Archives for 2024

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

We have a fun and busy week ahead of us! We are hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, celebrating Spirit Week with themed dress days all week long, and participating in Random Acts of Kindness Day on Friday. In addition, we have an 11th grade trip to the NACAC College Fair in Pasadena as well as a trip to the Reagan Library for The Situation Room Experience for Marketing & Economics students!

Spirit Week: Please join us in dressing up according to the following themes:

• Monday 2/12: Athlete vs. Mathlete
• Tuesday 2/13: Pajama Day
• Wednesday 2/14: Wear Pink, White, Red (Valentine’s Day)
• Thursday 2/15: Teacher-Student Swap
• Friday 2/16: Coquette vs. Nike Tech Aesthetic

Blood Drive: On Monday, February 12th, the DVC National Honor Society is proud to pay it forward and strengthen our community by helping to save lives. We are partnering with the American Red Cross to hold a blood drive, and we need your help to make it a success. We invite you to join us. If you can help, please visit the link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=davincischools

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

• Monday, 2/12: Blood Drive in Black Box Theater from 9am – 3pm (sign up here)
• Tuesday, 2/13: NACAC College Fair Field Trip (11th grade)
• Wednesday, 2/14: ELPAC Testing
• Wednesday, 2/14: Reagan Library Field Trip (12th grade)
• 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)
• 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)

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

• DVC Monthly Calendar: tinyurl.com/DVCcalendar23-24
• DVC Weekly Schedules: tinyurl.com/weekly-schedules23-24
• Canvas Login Page: davincischools.instructure.com
• Canvas Help Website: tinyurl.com/dv-parent-canvas-help

DVC is going to the Black College Expo again! Seniors, please bring your transcripts as schools have on-site acceptances, with scholarships! All students in grades 9-12 are welcome to attend. Please complete the google form if you are interested in attending the Black College Expo. To learn more about the Black College Expo please visit this site: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/24th-annual-los-angeles-black-college-expo-tickets-389750362827

We leave the school Saturday morning, via school bus, at 9:00 am and plan to return by 4 pm. Students would need to bring their own lunch, or money for lunch, as lunch will not be provided.  Students who ride on the bus to the event must also leave on the bus.

Only 40 spots available, 11th and 12th Grade students will be prioritized!

If you are interested please complete the google form below to rsvp. For any questions or concerns please email Ms.Thomas at athomas@davincischools.org.

https://forms.gle/cZ2oohqLoviwbjpY8

Dear DVC Community, 

Due to poor weather conditions forecasted this week, we regret to inform you that the Spring Dance, scheduled for 2/9/24, is rescheduled for Friday, 2/23/24. The safety and well-being of our students are of paramount importance, and after careful consideration, we believe it is in the best interest of all attendees to reschedule the event.

We will keep you updated on the new schedule via email, school announcements, and our official social media channels. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility in this matter.

The dance has been rescheduled for Friday, 2/23/24. For all individuals who have already purchased tickets, your tickets will be valid for this new date. If you have questions or concerns with this update, please reach out to Donald Puathasnanon (dpuathasnanon@davincischools.org – DVC’s Leadership Advisor) for further instructions. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and assure you that we are working diligently to ensure a smooth process for all ticket holders. 

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Donald.

Sincerely,

Erin D’Souza, Principal

The Black College Expo is coming to LA!

DVC is providing tickets for the first 40 students interested in attending the Black College Expo, transportation will NOT be provided this year. Seniors, make sure you print out your transcripts as schools have on-site acceptances, with scholarships! All students in grades 9-12 are welcome to attend. Please complete the google form below if you are interested in attending the Black College Expo and would like to request a ticket. To learn more about the Black College Expo please visit this site: National College Resources Foundation (thecollegeexpo.org)

Tickets are FIRST COME FIRST SERVE: https://forms.gle/cZ2oohqLoviwbjpY8

For any questions or concerns please email Ms. Aldrete at maldrete@davincischools.org.