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Week 8 Updates

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Week 8

We celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a wonderful CD this past Friday!  Our Latino Student Union, their advisor, Sra. Carrillo, and our Leadership students put on an amazing show.  We are proud to celebrate our students, their heritage, and the countless ways the Latino community has enriched our country.  At CD, we also recognized students with perfect attendance and Academic All Stars for grades 9-12.  Congratulations to everyone that was recognized!

 

Student-Led Conferences: All parents should have received the information for your grade level Student Led Conferences. We ask all parents to come in for a conference during the week of October 13th. Students are dismissed at 1:50pm from Monday, October 13th – Friday, October 17th, and conferences are scheduled from 2:00pm – 3:30pm, except Wednesday, which has a normal schedule and no conferences. We look forward to meeting with you soon!

9th Grade SLC Info Letter & Sign Up

10th Grade SLC Info Letter & Sign Up

11th Grade SLC Info Letter & Sign Up

12th Grade SLC Info Letter & Sign Up

California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA): Dr. Emily Green, Nurse Titsyana Lucero, and guest presenters will be presenting the health & sexual education curriculum (“CHYA”, or “California Healthy Youth Act”) to 9th grade students the week of October 13th-October 17th.  Click this link to read the notification letter from Dr Emily 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 Elizabeth Ornelas, DVC Assistant Principal, at eornelas@davincischools.org. 

Parent Advisory Committee: Parent Advisory Committee – The Parent Advisory Committee, previously known as the School Site Council (SSC), provides an opportunity for parents, students, and staff to work collaboratively in reviewing the school program, analyzing data, identifying needs, and making recommendations for the Local Control and Accountability Plan. If you are a parent or guardian interested in joining our Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), please fill out the Parent Advisory Committee Interest Form by Wednesday, October 8th. PAC meetings will be held on the following dates: 10/23, 12/4, 2/12, 4/23, and 5/21 from 4:30-5:30 via Zoom. 

PSAT for Grades 9, 10, 11: DVC 9th, 10th, and 11th graders will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 15th.  At DVC, we believe that it is important to have students try these practice tests and become familiar with them in advance of taking the SAT.  For 11th grade students, there is also the possibility of scholarships and recognition based on PSAT performance.

Here is some more information about the tests:

Opt-out SAT School Day for 12th Grade: DVC 12th grade students will have the option to opt OUT of taking the SAT during the DVC SAT School Day on Wednesday, October 15th.  Here is the link for opting out.  Please note that any students who choose to opt out will meet with Ms. Aldrete prior to this decision being approved.

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

  • Student Led Conferences – Monday, October 13th – Friday October 17th (1:50pm dismissal, EXCEPT Wednesday @ 2:30)
  • California Healthy Youth Act Courses (9th Grade Only) – Monday, October 13th – Friday October 17th
  • PSAT 9/10/11 & SAT (12) – Wednesday, October 15th
  • Parent Advisory Committee – Thursday, October 23rd
    • Professional Development (No Students) – Friday, October 24th 
  • Fall Dance – Friday, October 24th (6-9pm)
  • Community Learning Day – Monday, November 10th
  • Progress Reports Mailed Home – Monday, November 10th 
  • Veterans’ Day Holiday – Tuesday, November 11th

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

 

Sincerely,

Andrew Daramola

Principal, Da Vinci Communications 

 

October college rep visits start this week!

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Hello DVC,

Here are the following college reps visiting us during the month of October (this graphic may be updated throughout October with additions/rescheduling):

All College Rep Visits take place in Jackson’s room (3203) during lunch and open to all grade levels unless otherwise specified. 

*The NYU and Syracuse visit require a pass from Mrs. Aldrete. Please email her to request one (maldrete@davincischools.org)

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Week 7

This week was full of action, as we had our first Community Learning Day and our annual Back to School Night!  As a reminder for CLD, please have your student fill out the CLD “Quiz” on Canvas to receive attendance credit for the day. 

Thank you for an excellent BTSN – the parent participation, immersive classrooms, and meeting or seeing your faces again was a treat. If you missed it, please review this Back to School Night Slide Deck for schoolwide information.

