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Robotics Team Info Session on Tuesday, 9/3

August 31, 2024 by Erin D'Souza

All Da Vinci High School students are welcome to join Team 4201, The Vitruvian Bots. Please attend the info meeting on Tuesday, 9/3 if you’re interested. More info here: 2024-2025 Season FRC Orientation

Covid & Health Update

August 31, 2024 by Erin D'Souza

Our health team wants to share out these helpful resources for What to do if your student has cold/flu or COVID symptoms and Guidance for When to Stay Home from School and return to school related to illness. We hope these are supportive guiding docs as we re-enter school settings! Don’t forget to wash your hands!

Emily Green, Director of Health Services, RN, PhD

egreen@davincischools.org

Phone: 310-725-5800, ext 1039

Fax: 310-356-3224

More information about Da Vinci Health Services

Health and Wellness Resources for Da Vinci Families

Home Antigen Covid Tests are available at school sites during school hours from health office/front office

New Cell Phone Policy Starts Tuesday, 9/3

August 31, 2024 by Erin D'Souza

Effective Tuesday, September 3, 2024, DVC is implementing a new Cell Phone & Personal Electronics Policy. You can see the entire policy at this link.

The most important piece of the policy to understand is this: Any cell phone that is seen during instructional time will be confiscated (no warnings) and turned into administration for parent/guardian pick up.

Here’s a brief synopsis of the policy:

Cell phone use is not permitted during instructional time, both in the classroom and on breaks.
Cell phones must be silent and out of sight. Keeping phones in backpacks is best.
Students are asked to turn in their phones when leaving the classroom during instructional time.
Any cell phone that is seen during instructional time will be confiscated and turned into administration for parent/guardian pick up.
Cell phone use is not permitted in school restrooms; recording people in bathrooms is against the law!
Phones are allowed before school and after school, during passing periods, and during lunch.
Activities such as taking photos/videos without permission or engaging in inappropriate communications (including bullying, harassment, or sharing of inappropriate content) are strictly prohibited and will be addressed in accordance with Da Vinci Schools disciplinary policies.

By adhering to these guidelines, students contribute to a positive and productive learning environment at DVC. Our overall goal is for responsible digital citizenship and academic success. We appreciate your cooperation and partnership.

Sincerely,

Erin D’Souza, Principal

Andrew Daramola, Assistant Principal

Picture Day is Thursday & Friday!

August 28, 2024 by Erin D'Souza

Dear DVC Families,

Students will take their school pictures on Thursday, 8/29 and Friday, 8/30 during their English class. This means that if they have English during periods 1, 3, or 5, they will take their photo on Thursday. If they have English during periods 2, 4, or 6, they will take their photo on Friday. Makeup picture day is Thursday, 9/19. Please note that 9th grade students who took their photos over the summer at a Wolf Pack Day do not need to retake their school photo.

Thank you,

Erin D’Souza, Principal

Week 2 Schedule

August 25, 2024 by Erin D'Souza

We had a terrific first week of school! You can enjoy lots of pictures of the first day from our awesome photographer, Stacee Lianna, at this link: First Day Photos

Overnighter Recap: On Thursday and Friday, we adventured to the mountains with the awesome Class of 2028 to begin the school year with The Overnighter, a special trip to welcome our 9th graders to DVC. A video celebrating The Overnighter was put together by DVC Media Production Teacher, Tangier Clarke. You can check it out at this link: The DVC Class of 2028 Overnighter Slideshow

Picture Days: Students will take their school pictures on Thursday, 8/29 and Friday, 8/30 during their English class. This means that if they have English during periods 1, 3, or 5, they will take their photo on Thursday. If they have English during periods 2, 4, or 6, they will take their photo on Friday. Makeup picture day is Thursday, 9/19.

Seminars Start Monday: Students are currently being enrolled in seminar classes. Seminars are elective periods that meet on Monday and Fridays (Period MF) or Tuesdays and Thursdays (Period TTH). We do our best to match students with their preferences. New printed schedules will be delivered to students during Period 5 on Monday. Students cannot request a change to their seminar classes until Wednesday, 8/28. If a student would like to request a seminar change, they can use this form when it opens on Wednesday, 8/28: DVC Schedule Change Request Form We will do our best to accommodate as many requests as possible. The form is only accessible by students through their DV google account. Students are required to attend the classes they are assigned unless they are given a new schedule by school staff.

Club Fair: Our annual Club Fair is coming up on Thursday, 9/5 and applications to start a new or returning club are now open! Students: Please fill out this CLUB APPLICATION if you wish to be a club leader this year. ALL clubs must complete an application; both new and returning clubs must apply. Clubs are not considered approved unless the student leader receives an approval email from school administration.

Absence Reporting Reminder: If your student is going to be absent, please email our Attendance Manager, Pattie Foxman, at pfoxman@davincischools.org or call the front office and leave a message: (310) 725-5800.

Metro Passes: Da Vinci Schools is participating in LA Metro’s GoPass Program again this year! This means any DVC student can receive a free Metrocard that, once activated, will allow them to ride on the Metro at no cost until June 30th. Students can pick up a card and instructions to activate their card from Jackie Martinez (jmartinez@davincischools.org) at the DVC Front Desk. Here is more information on the GoPass Program if you are interested.

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