Hey DVC Students!

This upcoming Wednesday, January 18th, let’s go ice skating at the Toyota Sports Center. Head to MySchoolBucks to get a ticket that covers both entry and skate rentals for only $20. You can even buy tickets for friends and family! Get them quick because only 120 tickets are available.

Embrace the winter spirit and come join us right after school for a fun afternoon on the ice!

We had a great start to Semester 2 at DVC! One of the highlights of our week was hosting visits by the 8th graders at Dana Middle School. It’s enrollment season and we’re gearing up to welcome another class of DVC students. If you know a student/family interested in DVC, please have them visit this Enrollment Overview webpage: Enrollment Overview | Da Vinci Schools (Please note that current students do not need to re-apply at this time; re-enrollment for current students will be sent out in the spring.)

MLK, Jr. Holiday (No School on Monday, 1/16): Monday is a school holiday held in honor of civil rights champion Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who championed the cause of justice, racial equality, and love between people regardless of the color of their skin. Dr. King’s hope and faith in a society committed to driving out the darkness of injustice and racism in our country with the light of justice and love is one we continue to reflect on, teach, and strive to embody with our students.

Spirit Week: DVC leadership has organized themed days for next week! Students – show your school spirit and dress up with us!

• Tuesday, 1/17: Dress as Adam Sandler Day
• Wednesday, 1/18: Pajama Day
• Thursday, 1/19: Throwback Thursday (Dress as your favorite decade)
• Friday, 1/20: Class Colors Day
  • 9th Grade: Green
  • 10th Grade: Pink
  • 11th Grade: Blue
  • 12th Grade: Purple

Here’s what’s coming up:

• DVC Weekly Schedules Year 10 (2022-2023) & DVC Year 10 Planning Calendar (2022-2023)
• Monday, 1/16: No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
• Friday, 1/20: Dana Middle School 8th Graders Visit DVC
• Wednesday, 2/1: School SIte Council Meeting (new date)
• Friday, 2/3: No School – Professional Development Day
• Monday, 2/6: National School Counseling Week Begins
• Monday, 2/20: No School – Presidents’ Day

We hope all students and families enjoyed winter break! We are excited to welcome all students back to school on Monday, January 9th (tomorrow). As a reminder, school starts at 8:30am and ends at 3:35pm, except for Wednesdays when school is dismissed at 2:35pm. Please see next week’s schedule here:

A few notes about the start of Semester 2:

• Students should report to their Period 1A class at 8:30am on Monday, 1/9.
• Seminars will resume during Week 20.
• All classes will be using Canvas this semester. We are transitioning entirely from the use of Google Classroom. More information to follow about ensuring you can access your student’s grades on Canvas.

Here’s what’s coming up:

• DVC Weekly Schedules Year 10 (2022-2023) & DVC Year 10 Planning Calendar (2022-2023)
• Thursday, 1/12: Dana Middle School 8th Graders Visit DVC
• Monday, 1/16: No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
• Friday, 1/20: Dana Middle School 8th Graders Visit DVC
• Wednesday, 2/1: School Site Council Meeting (new date)
• Friday, 2/3: No School – Professional Development Day
• Monday, 2/20: No School – Presidents’ Day

From our staff to your families, we wish all of you a happy holiday season! We are proud of our students for working so hard and our families for their ongoing support. We hope you stay healthy and enjoy the company of friends and family over the break.

Semester 2 officially begins and classes resume on Monday, January 9th. See the calendar linked here.

Winter Break Announcements: 

• All DVC offices will be closed for the break starting Tuesday, 12/20 until Tuesday, 1/3. Emails and messages will be responded to upon our return to the office.
• Report cards will be mailed on or before Tuesday, 12/20. Included in report card mailings are a printed calendar and PSAT scores for grades 9, 10, and 11.
• If you have questions about final grades, please reach out to teachers directly via email when school resumes. Grade appeals must be initiated via email within 30 days of the end of the semester. For more information about final grades, see the DVC Student and Family Handbook.
• PowerSchool access has been restored. Students and families should be able to access grades digitally at this time. (davincischools.powerschool.com) 

Dear Students, Families and Staff,

Da Vinci has received additional at-home COVID-19 test kits. A two-pack of test kits will be available to each student and staff member and are available for pick up this week Thursday on campus. We strongly encourage students to pick up a COVID test kit for use over break as needed to test prior to crowded indoor gatherings, if celebrating with friends or family that are high risk for health complications, if symptomatic and/or prior to returning to campus in January.

A negative test is not required for students and staff to return to school after Winter Break, but in the event your child exhibits any flu-like or cold symptoms, your child should get tested and remain at home.

Please report any positive results obtained over break that are within 14 days of having been on site to TLucero@davincischools.org.

Students who test positive must follow the LA County Isolation guidelines and may not attend school during the required isolation period. The Da Vinci Schools Nurse will follow up with return to school guidance for any positive results reported.

Additional home tests needed over the break can be picked up from 830am-1230pm at the main lobby of 201 N Douglas Street.

• Mon-Thurs 12/19-12/22
• Mon-Thurs 12/26-12/29
• Tues and Thurs 1/3 and 1/5

We thank you and wish you a safe and Happy Holiday!

Sincerely,

Emily Green, Director of Health Services, RN, PhD