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Week 35 Schedule

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There are only 4 weeks left of school – 10 regular class days, 6 days of POLs and finals, and then it’s the last day! We encourage all students to lock in and finish strong.

Progress Reports: We are sending out one final round of progress reports, but they have not yet been mailed – my apologies for the delay. We plan to mail them by Wednesday, 5/21. If you have any questions about your student’s grades, please follow up with your child’s teachers directly using this staff email list.

Pathway & Elective Presentation for the Class of 2027 (10th graders): During seminar on Monday, 5/19, students in 10th grade are expected to report to the Black Box Theater for a presentation of the pathway and elective courses that will be available for their 11th grade year. Students will have about a week following the presentation to complete a form to submit their requests. Stay tuned for more information following the presentation.

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting: All are welcome to attend our FINAL Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 5/20 @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here). The agenda for the meeting is as follows: 

  1. Public Comment
  2. LCAP: Actions & Services Planning for 25-26
  3. Meeting Reflection (Plus / Delta)

Wednesday, 5/21 is a big day at DVC, especially for the Class of 2025! Please read below:

  • Senior Decision Day @ 12pm (seniors only, not open to families): We are excited to celebrate the next steps of our seniors with a parade from the DVC floor to the gym, followed by bracelet making, photos at the signing tables and 360 photo booth, senior cap decorating, and the official Class of 2025 Senior Photo in the gym!
  • Photography Exhibition @ 4:30pm (open to all): Students in the DVC Photography Seminar have prepared a special series of editorial shoots that will be on display in the Black Box Theater starting at 4:30pm. Please come to enjoy their work! This is the pre-show to the Senior Awards Night.
  • Senior Awards Night @ 5:30pm (seniors & families, by invitation only): We are excited to celebrate students in the Class of 2025 who will be receiving awards for their accomplishments during high school in the Black Box Theater. Invited students and families have received an invitation to this event via email. Please RSVP if you have not yet done so, and feel free to come early to check out the Photography Exhibition that is the pre-show!

Summer School: We will be offering Summer School for students who did not pass a class required for graduation. If you have any questions regarding summer school, please contact your student’s counselor.

    • Session 1: Tuesday, June 17 – Friday, July 11 (8:30am – 11:30am)
      • No classes on Thursday, 6/19 (Juneteenth Holiday)
      • No classes the week of Monday, 6/30 (July 4th Holiday Week)
    • Session 2: Tuesday, July 15 – Thursday, July 31 (8:30am – 11:30am)
  • Counselor Contact Information:

Graduation for the Class of 2025: Seniors and families – please check your emails for information regarding graduation sent by Assistant Principal Andrew Daramola. In case you missed it, please refer to this document for all the information: Graduation Information for the Class of 2025 

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

  • Monday, 5/19: Pathway & Elective Showcase during seminar (10th grade only)
  • Monday, 5/19: Studio Orchestra Performs at Knotts Berry Farm
  • Tuesday, 5/20: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
  • Wednesday, 5/21: Senior Decision Day (11:50am – 2:30pm)
  • Wednesday, 5/21: Photography Exhibition @ 4:30pm in Black Box Theater (open to all)
  • Wednesday, 5/21: Senior Awards Night @ 5:30pm in Black Box Theater (by invitation only)
  • Monday, 5/26: No School – Memorial Day Holiday
  • Friday, 5/30: Athletics Senior Signing Day in Hall of Champions (Gym) @ 11:30am (seniors & families)
  • Tuesday, 6/3 – Tuesday, 6/10: POLs & Finals (2pm dismissal)
  • Wednesday, 6/11: Last Day of School (2pm dismissal)
  • Thursday, 6/12: Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony @ 9am (tickets required, livestream link for all)

Please use these links for easy access to school information:

WDV Signing Day 5-30-2025

(Juniors) Empowerment Through Education Program Opportunity at UCSB- Transportation Provided!

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Hello Juniors,

DVC will be participating in this year’s Empowerment Through Education program at UCSB, an initiative designed to support Black high school students who are interested in higher education. This opportunity is for Juniors only!

