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Announcements from Real World Learning Director (11.16.2023)

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The Real World Learning Team Presents: RWL Workshops

Networking Workshop- Today! 
November 16th, 4-5 PM
Real World Learning Center @ 201 N. Douglas

Join the Real World Learning Coordinator, Nordia Simmonds, for conversations about making your network work for you. You can expect to walk away from the workshop with practical tips to grow and maintain a thriving network that you can leverage to launch you into your dream career!

Career-Learning Opportunity
November 30th, 4-5 PM
Real World Learning Center @ 201 N. Douglas

We will be welcoming an exciting guest speaker, Andrea Howard, to share her experiences as a birth and postpartum doula!

Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!
Questions can be directed to Nordia Simmonds, the Real World Learning Coordinator, at @nsimmonds@davincischools.org.

Exhibition Night is TONIGHT!

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Exhibition Night is TONIGHT at 5:30pm at DVC! We invite all families, friends, and community members to see our students showcase their projects. All DVC students are required to attend; students in grades 10 & 12 will have their projects on display. Canned food and staff gratitude basket donations accepted! 🙂

DVC Holiday Toy Drive

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DVC Key Club will be holding a “Holiday Toy Drive” for children in need this holiday. The donation drive will begin November 13- December 13 and can be dropped off at the front desk. Once all donations are collected by the end of December 13 (last day to donate) it will be donated to St Margaret’s Center. Thank you so much for your kind donations!

Any questions, please feel free to reach out to @davincikeyclub through Instagram or karen08790@gmail.com

 

 

Week 14 Schedule: Exhibition Night is Thursday!

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Happy Veterans Day, DVC! We appreciate and honor all those who have served our country, and we hope that everyone enjoys the weekend!

Our 12th graders visited UC Irvine this week and got special DVC alumni-led tours of the campus. On Wednesday, 11/15, our seniors will Press Submit on their Cal State and UC college applications, and we wish them the best of luck throughout this college application season! 

THURSDAY is Exhibition Night at DVC! We invite all families, friends, and community members to join us on Thursday, 11/16 from 5:30 – 7:00pm as our students showcase their projects. All DVC students are required to attend; students in grades 10 & 12 will have their projects on display. 

  • Canned Food Drive: In the spirit of the season of giving, DVC is requesting a donation of any canned goods as an entrance fee at Exhibition. Please drop off your canned goods / non-perishables in the Wolves Den (the main table at the top of the stairs). We will be partnering with the L.A. Regional Food Bank. Here are the items they suggest: peanut butter, canned soup, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned stew, canned fish, canned beans, and pasta (whole grain preferred). We are ever grateful for this community!

Here’s what’s coming up THIS WEEK and beyond:

  • Wednesday, 11/15: “Press Submit” College Application Submission Celebration
  • Thursday, 11/16: DVC Exhibition Night (5:30pm – 7:00pm)
  • Monday, 11/20: No School – Thanksgiving Break
  • Monday, 11/27: School Resumes
  • Thursday, 12/14 – Thursday, 12/21: POL Schedule (2:00pm dismissal)
  • Thursday, 12/21: Last Day of Semester 1

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

Announcements from Real World Learning Director (11.9.2023)

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Youth Climate Action

Youth Climate Action by Cool OC is an event dedicated to youth interested in making a difference in the fight against climate change. This event is on Saturday, November 18 from 1:30 pm to 5 pm located at 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine. This in-person event lets you connect with like-minded individuals passionate about saving our planet, featuring a special guest from Irvine City Council.

Come enjoy refreshments and several chances to win a $50 gift card! In addition, be able to earn volunteer hours while making an impact. At Youth Climate Action, you can engage in inspiring discussions about climate issues. Together, we can make a significant impact. Use your voice and learn how you can help!

To register, please click here.


Youth Thanksgiving Celebration 2023

Presented by World of Wonder, join the Los Angeles LGBT Center on Saturday, November 18 from 11am-1pm to celebrate Thanksgiving with a free warm meal, specialty beverages, a drag performance, music and dancing, raffles, and more! FREE for all LGBTQ+ youth ages 24 and younger and their friends. To register, please click here.

Location:

Los Angeles LGBT Center – Pride Hall
1118 North McCadden Place Los Angeles, CA 90038


Brothers Code

Brothers Code is an interactive, in-person event for middle school and high school students of color hosted on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 8:00 am to 2:00 p.m. at USC during Computer Science Education Week. Students will learn more about the skills and networks that can guide them to exciting opportunities and careers within the technology sector. To register, please click here.

Location:

USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience
1002 Childs Way Los Angeles, CA 90089

At Brothers Code, youth participants will:
Play with technology while practicing coding and programming skills
Explore the vast range of career opportunities within the tech sector
Learn about the various pathways that can lead to participation in the tech sector
Investigate the various ways they can leverage technology to strengthen their communities and reach their goals
Network with enthusiastic tech sector professionals from a range of backgrounds

Additionally, the event will be a concurrent program for adults. Parents, guardians, teachers, administrators, counselors, champions, and any other interested adults can register and learn how they might support young people to pursue technology pathways.

Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

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El Segundo, CA 90245

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