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Week 33 Schedule

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We celebrated the start of APIDA (Asian, Pacific Islander & Desi American) Heritage Month during our first ever APIDA CD! Huge thank you to DVC’s Asian Representation Club for leading this special event as well as all the student and staff performers. Our entire school community did a great job of showing up and honoring APIDA voices and traditions.

Follow DVC’s Class of 2025 (@dvcco25) on Instagram to see the plans our seniors have for after high school! We are excited to celebrate them on Wednesday, May 21st at our College & Career Signing Day taking place after lunch in the gym.

WASC Accreditation Update: We are thrilled to announce that Da Vinci Communications has been awarded a six-year accreditation—the highest level possible—by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC). This recognition reaffirms DVC’s unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality education and promoting long-term success for all students. Visiting team members identified the following strengths about Da Vinci Communications, including:

  • DVC provides a safe, inclusive environment that offers an opportunity for students to engage in a diverse, rigorous curriculum designed to help them succeed in life beyond high school.
  • DVC’s culture prioritizes student well-being, academic success, collaboration, and respect to create a positive learning experience for all and make it a happy place.
  • DVC has positive, supportive student-to-student and student-to-teacher interactions that support student success.
  • The staff at DVC is diverse, welcoming and collaborative.
  • DVC does an outstanding job communicating to its families.
  • Students feel that DVC is a safe environment where teachers really care about their success.
  • Project-Based Learning creates meaningful, real world-learning experiences that engage students and prepare them for post-secondary success.

For the full article about our WASC accreditation and what it means for us, please visit this link.

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting: All are welcome to attend our Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 5/6 @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here). The agenda for the meeting is as follows: 

  1. Public Comment
  2. LCAP: Goal 4 and 5 Review
  3. Meeting Reflection (Plus / Delta)

Staff Appreciation Week: We are celebrating teachers and staff at DVC this week! Please write notes of appreciation – this is the most important part of our recognition and we need more notes! 

  • WRITE NOTES HERE – This is the easiest way to give back!
  • DONATE HERE – Select “02 Da Vinci Communications” and note that it’s for Staff Appreciation!
  • VOLUNTEER HERE – Sign up to help us put on these special events!

Summer Career Training Clinics – application deadline is MONDAY, 5/5: This summer, the Real World Learning Program is offering Da Vinci students hands-on career training clinics in Aviation, Art, and Advanced Manufacturing. Descriptions of each clinic can be found in the flyer below. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 5 at 5 pm. CLICK HERE TO APPLY. Please note: The application form must be completed by both the student and a parent/guardian to ensure we have accurate emergency contact information. If you have any questions, please contact Nordia Simmonds at nsimmonds@davincischools.org. 

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

  • Monday, 5/5: CAASPP Math Testing Begins (11th)
  • Monday, 5/5: Staff Appreciation Week Begins
  • Tuesday, 5/6: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
  • Tuesday, 5/13: Progress Reports Mailed Home
  • Monday, 5/19: Pathway & Elective Presentation for 10th Graders (during seminar)
  • 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:

Week 32 Schedule

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May marks the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of AAPI communities. We look forward to celebrating during CD on Thursday! Please note that there is no school on Friday, 5/2 due to professional development.

Summer Career Training Clinics: This summer, the Real World Learning Program is offering Da Vinci students hands-on career training clinics in Aviation, Art, and Advanced Manufacturing. Descriptions of each clinic can be found in the flyer below. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 5 at 5 pm. Selected students will be notified by email to their Da Vinci emails on Wednesday, May 7, and will have 72 hours to confirm their participation. If we do not receive a response within that time, waitlisted students will be contacted. CLICK HERE TO APPLY. Please note: The application form must be completed by both the student and a parent/guardian to ensure we have accurate emergency contact information. If you have any questions, please contact Nordia Simmonds at nsimmonds@davincischools.org. 

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting: All are welcome to attend our Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 5/6 @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here). The agenda for the meeting is as follows: 

  1. Public Comment
  2. LCAP: Goal 4 and 5 Review
  3. Meeting Reflection (Plus / Delta)

Posse Meeting: 11th graders who are interested in being nominated for the Posse Scholarship are required to attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, April 29th during lunch in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203). 10th graders are also encouraged to attend and learn more about this full-tuition scholarship opportunity. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Aldrete at maldrete@davincischools.org. 

Community College Summer Classes: Interested in taking community college courses this summer? Please reach out to Mrs. Aldrete, College & Career Counselor, to discuss your plans and make sure you get the classes you want!

