Archives for January 2019

GRAD NITE

Seniors and parents! Get ready for the biggest all-night celebration of the year for the Class of 2019. Grad Nite is on Tuesday, May 28^th at Disneyland California Adventure Park. Tickets are available for $110, payable to Da Vinci Communications and is given to Jackie Martinez at the front desk. The price covers entrance to the park and the Grad Nite party, as well as transportation. The last day to buy tickets is Friday, March 15. Accepted forms of payment: cash, credit card, or checks made out to Da Vinci Schools. You won’t want to miss out, so buy your tickets today! (NOTE: Students who attend Grad Nite will not be expected to attend school on Wednesday, May 29^th.)

If you have any questions, please email Deepti Reim, Senior Committee Advisor:dreim@davincischools.org

SENIOR SWAG

Get your senior swag! Hoodies and t-shirts for the Class of 2019 are on sale NOW. Go towww.customink.com/fundraising/dvcshirtandhoodie and buy your gear today. The last day to place an order is Friday, February 22^nd. All proceeds will go to support Prom!

If you have any questions, please email Deepti Reim, Senior Committee Advisor:dreim@davincischools.org

META Scholarship Application for 2019-20 is Now Available.

Due Date:  Friday, March 1, 2019, midnight.

Information about META’s Scholarships

META Scholarships are as follows:

Platinum Scholarship:  This scholarship provides up to $6,000, payable over four years, to entering college freshmen attending four-year colleges and universities.

Gold Scholarship:  This scholarship provides up to $2,000, payable over four years, to either four-year college or university students or to community college students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution in the fall.

Requirements

To be eligible to apply for a META scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Must be applying, accepted or enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education as a full-time undergraduate student pursuing an academic discipline.

2. Students enrolled in community or junior colleges are also eligible to apply provided they intend to enroll in a four-year accredited institution in Fall 2019 and plan to complete a bachelor’s degree.

3. Must have a 3.00 GPA and be in good academic standing.

4. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident of Hispanic origin

5. Must be graduating (or have graduated) from a high school in Southern California

6.  Must have financial need

7. Preference is given to students who have demonstrated leadership or mentoring qualities through their record of involvement and participation in activities in school or in their communities.

High School Seniors:  Click here for the link to the application.

Current Four-Year College Students or Community College Students Transferring to a Four-Year Institution in Fall 2019: Click here for the link to the application.

Please see this letter from Vince Bravo, Chief Administrative Officer at Da Vinci.

Greetings Da Vinci Parents and Students:

Earlier today, I was informed about a situation that occurred yesterday that we would like to inform our parents about in order to ensure that our students are not putting themselves in danger when dealing with the train crossing located on Douglas.

At this time, there is a train that is scheduled to come through that area between 3:00 and 5:00 pm, which coincides with our dismissal times.  Yesterday, while a train was stopped at the crossing blocking traffic on Douglas, several of our students crawled over and under the connectors between the train cars to get to the other side, a couple of them also carried their bikes over with them.  One of our students was even called over by her parent to cross over, and while doing so, the train started to move.  Some students walked along the railroad tracks all the way to the last car and then went around it.  This is also very dangerous because there is no way of knowing which way the train will be going when it is time for it to move on.

Union Pacific Police will be out for a few days to educate our students (and several adults who also crossed through the stopped train) on the dangers that they are putting themselves in by crossing through or around a stopped train.  For now, they will not be issuing the $400 citation that a person can receive for doing this.  They just want to educate as many people as possible to avoid a possible tragedy in the future.  We have also committed our collaboration and assistance in the form of communication to all of our parents and students, and providing supervision at the crossing when needed through grounds, security, or other DV staff.

Thank you for your assistance with this matter and please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions about this matter.

Vicente Bravo

Chief Administrative Officer

Charter Management Office

201 N. Douglas Street

El Segundo, CA 90245

Beginning today and running until Tuesday, February 12, DVC is hosting their annual support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through their Pennies for Patients program.  Please consider donating as little or as much as you are able to help those fighting leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma.  These heroes are truly inspiring, and every hero needs a squad!  These donations will go toward improving the quality of life of patients and their families.  Parents and families can give their donations to students to put in the collection box in their advisory room.

Check out these awesome pictures from the Friendship Club activity last week! Students collaborated to decorate banners to show school spirit for our Da Vinci Wolves