 

 

Parent Advisory Committee: Parent Advisory Committee – The Parent Advisory Committee, previously known as the School Site Council (SSC), provides an opportunity for parents, students, and staff to work collaboratively in reviewing the school program, analyzing data, identifying needs, and making recommendations for the Local Control and Accountability Plan. If you are a parent or guardian interested in joining our Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), please fill out the Parent Advisory Committee Interest Form by Wednesday, October 8th. PAC meetings will be held on the following dates: 10/23, 12/4, 2/12, 4/23, and 5/21 from 4:30-5:30 via Zoom. 

 

Student-Led Conferences: Be on the lookout for communication regarding signing up for Student-Led Conferences! We ask all parents to come in for a conference during the week of October 13th. Students are dismissed at 1:50pm from Monday, October 13th – Friday, October 17th, and conferences are scheduled from 2:00pm – 3:30pm, except Wednesday, which has a normal schedule and no conferences. We look forward to meeting with you soon!

 

California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA): Dr. Emily Green, Nurse Titsyana Lucero, and guest presenters will be presenting the health & sexual education curriculum (“CHYA”, or “California Healthy Youth Act”) to 9th grade students the week of October 13th-October 17th.  Click this link to read the notification letter from Dr Emily 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 Elizabeth Ornelas, DVC Assistant Principal, at eornelas@davincischools.org. 

 

PSAT for Grades 9, 10, 11: DVC 9th, 10th, and 11th graders will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 15th.  At DVC, we believe that it is important to have students try these practice tests and become familiar with them in advance of taking the SAT.  For 11th grade students, there is also the possibility of scholarships and recognition based on PSAT performance. Admin and counselors will be pushing into classrooms in the next few weeks to help students get prepared for the test.  If you have any initial questions or concerns about this test, please reach out to administration, your student’s grade level counselor, or their case manager, if applicable.

Opt-out SAT School Day for 12th Grade: DVC 12th grade students will have the option to opt OUT of taking the SAT during the DVC SAT School Day on Wednesday, October 15th.  Here is the link for opting out.  Please note that any students who choose to opt out will meet with Ms. Aldrete prior to this decision being approved.

 

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

  • Local Holiday (No School) – Thursday, October 2nd 
  • Student Led Conferences – Monday, October 13th – Friday October 17th (1:50pm dismissal, EXCEPT Wednesday @ 2:30)
  • California Healthy Youth Act Courses (9th Grade Only) – Monday, October 13th – Friday October 17th
  • PSAT 9/10/11 & SAT (12) – Wednesday, October 15th
  • Parent Advisory Committee – Thursday, October 23rd
  • Professional Development (No Students) – Friday, October 24th 

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

 

Sincerely,

Andrew Daramola

Principal, Da Vinci Communications

 

Back to School Night Photos!

 

   

 

https://dvc.davincischools.org/9265-2/

Come Meet Our Campus Safety Team! (Sept. 30)

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At Da Vinci Schools, the safety and well-being of our students and staff are our top priority. We are fortunate to have a dedicated Safety Team as well as School Resource Officers (SROs) who work closely with our school communities to ensure a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for all.

Our safety professionals are trusted partners who build positive relationships with students, staff, and families. They provide guidance, mentorship, and resources, while fostering a culture of respect and responsibility.

We invite students and families from all Da Vinci schools to join us for this special event to meet members of our Campus Safety Team and learn more about the important role they play in supporting our students every day. This is a great opportunity to get to know our team, hear about their training and responsibilities, ask questions, and learn about future campus safety initiatives.

📅 WHAT: Community Q&A with our Safety Team and School Resource Officers
🕕 WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 WHERE: The Skybox, WDV Gym, 201 N. Douglas St.

Come enjoy a coffee or cold beverage with us. We look forward to seeing you there!

Free On-Campus Eye Exams and Glasses (Oct. 9-10)

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Da Vinci Schools is partnering with VSP Vision to provide free eye exams and glasses to eligible Da Vinci students who have no vision insurance or face barriers to accessing vision care. The mobile eye care clinic will be on-site Oct. 9–10 at Da Vinci’s 201 N. Douglas St. campus, offering students (ages 5 and up) convenient, no-cost access to eye exams and eyewear. In most cases, glasses can be picked up the same day. Each appointment is approximately 45 minutes.

Pre-screening with our health team is required. Please email to receive more information and the sign-up link. No walk-ins allowed.

Communications, Design, Science: TLucero@davincischools.org

Connect, RISE: Egreen@davincischools.org

Da Vinci Communications

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