Staff Appreciation Week: If you’re interested and willing, please use these links below to support Staff Appreciation Week – especially writing the notes of appreciation!

  • DONATE HERE – Select “02 Da Vinci Communications” and note that it’s for Staff Appreciation!
  • VOLUNTEER HERE – Sign up to help us put on these special events!
  • WRITE NOTES HERE – This is the easiest way to give back!
  • PURCHASE HERE – We need some specific items that can be purchased on Amazon!

Buy a Yearbook: This year’s yearbook is bigger and better than ever, with more pages, larger pictures, and increased coverage of clubs and sports to showcase our diverse school community. Don’t miss out – purchase your yearbook today at this link: Da Vinci Communications Yearbook – Purchase it here! 

Summer School: We will be offering Summer School for students who did not pass a class required for graduation. Classes will be held at DVC (201 N. Douglas St. El Segundo, CA 90245). 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:

Spring & Summer Opportunities: Check out these Spring & Summer Opportunities – 2025 put together by the Real World Learning Team at Da Vinci Schools.

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

  • Thursday, 5/1: CD (Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month)
  • Friday, 5/2: No School – Professional Development & Da Vinci Schools Prom
  • Monday, 5/5: CAASPP Math Testing Begins (11th)
  • Monday, 5/5: Staff Appreciation Week Begins
  • Tuesday, 5/6: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
  • Friday, 5/9: Progress Reports Mailed Home
  • 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:

Week 31 Schedule

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We hope that you had a wonderful spring break! There are just 8 more weeks left in the school year – time to finish strong! Our final Community Learning Day (CLD) is on Monday, 4/21 and classes resume on Tuesday, 4/22.

Community Learning Day (CLD) on Monday, 4/21: The fourth and final Community Learning Day (CLD) is on Monday! Students have the option to come to school from 8:30am – 12:30pm OR plan their own day off-campus (i.e. work on schoolwork at home or do something educational like visit a museum) if they have a signed and returned off-campus independent learning permission slip. ALL students (whether they are on campus or at home) must fill out this Community Learning Day Attendance Form to receive attendance credit. As a reminder, these forms can only be accessed by students through their davincischools account. 

Buy a Yearbook: This year’s yearbook is bigger and better than ever, with more pages, larger pictures, and increased coverage of clubs and sports to showcase our diverse school community. Don’t miss out – purchase your yearbook today at this link: Da Vinci Communications Yearbook – Purchase it here! 

Summer School: We will be offering Summer School for students who did not pass a class required for graduation. Classes will be held at DVC (201 N. Douglas St. El Segundo, CA 90245). 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:

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

  • Monday, 4/21: Community Learning Day
  • Monday, 4/22: CA Science Test (CAST) Begins (11th)
  • Saturday, 4/26: Wiseburn Education Foundation – Rock Around the Block
  • Thursday, 5/1: CD (Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month)
  • Friday, 5/2: Prom
  • Monday, 5/5: CAASPP Math Testing Begins (11th)
  • Monday, 5/5: Staff Appreciation Week Begins
  • Friday, 5/9: Progress Reports Mailed Home

Please use these links for easy access to school information:

Exhibition Night Feedback Requested: Please complete survey!

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Thank you for attending Exhibition Night last week!

We’d love to hear your feedback – please complete THIS SHORT SURVEY and enjoy all the professional pics from the evening.

 

Staff Appreciation Week: Call for Donations!

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Dear DVC Students and Families,

We are gearing up for DVC Staff Appreciation Week during the first week of May and we have big plans! 

For staff and teacher appreciation week, we plan to do the following:

  • Host an Appreciation Breakfast on Monday, May 5th
  • Host an Appreciation Lunch on Wednesday, May 7th
  • Distribute “Jars of Gratitude” on Thursday, May 8th

In order to fund these special events, we are asking for donations! If you’re willing and able to contribute financially, please do so by visiting this website to make your donation. Please select “02 Da Vinci Communications” and note that it’s for Staff Appreciation. 

Here are the important links if you’re interested in participating:

  • DONATE HERE – Select “02 Da Vinci Communications” and note that it’s for Staff Appreciation!
  • VOLUNTEER HERE – Sign up to help us put on these special events and say thank you to staff in-person!
  • WRITE NOTES HERE – This is the easiest way to give back!

Thank you for your support of the staff of DVC!

Da Vinci Communications

201 N. Douglas St. – Floor 3

El Segundo, CA 90245

(310) 725-5800