Happy Sunday DVC,

Here are the list of college/career reps that will be visiting DVC during lunch this upcoming week:

• Tuesday, September 19th @ 11:45 am: Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles
• Thursday, September 21st @ 11:45 am: Chapman University
• Friday, September 22nd @ 11:45 am: University of San Francisco

All college rep visits will take place in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203), no sign-ups are required to attend. Students are able to grab lunch after the presentation as I will give out excuse slips to extend their lunch time.

DVC Students of all grade levels (9-12) can attend these rep visits.

If you have any more questions, please feel free to email me or stop by my office,

Ms. Aldrete

maldrete@davincischools.org

College & Career Counselor

Spirit week was awesome and we finished with our first CD (Community Dialogue) of the year in the gym! It was Barbie-themed and we gave out All-Star Awards as well as played a great game of limbo for points in our year-long Advisory Olympics Competition. Congratulations to all the winners!

Latinx Heritage Month: Yesterday marked the start of Latinx Heritage Month, which takes place September 15th to October 15th every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. We have about 40 DVC students attending the Latino College Expo today, and our Latino Student Union (L.S.U.) leads the recognition and celebration throughout the next four weeks. Our next CD on Thursday, October 12th will be led by the Latino Student Union. Students interested in participating should contact Ms. Noemy Carrillo (ncarrillo@davincischools.org). 

Make-Up Picture Day: Students who did not get their picture taken on 9/5 or 9/6 will be called out of class on Tuesday, 9/19 to take their school photo. We will let you know when the photos are available for purchase.

Advisory Photos: On Friday, 9/22, students will take a group picture during Advisory for the yearbook. 

Student-Led Conferences: Please note that Student-Led Conferences will take place during the week of Monday, October 2nd. Sign ups will be available no later than Monday, September 25th. We ask that you make time during this week to conference with us regarding your student’s progress. Each grade-level will run their conferences differently in order to best meet the needs of our families. Stay tuned for more information.

PSAT: All 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, 10/4. This test is paid for by the school and free for DVC students. More info about the day (schedule, etc.) will be released closer to the date. 

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC): The Parent Advisory Committee is an opportunity for parents, students, & staff to work collaboratively to:

• review the school program,
• review data and identify needs, &
• make recommendations regarding the School Safety Plan & the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

This group replaces the School Site Council (SSC) but serves the same purpose. If you are interested in participating in the Parent Advisory Committee, please complete this interest form. There will not be elections (as was necessary for the School Site Council), but instead it is important that we have a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) that represents the demographics of our school. If you have any questions, please contact Erin D’Souza, Principal at edsouza@davincischools.org. 

Research Study @ DVC: Suneal Kolluri, a professor from UC Riverside, will be studying equity and merit at DVC. As a part of his research, he will be conducting surveys, observations, and interviews with some students. Please read the documents LINKED HERE. If you would prefer to opt your child out of the observation and/or survey portion of the study, please follow the instruction at the bottom of the document. No student interviews will be conducted without signed parental consent.

Here’s what’s coming up:

• Saturday, 9/16: Latino College Expo
• Tuesday, 9/19: Makeup Picture Day
• Friday, 9/22: Advisory Picture Day
• Monday, 9/25: Student-Led Conference Sign Ups Available
• Monday, 10/2: Student-Led Conferences Begin
• Wednesday, 10/4: PSAT Day (9th, 10th, and 11th grades)

Bookmark these links:

• 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

Wishing you a great weekend,

Erin D’Souza, Principal

Hello 12th Grade Families,

Thank you to all those who attended our 12th Grade Parent night yesterday! We enjoyed seeing each and every one of you and being able to answer your questions about FAFSA and the college application process. Please find last night’s presentation here: FAFSA_COLLEGE PARENT NIGHT

The College and Career Readiness Team

Mr. Jackson

Ms. Thomas

Mrs. Aldrete

Good afternoon 12th Grade Families,

DVC will be hosting an in-person 12th grade parent night this Wednesday, September 13th from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm in the Black Box. Ms. Thomas, Mr. Jackson and Mrs. Aldrete will give an overview of the College and Career process for the Class of 2024. Topics covered during this presentation will be anything from how students solidify their college list, go over the college application process, FAFSA/CSS Profile and its changes, dispel any misconceptions about financial aid and so much more!

We ask that any parent planning to attend RSVP by the end of today, September 11th. You can RSVP by clicking this link.

We hope to see you there!

The College and Career Readiness Team

Happy Sunday DVC,

Here are the list of college/career reps that will be visiting DVC during lunch this upcoming week:

• Wednesday, September 13th @ 11:45 am: Emily Green RN, PhD (Da Vinci Schools Director of Health Services)
• Thursday, September 14th @ 11:45 am: University of Redlands

All college rep visits will take place in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203), no sign-ups are required to attend. Students are able to grab lunch after the presentation as I will give out excuse slips to extend their lunch time.

DVC Students of all grade levels (9-12) can attend these rep visits.

If you have any more questions, please feel free to email me or stop by my office,

Ms. Aldrete

maldrete@davincischools.org

College & Career Counselor