About the Program:

  • Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (must be cleared by 11th grade teachers to attend)
  • Location: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Time: Leaving DVC around 5:30 am and coming back to DVC around 7:30 pm.
  • Who Can Attend: Black high school students, especially those involved in BSU or interested in post-secondary education.

This free program offers students the opportunity to:

  • Attend workshops on college admissions, A-G requirements, and financial aid
  • Engage with Black student leaders, faculty, and campus organizations
  • Participate in a student panel, networking sessions, and interactive activities
  • Tour UCSB and learn more about the Black student experience on campus

If you’re interested in attending, please email Mrs. Aldrete by tomorrow, 5/14. Only 25 spots available!

Week 34 Schedule

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Thank you, DVC Families! We had a great staff appreciation week, complete with breakfast burritos on Monday, catered lunch on Wednesday, and notes of gratitude on Friday! Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and wrote messages – we felt the love!

A special shoutout to Mr. Christopher Jackson who was featured in this article in Education Week about teachers who go above and beyond for their students! We are so proud of the amazing teachers, counselors, and support staff at DVC.

Congratulations to last week’s All-Star Award Winners as well as the Class of 2025 Co-Valedictorians, Sophia Alexander and Micah Burton! We are proud to honor and celebrate you. 

Progress Reports: This week, we will be mailing home progress reports. There are only four weeks of school left – please have a conversation about how to finish the school year strong. If you have any questions about your student’s grades, follow up with your child’s teachers directly using this staff email list.

Technology Misuse: Messages have been sent to all Da Vinci Schools families informing you of a concerning and dangerous trend called the “Chromebook Challenge”. It is currently circulating on social media platforms, particularly TikTok, and has recently impacted schools across the country—including Da Vinci. Help us keep our campus safe by talking openly with your child about the dangers of participating in harmful online trends.

Spring Survey: We Want to Hear From You – Take the Da Vinci Family Survey! Look for an email or a text from “Kelvin.” The spring survey includes questions about school culture, teaching and learning, student experiences, and overall satisfaction. Your honest input helps us celebrate what’s working and identify areas where we can improve. Please take the survey by Friday, 5/21.

Pathway & Elective Presentation for the Class of 2027 (10th graders): During seminar on Monday, 5/19, students in 10th grade will watch a presentation of the pathway and elective courses that will be available for their 11th grade year. Students will have about a week following the presentation to complete a form to submit their requests. Stay tuned for more information following the presentation.

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

  • Tuesday, 5/13: Progress Reports Mailed Home
  • Monday, 5/19: Pathway & Elective Showcase during seminar (10th grade only)
  • Monday, 5/19: Studio Orchestra Performs at Knotts Berry Farm
  • Wednesday, 5/21: Senior Signing Day (11:50am – 2:30pm)
  • Wednesday, 5/21: Senior Awards Night @ 5:30pm (by invitation only)
  • Monday, 5/26: No School – Memorial Day Holiday
  • Wednesday, 6/11: Last Day of School
  • Thursday, 6/12: Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony @ 9am (tickets required)

Please use these links for easy access to school information:

allcove Beach Cities Leadership & Wellness Conference- Sat. 5/31

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Join young leaders from more than 30 organizations across the South Bay to connect, collaborate and uplift our voices together at our annual South Bay Leadership & Wellness Conference. This event will include conversations about advocacy, mental health, wellness and important topics facing our generation today.

You’ll also have the opportunity to share these priorities with local, state and federal leaders who will join us to kick off the event.

Picture this: young people sharing their concerns, their priorities and the ways we want to care for and support one another towards a healthier future. Through workshops and engaging wellness activities, the Conference is an opportunity to develop and expand your leadership skills and gain innovative tools to engage your peers in conversations that matter to them.

For young people ages 12-25. Free food and prizes are included! Plus, get community service hours.

Please RSVP by Sunday May 18, 2025. Please see attached flyer.

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/331cf700fd394f719324314019772d48

South Bay Leadership & Wellness Conference
Saturday, May 31, 2025
9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

allcove Beach Cities
514 N. Prospect Ave., 4th floor
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Da Vinci Communications

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El Segundo, CA 90245

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