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College & Career Rep Visits This Week (10/30-11/3)

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Happy Sunday DVC,

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

  • Friday, November 3rd@ 11:45 am: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
    • 10th & 11th grade students only
    • Students should sign up by filling out this google form using their Da Vinci Schools email: https://forms.gle/4jb1bfLQK1KrHNNG7.
    • Only 40 spots available, spots are first come first-served and students will be notified by Thursday, November 2nd if they received a spot.

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

Week 12 Schedule

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Highlights from this week included a 9th grade presentation on Substance Use & Abuse, a book tour by Yanely Espinal, author of Mind Your Money, and an 11th grade Ethnic Studies field trip to the Japanese American Museum! 

Next week is Spirit Week! We encourage school wide participation in the following themed days:

  • Monday 10/30: Soccer Moms vs. BBQ Dads (or Soccer Dads vs. BBQ Moms)
  • Tuesday 10/31: Halloween (see costume guidance below)
  • Wednesday 11/1: Dress to UNimpress
  • Thursday 11/2: Jerseys vs. Jersey Shore
  • Friday 11/3: Decades Day

Halloween Costume Guidance: Please help remind all students that while costumes are encouraged, students are not allowed to bring prop weapons, full face masks, or excessive gore/blood. All costumes must be school appropriate, and students not in costume must adhere to dress code. 

Substance Abuse Parent Resources: Here are the parent resources that were shared in connection with Red Ribbon Week: Drug Awareness Hot Topics (English/Spanish), Vaping Parent Guide, Fentanyl Parent Toolkit & Da Vinci Substance Use Treatment Resource Sheet.

Exhibition Night – Save the Date: Please save the date for our biggest celebration of student projects – Exhibition Night! We invite all families, friends, and community members to join us on Thursday, 11/16 from 5:30 – 7:00pm for our best night of the year. All DVC students are required to attend; students in grades 10 & 12 will have their projects on display.

Class of 2024 Merchandise: Seniors and their families can order DVC Class of ‘24 merchandise at this link: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/dvcco2024

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

  • Wednesday, 11/1: Movie Night @ 2:45pm hosted by Asian Rep Club & Muslim Student Union
  • Thursday, 11/2: National Honor Society Induction Ceremony @ 4pm
  • Friday, 11/3: Movie Night @ 4:30pm hosted by Leadership
  • Wednesday, 11/8: 12th Grade College Field Trip to UC Irvine
  • Thursday, 11/9: No School – Professional Development Day
  • Thursday, 11/10: No School – Veterans Day Holiday
  • Wednesday, 11/15: “Press Submit” College Application Submission Celebration
  • Thursday, 11/16: DVC Exhibition Night (5:30pm – 7:00pm)
  • Monday, 11/20: No School – Thanksgiving Break

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

College & Career Rep Visits This Week (10/23-10/27)

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

  • Monday, October 23rd@ 11:45 am: University of Southern California
    • Students signed up for this visit a few weeks ago and the first 45 students to sign up received a spot. Students who received a spot should have gotten an email from Ms. Aldrete on Friday, October 20th with visit details.
  • Thursday, October 26th @ 11:30 am: Syracuse University
    • This visit is 15 minutes before our scheduled lunch time. If a student is interested, please email Ms. Aldrete to receive a pass to be excused from class by Tuesday, October 24th.

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

Week 11 Schedule

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We had an 11th Grade College Webinar (click here for recording), 10th grade trips to Santa Monica College, Cal State Fullerton, and UC Riverside, and a FUTURES field trip to Ralphs last week!

We are celebrating Red Ribbon Week at DVC! Red Ribbon Week is a way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs and celebrate healthy lifestyle choices and habits. You can find details regarding all the events and updates at this link. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend the Substance Abuse Presentation for Parents/Guardians on Tuesday, October 24th at 6:30pm in person (Black Box Theater @ 201 N. Douglas) featuring LA County Dept of Public Health Substance Abuse Counselor Steve Cagle. Learn about health and social impacts of substance use, what to look for with your own child, how to intervene when you have concerns and additional resources and support available. Here’s the simplified schedule of events:

  • Monday, 10/23 – Friday, 10/27: Red Ribbon Week 
    • Monday, 10/23: Substance Use Awareness Assembly (9th grade)
    • Tuesday, 10/24: Substance Abuse Presentation for Parents @ 6:30pm (Black Box Theater)
    • Wednesday, 10/25: Wear Red!
    • Thursday, 10/26: Mobile Vaccination Clinic (3:30pm – 6:30pm)

Contacting School Counselors: We have three amazing school counselors plus one amazing school counseling intern! If you’re on Instagram, please follow @dvccounselors for info and fun posts! If you’d like to reach out to a school counselor, here are the best ways to contact them:

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

  • Wednesday, 10/25: 12th Grade College Field Trip to UC Irvine
  • Wednesday, 10/25: LAX Aviation Day Field Trip
  • Thursday, 10/26: “Mind Your Money” Book Tour w/Yanely Espinal
  • Friday, 10/27: Ethnic Studies Field Trip (Mr. Covelman’s Class)
  • Friday, 10/27: Open Mic for DV Students @ 4pm in the Atirum
  • Thursday, 11/9: No School – Professional Development Day
  • Thursday, 11/10: No School – Veterans Day Holiday
  • Wednesday, 11/15: “Press Submit” College Application Submission Celebration
  • Thursday, 11/16: DVC Exhibition Night (5:30pm – 7:00pm)
  • Monday, 11/20: No School – Thanksgiving Break

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

All the best for a healthy week for our students and families,

Erin D’Souza, Principal

 

11th Grade College & Career Parent Night Recording

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Hello DVC!

 

Thank you to all who were able to attend last night’s 11th Grade College & Career Parent Night! You can find the recording to our webinar HERE.

 

Feel free to reach out with any questions:

Mrs. Barba: jbarba@davincischools.org

Mrs. Aldrete: maldrete@davincischools.org

Mr. Jackson: cjackson@davincischools.org

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