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Week 13 Schedule

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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:

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:

Week 12 Schedule

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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:

Week 11 Schedule

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We had an 11th Grade College Webinar (click here for recording), 10th grade trips to Santa Monica College, Cal State Fullerton, and UC Riverside, and a FUTURES field trip to Ralphs last week!

We are celebrating Red Ribbon Week at DVC! Red Ribbon Week is a way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs and celebrate healthy lifestyle choices and habits. You can find details regarding all the events and updates at this link. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend the Substance Abuse Presentation for Parents/Guardians on Tuesday, October 24th at 6:30pm in person (Black Box Theater @ 201 N. Douglas) featuring LA County Dept of Public Health Substance Abuse Counselor Steve Cagle. Learn about health and social impacts of substance use, what to look for with your own child, how to intervene when you have concerns and additional resources and support available. Here’s the simplified schedule of events:

  • Monday, 10/23 – Friday, 10/27: Red Ribbon Week 
    • Monday, 10/23: Substance Use Awareness Assembly (9th grade)
    • Tuesday, 10/24: Substance Abuse Presentation for Parents @ 6:30pm (Black Box Theater)
    • Wednesday, 10/25: Wear Red!
    • Thursday, 10/26: Mobile Vaccination Clinic (3:30pm – 6:30pm)

Contacting School Counselors: We have three amazing school counselors plus one amazing school counseling intern! If you’re on Instagram, please follow @dvccounselors for info and fun posts! If you’d like to reach out to a school counselor, here are the best ways to contact them:

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

  • Wednesday, 10/25: 12th Grade College Field Trip to UC Irvine
  • Wednesday, 10/25: LAX Aviation Day Field Trip
  • Thursday, 10/26: “Mind Your Money” Book Tour w/Yanely Espinal
  • Friday, 10/27: Ethnic Studies Field Trip (Mr. Covelman’s Class)
  • Friday, 10/27: Open Mic for DV Students @ 4pm in the Atirum
  • 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:

All the best for a healthy week for our students and families,

Erin D’Souza, Principal

 

Week 10 Schedule

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We had a terrific week at DVC, from the fantastic Latinx Heritage Celebration on Thursday afternoon to the Phantom Formal last night! We also had three field trips and a performance last week, too! Some 11th and 12th graders traveled to the University of La Verne and Occidental College, our Astronomy class visited Griffith and Mt. Wilson Observatories, our Spanish 3 students read children’s books to elementary students at DV Connect, and our 9th graders saw a play about mental health and resilience called “Ghosted.” DVC continues to promote a positive school culture and we are fortunate to be able to prioritize these terrific experiences for our students.

Congratulations to our All-Star Award Winners! These students were awarded because they stood out to their grade-level teachers for a variety of reasons, including excellence or improvement in academics or citizenship. 

 

There are two presentations coming up that are specifically geared toward parents & guardians:

  • 11th Grade College & Career Webinar THIS TUESDAY: On Tuesday, October 17th at 5pm, School Counselor Ms. Barba, School Counselor Ms. Aldrete and College & Career Readiness Teacher Mr. Jackson will cover information on college and career readiness and academics with a focus on how important junior year is. This is a Zoom webinar; it will be recorded and sent via email if you cannot attend live. We hope to see you! (LINK TO WEBINAR HERE) 
  • Substance Abuse Presentation for Parents/Guardians NEXT TUESDAY: Join us Tuesday, October 24th at 6:30pm in person or on zoom for a parent workshop on Substance Abuse Prevention featuring LA County Dept of Public Health Substance Abuse Counselor Steve Cagle. Learn about health and social impacts of substance use, what to look for with your own child, how to intervene when you have concerns and additional resources and support available. Located at 201 N Douglas Street, you will have the chance to see various vapes, devices and products.

Reminder about Purchasing School Photos: Student photos are ready and available for purchase! You can access your student’s photo by knowing the last name of their Advisory teacher. Photos can be purchased at this link: https://staceelianna.smugmug.com/DaVinciSchools/DVC-Picture-Day-2023 

Here’s what’s coming up for Week 10 & Beyond:

  • Tuesday, 10/17: 11th Grade College & Career Webinar (LINK TO WEBINAR HERE) 
  • Wednesday, 10/18: 10th Grade College Field Trip
  • Monday, 10/23 – Friday, 10/27: Red Ribbon Week 
    • Monday, 10/23: Substance Use Awareness Assembly (9th grade)
    • Tuesday, 10/24: Substance Abuse Presentation for Parents @ 6:30pm (Black Box Theater)
    • Wednesday, 10/25: Wear Red!
    • Thursday, 10/26: Mobile Vaccination Clinic (3:30pm – 6:30pm)
  • Wednesday, 10/25: 12th Grade College Field Trip
  • Wednesday, 10/25: LAX Aviation Day Field Trip (students must apply by 10/18)
  • Thursday, 10/26: “Mind Your Money” Book Tour w/Yanely Espinal
  • Friday, 10/27: Ethnic Studies Field Trip (Mr. Covelman’s Class)
  • Friday, 10/27: Open Mic for DV Students @ 4pm in the Atirum
  • 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:

Wishing you a safe, restful, enjoyable weekend,

Erin D’Souza, Principal

Week 9 Schedule

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Thank you for making time for Student-Led Conferences last week! Our staff really enjoyed connecting with you in-person or virtually. We have 9 more weeks left in Semester 1, and grades earned at the close of the semester (December 21st) will be recorded on the student’s high school transcript. For an overview of the school year as well as the details of the weekly schedules, please use these links: 

Week 9 is a short but fun week! There is no school on Friday, October 13th due to Professional Development, and there is a school dance (Phantom Formal) in the evening – see details below. There is a field trip to Occidental College and La Verne on Tuesday, 10/10, and we are also excited for the culmination of Latin American Heritage Month with our celebratory CD on Thursday, 10/12.

Kaiser Presentation: Our 9th graders are scheduled to see a production focused on mental health and resilience put on by Kaiser Permanente Educational Theatre on Tuesday, 10/10. For more information, please see this link.

School Dance: Phantom Formal will be held Friday, October 13th! The event will be with all DV Schools and will take place on campus. 6:00-9:00pm. Tickets can be purchased through My School Bucks here.

School Survey: You likely received an email from “Kelvin Education” that asked you to complete a survey about your experience with “Da Vinci Connect Schools.” This is legitimate communication from Da Vinci Schools. We are using a new service for survey feedback called “Kelvin Education,” and it was a mistake that the title asked for feedback regarding “Da Vinci Connect Schools” when we are indeed asking for feedback regarding your experience at Da Vinci Communications. Please take the survey as your feedback is important to us!

Here’s what’s coming up:

  • Tuesday, 10/10: College Trip to University of La Verne & Occidental (selected 11th & 12th graders)
  • Tuesday, 10/10: Kaiser Educational Theater Play on Mental Health & Resilience (9th grade)
  • Thursday, 10/12: Latin American Heritage Month CD
  • Friday, 10/13: No School – Professional Development Day
  • Wednesday, 10/18: 10th Grade College Field Trip
  • Monday, 10/23: Substance Abuse Presentation (9th grade)
  • Wednesday, 10/25: 12th Grade College Field Trip
  • Friday, 10/27: Ethnic Studies Field Trip (Mr. Covelman’s Class)
  • Thursday, 11/9: No School – Professional Development Day
  • Thursday, 11/10: No School – Veterans Day Holiday
  • Thursday, 11/16: DVC Exhibition Night (5:30pm – 7:00pm)
  • Monday, 11/20: No School – Thanksgiving Break

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