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Week 4 Schedule

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I hope you are finding ways to stay cool during this heat wave! I am looking forward to being back in our air-conditioned building on Monday. We will allow students to eat lunch inside on the 3rd floor on Monday (just as we did last week) to make sure all students can stay cool.

There is no school on Friday, 9/13 due to Professional Development, and Back to School Night is on Thursday, 9/12 at 5:15pm in the Black Box Theater (1st floor). This is an evening designed for parents and guardians to be in their student’s classrooms and learn about the courses they are taking. Students are not required to attend. Parents/guardians will receive information about logging into Canvas and PowerSchool at this event.

The Back to School Night schedule for Thursday, 9/12 is as follows:

5:15 Welcome & Overview in Black Box Theater (1st floor)

5:45 Advisory

6:00 Period 1

6:15 Period 2

6:30 Period 3

6:45 Period 4

7:00 Period 5

7:15 Period 6

Club Fair Recap: A highlight from last week was Thursday’s Club Fair! It was so much fun to see the quantity (44!) and variety of student-led clubs recruiting students of all grades. We hope that every student signs up for at least one club, and you can find the list of clubs here (more details about meeting dates and times coming soon). Student-led clubs are a fun and easy way to get connected!

Cell Phone Policy Reminder: Thank you for your support of our new cell phone policy! We believe that this new policy will lead to increased digital citizenship and academic success. You can see the entire policy at this link. As a reminder, any cell phone that is seen during instructional time will be confiscated (no warnings) and turned into administration for parent/guardian pick up. 

FLEX Block: FLEX Block is a time in the day where students can choose their own schedule and decide which class they’d like to go to. It is the best time to ask for extra help from a teacher, and it is often the time where teachers hold mandatory sessions for students who are pursuing honors course credit. We are using a new system for signing up for FLEX Block this year. Students can choose their FLEX Blocks by going to app.smartpass.app and logging in using their school email address (and corresponding school google account). You can find information about how to sign up in the Announcements Deck and at this link.

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

  • Thursday, 9/12: Back to School Night @ 5:15pm in Black Box Theater
  • Thursday, 9/12: First CD in the Gym
  • Friday, 9/13: No School – Professional Development Day
  • Saturday, 9/14: Latino College Expo
  • Wednesday, 9/18: Evacuation Drill
  • Thursday, 9/19: 12th Grade Parent Night (6-8pm)

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

 

Sincerely,

Erin D’Souza

Principal, Da Vinci Communications

email: edsouza@davincischools.org

appointments: calendly.com/erin_dsouza

school website: dvc.davincischools.org

school: 310.725.5800 ext. 3043

cell: 310.350.7192

First Community Learning Day – October 11th

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Dear Da Vinci Families,

We recently shared with you information about an exciting new initiative this school year known as Community Learning Days (CLDs) in response to our community’s desire to provide more opportunities to bring students together across our five high schools. CLDs are all about options and designed to offer students the flexibility to explore their interests and build community with students and staff attending Communications, Connect High, Design, RISE and Science.

With our first CLD approaching on Friday, October 11th, we want to provide you with some important updates:

  • This week in Advisory, students learned more about CLDs and took a Student Survey to express their interest in learning experiences/activities for the first two CLDs (Oct. 11 and Nov. 8).
  • All students – whether they participate in on-campus or off-campus learning – will have access to free breakfast and lunch.
  • On-campus programming will run from 8:30am-12:30pm. We have some exciting on-campus options planned such as college and career workshops, financial literacy, Real World Learning experiences, hands-on learning in the Ceramics Studio, performing arts experiences, athletics activities, community service, and more.
  • Students requesting to learn off-campus must have a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian. Permission slips will be provided to students by Sept. 13th.
  • During the week of Sept. 23, students will receive notice of enrollment for one of their selected workshops (on-campus) OR receive approval to engage in off-campus learning (permission slip required).
  • Oct. 11 is Da Vinci’s first CLD Day!
  • During the week of Oct. 21, we will send out a Feedback Survey to hear what you think so we can continue to improve!

As a reminder, there are four CLDs scheduled this school year (Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Feb. 10, Apr. 21). We can’t wait to embark on this exciting new journey together.

