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Sign Up for Student-Led Conferences

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Sign ups for Student-Led Conferences (SLCs) are open! We expect that every student has at least one parent/guardian in attendance at the conference. Thank you for making special arrangements to step away from your obligations to meet with us; this is a great time to get an update on how your student is doing at school and to connect with their teachers. Conferences will be held on the following dates and times:

  • Monday, March 3, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday, March 4, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday, March 6, 2:00 – 3:30 PM

In addition to reviewing grades and academic progress, each grade-level has a specific area of focus. Please use the links below to sign up today! All parents/guardians must be signed up for a conference no later than Friday, February 28th.

We look forward to seeing you on campus soon!

Sincerely,

Erin D’Souza, Principal

 

Week 24 Schedule

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On Thursday, we honored Black History Month with incredible student and staff performances in the gym. Thank you to the Black Student Union and Leadership and the many, many other students and staff who came together to create this beautiful celebration. Special congratulations to students who received All-Star Awards for their citizenship, work ethic, resilience, and improvement. Check out instagram @dvchighschool for a recap!

Blood Drive on Monday, 2/24: Sign up HERE for the Red Cross Blood Drive organized by DVC’s National Honor Society! The event will take place in the Wiseburn-Da Vinci Gym Skybox.

Student-Led Conferences begin on Monday, 3/3: Please sign up for a conference no later than Friday, 2/28! At least one parent/guardian is expected to attend the conference. Sign ups and information are below:

WASC Accreditation Visit begins on Monday, 3/10: We are excited to welcome a visiting committee of four educators from California high schools to review and evaluate our amazing high school! If you are interested in sharing your experience at DVC with the committee, please reply to this email and I’ll send you a special invitation to the regularly-scheduled Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 3/11 at 5pm.

Wednesday Snacks for DVC Staff: We are thankful to the families who have provided us with snacks or treats for our meetings on Wednesdays. If you have already contributed this academic year, please do not sign up again. If you haven’t done this yet but you’re willing and able to help out in this way, please sign up here: Wednesday Snack Sign Up

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

  • Monday, 2/24: Red Cross Blood Drive (organized by DVC National Honor Society) – Sign up here
  • Thursday, 2/27: DECA SCDC Conference Begins (Marketing Pathway)
  • Monday, 3/3: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
  • Tuesday, 3/4: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
  • Wednesday, 3/5: NO Conferences (2:30pm dismissal)
  • Thursday, 3/6: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
  • Friday, 3/7: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
  • Monday, 3/10: WASC Visit Begins
  • Tuesday, 3/11: PAC Meeting with WASC Visiting Team @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
  • Friday, 3/14: No School – Professional Development
  • Wednesday, 3/19: CS Pathway Juniors and CS Freshman AR Workshop @ Snapchat

Please use these links for easy access to school information:

 

Week 22 Schedule

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This week kicked off Black History Month! Our Black Student Union decorated our common areas and designed an installation on display in the atrium on the first floor in collaboration with BSUs from other campuses. We will have our annual Black History Month Community Dialogue on Thursday, 2/20 with performances recognizing and honoring Black History Month.

Also this week, 11th graders visited 3 colleges (Cal Poly Pomona, Loyola Marymount, and USC), and the USC trip had special tours and presentations based on which pathway course students are taking. We also had our first Parent Advisory Committee Meeting! If you missed it, feel free to check out the slides here and join us via zoom or in-person on Tuesday, 2/18. The proposed meetings and agendas for the year are linked here: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting Dates & Agendas. 

CLD Day on Monday, 2/10: On Monday, 2/10, there is a Community Learning Day (CLD). 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. 

Spirit Week starts Tuesday, 2/11: Please join us in participating in the following themes:

  • Tuesday, 2/11: Snooze Fest (PJs and bring a stuffed animal)
  • Wednesday, 2/12: Soccer Moms vs. BBQ Dads
  • Thursday, 2/13: Hippie Day
  • Friday, 2/14: Valentine’s Day
    • Taken: Wear RED
    • Single: Wear PINK
    • IDK: Wear WHITE

Student-Led Conferences – NEW DATES: We are moving our Student-Led Conferences Week to the week of Monday, March 3rd! This means that information about signing up for your student’s conference will be coming out very shortly – stay tuned! Our monthly calendar and weekly schedules have been updated to reflect this change: DVC Monthly Calendar (tinyurl.com/DVCcalendar24-25)  and DVC Weekly Schedules (tinyurl.com/weekly-schedules24-25). 

