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Announcements from Real World Learning Director (5.7.2024)

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Join us for the inaugural Da Vinci Design 10th Grade Student Art Show, hosted by Indivisible Arts at the Resin Gallery in the heart of Hermosa Beach on Saturday, May 11th from 4:30pm-8pm. 

Location:
Resin Gallery
618 Cypress Ave
Hermosa Beach 

Camp Kitsch will be an immersive experience where DVD students will showcase their talent. More than just an art show, this event aims to foster a sense of belonging by providing a safe and welcoming “third place” for South Bay high school students to come together and celebrate creativity. 

Guests will also be able to enjoy music from Da Vinci’s very own student bands, “Crawfish Department” and “Koi.” 

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of art, community, and young talent!

Week 34 Schedule

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We celebrated our Class of 2024 with our College and Career Signing Day! All our seniors were congratulated on their next steps (college, career, military, or gap year) and we are very proud of them. The Class of 2024 earned acceptance to 122 colleges and universities – check out the list here! You can see content from our parade on Instagram @dvchighschool, and you can check out some awesome pics below!

Staff & Teacher Appreciation Week starts on Monday! Special thanks to the parents who are volunteering to help this week (and who have been coordinating the effort), and thank you to everyone who donated to the cause. If you haven’t had a chance to write any notes of appreciation to staff members, please WRITE NOTES HERE – it’s free and easy and so appreciated!

POLs and Finals: Students will be getting information about expectations for POLs and/or Final Exams in all classes this week so that students have ample time to prepare for these important end of year assessments. POLs and Finals begin on Tuesday, May 28th. Students will have a 2pm dismissal from Tuesday, May 28th until the last day of school, Wednesday, June 5th.

Spring Survey: Your feedback is important to us! It is time for our spring family and student surveys. You should have received an email from a survey app called Kelvin. This is not spam! Please follow the prompt to complete an online survey from Kelvin to share your feedback on Da Vinci Communications. It should take less than 10 minutes to complete the survey. We appreciate your time and your thoughts!

Coffee with the Principals: Please join us on Monday, 5/6 @ 9am (in-person @ DVC) or 4pm (via Zoom – link here). Our agenda will include upcoming events and time for Q&A. 

Summer School: We will be offering Summer School for students in need of credit recovery as well as students currently in 9th grade wishing to take Geometry over the summer in order to accelerate in math (specific requirements must be met in order to qualify for the course). Summer School details HERE and below:

  • Summer School Session 1 Dates: Tuesday, June 11 – Friday, June 28 (no class on June 19th for Juneteenth)
  • Summer School Session 2 Dates: Tuesday, July 9 – Thursday, July 25 
  • Summer School Time: Classes run from 8:30am – 11:30am
  • Summer School Location: Classes will be held at DVC (201 N. Douglas St. El Segundo, CA 90245)

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

  • Monday, 5/6: Coffee with the Principals – 9am (in-person @ DVC) or 4pm (via Zoom – link here)
  • Monday, 5/6: CAASPP Testing (Math) Begins in US History Classes (11th Grade)
  • Friday, 5/10: Pathways & Elective Presentation for 10th Graders @ 2:40pm in Black Box Theater
  • Wednesday, 5/15: Career Day (10th & 11th grades)
  • Monday, 5/20: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting – 4:30pm @ 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
  • Thursday, 5/23: Photography Exhibition @ 4:30pm in Black Box Theater
  • Thursday, 5/23: Senior Awards Night @ 5:30pm in Black Box Theater (students receiving awards will be invited to attend)
  • Friday, 5/24: Last Day to Submit Schoolwork for Semester 2
  • Tuesday, 5/28: POL and Finals Begin (2pm dismissal)
  • Wednesday, 6/5: Last Day of School (2pm dismissal)
  • Thursday, 6/6: Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony @ 5pm
  • Tuesday, 6/11: Summer School Begins (8:30 – 11:30am)
  • Monday, 8/19: First Day of 24-25 School Year (24-25 calendar linked here)

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

Important Update: Senior Prom – Location Change

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Dear Da Vinci Community,

This update provides important information about tomorrow night’s Class of 2024 Prom.

As many of you may know by now, there have been escalating protests at nearby college campuses, including at USC in close proximity to where our Senior Prom was scheduled to take place.

After conferring with law enforcement agencies and receiving new information last night related to security, the decision has been made to move the Senior Prom to a location in El Segundo to ensure the safety of our students, staff and security team. 

WHAT:  Senior Prom
WHEN:  Friday, May 3, 2024 | 6:30-10:00 PM
WHERE:  The Terrace, 2361 Rosecrans Ave., 2nd Floor, El Segundo – NEW
 LOCATION

(The Terrace is located at the corner of Rosecrans/Continental Circle; there is plenty of free parking in the parking structure – a map will be provided soon.)

This may strike as initially disappointing news, yet I am confident that tomorrow will be a wonderful evening for our graduates in an elegant new location. I am grateful to our entire community for coming together to make sure the Prom goes on as scheduled.

I know many of you may have questions or concerns you wish to share about this change of venue. I ask that you refrain from reaching out to your school leadership and senior committee advisors unless absolutely necessary so they can focus on planning and making sure the prom is fun and memorable for the Class of 2024. If you feel you must reach out, please contact us at info@davincischools.org. 

Let’s all celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2024 with pride and joy as they embark on their exciting new journeys. 

I wish to extend deep gratitude to Richard Lundquist, Bob Tarnofsky and the entire Continental Development team, Da Vinci’s school leadership teams, senior advisory teachers, operations and safety teams, Wiseburn Superintendent Dr. Blake Silvers, and the El Segundo Police Department for adapting rapidly and effectively to a challenging situation. 

 

Gratefully,

Dr. Matthew Wunder
CEO/Superintendent
Da Vinci Schools 

 

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