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Week 34 Schedule

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Thank you, DVC Families! We had a great staff appreciation week, complete with breakfast burritos on Monday, catered lunch on Wednesday, and notes of gratitude on Friday! Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and wrote messages – we felt the love!

A special shoutout to Mr. Christopher Jackson who was featured in this article in Education Week about teachers who go above and beyond for their students! We are so proud of the amazing teachers, counselors, and support staff at DVC.

Congratulations to last week’s All-Star Award Winners as well as the Class of 2025 Co-Valedictorians, Sophia Alexander and Micah Burton! We are proud to honor and celebrate you. 

Progress Reports: This week, we will be mailing home progress reports. There are only four weeks of school left – please have a conversation about how to finish the school year strong. If you have any questions about your student’s grades, follow up with your child’s teachers directly using this staff email list.

Technology Misuse: Messages have been sent to all Da Vinci Schools families informing you of a concerning and dangerous trend called the “Chromebook Challenge”. It is currently circulating on social media platforms, particularly TikTok, and has recently impacted schools across the country—including Da Vinci. Help us keep our campus safe by talking openly with your child about the dangers of participating in harmful online trends.

Spring Survey: We Want to Hear From You – Take the Da Vinci Family Survey! Look for an email or a text from “Kelvin.” The spring survey includes questions about school culture, teaching and learning, student experiences, and overall satisfaction. Your honest input helps us celebrate what’s working and identify areas where we can improve. Please take the survey by Friday, 5/21.

Pathway & Elective Presentation for the Class of 2027 (10th graders): During seminar on Monday, 5/19, students in 10th grade will watch a presentation of the pathway and elective courses that will be available for their 11th grade year. Students will have about a week following the presentation to complete a form to submit their requests. Stay tuned for more information following the presentation.

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

  • Tuesday, 5/13: Progress Reports Mailed Home
  • Monday, 5/19: Pathway & Elective Showcase during seminar (10th grade only)
  • Monday, 5/19: Studio Orchestra Performs at Knotts Berry Farm
  • Wednesday, 5/21: Senior Signing Day (11:50am – 2:30pm)
  • 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:

allcove Beach Cities Leadership & Wellness Conference- Sat. 5/31

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Join young leaders from more than 30 organizations across the South Bay to connect, collaborate and uplift our voices together at our annual South Bay Leadership & Wellness Conference. This event will include conversations about advocacy, mental health, wellness and important topics facing our generation today.

You’ll also have the opportunity to share these priorities with local, state and federal leaders who will join us to kick off the event.

Picture this: young people sharing their concerns, their priorities and the ways we want to care for and support one another towards a healthier future. Through workshops and engaging wellness activities, the Conference is an opportunity to develop and expand your leadership skills and gain innovative tools to engage your peers in conversations that matter to them.

For young people ages 12-25. Free food and prizes are included! Plus, get community service hours.

Please RSVP by Sunday May 18, 2025. Please see attached flyer.

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/331cf700fd394f719324314019772d48

South Bay Leadership & Wellness Conference
Saturday, May 31, 2025
9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

allcove Beach Cities
514 N. Prospect Ave., 4th floor
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

College and Career Rep Visits This Week: 5/5-5/9

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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:

  • Monday, May 5th @ 11:45 am: Savannah College of Art and Design

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 33 Schedule

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We celebrated the start of APIDA (Asian, Pacific Islander & Desi American) Heritage Month during our first ever APIDA CD! Huge thank you to DVC’s Asian Representation Club for leading this special event as well as all the student and staff performers. Our entire school community did a great job of showing up and honoring APIDA voices and traditions.

Follow DVC’s Class of 2025 (@dvcco25) on Instagram to see the plans our seniors have for after high school! We are excited to celebrate them on Wednesday, May 21st at our College & Career Signing Day taking place after lunch in the gym.

WASC Accreditation Update: We are thrilled to announce that Da Vinci Communications has been awarded a six-year accreditation—the highest level possible—by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC). This recognition reaffirms DVC’s unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality education and promoting long-term success for all students. Visiting team members identified the following strengths about Da Vinci Communications, including:

  • DVC provides a safe, inclusive environment that offers an opportunity for students to engage in a diverse, rigorous curriculum designed to help them succeed in life beyond high school.
  • DVC’s culture prioritizes student well-being, academic success, collaboration, and respect to create a positive learning experience for all and make it a happy place.
  • DVC has positive, supportive student-to-student and student-to-teacher interactions that support student success.
  • The staff at DVC is diverse, welcoming and collaborative.
  • DVC does an outstanding job communicating to its families.
  • Students feel that DVC is a safe environment where teachers really care about their success.
  • Project-Based Learning creates meaningful, real world-learning experiences that engage students and prepare them for post-secondary success.

For the full article about our WASC accreditation and what it means for us, please visit this link.

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)

Staff Appreciation Week: We are celebrating teachers and staff at DVC this week! Please write notes of appreciation – this is the most important part of our recognition and we need more notes! 

  • WRITE NOTES HERE – This is the easiest way to give back!
  • 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!

Summer Career Training Clinics – application deadline is MONDAY, 5/5: 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. 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. 

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

  • 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)
  • Tuesday, 5/13: Progress Reports Mailed Home
  • Monday, 5/19: Pathway & Elective Presentation for 10th Graders (during seminar)
  • Wednesday, 5/21: Senior Signing Day (11:50am – 2:30pm)
  • 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:

Da Vinci Communications

201 N. Douglas St. – Floor 3

El Segundo, CA 90245

(310) 725-5800