Happy Sunday DVC,

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

• Wednesday, September 27th @ 11:15 am: U.S. Marine Corps
• Thursday, September 28th @ 11:45 am: California State University, Dominguez Hills
• Friday, September 29th @ 11:45 am: University of California, Santa Cruz

Besides the USC Rep Visit, all other college rep visits will take place in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203), and 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 unless specified above.

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

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to share with you the latest updates and information about the Wolf Pack Counselor program brought to you by the Super Peer Counseling Program at Da Vinci Communications High School. As we embark on this year of this invaluable initiative, we want to keep you informed about the impact it has on our students and the positive changes it brings to our school community.

What is the Wolf Pack Counseling Program?

The Wolf Pack Counseling Program is a student-led initiative aimed at fostering a supportive and empathetic school environment. Through this program, trained peer counselors provide a safe and confidential space for their peers to discuss various concerns, ranging from academic stress to personal issues. This initiative not only offers a listening ear but also promotes emotional well-being and resilience among our students.

What to Expect This Year

This year, we have plans for the Wolf Pack Counseling Program:

1. Increased Peer Support: The program will expand its reach to successfully reach more students, ensuring that no one feels alone or unheard during challenging times.
2. Resources: Peer counselors provides resources on stress management, time management, and mental health awareness, equipping students with essential life skills.
3. Mental Health Awareness: We will continue to focus on promoting mental health awareness throughout the school, reducing the stigma surrounding mental health, and providing resources for students.

We believe that the Wolf Pack Counseling Program is an essential component of our school community, and together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of our students.

Thank you for your ongoing support, and let’s make this year’s Wolf Pack Counseling Program the best one yet!

Sincerely,

The DVC Counseling Team

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