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Announcements from Real World Learning Director (2.29.2024)

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The Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department (LA Civil Rights), in collaboration with Communities In Schools of Los Angeles (CISLA) and Picture Motion, will be hosting a panel discussion and private screening of the film The Space Race, which highlights the stories of Black astronauts striving to overcome social injustice. You can watch the trailer here. 

EVENT DATE, TIME, & LOCATION:
Saturday, March 2nd @ 10 am PT
Regal Cinemas at L.A. Live
1000 W Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015

Special guests include Councilman Curren D. Price, Jr.; Monique Hudson of the California Science Center; Joey Jefferson of JPL; and Capri Maddox of the Los Angeles Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department.

Middle and high-school-aged youth to attend with their families! Admission is free, and swag and refreshments will be available for all attendees.  

RSVP HERE!

 

If you have any questions please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!

Week 25 Schedule

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Friday was a special day at DVC, from our awesome celebration of Black culture at our Black History Month CD to our Spring Semi-Formal! Special thanks to the Black Student Union (BSU) for putting on such an engaging, informative, and fun production. Special thanks to DVC’s Leadership for everything that went into making this dance a success!

There are two events coming up this week that we’d love to see families at:

  • Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on Monday, 2/26: Parents, students, and staff are welcome to attend our Parent Advisory Committee on Monday, 2/26 at 4:30pm in person (1st floor, Mona Lisa Room) or via this zoom link. We invite you to join us as we discuss what we’ve been doing this year to support our multilingual learners and how we can continue to improve in this area. We will also be reviewing our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) – Goal 2 and Mid-Year Update.  Please see below for the agenda:
    1. Public Comment
    2. DVC Spotlight: Multilingual Learners
    3. LCAP: Goal 2 Review
    4. Meeting Reflection (Plus / Delta)
  • Photography Exhibition on Wednesday, 2/28: Please support DVC students as they showcase their photography at El Segundo Public Library (111 W Mariposa Ave) from 5:30 – 7:30pm!

And finally, please sign up for your Student-Led Conference if you have not already done so. We are looking forward to connecting with our families during the week of March 4th. Each grade level has a special area of focus, and we are excited to connect with you. Please review the following grade-level links for more information:

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

  • Monday, 2/26: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting – 4:30pm @ 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
  • Wednesday, 2/28: 10th Graders Tour Pathways
  • Wednesday, 2/28: Photography Exhibition @ El Segundo Public Library 5:30pm – 7:30pm
  • Monday, 3/4: Student-Led Conferences Begin (1:50pm dismissal on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday)
  • Monday, 3/4: Coffee with the Principals @ 9am (in-person @ DVC) or 4pm (via Zoom – link here)
  • Wednesday, 3/6: SAT (11th grade)
  • Thursday, 3/7: DECA State Conference Begins
  • Monday, 3/11: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week Planning Session @ 4:30pm (in-person and via zoom)
  • Friday, 3/15 – No School – Professional Development Day
  • Wednesday, 3/27: Exhibition Night @ 5:30pm
  • Thursday, 3/28: Da Vinci Trades Fair 1pm – 5pm (sign up here)
  • Friday, 3/29: No School – Cesar Chavez Day
  • Monday, 4/1 – Friday, 4/5: No School – Spring Break

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

Announcements from Real World Learning Director (2.22.2024)

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We are thrilled to announce that Da Vinci Schools will be hosting its first-ever Trades Fair! This event is an excellent opportunity for our students to explore various career paths and gain insights into the world of skilled trades.

Date: Thursday, March 28th
Time: 1pm to 5pm (The Trades Fair will be open to parents from 4pm to 5pm)
Location: Da Vinci Schools
Black Box Theater
201 N Douglas St. El Segundo 

To RSVP, please click here. 

At the Trades Fair, students will have the chance to interact with schools from different trades, participate in hands-on activities, and learn about the diverse opportunities available in fields such as aviation mechanics, automotive technology, birthwork, construction, cosmetology and make-up artistry, dental hygienist, fire technology, welding, and more.

Some of our participating schools include: 

Make-Up Designory
Birthworkers of Color Collective
West LA College
Savvy Beauty Academy
McKallen Medical Training Center
El Camino College
Universal Technical Institute

If you have any questions please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!

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