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Exhibition Night is TONIGHT!

November 16, 2023 by Erin D'Souza

Exhibition Night is TONIGHT at 5:30pm at DVC! We invite all families, friends, and community members to see our students showcase their projects. All DVC students are required to attend; students in grades 10 & 12 will have their projects on display. Canned food and staff gratitude basket donations accepted! 🙂

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Week 14 Schedule: Exhibition Night is Thursday!

November 10, 2023 by Erin D'Souza

Happy Veterans Day, DVC! We appreciate and honor all those who have served our country, and we hope that everyone enjoys the weekend!

Our 12th graders visited UC Irvine this week and got special DVC alumni-led tours of the campus. On Wednesday, 11/15, our seniors will Press Submit on their Cal State and UC college applications, and we wish them the best of luck throughout this college application season! 

THURSDAY is Exhibition Night at DVC! We invite all families, friends, and community members to join us on Thursday, 11/16 from 5:30 – 7:00pm as our students showcase their projects. All DVC students are required to attend; students in grades 10 & 12 will have their projects on display. 

  • Canned Food Drive: In the spirit of the season of giving, DVC is requesting a donation of any canned goods as an entrance fee at Exhibition. Please drop off your canned goods / non-perishables in the Wolves Den (the main table at the top of the stairs). We will be partnering with the L.A. Regional Food Bank. Here are the items they suggest: peanut butter, canned soup, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned stew, canned fish, canned beans, and pasta (whole grain preferred). We are ever grateful for this community!

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

  • Wednesday, 11/15: “Press Submit” College Application Submission Celebration
  • Thursday, 11/16: DVC Exhibition Night (5:30pm – 7:00pm)
  • Monday, 11/20: No School – Thanksgiving Break
  • Monday, 11/27: School Resumes
  • Thursday, 12/14 – Thursday, 12/21: POL Schedule (2:00pm dismissal)
  • Thursday, 12/21: Last Day of Semester 1

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

  • DVC Monthly Calendar: tinyurl.com/DVCcalendar23-24
  • DVC Weekly Schedules: tinyurl.com/weekly-schedules23-24
  • Canvas Login Page: davincischools.instructure.com
  • Canvas Help Website: tinyurl.com/dv-parent-canvas-help

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Exhibition Night is Thursday, 11/16!

November 7, 2023 by Erin D'Souza

We look forward to seeing DVC students, alumni, family, and friends at the best night of the year – Exhibition Night! Our 10th and 12th grade students will have their projects on display starting at 5:30pm. All students are expected to attend. See you there!

 

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Week 13 Schedule

November 5, 2023 by Erin D'Souza

We had a great spirit week at DVC, including celebrations of our All-Star Award winners and the newly inducted members of the National Honor Society! And now we turn our attention to our biggest night of the semester – Exhibition Night! We invite all families, friends, and community members to join us on Thursday, 11/16 from 5:30 – 7:00pm as our students showcase their projects. All DVC students are required to attend; students in grades 10 & 12 will have their projects on display.

This week is a three-day week for students! There is no school on Thursday, 11/9 (Professional Development) and Friday, 11/10 (Veterans Day).

Shelter-in-Place Drill: The Da Vinci high schools located at the 201 N. Douglas location (including DVC) will be participating in a Shelter-in-Place Drill on Wednesday, November 8th. Shelter-in-Place drills are designed to educate students and staff and to provide practice opportunities for what to initially do in the event of an on-campus or nearby emergency that requires a lockdown. 

Senior Portraits: This is the final opportunity for the Class of 2024 to take their senior portraits with our photographer, Stacee Lianna. If you haven’t taken your photo yet, please sign up so that we can include you in the yearbook. If you’d like a retake, please also sign up for this final opportunity: https://book.usesession.com/s/izqHdlV23 

PSAT Scores: PSAT scores for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will be available on November 6th. Students are/will be able to access their scores through their College Board account at this link. PDFs of score reports will also be mailed home with end of semester report cards. Here are some resources to understand scores:

  • PSAT 8/9 (9th Grade) Understanding Scores for Students and Families
  • PSAT/NMSQT (10th & 11th Grade) Understanding Scores for Students and Families

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

  • Wednesday, 11/8: Shelter-in-Place Drill
  • Wednesday, 11/8: 12th Grade College Field Trip to UC Irvine
  • Thursday, 11/9: No School – Professional Development Day
  • Thursday, 11/10: No School – Veterans Day Holiday
  • Wednesday, 11/15: “Press Submit” College Application Submission Celebration
  • Thursday, 11/16: DVC Exhibition Night (5:30pm – 7:00pm)
  • Monday, 11/20: No School – Thanksgiving Break

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

  • DVC Monthly Calendar: tinyurl.com/DVCcalendar23-24
  • DVC Weekly Schedules: tinyurl.com/weekly-schedules23-24
  • Canvas Login Page: davincischools.instructure.com
  • Canvas Help Website: tinyurl.com/dv-parent-canvas-help

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Week 12 Schedule

October 28, 2023 by Erin D'Souza

Highlights from this week included a 9th grade presentation on Substance Use & Abuse, a book tour by Yanely Espinal, author of Mind Your Money, and an 11th grade Ethnic Studies field trip to the Japanese American Museum! 

Next week is Spirit Week! We encourage school wide participation in the following themed days:

  • Monday 10/30: Soccer Moms vs. BBQ Dads (or Soccer Dads vs. BBQ Moms)
  • Tuesday 10/31: Halloween (see costume guidance below)
  • Wednesday 11/1: Dress to UNimpress
  • Thursday 11/2: Jerseys vs. Jersey Shore
  • Friday 11/3: Decades Day

Halloween Costume Guidance: Please help remind all students that while costumes are encouraged, students are not allowed to bring prop weapons, full face masks, or excessive gore/blood. All costumes must be school appropriate, and students not in costume must adhere to dress code. 

Substance Abuse Parent Resources: Here are the parent resources that were shared in connection with Red Ribbon Week: Drug Awareness Hot Topics (English/Spanish), Vaping Parent Guide, Fentanyl Parent Toolkit & Da Vinci Substance Use Treatment Resource Sheet.

Exhibition Night – Save the Date: Please save the date for our biggest celebration of student projects – Exhibition Night! We invite all families, friends, and community members to join us on Thursday, 11/16 from 5:30 – 7:00pm for our best night of the year. All DVC students are required to attend; students in grades 10 & 12 will have their projects on display.

Class of 2024 Merchandise: Seniors and their families can order DVC Class of ‘24 merchandise at this link: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/dvcco2024

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

  • Wednesday, 11/1: Movie Night @ 2:45pm hosted by Asian Rep Club & Muslim Student Union
  • Thursday, 11/2: National Honor Society Induction Ceremony @ 4pm
  • Friday, 11/3: Movie Night @ 4:30pm hosted by Leadership
  • Wednesday, 11/8: 12th Grade College Field Trip to UC Irvine
  • Thursday, 11/9: No School – Professional Development Day
  • Thursday, 11/10: No School – Veterans Day Holiday
  • Wednesday, 11/15: “Press Submit” College Application Submission Celebration
  • Thursday, 11/16: DVC Exhibition Night (5:30pm – 7:00pm)
  • Monday, 11/20: No School – Thanksgiving Break

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

  • DVC Monthly Calendar: tinyurl.com/DVCcalendar23-24
  • DVC Weekly Schedules: tinyurl.com/weekly-schedules23-24
  • Canvas Login Page: davincischools.instructure.com
  • Canvas Help Website: tinyurl.com/dv-parent-canvas-help

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