Dear DVC Families,

We are less than two weeks away from the first day of school! Here are some important dates for your planning purposes, including a webinar for all and orientations for 9th and transfer students NEXT WEEK:

• Welcome Back Webinar (Grades 9-12) – Wednesday, August 13th @ 5pm (LINK HERE)
• 9th Grade Welcome Orientation – Friday, August 15th @ 9am (in-person at 201 N. Douglas)
  • 9th grade students will receive schedules at orientation! Separate email to come for 9th grade families.
• Transfer Student Welcome Orientation – Friday, August 15th @ 2pm (in-person at 201 N. Douglas)
  • Transfer students will receive schedules at orientation! Separate email to come for families of transfer students.
• First Day of School – Monday, August 18th @ 8:30am (in the gym)
• Picture Days – Thursday, August 21st and Friday, August 22nd (taken during ELA classes)
• The Overnighter (9th Grade) – Thursday, August 28th to Friday, August 29th
• Back to School Night – Thursday, September 25th @ 5:15pm
  
  

For the complete school year schedule, please use this calendar: DVC Calendar (2025-2026)

We can’t wait to welcome all our students for Year 13 at DVC!

Andrew Daramola, Principal

Dear Families,

We are excited to announce that registration is now OPEN for the Young Mathematicians Summer Institute, facilitated by the UCLA Math Project. This engaging four-day or five-day workshop is designed for students in grades 9-12. Learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret data—a critical skill for success in college. Whether you’re writing research papers, conducting experiments, or evaluating information in other courses, a strong foundation in statistics will help you make sense of complex data, back up your ideas with evidence, and think critically. These skills are not only vital across many college majors but also prepare you for real-world decision-making and problem-solving in your future career.

Young Mathematicians Summer Institute: Stories Behind the Numbers — Road to Statistics
Grade Levels: Fall 2025 — Entering Grades 9-12
Program: Stories Behind the Numbers — Road to Statistics
Grades: 9-12
Dates: July 8-11
Times: 8:30am -12:00pm

This REGISTRATION IS ABSOLUTELY FREE FOR DA VINCI STUDENTS.
The workshop will take place at Da Vinci Schools in El Segundo and will provide a fantastic opportunity for your child to strengthen their math skills over the summer. Additionally, participation in this program will look great on their academic record!

To register, please SUBMIT this form by Sunday, June 22: https://forms.gle/hmzkBxPfQtHqh2b89

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Christine Riad at riad@gseis.ucla.edu.

We celebrated our Spirit Week this past week, and it was amazing to see all of the student (and staff) participation!  From wearing PJs to Soccer Moms vs. BBQ Dads, and from Hippie Day to our color-themed Valentine’s Day, there was a lot of excitement and cool outfits every day.  In addition, Valentine’s Day was extra-special and filled with love, as every DVC student received a Valentine’s Day teacher gram and candy from Leadership. A big thanks to Leadership for creating this week!

We have another Spirit Week coming up this week for Black History Month!  Our annual Black History Month CD will take place on Thursday, and our Black Student Union has been planning and preparing for what is always an exciting and educational event.  We look forward to performances from the DVC Step Team, student singers, the DV Choir, and a fashion show, in addition to fun games and recognizing our grade-level all stars.

Black History Month Spirit Week starts Tuesday, 2/18: Please join us in participating in the following themes:

• Tuesday, 2/18: Dress as a Black Artist
• Wednesday, 2/19: Jersey Day
• Thursday, 2/20: Throwback Thursday (BHM CD)
• Friday, 2/21: Black Love (wear black or red)

Next Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 2/18: Thank you to everyone who came to our Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 2/4! If you missed it, feel free to check out the slides here and join us via zoom or in-person on Tuesday, 2/18. The proposed meetings and agendas for the year are linked here: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting Dates & Agendas. 

Blood Drive on Monday, 2/24: Sign up HERE for the Red Cross Blood Drive organized by DVC’s National Honor Society! The event will take place in the Wiseburn-Da Vinci Gym Skybox.

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

• Monday, 2/17: No School – Presidents Day Holiday
• Tuesday, 2/18: PAC Meeting @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
• Thursday, 2/20: Black History Month CD
• Monday, 2/24: Red Cross Blood Drive (organized by DVC National Honor Society) – Sign up here
• Thursday, 2/27: DECA SCDC Conference Begins (Marketing Pathway)
• Monday, 3/3: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
• Tuesday, 3/4: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
• Wednesday, 3/5: NO Conferences (2:30pm dismissal)
• Thursday, 3/6: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
• Friday, 3/7: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
• Monday, 3/10: WASC Visit Begins
• Tuesday, 3/11: PAC Meeting with WASC Visiting Team @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
• Friday, 3/14: No School – Professional Development
• Wednesday, 3/19: CS Pathway Juniors and CS Freshman AR Workshop @ Snapchat

Please use these links for easy access to school information:

• DVC Announcements Deck: tinyurl.com/dvc-announcements-spring2025 
• DVC Blog: dvc.davincischools.org
• DVC Monthly Calendar: tinyurl.com/DVCcalendar24-25 
• DVC Weekly Schedules: tinyurl.com/weekly-schedules24-25
• DVC Staff List: tinyurl.com/dvc-staff-emails
• 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
• Join “DVC Families” on Facebook!
• Follow us on Instagram!  @dvchighschool  @dvccounselors  @dvc.leadership

Da Vinci is excited to host “The Cupid Shuffle”—this year’s Spring Dance—on Friday, February 7th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with a sensory-friendly hour from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Ticket Information:

• Presale: $25 (available through MySchoolBucks)
• Deadline for Online Purchase: Thursday, February 6th, at 11:59 PM
• At-the-Door Price: $30 (Friday, February 7th)

Event Details:

• When: Friday, February 7th
• Where: Da Vinci West Plaza
• Dress Code: Semi-formal (dress up a little, but keep it comfortable!)
• Who Can Attend: Only currently enrolled Da Vinci students (grades 9-12) – no outside guests permitted

Don’t miss out on a fun-filled night of music, dancing, and memories! Get your tickets early to save, and we’ll see you on the dance floor!

[Check out the event flyer here.]

Note: We are using MySchoolBucks for the purchase of dance tickets and other school activities. Here are some resources you can use to set up your account, if you’ve never used it:

• Slides explaining MySchoolBucks
• Video Tutorial explaining MySchoolBucks

Join DVC in attending the 2025 Los Angeles Black College Expo at SoFi Stadium on Saturday, February 1st! ALL students are welcome to attend!

At the Black College Expo, there will be several opportunities, including various colleges and universities, trade schools, the armed forces, and other programs. Other features include on-site college acceptances, scholarships, and the pre-show before the Honda Battle of the Bands, featuring 6 different HBCU marching bands.

Permission slips are available at the front desk of DVC. Please submit slips to Ms. Aldrete by 1/29. We only have space for 30 students!

Transportation is provided, and students will leave DVC at 9:00, returning at 1:45.  DVC will be attending the College Expo portion only; the Battle of Bands is a separate, ticketed event after the College Expo.