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Week 32 Schedule

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May marks the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of AAPI communities. We look forward to celebrating during CD on Thursday! Please note that there is no school on Friday, 5/2 due to professional development.

Summer Career Training Clinics: This summer, the Real World Learning Program is offering Da Vinci students hands-on career training clinics in Aviation, Art, and Advanced Manufacturing. Descriptions of each clinic can be found in the flyer below. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 5 at 5 pm. Selected students will be notified by email to their Da Vinci emails on Wednesday, May 7, and will have 72 hours to confirm their participation. If we do not receive a response within that time, waitlisted students will be contacted. CLICK HERE TO APPLY. Please note: The application form must be completed by both the student and a parent/guardian to ensure we have accurate emergency contact information. If you have any questions, please contact Nordia Simmonds at nsimmonds@davincischools.org. 

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting: All are welcome to attend our Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 5/6 @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here). The agenda for the meeting is as follows: 

  1. Public Comment
  2. LCAP: Goal 4 and 5 Review
  3. Meeting Reflection (Plus / Delta)

Posse Meeting: 11th graders who are interested in being nominated for the Posse Scholarship are required to attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, April 29th during lunch in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203). 10th graders are also encouraged to attend and learn more about this full-tuition scholarship opportunity. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Aldrete at maldrete@davincischools.org. 

Community College Summer Classes: Interested in taking community college courses this summer? Please reach out to Mrs. Aldrete, College & Career Counselor, to discuss your plans and make sure you get the classes you want!

Staff Appreciation Week: If you’re interested and willing, please use these links below to support Staff Appreciation Week – especially writing the notes of appreciation!

  • DONATE HERE – Select “02 Da Vinci Communications” and note that it’s for Staff Appreciation!
  • VOLUNTEER HERE – Sign up to help us put on these special events!
  • WRITE NOTES HERE – This is the easiest way to give back!
  • PURCHASE HERE – We need some specific items that can be purchased on Amazon!

Buy a Yearbook: This year’s yearbook is bigger and better than ever, with more pages, larger pictures, and increased coverage of clubs and sports to showcase our diverse school community. Don’t miss out – purchase your yearbook today at this link: Da Vinci Communications Yearbook – Purchase it here! 

Summer School: We will be offering Summer School for students who did not pass a class required for graduation. Classes will be held at DVC (201 N. Douglas St. El Segundo, CA 90245). If you have any questions regarding summer school, please contact your student’s counselor.

    • Session 1: Tuesday, June 17 – Friday, July 11 (8:30am – 11:30am)
      • No classes on Thursday, 6/19 (Juneteenth Holiday)
      • No classes the week of Monday, 6/30 (July 4th Holiday Week)
    • Session 2: Tuesday, July 15 – Thursday, July 31 (8:30am – 11:30am)
  • Counselor Contact Information:

Spring & Summer Opportunities: Check out these Spring & Summer Opportunities – 2025 put together by the Real World Learning Team at Da Vinci Schools.

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

  • Thursday, 5/1: CD (Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month)
  • Friday, 5/2: No School – Professional Development & Da Vinci Schools Prom
  • Monday, 5/5: CAASPP Math Testing Begins (11th)
  • Monday, 5/5: Staff Appreciation Week Begins
  • Tuesday, 5/6: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting @ 5pm – 201 N. Douglas or via zoom (link here)
  • Friday, 5/9: Progress Reports Mailed Home
  • Wednesday, 5/21: Senior Awards Night @ 5:30pm (by invitation only)
  • Monday, 5/26: No School – Memorial Day Holiday
  • Wednesday, 6/11: Last Day of School
  • Thursday, 6/12: Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony @ 9am (tickets required)

Please use these links for easy access to school information:

NACAC Virtual College Fair (FREE!)- Saturday, April 27th

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Registration is Open for NACAC’s Virtual Fair! 

You and your students are invited to the NACAC Virtual College Fair happening on Sunday, April 27 from 1- 6 p.m. ET. 

The virtual fair provides students with the wonderful chance to connect with hundreds of colleges and universities, all from the comfort of their home. Plus, it is completely free.
Register Here

Don’t Forget College Matchmaking®

Our fairs offer College MatchMaking®. During registration, students can select the college features that are most important to them. They will then receive an email that matches them to specific colleges and universities that best match their criteria and that will be available at the fair. College MatchMaking® is an incredible opportunity for students to identify their top choices.

Empower Your Students with Resources From NACAC 

NACAC’s student-focused website offers resources on the college search, application, and admission process. Students can access the Guide to the College Application Process, use helpful checklists, and learn about paying for college. The trusted, up-to-date information includes resources such as the Student Debt Smarter tool made possible by the Peter G. Peterson foundation. The tool helps students better understand financial options for college. Students can see personalized financial information and resources to help them understand student loans and more.

College & Career Rep Visit This Week: 4/22-4/25

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Hello DVC,

I hope you all had a restful Spring Break! Here are the list of college/career reps that will be visiting us during lunch this week:

  • Thursday, April 24th @ 11:45 am: Universal Technical Institute

All college/career rep visits will take place in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203). As a reminder, please grab your lunch and head upstairs to Jackson’s class. No extended lunch passes will be given.

Students of all grade levels (9-12) can attend the college rep visits.

 

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

Mrs. Aldrete

College & Career Counselor

Week 31 Schedule

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We hope that you had a wonderful spring break! There are just 8 more weeks left in the school year – time to finish strong! Our final Community Learning Day (CLD) is on Monday, 4/21 and classes resume on Tuesday, 4/22.

Community Learning Day (CLD) on Monday, 4/21: The fourth and final Community Learning Day (CLD) is on Monday! 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. 

Buy a Yearbook: This year’s yearbook is bigger and better than ever, with more pages, larger pictures, and increased coverage of clubs and sports to showcase our diverse school community. Don’t miss out – purchase your yearbook today at this link: Da Vinci Communications Yearbook – Purchase it here! 

Summer School: We will be offering Summer School for students who did not pass a class required for graduation. Classes will be held at DVC (201 N. Douglas St. El Segundo, CA 90245). If you have any questions regarding summer school, please contact your student’s counselor.

    • Session 1: Tuesday, June 17 – Friday, July 11 (8:30am – 11:30am)
      • No classes on Thursday, 6/19 (Juneteenth Holiday)
      • No classes the week of Monday, 6/30 (July 4th Holiday Week)
    • Session 2: Tuesday, July 15 – Thursday, July 31 (8:30am – 11:30am)
  • Counselor Contact Information:

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

  • Monday, 4/21: Community Learning Day
  • Monday, 4/22: CA Science Test (CAST) Begins (11th)
  • Saturday, 4/26: Wiseburn Education Foundation – Rock Around the Block
  • Thursday, 5/1: CD (Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month)
  • Friday, 5/2: Prom
  • Monday, 5/5: CAASPP Math Testing Begins (11th)
  • Monday, 5/5: Staff Appreciation Week Begins
  • Friday, 5/9: Progress Reports Mailed Home

Please use these links for easy access to school information:

Exhibition Night Feedback Requested: Please complete survey!

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Thank you for attending Exhibition Night last week!

We’d love to hear your feedback – please complete THIS SHORT SURVEY and enjoy all the professional pics from the evening.

 

Da Vinci Communications

201 N. Douglas St. – Floor 3

El Segundo, CA 90245

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