Tuesday, March 31 – Friday, April 3rd
  • Professional Development (No Students) – Monday, April 6

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Week 24 Updates For Families

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Hello DVC community! I hope that you have had an excellent weekend! A huge shout out and thank you to our Black Student Union and their advisors, Mr. Albans and Mr. Clarke, for putting on an amazing Black History Month CD and Spirit Week! It was incredible getting to see our students celebrate and honor the achievements of Black Americans. 

Student Led Conferences: SLCs are next week!  All students and  parents are asked to come in for a conference during the week of March 2. Students are dismissed at 1:50pm from Monday, March 2 – Friday, March 6 and conferences are scheduled from 2:00pm – 3:30pm, except Wednesday, which has a normal schedule and no conferences. A separate message will be sent with additional sign-up information!

WDV Performing Arts Presents Into the Woods: Spend a few hours in our forest (Blackbox) filled with magic, mystery, and moral twists as we bring this clever, complex, humorous, and moving Tony-Award-winning Broadway Musical with music and lyrics by the celebrated, Stephen Sondheim, and a book by the brilliant, James Lapine, to life. Opening night is this Friday! TIX AVAILABLE HERE

Parent Signups for Staff Meetings: One of the reasons why DVC is able to be such a wonderful learning environment is that we prioritize staff meeting and collaborative time.  If you’d be interested in providing a snack for staff members on Wednesday meetings as a pick-me-up this semester, please check out this link.  We are thankful for your generosity!

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:

    • Student Led Conferences – Monday, March 2 – Friday, March 6th
    • DVC Spring Exhibition – Wednesday, March 18th @ 5:30pm 
    • SAT (Juniors Only) – Wednesday, March 25 
    • Senior Reagan Library Field Trip – Wednesday, March 25 
    • Spring Break – Monday, March 30 – Friday, April 3 
    • Professional Development (No Students) – Monday, April 6

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Check out some of the photos from our BSU CD and BSU advisory presentations this week! 

Free CPR Certification at Da Vinci Schools — Sponsored by the LA Chargers

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Save the Date! Complimentary American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR Certification at Da Vinci Schools, generously sponsored by the LA Chargers in support of Sudden Cardiac Arrest awareness and the Saving Hearts Foundation.

Choose one session: February 25, March 4, or March 18
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: Skybox (201 N. Douglas St., El Segundo)

Priority enrollment is for Da Vinci students (ages 13+), with remaining spots opened to community members.

Each session is limited to 24 participants.
Receive an official AHA certification card valid for two years.
Click here to reserve your spot or scan the QR code. Spots are first come, first served.

(TOMORROW) Funding the Future: 10th Grade Family Financial Aid Night

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Hello Sophomore Families,

Reminder that TOMORROW from 6:00-7:30 pm, we will be hosting our 10th Grade Families Financial Aid Night on the DVC floor (Room 3203).

Why Attend Now?

Many families are surprised to learn that financial aid is based on income from a specific tax year—not senior year itself.

Did you know?
Students in the Class of 2028 will use their 2026 tax return when completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) during their senior year.

That means the financial decisions you make now can directly impact how much aid your student may be eligible for later.

What You’ll Learn

Join our DVC Financial Literacy Teacher, Mr. Jackson, for an engaging and practical workshop covering:

  • How the FAFSA works and what it looks at

  • What “prior-prior year” tax information means for your family

  • Smart money and tax strategies to consider before filing 2025 taxes

  • How to maximize eligibility for grants and scholarships

  • Common financial aid myths—and what actually matters

This session is designed to be accessible, informative, and empowering, whether college feels far away or right around the corner.

Event Details

10th Grade Families
Thursday, February 19th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
DVC Common Area (3rd Floor)

Presentation will NOT be recorded but information shared during the presentation will be shared.

No registration/sign-up required.

For more information please contact Mr. Jackson (cjackson@davincischools.org)

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