Blood Drive on Monday, 2/24: Sign up HERE for the Red Cross Blood Drive organized by DVC’s National Honor Society! The event will take place in the Wiseburn-Da Vinci Gym Skybox.

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

  • Monday, 2/10: Community Learning Day #3
  • Wednesday, 2/12: Grades Updated in PowerSchool & Canvas
  • Monday, 2/17: No School – Presidents Day Holiday
  • Tuesday, 2/18: PAC Meeting @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
  • Thursday, 2/20: Black History Month CD
  • Monday, 2/24: Red Cross Blood Drive (organized by DVC National Honor Society) – Sign up here
  • Thursday, 2/27: DECA SCDC Conference Begins (Marketing Pathway)
  • Monday, 3/3: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
  • Tuesday, 3/4: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
  • Wednesday, 3/5: NO Conferences (2:30pm dismissal)
  • Thursday, 3/6: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
  • Friday, 3/7: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
  • Monday, 3/10: WASC Visit Begins
  • Tuesday, 3/11: PAC Meeting with WASC Visiting Team @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
  • Friday, 3/14: No School – Professional Development

Please use these links for easy access to school information:

National School Counseling Week

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This week is National School Counseling Week! We are happy to celebrate the great work of our counseling team. This year’s theme is about how school counselors help students thrive. Please take a moment to send them an email with your gratitude during this special week!

Week 21 Schedule

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DVC’s first-ever Neurodiversity Celebration Week was a success! It was a week dedicated to uplifting the neurodivergent community by amplifying their voices, debunking myths, and highlighting the strengths associated with disabilities. A huge thank you to the students who bravely shared their stories, organized engaging and informative events, and to the staff who created safe spaces for meaningful discussions during advisory lessons. 

Also this week, 11th graders in Computer Science hosted a Da Vinci Mobile App Showcase and 12th graders in Marketing and Journalism participated in The Situation Room Experience at the Reagan Library. Senior Activities Club and Senior Committee collaborated on an important event and reminder to the seniors called “Donut Panic,” where they distributed donuts to seniors and reminded them that things are going to turn out ok during this stressful time of figuring out next steps after high school.

No School on Friday, 2/7 & CLD Day on Monday, 2/10: Friendly reminder that there is no school on Friday, 2/7 due to Professional Development. On Monday, 2/10, there is a Community Learning Day (CLD). All students are expected to complete THIS CLD SURVEY indicating if they are planning to be on-campus or off-campus on Monday, 2/10. 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. 

School Dance on Friday, 2/7: Da Vinci is excited to host “The Cupid Shuffle”—this year’s Spring Dance—on Friday, February 7th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with a sensory-friendly hour from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Purchase your tickets HERE as soon as possible. More details can be found at this blog post.

Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 2/4: Please join us at our first Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting on Tuesday, February 1st at 5pm! We will be meeting both in-person on the 1st floor (Mona Lisa Room) and virtually on zoom (ZOOM LINK HERE). The agenda for the first meeting is below, and the proposed agendas for the year are linked here (PROPOSED AGENDAS HERE). 

Meeting Agenda:

  1. Welcome + Introductions
  2. Purpose of Committee
  3. Highlights of Semester 1
  4. LCAP Overview (Goals 1 – 5)
  5. WASC Overview
  6. School Safety Plan Review

FAFSA Friday Workshops for Senior Families: The final FAFSA Friday Workshop is this Friday, February 7th; participants should register here for this great opportunity for families of seniors.

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

  • Monday, 2/3: Cal Poly Pomona / LMU Field Trip (11th)
  • Tuesday, 2/4: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting #1 (5pm @ 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
  • Thursday, 2/6: USC Field Trip (11th)
  • Friday, 2/7: No School – Professional Development
  • Monday, 2/10: Community Learning Day #3
  • Wednesday, 2/12: Grades Updated in PowerSchool & Canvas
  • Monday, 2/17: No School – Presidents Day Holiday
  • Thursday, 2/20: Black History Month CD
  • Thursday, 2/27: DECA SCDC Conference Begins (Marketing Pathway)

Please use these links for easy access to school information:

Da Vinci Communications

201 N. Douglas St. – Floor 3

El Segundo, CA 90245

(310) 725-5800