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FREE Prom Dresses!

April 17, 2026 by Monique Aldrete

Hi All,

El Camino College received a large donation of prom dresses and are giving them out for FREE for any senior in need of a prom dress. If you are interested in taking a look at what they have, please email Mrs. Aldrete (maldrete@davincischools.org) so that she can set a time to visit El Camino College.

 

 

 

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Week 30 Updates for Families

April 12, 2026 by Andrew Daramola

Week 30

DVC Families, thanks for a great week after Spring Break!  We are excited for this month’s events, including Career Day, our final CLD Day, PAC Meeting, and a 9th Grade college field trip to Cal Poly Pomona & UCLA!

State Testing: All students in 11th grade will take the CAASPP tests (also known as the SBAC) in English and Math, as well as the CAST Science test.  Students will take these tests the week of Monday, April 20th – Thursday, April 23rd.  Please see here for more information on these tests and how to support your student.

Family CFO Series #4: Workshop 4 of the Family CFO Training Series is this Thursday, April 16th at 6:00 P.M. in DVC room 3203.  WORKSHOP 4 TOPIC:  Investment Fundamentals – “Your money should work as hard as you do. Tonight, we put it to work.”

We will cover how to invest in your retirement accounts, what to buy and avoid, and the one fee that costs most families $180,000 over their careers without them ever noticing. Sign Up Link: Click HERE.

Parent Advisory Committee Meeting: We have our fourth PAC meeting of the year on Thursday, April 23rd  @4:30pm (Zoom link) from 4:30-5:30pm.  At this meeting, we will be looking at LCAP goals 3, 4, and 5.

Community Learning Day:  The fourth (and final) Community Learning Day (CLD) of the year will take place on Friday, April 24.  See here for a list of descriptions.  As a reminder, ALL students must complete the CLD attendance quiz on Canvas.

Staff Appreciation Week: Staff Appreciation Week is May 4th-8th. Be on the lookout for an email this week about how you can participate in this year’s celebration!

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:

  • DVC Career Day – Wednesday, April 15th 
  • 9th Grade College Field Trip to UCLA & Cal Poly Pomona – Wednesday, April 15th
  • Family CFO Series #4 w/Mr. Jackson – Thursday, April 16th
  • CAASPP & CAST Testing (Juniors Only) – Monday, April 20th-Thursday, April 23rd
  • Parent Advisory Committee Meeting – Thursday, April 23rd @4:30pm (Zoom)
  • Community Learning Day (CLD)  – Friday, April 24th 
  • Prom – Friday, May 1st
  • Graduation – Thursday, June 11th @1:00pm – more details to come!

Bookmark These Helpful Links:

  • DVC Announcements Deck: https://tinyurl.com/dvc-announcements-fall-2025
  • DVC Monthly Calendars: tinyurl.com/planning-calendar2526
  • DVC Weekly Schedules: tinyurl.com/DVCweekly-schedules2526
  • DV/Wiseburn Athletics: athletics.davincischools.org 
  • DVC Incident Reporting Form: tinyurl.com/dvc-incident-report
  • PowerSchool Login Page: davincischools.powerschool.com/public
  • Absence Reporting Form (Completed by parent for absences) 
  • Short-Term Independent Study (STIS) Form (Completed by student for absences).

 

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New Teacher Meet & Greet on Friday, April 10th!

April 8, 2026 by Andrew Daramola

Hello, parents and families!  We are excited to welcome two Alder graduates to our staff next year, Manda Nguyen (Math), and Estrella Rodriguez-Beltran (Resource).  The Alder Graduate School of Education (Alder GSE) program is a one-year, residency-based teacher preparation model. Residents earn a Master’s degree and teaching credential while working four days a week with a mentor teacher at the Da Vinci Schools.  Manda and Estrella are finishing their year as student teachers and will be joining us as full-time teachers in the 2026-27 school year.

We would like to invite parents and families for a short meet and greet with our two candidates on Friday, April 10th, where you will be able to engage with them and ask questions about next year.  There will be light refreshments at this meet and greet.  We would love to see you there!  You can sign up here.

 

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Week 29 Updates for Families

April 6, 2026 by Andrew Daramola

DVC Families, we hope that you enjoyed your Spring Break!  We are excited to welcome our students back and resume learning in person on Tuesday, April 7th.  

State Testing: All students in 11th grade will take the CAASPP tests (also known as the SBAC) in English and Math, as well as the CAST Science test.  Students will take these tests the week of Monday, April 20th – Thursday, April 23rd.  Please see here for more information on these tests and how to support your student.

Dress Code:  As a reminder, Da Vinci Communications enforces the dress code with the purpose of providing guidance to students and parents for safe and appropriate attire for school. Students’ individualism is valued, and at the same time, the school’s principles for the dress code are based on clothing that promotes a healthy, safe, respectful, and positive learning environment.   We thank you for your cooperation and adherence to our dress code.  Please see below for specific information:

□ Wear shirts that cover midsection, chest, shoulders, and back

□ Wear jeans or pants that do not have large holes

□ Wear skirts or shorts or dresses that come down to midthigh

□ Wear pants that do not sag, covering underwear and undergarments 

□ Wear closed-toed shoes 

□ Wear shirts with appropriate content (no gang related, drugs, or sexual content)

□ Head coverings should leave face visible

□ Headphones should be kept in backpacks or pockets (when in class)

Helpful Graphic of Appropriate Dress Code

Career Day:  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. If interested, please reach out to Monique Aldrete (maldrete@davincischools.org).

Parent Advisory Committee Meeting: We have our fourth PAC meeting of the year on Thursday, April 23rd  @4:30pm (Zoom link) from 4:30-5:30pm.  At this meeting, we will be looking at LCAP goals 3, 4, and 5.

Community Learning Day:  The fourth (and final) Community Learning Day (CLD) of the year will take place on Friday, April 24.  As a reminder, ALL students must complete the CLD attendance quiz on Canvas.

Staff Appreciation Week: Staff Appreciation Week is May 4th-8th. More info to come on how to join in on the celebration!

E.A.T. (Environmental Action Team) Update: This issue is focused on the importance of bees. Read more here!

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:

  • DVC Career Day – Wednesday, April 15th 
  • CAASPP & CAST Testing (Juniors Only) – Monday, April 20th-Thursday, April 23rd
  • Parent Advisory Committee Meeting – Thursday, April 23rd @4:30pm (Zoom)
  • Community Learning Day (CLD) #4 – Friday, April 24th 
  • Prom – Friday, May 1st
  • Graduation – Thursday, June 11th @1:00pm – more details to come!

Bookmark These Helpful Links:

  • DVC Announcements Deck: https://tinyurl.com/dvc-announcements-fall-2025
  • DVC Monthly Calendars: tinyurl.com/planning-calendar2526
  • DVC Weekly Schedules: tinyurl.com/DVCweekly-schedules2526
  • DV/Wiseburn Athletics: athletics.davincischools.org 
  • DVC Incident Reporting Form: tinyurl.com/dvc-incident-report
  • PowerSchool Login Page: davincischools.powerschool.com/public
  • Absence Reporting Form (Completed by parent for absences)
  • Short-Term Independent Study (STIS) Form (Completed by student for absences).

 

See below for action shots from DVC’s Spring Exhibition!

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Return to School on Tuesday, April 7th!

April 6, 2026 by Andrew Daramola

Hello DVC families! A reminder that Monday, April 6th, is the last day of Spring Break.

See you on Tuesday, April 7th!

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