Dear Students & Families of the Class of 2026,

We are thrilled to be getting ready for The Overnighter – a not-to-be-missed signature practice of Da Vinci Communications! This two-day, one-night trip is free of charge for our students, and we love that students get to start the school year with great memories and new friends. It is our hope that all 9th grade students will attend this special event. 9th grade students will depart on Tuesday, August 30th and return on Wednesday, August 31st. Please review the linked information below carefully in preparation for the trip.

• DVC Overnighter August 2022 (9th Grade): This packet contains information about the following:
  • Mandatory covid-testing prior to trip departure
  • How to contact us in the event of emergency
  • What to pack for the trip
  • Expected departure and arrival times
  • Student cell phone use during the trip
  • Students who need to take medications during the trip
• Dietary Restrictions for Overnighter: Please complete this link if you have a dietary restriction that the kitchen staff must be made aware of.

Students will review this information during Grade-Level Homeroom on Monday, 8/22 and permission slips will be handed out at this time. Permission slips are due on Wednesday, 8/24 to Grade-Level Homeroom teachers.

It is important to note that though we are using Camp Pondo’s facilities, the entire program is run exclusively by the staff and student leaders of Da Vinci Communications. We pay Camp Pondo for use of the facilities, meal preparation, and support with our activities such as zip lining and swimming. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Erin D’Souza, Principal.

Sincerely,

Erin D’Souza, Principal

edsouza@davincischools.org

Dear DVC Students and Families,

We had a terrific first week of school! We enjoyed meeting our Class of 2026 as well as our transfer students, and it was awesome to see all our returning students back. The energy on our campus was terrific!

This week, we begin our seminar classes (i.e. elective classes). Students will receive printed schedules on Monday so that they know where to go for their Monday afternoon class. 9th grade students will be receiving more information about the Overnighter during Grade-Level Homeroom this week.

Here’s what’s coming up:

• Monday, 8/29: Leaders leave for Overnighter
• Tuesday, 8/30: 9th graders leave for Overnighter @ 8:30am
• Wednesday, 8/31: 9th graders return from Overnighter @ 3:35pm
• Monday, 9/5: No School – Labor Day
• Tuesday, 9/6: FLEX Block Begins
• Wednesday, 9/7: School Site Council Meeting #1
• Thursday, 9/8: DVC Picture Day
• Friday, 9/9: DVC Picture Day
• Thursday, 9/15: Club Fair
• Thursday, 9/15: Back to School Night @ 5:30pm
• Friday, 9/16: No School – Professional Development Day

Please bookmark this school calendar for the most up to date information.

Enjoy your weekend,

Erin D’Souza, Principal

Dear DVC Students and Families,

We had a wonderful first day of school! We shared a few pictures on our instagram (@dvchighschool) – please follow us!

Today, students will be asked to request their seminars (i.e. electives). 

• Here is the seminar request link: DVC Seminar Request Form
• Here are the descriptions of Fall 2022 seminars: DVC Fall 2022 Seminar Descriptions

Please note that for Periods 1 -3, the last day to request a schedule change is this Friday, 8/19. Please submit all change requests to this link: DVC Schedule Change Request Link

Thank you!

Erin D’Souza, Principal

Dear DVC Families,

The first day of school is Monday, August 15th! We are thrilled to welcome our returning and new students and families to DVC.

School starts at 8:30am! Students should report to the gym for the first day of school. Students will learn who their Advisory teacher is while they are in the gym. Student schedules will be given out on the first day of school during Advisory.

• Please see this slide deck for more information on the 22-23 school year: DVC Back to School Webinar
• Here is the recording of the back to school webinar in case you missed it: Recording of DVC Back to School Webinar

Enjoy your weekend!

Sincerely,

Erin D’Souza, Principal

Dear DVC Families,

We are excited to celebrate the 10th year of Da Vinci Communications and begin this school year as strong as ever! Our staff has been working hard in service to our students and their families, from designing engaging projects to cleaning the classrooms. We can’t wait to meet all of the new students and we are thrilled to welcome back all of our returning students! The first day of school is Monday, August 15, 2022 and the school day is from 8:30am – 3:35pm. 

Welcome Back Webinar: We are hosting a Welcome Back Webinar on Thursday, August 11, 2022 from 5pm – 6pm. This event is for all DVC families, and it is a virtual event. You can join the webinar using this link: DVC Welcome Back Webinar Link You can expect a general overview of the school year for all grade levels. If you cannot attend the webinar, a link to the recording will be made available. 

Staff Brunch – Request for Donations: In order to show our appreciation to the DVC teachers and staff who have been working hard to get everything ready for this new school year, we are asking for donations for a Staff Brunch organized by our DVC Leadership students and happening on Friday of this week. Please sign up here to bring one or more ingredients from the list. Please drop it off at the main reception office (201 N. Douglas St. El Segundo, CA 90245) from 8:00am – 4:00pm from August 8th through the 11th. Thank you so much for considering this request!

We regularly update this school calendar and encourage you to bookmark this page and reference it often.

Looking forward to a great school year!

Sincerely,

Erin D’Souza, Principal

Andrew Daramola, Assistant Principal