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TODAY: FAFSA/CA Dream Act Workshop (Open to all DV Senior Families)

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Good morning DVC,
TODAY, Da Vinci Schools is hosting a hands-on FAFSA/Dream Act workshop on our 201 campus, where an El Camino College financial aid rep will be here to answer your financial aid/FAFSA/CA Dream Act questions, help you fill out the applications, and submit that night! This is taking place on the DV Science floor on Tuesday December 9th, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Please RSVP HERE so we know how many computers will be needed.
Please have an FSA ID created and verified before the night. Please CLICK HERE to apply for an FSA ID.
Please bring with you on the night:
  1. Social Security Number -parent(s) and student-
  2. Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. Citizen)
  3. Federal Income Tax Return 2023, W2’s, and other records of money earned
  4. Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
  5. Records of untaxed income (if applicable)

If you have any questions, please reach out to your school site counselor.

Week 16 Updates for Families

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Week 16

We only have two weeks left of school this semester! On Friday, we celebrated students who earned All-Star Awards for December as well as played another round of Advisory Olympics during our End-of-Semester CD. Congratulations to the awardees (see end of this message) and game winners!

Parent Advisory Committee Recap

We had our second Parent Advisory Committee this past Thursday, December 4th.  We reviewed the Da Vinci Schools School Safety Plan, which was insightful for parents, students, and staff.  If you missed the PAC meeting, you can watch the Zoom recording here!

Presentations of Learning (POLs) begin on Thursday, 12/11!

POLs begin this week!  School dismissal for POL days is 2:00pm (12/11-12/18). POLs help students improve communication and public speaking skills and empower students to take ownership of their learning. We are excited for our students to take advantage of this opportunity to showcase what they’ve learned this semester! The most important things you can do to help your student prepare for their POLs are (1) assure them that it is ok to make mistakes, (2) have them practice their POLs many times to as many people in your household as possible, and (3) help them prepare their professional dress. 

One of the expectations for a Presentation of Learning (POL) is that students come in professional dress. At DVC, professional dress is defined as including the following:

  • HEAD: Hair should not cover the face; no hats
  • SHOULDERS: Button-down dress shirt (shirt must be tucked in) or or non-revealing blouse (must cover shoulders); Suit jacket (optional)
  • KNEES: Khaki pants or dress pants (no jeans); Dress or skirt that touches tops of knees when standing up straight
  • TOES: Closed-toe dress shoes (no sneakers or excessively high heels)

End of Semester Notes (PowerSchool/Canvas Access)

Grades earned at the end of this semester appear on students’ transcripts, and a new semester begins in January 2026. The last day for students to submit schoolwork for Semester 1 is Wednesday, 12/10. PowerSchool and Canvas access for students/parents will be blocked starting Wednesday, 12/10 to finalize semester grades. The last day for students to check grades before seeing a final grade on report cards will be Tuesday, 12/9.

 

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

  • Last Day to Submit Work for Semester 1 – Wednesday, December 10th
  • Presentations of Learning (POLs) – Thursday, December 11th – Thursday, December 18th (2:00 dismissal)
  • Last Day of the Semester – Thursday, December 18th 
  • PD Day (No Students) – Friday, December 19th
  • Winter Break – December 22nd – January 9th 
  • First Day of Semester 2 – Monday, January 12th

Bookmark These Helpful Links:

 

Sincerely,

Andrew Daramola

Principal, Da Vinci Communications 

 

FAFSA/CA Dream Act Workshop (Open to all DV Senior Families)

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Hello DVC,
Da Vinci Schools is hosting a hands-on FAFSA/Dream Act workshop on our 201 campus, where an El Camino College financial aid rep will be here to answer your financial aid/FAFSA/CA Dream Act questions, help you fill out the applications, and submit that night! This is taking place on the DV Science floor on Tuesday December 9th, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Please RSVP HERE so we know how many computers will be needed.
Please have an FSA ID created and verified before the night. Please CLICK HERE to apply for an FSA ID.
Please bring with you on the night:
  1. Social Security Number -parent(s) and student-
  2. Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. Citizen)
  3. Federal Income Tax Return 2023, W2’s, and other records of money earned
  4. Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
  5. Records of untaxed income (if applicable)

If you have any questions, please reach out to your school site counselor.

Week 15 Updates for Families

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Week 15

Hello DVC Families,

We hope you enjoyed your break!  Already, we are very close to the end of the semester, with only three weeks left.  As we get ready for Presentations of Learning (POLs) and finals, it’s a great time to check in with your student and have them make the final push to do their best this semester.  We are grateful for your continued support and for a wonderful first semester so far.

School resumes on Monday, 12/1 at 8:30am! 

There are only 3 weeks left this semester. Grades earned at the end of this semester appear on students’ transcripts, and a new semester begins in January 2026. The last day for students to submit schoolwork for Semester 1 is Wednesday, 12/10. The easiest way to check your student’s grades is through Canvas. If you need help creating a Canvas account and linking it to your student, please use this website: tinyurl.com/dv-parent-canvas-help and login here: davincischools.instructure.com. 

Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on 12/4

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. We have our next meeting on Thursday, December 4th @ 4:30 on Zoom (link here).

Presentations of Learning (POLs) begin on Thursday, 12/11!

 This is the last full week of school before we begin POLs & Finals. School dismissal for POL days is 2:00pm. POLs help students improve communication and public speaking skills and empower students to take ownership of their learning. We are excited for our students to take advantage of this opportunity to showcase what they’ve learned this semester! The most important things you can do to help your student prepare for their POLs are (1) assure them that it is ok to make mistakes, (2) have them practice their POLs many times to as many people in your household as possible, and (3) help them prepare their professional dress. 

One of the expectations for a Presentation of Learning (POL) is that students come in professional dress. At DVC, professional dress is defined as including the following:

  • HEAD: Hair should not cover the face; no hats
  • SHOULDERS: Button-down dress shirt (shirt must be tucked in) or or non-revealing blouse (must cover shoulders); Suit jacket (optional)
  • KNEES: Khaki pants or dress pants (no jeans); Dress or skirt that touches tops of knees when standing up straight
  • TOES: Closed-toe dress shoes (no sneakers or excessively high heels)

 

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

  • Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) – Thursday, December 4th @ 4:30 on Zoom
  • Presentations of Learning (POLs) – Thursday, December 11th – Thursday, December 18th
  • Last Day of the Semester – Thursday, December 18th 
  • PD Day (No Students) – Friday, December 19th
  • Winter Break – December 22nd – January 9th 
  • First Day of Semester 2 – Monday, January 12th

 

Bookmark These Helpful Links:

 

Sincerely,

Andrew Daramola

Principal, Da Vinci Communications 

Happy Thanksgiving: Thank You for Attending Exhibition & for the Gratitude Baskets!

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DVC Families,

It was quite the week at DVC, with our annual Fall Exhibition last Thursday with all grade levels participating. We’d love to hear your feedback on Exhibition Night! Please complete THIS SHORT SURVEY and enjoy a few pics of the evening below. Thank you again for attending!

Also, a big THANK YOU to all of the DVC families and community members who contributed to our staff gratitude baskets.  Your messages, goodies, and time let them know that they are deeply appreciated.  We are very grateful to all of the parents who helped assemble these baskets on Friday.  Our staff loved them – see photos below.

This week, 11/24-11/28, there is no school, and the DVC front office will be closed during this time.  You may contact our front desk team (jmartinez@davincischools.org; pfoxman@davincischools.org) with questions or concerns.

From all of us at DVC, we wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving and Fall Break! 

 

Sincerely,

Andrew Daramola

Principal, Da Vinci Communications

 

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