DVC is going to the Black College Expo again! Seniors, please bring your transcripts as schools have on-site acceptances, with scholarships! All students in grades 9-12 are welcome to attend. Please complete the google form if you are interested in attending the Black College Expo. To learn more about the Black College Expo please visit this site: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/24th-annual-los-angeles-black-college-expo-tickets-389750362827

We leave the school Saturday morning, via school bus, at 9:00 am and plan to return by 4 pm. Students would need to bring their own lunch, or money for lunch, as lunch will not be provided.  Students who ride on the bus to the event must also leave on the bus.

If you are interested please complete the google form to rsvp. For any questions or concerns please email Ms.Thomas at athomas@davincischools.org.

https://forms.gle/Go4JjnU79AB5MZRdA

We hope all students and families enjoyed winter break! We are excited to welcome all students back to school on Monday, January 9th (tomorrow). As a reminder, school starts at 8:30am and ends at 3:35pm, except for Wednesdays when school is dismissed at 2:35pm. Please see next week’s schedule here:

A few notes about the start of Semester 2:

• Students should report to their Period 1A class at 8:30am on Monday, 1/9.
• Seminars will resume during Week 20.
• All classes will be using Canvas this semester. We are transitioning entirely from the use of Google Classroom. More information to follow about ensuring you can access your student’s grades on Canvas.

Here’s what’s coming up:

• DVC Weekly Schedules Year 10 (2022-2023) & DVC Year 10 Planning Calendar (2022-2023)
• Thursday, 1/12: Dana Middle School 8th Graders Visit DVC
• Monday, 1/16: No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
• Friday, 1/20: Dana Middle School 8th Graders Visit DVC
• Wednesday, 2/1: School Site Council Meeting (new date)
• Friday, 2/3: No School – Professional Development Day
• Monday, 2/20: No School – Presidents’ Day

From our staff to your families, we wish all of you a happy holiday season! We are proud of our students for working so hard and our families for their ongoing support. We hope you stay healthy and enjoy the company of friends and family over the break.

Semester 2 officially begins and classes resume on Monday, January 9th. See the calendar linked here.

Winter Break Announcements: 

• All DVC offices will be closed for the break starting Tuesday, 12/20 until Tuesday, 1/3. Emails and messages will be responded to upon our return to the office.
• Report cards will be mailed on or before Tuesday, 12/20. Included in report card mailings are a printed calendar and PSAT scores for grades 9, 10, and 11.
• If you have questions about final grades, please reach out to teachers directly via email when school resumes. Grade appeals must be initiated via email within 30 days of the end of the semester. For more information about final grades, see the DVC Student and Family Handbook.
• PowerSchool access has been restored. Students and families should be able to access grades digitally at this time. (davincischools.powerschool.com) 

Our youth wellness partner, South Bay Families Connected, invites you to connect with their free and accessible online parent and guardian resources to help provide you and your children with self-care and greater connection this holiday season. Below are resources featured this month:

• New Blog: Unplug and Reconnect This Holiday Break – Holiday activities to foster connection
• Mindful Parenting
• Empathy and Compassion
• Social Skills and Connection
• Healthy Relationships

For resources created for students, visit the SBFC Virtual Teen Center where a wide variety of mental health and wellness topics are covered. To see more youth wellness resources provided by Da Vinci Schools and SBFC, please visit Da Vinci Schools Families Connected.