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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!

Week 24 Schedule

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Wishing you all a safe, fun and restful holiday weekend! School will not be in session on Monday, February 19th in honor of President’s Day Holiday; school will resume on Tuesday, February 20th. We are looking forward to our Black History Month CD and our Spring SemiFormal Dance on Friday, February 23rd!

 

Save the Dates: Please mark your calendars for the following important events for students & families:

 

  • Week of March 3rd – Student-Led Conferences: If you have not already done so, please mark your calendars for our upcoming Student-Led Conferences. These will be held during the week of March 3rd, and sign ups will be available for families on Tuesday, 2/20. Please look for an email with instructions on how to sign up! As a reminder, all parents/guardians are expected to attend a conference for their student. We look forward to the opportunity to connect with you!

 

  • Wednesday, March 27 – Exhibition Night: We are gearing up for our Spring Exhibition Night! Our 9th and 11th grade students will be showcasing their projects and all students are expected to attend! We encourage families, friends, and community members to attend this special event – feel free to invite guests! The event will run from 5:30 – 7:00pm.

 

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

  • Monday, 2/19: No School – Presidents’ Day
  • Friday, 2/23: Black History Month CD
  • Friday, 2/23: Spring SemiFormal Dance from 6pm – 9pm
  • Monday, 2/26: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting – 4:30pm @ 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
  • Wednesday, 2/28: 10th Graders Tour Pathways
  • Monday, 3/4: Student-Led Conferences Begin (1:50pm dismissal)
  • Monday, 3/4: Coffee with the Principals @ 9am (in-person @ DVC) or 4pm (via Zoom – link here)
  • Thursday, 3/7: DECA State Conference Begins
  • Friday, 3/15 – No School – Professional Development Day
  • Wednesday, 3/27: Exhibition Night @ 5:30pm
  • 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 (2.16.2024)

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Real World Learning Opportunities will now be accessible through Canvas, our online learning platform.

To ensure that your child doesn’t miss out on any of these valuable experiences, we encourage them to enroll in the “Real World Learning Opportunities” course on Canvas. By enrolling, they will receive all the latest announcements regarding real-world learning experiences, including volunteer opportunities, internships, community service projects, and other enriching activities.

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

College Rep Visits This Week (2/12-2/16)

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Hello DVC,

Happy Sunday! Here are the list of colleges/universities that will be visiting us during lunch this week:

  • Monday, February 12th @ 11:45 am: Merrimack College
  • Friday, February 16th @ 11:45 am: Woodbury University

All college rep visits will take place in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203). As a reminder, food is not allowed during the college rep visits, however, if you would like to grab lunch before, please come to my office 15 minutes before lunch to have you dismissed to grab food before the presentation.

Students of all grade levels (9-12) can attend the college rep visits.

 

If you have any more questions, please feel free to email me or stop by my office,

Ms. Aldrete

College & Career Counselor

Da Vinci Communications

201 N. Douglas St. – Floor 3

El Segundo, CA 90245

(310) 725-5800