Jennifer Barba

DVC Career Fair Volunteers Needed

April 28, 2023 by Jennifer Barba

Greetings,

DVC will be hosting a Career Fair on Wednesday, May 24 from 8:15 am-11:45 am. We are looking for guest speakers to share their careers and work experiences to expose our students to a variety of careers. You do not need a degree and/or certificate to be a part of the DVC Career Fair. We are seeking guest speakers in the following areas:

Women in STEM
Mental Health and Athletes
Entrepreneur
College Bound- First Generation and Higher Education
Welding/Contractor/Electrician
Trucking
Transferring from a Community College
Navigating an Artist’s world (Music, Art, Dance)
Nursing
Flight Attendant/Pilot
Real Estate
Financial Literacy – How to pay for college
Entertainment
or any other careers not listed above

If interested, please fill out this google form: Career Day Interest Form (google.com) by Friday, May 12th.

Career Fair Flyer

Thank you,

DVC Counselors

Ms. Aldrete (College & Career Counselor: maldrete@davincischools.org)

Ms. Barba (10th & 12th Grade Counselor: jbarba@davincischools.org)

Ms. Thomas (9th & 11th Grade Counselor: athomas@davincischools.org)

National School Counseling Week- Day 5

February 10, 2023 by Jennifer Barba

Good morning.

Today is the final day of National School Counseling Week. We have enjoyed talking with you this week about “dreaming big.” Whether it’s your dreams for yourself or for our school, dreams are the fuel that keep us moving forward.

Author Carl Sandburg said, “Nothing happens unless first we dream.” Take a minute, and think about your dreams. Dreams don’t have to be about a career. Dreams can be about feelings or even helping someone else achieve their dreams. What’s one thing you can do today that moves you one step closer to a dream – any dream? Write it down or draw a picture of it. Look at it when you need encouragement.

Our dream for you – for everyone one of you – is that you feel successful here at our school and that you learn all the skills you need to reach your goals in life. We are here for you every day.

Thank you for celebrating National School Counseling Week with us. Have a safe and fun weekend!

-Your DVC Counseling Team

National School Counseling Week- Day 4

February 9, 2023 by Jennifer Barba

Good morning.

This is your DVC counselors, and we are still celebrating National School Counseling Week. As we talk about “dreaming big,” how can our school help YOU dream big? Yesterday, we mentioned that our dream was that everyone in our school feels like they belong and that we create a welcoming and inclusive community together. When we build that kind of environment, our school is even more ready to help you discover and work toward your dreams.

One of our goals here is to help ensure you’re ready for what comes next –whether that’s college or a career. Did you know that starts as early as kindergarten? As you engage in your school work, you’re discovering what gives you joy, what sparks your interest and what your talents are.

At our school, we want to ensure you have access to learning and extracurricular opportunities to help you dream your dreams. Singer Suki Waterhouse said, “Don’t stop yourself from doing something you want to do because of what others might think. Only you know yourself best.”

Is anything stopping you from trying something new? A new challenge could be the first step to discovering your dreams. If you’re uncomfortable about stepping out of your comfort zone, let’s talk about it. We can help.

-Your DVC Counseling Team

Free Family Resource

September 23, 2022 by Jennifer Barba

Did you know that Da Vinci Schools are a South Bay Families Connected (SBFC) Partner District? SBFC is a youth mental health and social emotional wellness non-profit providing free online resources, support groups, educational videos and more to families at 115 schools in the South Bay. SBFC has resources, tips, articles, videos and more for both parents and teens regarding issues of stress management, depression, body image, substance abuse, social media and more. All Da Vinci Schools parents, guardians and teens are invited to visit our unique Da Vinci Schools Families Connected to access this resource, free of charge.

Care Solace – A Mental Health Resource

September 12, 2022 by Jennifer Barba

Welcome to the 2022-23 school year! We are excited to have you as a part of the Da Vinci Schools community and are looking forward to a great year together. We view your mental health and well-being as a priority for your success at this school. In support of this, we have invested in several resources that you can access whenever you need help. Remember, you are not alone and it is a true act of bravery and strength to seek help. We encourage you to visit the on-campus resources, and save the community resources so you can easily find them if you or someone you know needs help.On campus:

You can access help by visiting the counselors’ office.
By signing up for support with a counselor.
You can email your counselor.

In our community:

Da Vinci Schools has partnered with Care Solace to support our community’s mental health.If you or a family member is looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of the circumstance.Care Solace’s care navigation services are confidential and complimentary to Da Vinci Schools’s students, staff, and their families. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.

If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:

Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365
Visit www.caresolace.com/davincischools and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

In an emergency:

Call 911 or and request a Crisis Intervention Trained (C.I.T.) response
Go to the closest emergency room for support
Call the National Suicide Prevention & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org
Text “Hello” or “Home” to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor
Trevor Lifeline LGBTQQ+ Crisis Support: 1-866-488-7386