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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)

Week 23 Updates for Families

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Week 23

Hello DVC community, hope that you are enjoying your Presidents’ Day Weekend.  Last Week’s Spirit Week was so much fun!  Students and staff got in the fun during the whole week, ending the week by wearing red, pink, or white on February 13th.  We hope that everyone had a great CLD day.  As a reminder, please be sure to fill out the attendance quiz.  We will also review this in Advisory this week.

On Saturday, DVC students attended the Black College Expo with teacher chaperone, Mr. Maxwell!  We are continuing our celebration of Black History Month with our CD on February 19th and a Black History Month Spirit Week.

Black History Month CD: DVC will celebrate Black History Month at our February 19th CD.  We are excited to see the creativity and talent of our students on display, as we celebrate, remember, and honor the achievements of Black Americans.  A special thanks goes to our Black Student Union, and their advisors, Mr. Albans and Mr. Clarke!

Black History Month Spirit Week: Join in the celebration with the Black History Month Spirit Week: 2/17 – 2/20!

Tuesday, 2/17: “Pop Out” With Your Most Elegant Looks!

Wednesday, 2/18: Rep HBCUs/Favorite Fraternities & Sororities!

Thursday, 2/19: Wear Brown, Black, Nude, and Neutral Colors!

Friday, 2/20: Wear Your Favorite 90’s/2000’s Attire!

 

Parent Snack Signups for Semester 2 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!

 

10th Grade Financial Aid Night: 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.

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

 

Save the Date: Student Led Conferences: SLCs are coming up the week of March 2-March 6th!  Be on the lookout for more information soon.

 

Environmental Action Team (E.A.T.) Update: DVC’s Environmental Action Team (E.A.T.) has started a newsletter to inform their fellow students and the wider community about environmental issues!  See here for the first edition of this newsletter.

 

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!

 

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. TIX AVAILABLE HERE

 

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

    • Presidents’ Day Holiday (No School) –  Monday, February 16th
    • Black History Month CD – Thursday, February 19th
    • 10th Grade Financial Aid Night – Thursday, February 19th @6:00pm
    • Student Led Conferences – Monday, March 2 – Friday, March 6th
    • DVC Spring Exhibition – Wednesday, March 18th @ 5:30pm 

Bookmark These Helpful Links:

 

Our Senior Computer Science pathway students recently visited RIOS, an L.A.-based international design collective, for their Senior project launch.  Here are some photos!

 

TOMORROW: Funding the Future- 11th Grade Family Financial Aid Night

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Hello Junior Families,

Reminder that TOMORROW from 6:00-7:30 pm, we will be hosting our 11th Grade Families Financial Aid Night on the DVC floor (3rd floor) in the Common Area.

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 2027 will use their 2025 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

11th Grade Families
Thursday, February 12th
⏰ 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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