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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!

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.

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