Are you interested in the aviation industry and want to learn more about it? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore various careers within the industry and what you can do to get there!

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is hosting the Annual LAX Aviation Career Day next Wednesday, November 9. This event will bring awareness of careers in the aviation industry as well as specialized curriculums at local colleges. Students can explore aviation career opportunities, speak with, and discuss career paths with more than 30 companies, federal agencies and other airport employers.

Students can pick up a field trip slip from their Office Manager at the school site’s front desk. Spots are limited so we encourage students to turn in their slips no later than Monday, November 7.

Students will be leaving to LAX at 8:30 am and returning at 1 pm.

The Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s (HHF) 2022 Youth Awards educational grants program is now accepting applications! Our 24th Annual Youth Awards will award students who are in the graduating Class of 2023 with up to $4000 in educational grants to fund their higher education or to fund a community-based project.
 
Recipients will be selected for their accomplishments in the classroom, community, and for their excellence in various educational categories. Recipients will be celebrated at virtual ceremonies in the following categories:

• Business & Entrepreneurship
• Community Service
• Education
• Engineering
• Green Sustainability
• Healthcare & Science
• Media & Entertainment
• Public Service & Social Justice
• Sports & Fitness
• Technology

Applicants and recipients will become part of HHF’s network of 200,000+ professionals and funneled into its cycle of leadership pipeline, where we meet America’s priorities in the classroom and workforce.
 
To be considered, students must meet the following criteria:

• Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2023
• Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
• Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2023-2024
• Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
• If selected, attendance at the virtual ceremony is mandatory

The deadline to apply is November 13^th, 2022. Students can apply at www.HispanicHeritage.org.

Happy Monday DVC,

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

• Monday, October 31st @ 11:45 am: Loyola Marymount University (LMU)
• Thursday, November 3rd @ 11:45 am: Mount Saint Mary’s University (Los Angeles Campus)
• Friday, November 4th @ 11:45 am: Hawaii Pacific University

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 the college 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

Dear DVC Students and Families,

We had a great week at DVC and look forward to next week – Spirit Week! See details below.

Blood Drive on Monday, 10/31: Our National Honor Society has partnered with the Red Cross to host a blood drive at Da Vinci Schools on Halloween! Please sign up here: Da Vinci Blood Drive Sign Up (Red Cross)

Spirit Week:  We hope to see lots of participation from staff and students! Here is the overview of the themed days.

• Monday, 10/31: Halloween Costumes – Costume Contest @ Lunch (no full-face costume masks)
• Tuesday, 11/1: Pajama Day
• Wednesday, 11/2: Anything But a Backpack Day
• Thursday, 11/3: Twin Day
• Friday, 11/4: Class Colors Day
  • 9th – green
  • 10th – pink
  • 11th – blue
  • 12th – purple

Here’s what’s coming up:

• Saturday, 11/5: DV Semi-Formal Dance 
  • Tickets can be purchased through myschoolbucks.com.
  • Dance contract required; submit contract to 3305 (Donald).
  • Only current DV students can attend the dance; no guests allowed.
• Friday, 11/11: No School – Veterans Day Holiday
• Thursday, 11/17: Exhibition Night – grades 10 & 12 |  5:30pm – 7:00pm 
• Monday, 11/21 – Friday, 11/25: No School – Thanksgiving Break
• Thursday, 12/8 – Thursday, 12/15: Presentations of Learning – POLs (1:50pm dismissal)

Please bookmark this school calendar for the most up to date information.

For all weekly schedules, please bookmark this link: DVC Weekly Schedules Year 10 (2022-2023)

Sincerely,

Erin D’Souza, Principal

Hello, Da Vinci Community!

On Monday, October 31^st we’ll roll up our sleeves and help save lives! We will proudly partner with the American Red Cross to hold what we expect to be the first of many spooky Halloween blood drives!

Each pint of blood we collect can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of so many more. What a great way to pay it forward and make an impact on people in our community and across the country. We are very excited about the drive and hope that you are, too.

Please use this link to sign up:

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=davincischools

And use this link to complete important information and to save time at the time you arrive:

www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass.

Gratefully ,

The DVC National Honor Society