Archives for September 2022

Hello Seniors and Families,

Next week on Thursday, October 6th from 5pm – 6pm the Da Vinci Counselors from Communications, Design, and Science and Connect will be hosting a FAFSA Workshop Night. All College applicants must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to qualify for financial aid (ex. grants, loans, scholarships). The FAFSA opened on October 1st and is due March 2nd for CSUs, UCs, and Community Colleges in California. FAFSA deadlines for private and out-of-state universities vary. So please check those school’s financial aid websites and apply early!

This ZOOM webinar event will allow counselors to present the application step by step on how to fill out the FAFSA application. There will be a Q&A in the chat feature on ZOOM. Please click on the link below to join the webinar:

https://zoom.us/j/92390271467

To fully sign and submit the FAFSA during the webinar, student and parent(s) must apply for their FSA ID and have it verified.  CLICK ON THIS LINK for a helpful video that will walk you through the steps to apply for your FSA ID.

We will be recording this webinar. Hope to see you there!

The DV Counseling Team

Hello Da Vinci Scholars and Families,

Check out the new RWL opportunities below:

For students interested in health and vision care:
Cal State LA is having a Vision Fair on October 15. Students will have an opportunity to learn about careers and majors related to vision and medicine, as well as free vision screenings. The organization Guide Dogs will also be bringing dogs who are in training to help visually impaired folks. For more information visit: https://www.visionfair.org/ 

For students interested in advertising:
T.E.A.M. Woo (Teens Engaged in Advertising Mentorship) is a customized mentorship program aimed to help expose students who have a passion for creativity to the possibilities of pursuing a career in a creative field!  You’ll get a chance to team up with fellow creatives and work on a real-world advertising campaign for Supergoop! while being mentored by seasoned professionals along the way. You’ll also walk away with tons of knowledge on strategy, branding, conception/execution, and presentation skills. The program includes 5 sessions held over 4-6 weeks, each session being three hours (6 PM-9 PM). The program will begin on Monday, January 16th and there are 18 spots available. The deadline is October 15. Apply here.

For students interested in animation:
The deadline to sign up for Story Xperiential is fast approaching! This program starts on October 3rd. Story Xperiential is offering a 9-week online experience that takes you behind the scenes at Pixar and introduces you to world-class storytellers. You’ll follow the Pixar process to create a storyreel of your own short story. You’ll livestream with different Pixar storytellers every Monday, submit your work to a gallery and receive ongoing feedback. At the end, your work will be showcased in an online exhibition. Artistic experience is not required, the program is all about story. The program costs $25 for youth ages (13-18) and $250 for youth ages 18+. To learn more & register, click here.

Happy Monday DVC!

Here are the list of colleges that will be visiting DVC during lunch this week:

• Monday, September 26th @ 11:45 am: Stony Brook University
• Tuesday, September 27th @ 11:45 am: U.S. Marine Corps
• Thursday, September 29th @ 11:45 am: University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC)
• Friday, September 30th @ 11:45 am: California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) *VIRTUAL*

All college rep visits will take place in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203), no sign-up is required to attend. As a reminder, food is not allowed during the college rep visits. Students are able to grab lunch after the presentation as I will give out excuse slips to extend their lunch time.

*For Virtual Visits, students are required to still meet in Jackson’s class and the zoom meeting will be projected. Recording of the session is not allowed by the institution, so it cannot be sent out if student doesn’t attend*

Students of all grade levels (9-12) can attend the college rep visits.

If you have any more questions, please feel free to email me or stop by my office,

Ms. Aldrete

maldrete@davincischools.org

College & Career Counselor

Dear DVC Students and Families,

We’ve had so many terrific colleges and universities come to visit us so far this year, and there are 4 great opportunities for students of all grade levels to meet with admissions representatives this week! Here is the list of colleges that will be visiting DVC during lunch this week:

• Monday, September 26th @ 11:45 am: Stony Brook University
• Tuesday, September 27th @ 11:45 am: U.S. Marine Corps
• Thursday, September 29th @ 11:45 am: University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC)
• Friday, September 30th @ 11:45 am: California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) *VIRTUAL*

All college rep visits will take place in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203), no sign-up is required to attend. 

School Site Council: Please join me in congratulating our 2022-2023 Parent/Guardian Members of the DVC School Site Council! Our first meeting will be held virtually at 5pm on Wednesday, 9/28. All meetings are open to the students and families of DVC with the first 5 minutes reserved for public comment. The agenda for our first meeting is also below.

School Site Council Parent/Guardian Members 2022-2023

• Liza Somilleda
• Debbie Felt
• Stacie Ottley

Agenda for Meeting on Wednesday, 9/28 at 5pm (Zoom Link Here)

1. Welcome + What’s New @ DVC
2. Review Bylaws + Robert’s Rules 
3. Elect Officers
4. LCAP Review
5. Update Proposed Agendas for 2022-2023

Here’s what’s coming up:

• Wednesday, 10/12: PSAT for Grades 9, 10, & 11 / 12th Grade College Trip
• Thursday, 10/13: No School – Professional Development Day
• Friday, 10/14: No School – Professional Development Day
• Monday, 10/17 – Thursday, 10/20: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
• Friday, 11/11: No School – Veterans Day Holiday
• Thursday, 11/17: Exhibition Night (grades 10 & 12)
• Monday, 11/21 – Friday, 11/25: No School – Thanksgiving Break
• Thursday, 12/8 – Thursday, 12/15: Presentations of Learning – POLs (1:50pm dismissal)

Please bookmark this school calendar for the most up to date information. For all weekly schedules, please bookmark this link: DVC Weekly Schedules Year 10 (2022-2023)

Sincerely,

Erin D’Souza, Principal

Did you know that Da Vinci Schools are a South Bay Families Connected (SBFC) Partner District? SBFC is a youth mental health and social emotional wellness non-profit providing free online resources, support groups, educational videos and more to families at 115 schools in the South Bay. SBFC has resources, tips, articles, videos and more for both parents and teens regarding issues of stress management, depression, body image, substance abuse, social media and more. All Da Vinci Schools parents, guardians and teens are invited to visit our unique Da Vinci Schools Families Connected to access this resource, free of charge.