Archives for 2024

Happy New Year, DVC Families,

We hope that your break was rejuvenating! We are excited to welcome our students back to campus on Tuesday, January 16th; classes begin at 8:30am. On Monday, there is no school in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day – a day when we honor the contributions of Dr. King and celebrate his legacy. 

Report Cards: We mailed report cards last week. If you didn’t receive one in the mail, please let Jackie Martinez (Office Manager) know. You can email her at jmartinez@davincischools.org or call the front office at (310) 725-5800. Included in report cards were NWEA MAP Test Results from earlier in the semester, PowerSchool login information, and a Semester 2 calendar. 

Parent Advisory Committee: All are welcome to attend our Parent Advisory Committee on Monday, 1/29 at 4:30pm in person (1st floor, Mona Lisa Room) or via this zoom link. Please see below for the agenda:

1. Public Comment
2. DVC Spotlight: DVC Alumni Updates
3. WASC Introduction
4. Review of Survey Results
5. Meeting Reflection (Plus / Delta)

CHYA Presentations: Dr. Green and Nurse Lucero will be presenting the health & sexual education curriculum (“CHYA” or “California Healthy Youth Act”) to 9th graders next week. Click this link to read the notification letter from Dr. Green. If you have any questions about the content that will be covered, please email Dr. Green at egreen@davincischools.org. Parents have the right to opt-out of this presentation for their child; if you wish to do so, please email Erin D’Souza, Principal at edsouza@davincischools.org. 

Wednesday Snacks for DVC Staff: Thank you to the families who brought us snacks on Wednesdays! Over 30 families treated us to a surprise snack each week at the start of our collaboration time on Wednesdays. We enjoyed veggies and hummus, chips and dips, fruit, charcuterie boards, noodle dishes, granola bars, sparkling water, cakes, and cookies!  If you are willing and able to help during Semester 2, please sign up here: Wednesday Snack Sign Up. We ask you to bring enough snacks for about 20 people, and we ask for 2 parents/guardians for each Wednesday. The hope is that there is enough to give about 40 people a snack or treat each week. If you plan to bring snacks for 40, please sign up for both slots. If you have questions, feel free to email Jackie Martinez at jmartinez@davincischools.org. Thank you for your generosity!

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

• Tuesday, 1/16: School Resumes – Semester 2 Begins
• Friday, 1/19: Semester 1 Awards CD in Gym (Honor Roll & Semester Awards distributed)
• Monday, 1/22: California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA) Instruction begins for 9th grade
• Monday, 1/22: Semester 2 Seminars begin
• Wednesday, 1/24: Computer Science (11th grade) Field Trip to Snapchat
• Monday, 1/29: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting – 4:30pm @ 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
• Friday, 2/9: PD Day – No School
• Saturday, 2/10: Black College Expo

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

Greetings Da Vinci high school seniors and families:

Rivet School invites you to join our virtual information session on Monday, January 22nd at 6:30 pm.

🗓️ Dates: Monday, January 22nd at 6:30 pm

📍 Location: Virtual Session (details provided upon RSVP)

🔗 Link to RSVP: HERE

In partnership with Da Vinci Schools, our Bridge Program offers a supportive and free college and career experience. Da Vinci Seniors who choose to pursue their bachelor’s degree through Rivet School will enroll at no cost to the student or their family. Learn more about our Rivet School Bridge Program HERE.

Why Rivet School?

• 1:1 Support: We understand the unique needs of students and provide flexibility with structured accountability.

• Affordable College Pathway: Students partnering with Rivet School through DaVinci Schools enjoy a cost-free college experience.

• Designed for Success: Our program is crafted to guide students seamlessly toward graduation and future career success.

Curious if Rivet School is the right fit for your student? RSVP for our upcoming info session to meet our Rivet School College Coach, and discover more about the program and how it can shape a brighter future for your senior.

Greetings Class of 2024!

Over the winter break, the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) opened and are now available to submit. The FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for a variety of aid including federal, state, and school-based, as well as
grants and scholarships. Please use THIS CHECKLIST to ensure that you are prepared to fill out FAFSA or CADAA and to verify which one of the two financial aid applications you should complete: FAFSA or CADAA.

Although the FAFSA/CADAA are due April 2nd, 2024, the sooner you complete the FAFSA or CADAA the better, as some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit Studentaid.gov to begin the FAFSA application or visit Dream.csac.ca.gov to begin the CADAA application.

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION WORKSHOPS

• The California Student Aid Commission is hosting various online Financial Aid Workshops to help with applications. Check out their free resources and sign up for a free webinar HERE.
• Da Vinci School Counselors usually host a Parent Financial Aid Workshop Night in which we cover the steps of filling out the FAFSA. Our Parent Financial Aid Workshop Night will happen this semester and we are working on finalizing a date. Expect an update soon!

If you need assistance or have questions, please reach out to Ms. Aldrete (maldrete@davincischools.org), Ms. Thomas (athomas@davincischools.org) or Mr. Jackson (cjackson@davincischools.org). We are here to support you and your child through this important process.

Thank you for your support and engagement,

Your DVC College and Career Readiness Team