This week I’d like to highlight the terrific work of our Multimedia Journalism Pathway! Three cheers for the VP Weekly, which is an entirely student-created broadcast that students watch every Monday during Advisory. You can check out this week’s episode here! We are so proud of you, Journalism Seniors!
October is Bullying Prevention Month, and our Wolf Pack Counselors presented during Advisory classes on Friday. It is extremely important that all students feel safe at DVC. If you or someone you know is experiencing bullying, don’t hesitate to reach out to the school counselor, a Wolf Pack counselor, the principals, or any staff member/adult that you feel comfortable talking to. Incidents can also be reported using this form. Check out these slides for the full presentation!
This week is Red Ribbon Week! Red Ribbon Week is a way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs and celebrate healthy lifestyle choices and habits. Wolf Pack Counselors will again be presenting during Advisory classes on Monday, and all the resources can be found at this blog post and in these slides. A few events to put on your calendar:
- Monday, 10/21 from 6:00-7:30pm: From our partners at South Bay Families Connected, in person at Manhattan Beach Middle School What I Wish My Parents Knew: Dangers of Youth Substance Use and Fentanyl — Families Connected (southbayfamiliesconnected.org) featuring a film screening and panel discussion from youth around what they wish their parents knew in order to better support our young people.
- Wednesday, 10/23 from 3:30-6:30pm: Da Vinci Schools is hosting a mobile vaccination clinic for those wanting a free Flu shot, updated COVID booster, or TDAP! Located at 201 N Douglas Street in the Blackbox, walk-ins are welcome! Bring your insurance card and students under 18 can walk in if they have a consent form completed by parent.
PSAT & SAT (Wednesday, 10/30): Students in grades 9-12 will engage in college-prep testing (PSAT & SAT) on Wednesday, 10/30. This means that students will have more time to prepare for these important college-prep assessments. To prepare for the test, all students can use the free resources provided at Khan Academy (Official Digital SAT® Prep | Khan Academy). All students are signed up for the tests. Parents of students in grades 9, 10, or 11 who have concerns about their student and taking this test should contact Mr. Andrew Daramola, Assistant Principal, at adaramola@davincischools.org. Seniors who do not wish to take the SAT based on their post-high school plans should complete this SAT Opt-Out Form. Here is some more information about the tests:
- For 9th Grade: PSAT 8/9 Info
- For 10th Grade: PSAT/NMSQT Info
- For 12th Grade: SAT Info
School Dance (Friday, 11/1): Students – Join us at the Masquerade Ball on Friday, November 1 from 6-9pm (sensory-friendly entry from 5-6pm). Tickets to the Fall Dance are on sale for $25 until Sunday, October 27 ($30 beginning Monday, October 28). Food can be purchased from the on-site Food Trucks. Eye Masks are okay to wear after check in. Note: This event is limited to Da Vinci students only. LINK TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Masquerade Ball on My School Bucks – Purchase Tickets Here (DV students only)
Lockdown Drill: Please note that the lockdown drill originally scheduled for Tuesday, 10/22 will be rescheduled to a different date. There is no lockdown drill at DVC this week.
Here’s what’s coming up THIS WEEK and beyond:
- Monday, 10/21: Wiseburn-Da Vinci Soccer Field Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ 4:45pm
- Wednesday, 10/23: Mobile Vaccination Clinic (3:30-6:30)
- Wednesday, 10/30: PSAT (grades 9, 10, 11) & SAT (grade 12)
- Friday, 11/1: No School – Professional Development Day
- Friday, 11/1: Masquerade Dance from 6pm-9pm (BUY TICKETS HERE)
- 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
Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:
- DVC Announcements Deck: tinyurl.com/dvc-announcements-fall2024
- DVC Monthly Calendar: tinyurl.com/DVCcalendar24-25
- DVC Weekly Schedules: tinyurl.com/weekly-schedules24-25
- DVC Clubs: tinyurl.com/DVC-clubs-2425
- DVC Incident Reporting Form: tinyurl.com/dvc-incident-report
- DVC Health Resources: @dvhealth | Linktree
- PowerSchool Login Page: davincischools.powerschool.com/public
- Canvas Login Page: davincischools.instructure.com
- Canvas Help Website: tinyurl.com/dv-parent-canvas-help