Gratefully,

Dr. Matthew Wunder
CEO/Superintendent
Da Vinci Schools

Da Vinci Swag Store Opening Soon!

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Get ready to snag Da Vinci Schools swag beginning next Monday, September 9th! You’ll have the chance to pre-order hoodies, sweatshirts, and track jackets to show off your Da Vinci Schools spirit all year long.
You can choose from different styles and colors, all with a silk-screened Da Vinci Schools logo. The pre-order window will be open for two weeks from Monday, September 9th – Sunday, September 22nd at 11:59pm. Youth – adult sizes are available. Orders will be distributed to school sites for pick-up in October.
 We’ll share the link as soon as it goes live! Stay tuned!

Week 3 Schedule

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We hope you are able to rest and enjoy Labor Day Weekend! We will welcome everyone back to school on Tuesday, 9/3 at 8:30am. We’ve had two terrific weeks of school so far and looking forward to many more! 

Cell Phone Policy: DVC is implementing a new Cell Phone & Personal Electronics Policy effective Tuesday, 9/3. You can see the entire policy at this link. The most important piece of the policy to understand is this: Any cell phone that is seen during instructional time will be confiscated (no warnings) and turned into administration for parent/guardian pick up. Our overall goal is for responsible digital citizenship and academic success. We appreciate your cooperation and partnership.

Back to School Night: Please mark your calendars for Back to School Night on Thursday, 9/12 at 5:15pm! All DVC parents and guardians are expected to attend. This is an evening designed for parents and guardians to be in their student’s classrooms and learn about the courses they are taking. Students are not required to attend. Parents/guardians will receive information about logging into Canvas and PowerSchool at this event. The schedule is as follows:

5:15 Welcome & Overview in Black Box Theater

5:45 Advisory

6:00 Period 1

6:15 Period 2

6:30 Period 3

6:45 Period 4

7:00 Period 5

7:15 Period 6

Announcements Deck: Please bookmark the DVC Announcements Deck where you can find information about upcoming events at DVC, including athletic tryouts, robotics meetings, club events, and more.

Seminar Schedule Changes: The last day to complete a seminar change request is Friday, 9/6. Here is the form to request a change: DVC Schedule Change Request Form We will do our best to accommodate as many requests as possible, but not all requests can be honored. Please note that the form is only accessible by students through their DV google account. Students are required to attend the classes they are assigned unless they are given a new schedule by school staff.

Parking Passes: Information about student parking at DV is found in this letter. If you need a parking pass, please see Jackie Martinez, DVC Office Manager. You can also contact her via email at jmartinez@davincischools.org. 

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

  • Monday, 9/2: No School – Labor Day Holiday
  • Thursday, 9/5: Club Fair (during school)
  • Thursday, 9/12: Back to School Night @ 5:15pm in Black Box Theater
  • Thursday, 9/12: First CD in the Gym
  • Friday, 9/13: No School – Professional Development Day
  • Saturday, 9/14: Latino College Expo
  • Wednesday, 9/18: Evacuation Drill
  • Thursday, 9/19: 12th Grade Parent Night (6-8pm)
  • Thursday, 9/19: Makeup Picture Day

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

Sincerely,

Erin D’Souza

Principal, Da Vinci Communications

 

Student Parking at Da Vinci

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For students planning to park a vehicle at school: Please review the Student Parking Letter to Parents and Students. This letter contains important information regarding parking at the 201 campus, including the requirement for all vehicles to display a valid parking permit and details about the overflow parking arrangements at the parking structure located at 181 S. Douglas Street.

Below is a summary of the key points addressed in the letter:

  • Parking Permits: All vehicles parked on the 201 campus must display a valid parking permit during school hours. Failure to do so may result in a citation or towing.
  • Overflow Parking: We have secured overflow parking at 181 S. Douglas Street, effective September 3, 2024. Specific instructions for using this parking area are included in the letter.
  • Behavior Expectations: Students are reminded to treat the parking facilities with respect, as representatives of the Da Vinci Schools Community.

Best regards,

Vicente Bravo, Chief Administrative Officer/Assistant Superintendent

Glenn Noya, Lead Safety Officer

Ovidio Toro, Lead Safety Officer II

Da Vinci Communications

201 N. Douglas St. – Floor 3

El Segundo, CA 90245

(310) 725-5800