Archives for May 2021

A Note from Senior Committee: Hey, Class of 2021! Senior shirts and hoodies are available for order! Please note that once you sign up for a shirt or hoodie, you will be expected to pay for your class merch once it arrives. This is an order form, not an interest form. Orders are due by 11:59 PM on Thursday, May 20th. Payment will be made to front office staff upon arrival of merchandise. Thanks!

Here is the order form link: https://forms.gle/Lg1GZmshX8TsffUL6

Once again, we are very excited to hold DVC’s Grad Night this Sunday!  Please see below for some helpful responses to FAQs.

When & where is Grad Night? 

• Sunday, May 23rd from 7:00-11:00 at the Da Vinci West Plaza (the “Backyard”).

How much are tickets?

• $25, cash or check.  Checks should be made payable to Da Vinci Schools Fund.
• Tickets are only available for purchase from 12:00-2:00 on Friday, May 21st.

What is required to attend?

• Students will be required to take a COVID test within 72 hours of their event date.  We are offering on-site covid tests on Friday May 21st from 12:00-2:00 on campus.  You can register here.
• Students may also submit their own negative covid tests that are within 72 hours of the event date to ticket sales.
• Students who have proof of full vaccination (2 weeks from last shot)  may bring that in lieu of testing.
• All students must wear masks for the entirety of the event.

What activities will be offered?

• Lots of fun games!  We have contracted with an event planning company to provide a variety of arcade games, tabletop games, competitive events, and other games.  We want students to have a relaxed and fun evening with their peers.  There will be a DJ and music as students are playing.

Will there be food and drink?

• We will have water and light snacks.  We recommend that you eat before the event!  No outside food or water will be allowed in.

What should students wear?

• Festive attire!  By festive we mean that all levels of dress are welcome, from formal to casual.  We just want you there!

Will there be a photographer?

• Yes, and we will have photos available for purchase.

Will there be a DJ and/or dancing?

• There will be a DJ! However, health guidelines do not permit us to have a dance floor.  

What time do students need to be there by?

• Doors open at 7pm. Please make sure you arrive before 8pm.

Are students allowed to leave early?

• No, we are responsible for students until 11pm.  But why would you want to leave this amazing event?

Can I bring a date/guest?

• Yes, but only other students from the senior class at DVC.

Happy Friday, DVC Families!

There are only four more weeks left in this school year. In this blog post, I’ve included a big list of important dates from now until the end of the school year. You can also find these dates listed at tinyurl.com/dvcwebsite.

Wednesday, 5/19: 9th Grade Activities 9:30am – 11:30am (on campus)

Wednesday, 5/19: Computer Science Battlebots Competition from 1pm – 4pm (on campus)

Wednesday, 5/19: Pathways Informational Webinar 9:30am – 10:30am via zoom (link here)

Friday, 5/21: Seniors Only: Ticket Sales & Covid Testing for Grad Night from 12pm – 2pm (on campus)

Sunday, 5/23: Seniors Only: Grad Night from 7pm – 11pm (on campus)

Thursday, 5/27: School Site Council Meeting from 4pm – 5:30pm via zoom

Friday, 5/28: Seniors Only: All Coursework & APEX Classes Needed for Graduation Due

Monday, 5/31: No School – Memorial Day

Wednesday, 6/2: School Site Council Meeting from 5pm – 6:30pm via zoom

Wednesday, 6/2: Last Day of Hybrid Instruction for Cohort A

Friday, 6/4: All Students: Last Day to Submit Late Assignments

Friday, 6/4: Seniors Only: Senior Awards Ceremony & Graduation Practice

Friday, 6/4: Last Day of Hybrid Instruction for Cohort B

Monday, 6/7: 11th Grade Activities 9:30am – 11:30am (on campus)

Tuesday, 6/8: 11th Grade Activities 9:30am – 11:30am (on campus)

Wednesday, 6/9: Last Day of School (morning grade-level zoom class)

Wednesday, 6/9: Class of 2021 Graduation at 4pm (on campus)

Wishing you and your families a healthy, happy weekend.

Sincerely,

Erin

Hello Juniors!  Are you a future POSSE Scholar?

Please join us on Thursday, May 20th from 2pm-3pm to learn more about the Posse Foundation Scholarships.  Each year, DVC nominates Juniors who demonstrate leadership and academic strength to participate in the running to receive a full-tuition scholarship at a Posse Foundation partner university.  Come learn about the nomination process, the scholarship and the Posse affiliated universities.  The ZOOM link will be sent to your DVC email shortly after you rsvp.  There are 30 spots available for this presentation.  We will create a waitlist once we reach capacity.  Click here to rsvp!

FAQs – Parent Guide (English) click here

FAQs – Parent Guide (Spanish) click here

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Starting 5/13/21, Los Angeles County vaccination providers begin offering the Pfizer vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds at vaccination sites that offer the Pfizer vaccine. All eight county run sites will be open and able to vaccinate children 12-17; teens should be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult, and present a photo ID and verification of age.  For a full list of sites across the county offering Pfizer vaccines, please visit http://bit.ly/PfizerSites . To schedule an appointment, visit www.VaccinateLACounty.com. Walk-ins are welcome at all 8 county-run sites.  Parents or teens with questions about the vaccine should contact their healthcare provider or visit the Public Health website for more information on vaccine safety and efficacy.