Archives for September 2023

Happy Saturday, DVC Families!

We finished off Friday afternoon with a terrific Club Fair where we students were able to check out which of the 40 DVC student-led clubs they’d like to join! Check out this list of offerings: List of DVC Student-Led Clubs 2023-2024 

Spirit Week: Next week is also a short week, with no school on Friday, 9/15 due to Staff Professional Development. We have our first “CD” (i.e. school-wide assembly) on Thursday, 9/14 and we are getting excited for it with our first Spirit Week of the year! We look forward to lots of staff and student participation. Here are the themes:

• Monday, 9/11: Match Monday (either twin with someone or rhyme with someone)
• Tuesday, 9/12: Tired Tuesday (wear your pajamas to school)
• Wednesday, 9/13: West Coast vs. Wild West (dress beach vs. western)
• Thursday, 9/14: Barbie Day (wear PINK)

BTSN Follow Up: We had a great turnout at Back to School Night; thank you for coming! Please review these slides and let us know what you thought about the event at this link. 

Canvas Access: Parents and guardians are able to see student grades and assignments on Canvas, our Learning Management Platform. Please use these resources to create your account and link to your child’s account: Da Vinci Canvas: Parent/Guardian Accounts How-To Website 

12th Grade Parent Night: Please plan to join us in the Black Box Theater on Wednesday, September 13th for a 12th Grade Parent Night from 5:30 – 6:30pm presented by our counseling team, Ms. Monique Aldrete and Ms. Artia Thomas, and our College & Career Readiness Teacher, Mr. Christopher Jackson. There will be lots of great information for senior parents at this meeting! 

Here’s what’s coming up:

• Wednesday, 9/13: 12th Grade Parent Night in Black Box Theater @ 5:30pm
• Thursday, 9/14: First Schoolwide CD (School Assembly)
• Friday, 9/15: No School – Professional Development Day
• Saturday, 9/16: Latino College Expo
• Monday, 10/2 – Friday, 10/6: Student-Led Conferences (SLCs)

Bookmark these links:

• DVC Monthly Calendar: tinyurl.com/DVCcalendar23-24
• DVC Weekly Schedules: tinyurl.com/weekly-schedules23-24
• Canvas Login Page: http://davincischools.instructure.com
• Canvas Help Website:   tinyurl.com/dv-parent-canvas-help

Wishing you a great weekend,

Erin D’Souza, Principal

We loved having so many DVC families in our classrooms last night! If you were unable to attend, feel free to review these slides and follow up as needed.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on how things went! Please let us know here: Back to School Night Feedback Form

Wishing you a happy, restful weekend!

Please join us at Back to School Night! We will begin in the Black Box Theater at 5:15pm. Canvas help will be available.

 Click here for the Back to School Night Schedule.

See you then!

A Latino College Expo field trip typically involves a visit to an event or fair that is specifically designed to connect Latino students with higher education opportunities. These expos are organized to provide valuable information, resources, and support to Latino students who are interested in pursuing higher education.

Here’s what you can expect from a Latino College Expo field trip:

1. Exhibitor Booths: At the expo, you’ll find a variety of exhibitor booths representing colleges, universities, trade schools, and other educational institutions. These booths often have representatives from the institutions who can answer questions about their programs, admission requirements, financial aid, and scholarships.
2. Workshops and Seminars: The expo may offer workshops and seminars on topics such as college application strategies, financial aid and scholarships, career planning, and more. These sessions are typically conducted by experts in the field.
3. Networking Opportunities: You’ll have the chance to network with college representatives, current college students, and other attendees. This can be valuable for making connections and gathering information about different educational paths.
4. Information on Financial Aid: Many expos offer information on financial aid options specifically tailored to Latino students. You can learn about scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial assistance.
5. Admissions Information: You can gather details about admissions requirements, deadlines, and application processes for various colleges and universities. This information is crucial for planning your educational journey.
6. Career Guidance: Some expos may also provide insights into career paths and opportunities for Latino students in specific fields or industries.
7. Cultural Events: Depending on the expo, there may be cultural events, performances, or activities that celebrate Latino culture and heritage.
8. College Application Assistance: Some expos offer on-site assistance with filling out college applications or financial aid forms.
9. Free Resources: Attendees often receive informational materials, brochures, and other resources to help with the college application process.
10. Inspiration and Motivation: Expos can be inspiring, as they showcase success stories of Latino individuals who have pursued higher education and achieved their goals.

To participate in a Latino College Expo field trip, 12th grade students can pick up a permissions slip with Mr. Jackson and 11th grade students can pick up a permission slip with Mr. Covelman. Field trip forms will be due on Friday, September 8 to Mrs. Barba or Mrs. Aldrete.