Archives for December 2020

Happy Saturday, DVC Families,

Only four days of school remain until the winter break! It was such a treat to see our 12th graders come by on Wednesday and pick up their caps and gowns. I know there is still a long way until June, but the time will certainly fly by – it always does (especially if you’re a parent)!

Here are the important dates dates and things to know. As always, you can check out this information and more at tinyurl.com/dvcwebsite.

Important Dates for Week 17 & Beyond:

• Monday, 12/14: PowerSchool Access Turned Off for Students and Parents
• Wednesday, 12/16: 11th Grade Drive-Through Event from 2pm – 4pm
• Thursday, 12/17: Last Day of Semester 1
• Monday, 1/11: First Day of Semester 2

Please note that each grade level has a different schedule for this last week of school. The schedules are included in this post.

And finally, we’re gathering words of appreciation for our staff. If you have a few minutes, please consider sharing your gratitude here.

Warmly,

Erin

Hi Class of 2021 Families,

Just a friendly reminder that Senior Portraits are this weekend (Saturday, 12/12 and Sunday, 12/13). Please bring your cap, gown, and tassel for your photo! Please check here to confirm your appointment date and time or to schedule an appointment. The appointment to take the photos is free of charge, and families will have several options to purchase digital or printed images. You are able to pay for the digital images at the time of the appointment, and you are able to purchase printed packages when the photos are available online. For information about pricing, please read this flyer. All senior portraits will be available for purchase at this website: Da Vinci Schools – StaceeLianna

In order to prevent the risk of exposure to COVID-19 and promote the safety of all the participants involved, everyone will be asked to follow the Protocol and Guidelines established by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and Da Vinci Schools for this type of event. We strongly request that all participants arrive in an enclosed vehicle.

1. All vehicles will enter through the Main (North) Entrance only, park in the designated area in Lane 3 (see Map), and will exit from the Main (South) Exit only (see map). Upon arrival please follow the directions and instructions given by our Da Vinci Safety Officers and staff.
2. Students will check in and be guided to the MPR for their portrait during their assigned appointment time. Everyone must wear a face covering and maintain social distancing requirements (6 ft. distance) at all times. Removal of mask will be allowed only when it is time to have the portrait taken. When the windows of any vehicle are rolled down, all participants in the vehicle must be wearing a face covering.
3. Parents may proceed to the Portrait Package Purchasing station set up by the skateboard and bicycle racks. A waiting/viewing area will also be set up outside of the MPR for parents while their student is having their portrait taken. Otherwise, participants must remain in their own vehicles and cannot change vehicles at any time or congregate outside of their vehicles. Only authorized Da Vinci staff assisting with this event can remain outside.

All of this information can also be found on this one-page document.

DVC will be holding a listening session on Tuesday, January 5th. This event is being held to learn more about our students and their families’ identities and to share their experiences and stories with DVC staff. This is a great opportunity for our staff to learn from you to make the school more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Below is more information regarding the listening session:

When & Where?

Tuesday, January 5. 10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Zoom [the link will be provided closer to date]

What & Why?

A listening session is a type of focus group that is aimed at collecting information about a group of people’s experiences. The purpose of the Student and Family Listening Session is to create a safe space for students and families to share their experiences and stories with DVC staff.  Information from the session will be used to make our school a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.

Who?

We welcome all students and families interested in sharing their experiences. Participants will be given questions to guide the listening sessions.

If you are interested in participating in the listening session, or would like more information regarding the session, please submit this interest form. 

DVC llevará a cabo una sesión de escucha el 5 de enero. Este evento se llevará a cabo para aprender más sobre las identidades de nuestros estudiantes y sus familias y para compartir sus experiencias e historias con el personal de DVC. Esta es una gran oportunidad para que nuestro personal aprenda de usted para hacer que la escuela sea más diversa, equitativa e inclusiva. A continuación se muestra más información sobre la sesión de escucha:

¿Cuándo? ¿Dónde?

Martes, 5 de enero 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Zoom [el enlace se proporcionará más cerca de la fecha]

¿Qué? Por qué?

Una sesión de escucha es un tipo de grupo de enfoque que tiene como objetivo recopilar información sobre las experiencias de un grupo de personas. El propósito de la Sesión de escucha para estudiantes y familias es crear un espacio seguro para que los estudiantes y las familias compartan sus experiencias e historias con el personal de DVC. La información de la sesión se utilizará para hacer de nuestra escuela un entorno más diverso, equitativo e inclusivo.

¿Quién?

Damos la bienvenida a todos los estudiantes y familias interesadas en compartir sus experiencias. Los participantes recibirán preguntas para guiar las sesiones de escucha.

Si está interesado en participar en la sesión de escucha, o desea obtener más información sobre la sesión, envíe este formulario de interés.

Dear Families of the Class of 2021,

We are excited to host our 12th grade drive-through from 2pm to 4pm on Wednesday, December 9th (tomorrow). 

We are continuing with this drive-through while being especially mindful of the health and safety of DVC staff and families. As such, please be sure to adhere to the following guidelines in place to prevent the risk of exposure to COVID-19:

• All individuals in the vehicle must be masked when any window for the vehicle is open.
• Remain inside your vehicle at all times, please.
• Arrive in an enclosed vehicle only (no convertibles or open-air vehicles, please).

Students and their families can pick up the following items during the drive-through:

• ID card
• DVC t-shirt
• Cap, gown, & tassel

Seniors are asked to pick up their cap and gown and tassel on this date because senior cap and gown photos will be taken on Saturday, December 12th and Sunday, December 13th. You are expected to bring your cap, gown, and tassel to your senior portrait appointment. If you have yet to sign up or if you need to confirm your appointment, please visit this link!

Please see the map below for instructions on how to enter the parking lot and what to expect.

We are looking forward to seeing all our 12th grade students soon!

Happy Sunday, DVC Families!

We are excited to host our 12th grade drive-through from 2pm – 4pm on Wednesday, December 9th.

Students and their families can pick up the following items during the drive-through:

• ID card
• Cap, gown, & tassel
• DVC t-shirt

Seniors are asked to pick up their cap and gown and tassel on this date because senior cap and gown photos will be taken on Saturday, December 12th and Sunday, December 13th. If you have yet to sign up or if you need to confirm your appointment, please visit this link!

In order to prevent the risk of exposure to COVID-19 and promote the safety of all the participants involved, everyone will be asked to follow the protocol and guidelines established by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and Da Vinci Schools for this type of event. We strongly request that all participants arrive in an enclosed vehicle. When one or more windows of the vehicle are open, all individuals in the vehicle must be wearing a face covering. At this event, students and families are not permitted to exit the vehicle.

Please see the map below for instructions on how to enter the parking lot and what to expect.

We are looking forward to seeing all our 12th grade students soon!