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Week 13 Schedule

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Our 10th graders visited UC Irvine, University of La Verne, and Cal State Fullerton last Wednesday! Checking out colleges and universities is a part of what we do at DVC to get students thinking about options for life after high school. 

No School on Monday, 11/11 due to Veterans’ Day. We are grateful for those who have served our country!

We’ve completed Community Learning Day #2! Please note that ALL students (whether they spent the day on campus or off campus) must fill out this Community Learning Day Attendance Form to receive attendance credit. This form is only accessible to students through their davinci account. Students who do not fill out the attendance form will be marked absent.

Progress reports were mailed home on Friday. We hope this report serves as a starting point for discussions at home about staying on track for success in these final weeks of the semester. The grades students earn in December will be the ones recorded on their transcripts. The last day to submit any schoolwork is Wednesday, December 11th. The final day of the semester is Thursday, December 19th. If you have any questions about your student’s progress, please contact the teacher directly via email. Here is a list of DVC staff emails: tinyurl.com/dvc-staff-emails

Join us for Exhibition Night on Wednesday, November 20th! We invite all families, friends, and community members to join us from 5:30 – 7:00pm for our best night of the year! All DVC students are required to attend; students in grades 9 & 11 will have their projects on display. In addition to checking out our awesome student projects, we encourage you to participate in the ways listed below. We hope to see you there!

  • Drop off books for DECA’s Book Drive (Marketing Pathway)
  • Drop off donations for our Canned Food Drive (National Honor Society)
  • Drop off donations for Staff Baskets of Gratitude
  • Go “thrifting” in our Professional Clothing Shop (Let’s Do Business Club)
  • Purchase the 2024-2025 DVC Yearbook

Please complete the Fall Survey found in your email! Your feedback is critical to our continued growth as a school. You should have received an email from a survey app called Kelvin. Please follow the prompt to complete an online survey to share your feedback on Da Vinci Communications. We appreciate your time!

The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is an opportunity for parents, students, & staff to work collaboratively to:

  • review the school program,
  • review data and identify needs, &
  • make recommendations regarding the School Safety Plan & the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

If you are interested in participating in the Parent Advisory Committee, please complete this interest form. It is important that we have a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) that represents the demographics of our school. If you have any questions, please contact Erin D’Souza, Principal at edsouza@davincischools.org. 

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

  • Monday, 11/11: No School – Veterans Day
  • Wednesday, 11/20: Exhibition Night (5:30 – 7:00)
  • Thursday, 11/21: Computer Science Pathway Field Trip (12th Grade)
  • Friday, 11/22: Press Submit Day (12th Grade)
  • Monday, 11/25 – Friday, 11/29: No School – Thanksgiving Break

Please use these links for easy access to school information:

Sofi Preparing for College Webinar Series: “Breaking Down the Basics of College Financing”

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The SoFi 3rd Annual Preparing for College Webinar Series for High School Counselors and the parents of college-bound students continues this month with our second webinar, Breaking Down the Basics of College Financing, which will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5pm PT / 8pm ET.

 

Register here to join. This webinar will cover the information and insights needed to help families navigate college financing. As a reminder, registrants will get a copy of the recorded live event even if they cannot attend during the live date.

College Rep Visits This Week (11/4-11/7)

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Hello DVC,

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

  • Monday, November 4th @ 11:45 am: Whittier College
  • Tuesday, November 5th @ 11:45 am: Portland State University
  • Thursday, November 7th @ 11:45 am: Pennsylvania State University

All college rep visits will take place in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203). As a reminder, please grab your lunch and head upstairs to Jackson’s class. No extended lunch passes will be given.

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

Senior Cap & Gown Photos: Last Chance!

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Dear Seniors & Families,

November 16th & 17th are your LAST CHANCE for senior portraits! Please sign up here if you have yet to take these important photos: https://book.usesession.com/i/BVNtg0TnF

Details from the photographer are as follows:

We’ll be taking 3 posed photos: two poses inside and one pose outside. All wearing your graduation Cap & Gown.

There is no cost to have your portraits taken for the first time, photos will be available for purchase 6-8 weeks after they’ve been taken. Print prices start at $12. Digital collections start at $42.

There is a $40 sitting fee to retake your senior portraits.

Cap & Gown portraits will be used in the yearbook. Professional dress is strongly encouraged as you will be able to see your clothes under the graduation gown.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to seniors@staceelianna.com.

Please note: it gets extremely windy in the afternoon. Later appointments will have to be prepared for wind during outdoor photos.

First Time Taking Senior Portraits, Price $0

Senior Portraits Retakes, Price $40

Week 12 Schedule

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Our Advisory Mascot Parade and all the costumes on Halloween finished off a really fun week at DVC! Thanks to all the students and staff who participated!

Community Learning Day #2: Friday, November 8th is our 2nd CLD! Here is the list of workshops offered on CLD #2. Students submitted their workshop request through this CLD #2 Survey last week. ALL students (whether you are on campus or at home) must fill out this Community Learning Day Attendance Form to receive attendance credit. 

Progress Reports: The end of the semester is fast approaching, and the grades students earn in December will be the grades that appear on students’ high school transcript. Progress reports are being mailed home on Friday, 11/8. The purpose of progress reports is to give families a snapshot of student course grades, and to be the starting point for a conversation at home about how to stay successful in school in these final weeks of the semester. Please follow up with your student’s teachers directly with any questions about assignments or grades.

Fall Survey: Your feedback is critical to our continued growth as a school! Next week, you will receive an email from a survey app called Kelvin. This is not spam! Please follow the prompt to complete an online survey from Kelvin to share your feedback on Da Vinci Communications. We appreciate your time and your feedback!

Exhibition Night – Save the Date: Please save the date for our biggest celebration of student projects of the year – Exhibition Night! We invite all families, friends, and community members to join us on Wednesday, 11/20 from 5:30 – 7:00pm for our best night of the year. All DVC students are required to attend; students in grades 9 & 11 will have their projects on display.

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC): The Parent Advisory Committee is an opportunity for parents, students, & staff to work collaboratively to:

  • review the school program,
  • review data and identify needs, &
  • make recommendations regarding the School Safety Plan & the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

If you are interested in participating in the Parent Advisory Committee, please complete this interest form. It is important that we have a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) that represents the demographics of our school. If you have any questions, please contact Erin D’Souza, Principal at edsouza@davincischools.org. 

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

  • Wednesday, 11/6: 10th Grade College Field Trip (CSUF, UCI, & University of La Verne)
  • Friday, 11/8: Community Learning Day (CLD) & Progress Reports Mailed Home
  • Monday, 11/11: No School – Veterans Day
  • Wednesday, 11/20: Exhibition Night (5:30 – 7:00)
  • Thursday, 11/21: Computer Science Pathway Field Trip (12th Grade)
  • Friday, 11/22: Press Submit Day (12th Grade)
  • Monday, 11/25 – Friday, 11/29: No School – Thanksgiving Break

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

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