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Week 10 Schedule

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We had a terrific week at DVC, from the fantastic Latinx Heritage Celebration on Thursday afternoon to the Phantom Formal last night! We also had three field trips and a performance last week, too! Some 11th and 12th graders traveled to the University of La Verne and Occidental College, our Astronomy class visited Griffith and Mt. Wilson Observatories, our Spanish 3 students read children’s books to elementary students at DV Connect, and our 9th graders saw a play about mental health and resilience called “Ghosted.” DVC continues to promote a positive school culture and we are fortunate to be able to prioritize these terrific experiences for our students.

Congratulations to our All-Star Award Winners! These students were awarded because they stood out to their grade-level teachers for a variety of reasons, including excellence or improvement in academics or citizenship. 

 

There are two presentations coming up that are specifically geared toward parents & guardians:

  • 11th Grade College & Career Webinar THIS TUESDAY: On Tuesday, October 17th at 5pm, School Counselor Ms. Barba, School Counselor Ms. Aldrete and College & Career Readiness Teacher Mr. Jackson will cover information on college and career readiness and academics with a focus on how important junior year is. This is a Zoom webinar; it will be recorded and sent via email if you cannot attend live. We hope to see you! (LINK TO WEBINAR HERE) 
  • Substance Abuse Presentation for Parents/Guardians NEXT TUESDAY: Join us Tuesday, October 24th at 6:30pm in person or on zoom for a parent workshop on Substance Abuse Prevention 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. Located at 201 N Douglas Street, you will have the chance to see various vapes, devices and products.

Reminder about Purchasing School Photos: Student photos are ready and available for purchase! You can access your student’s photo by knowing the last name of their Advisory teacher. Photos can be purchased at this link: https://staceelianna.smugmug.com/DaVinciSchools/DVC-Picture-Day-2023 

Here’s what’s coming up for Week 10 & Beyond:

  • Tuesday, 10/17: 11th Grade College & Career Webinar (LINK TO WEBINAR HERE) 
  • Wednesday, 10/18: 10th Grade College Field Trip
  • 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)
  • Wednesday, 10/25: 12th Grade College Field Trip
  • Wednesday, 10/25: LAX Aviation Day Field Trip (students must apply by 10/18)
  • 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:

Wishing you a safe, restful, enjoyable weekend,

Erin D’Souza, Principal

DVC 11th Grade College & Career Parent Night

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Good afternoon DVC!

Next week on Tuesday October 17th, the DVC 11th grade counseling team and Mr. Jackson will begin to host a College & Career Parent Night to discuss college and career readiness, graduation requirements, the college admissions process, and parent tips on next steps.

Here is the ZOOM LINK 

This presentation will be recorded and send out through this blog on the following day.

 

See you soon!

Mrs, Aldrete (maldrete@davincischools.org)

Mrs. Barba (jbarba@davincischools.org)

Mr. Jackson

Announcements From Real World Learning Director (10.11.2023)

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For students interested in public relations, social media, graphic design, the arts, and content creation. There are two exciting opportunities below:

Apply to become a creative intern with Teens Media Network (TMN):

CREATIVE MINDS WANTED! Teens Media Network (TMN) is currently looking for young, creative minds to join us on an exciting adventure to create a youth media network. We need multimedia producers (content creators), graphic designers, copywriters, social media managers, and PR professionals (event producers).

Apply now to be a part of something unique, exciting, and innovative! To learn more about this incredible opportunity, please register for our online orientation session, which will take place on Thursday, October 26th, at 6pm.

If you need support with your application, please reach out to Ms. Nordia Simmonds, Real World Learning Coordinator, at nsimmonds@davincischools.org.
Connect High School students, please reach out to Ms. Evelyn Hernandez-Rosas, Real World Learning Coordinator, at ehernandezrosas@davincischools.org.

10th Annual Creative Career Fair

This is a FREE opportunity for youth interested in a career in the arts! Youth, parents, and educators are all welcome! To RSVP, click here.

Date and time: Saturday, October 14th from 12-2pm
Location: Inner-City Arts
720 Kohler St. Los Angeles, CA 90021

You’ll hear independent artists and professionals from creative organizations talk about their journeys and answer your questions.

 

For more information about these opportunities, please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

For a list of other current Real World Learning Opportunities, please click here.

Announcements From Real World Learning Director (10.10.2023)

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For students interested in aviation, aerospace, and STEM:

The LAX Career Aviation Day is back this year and scheduled for Wednesday, October 25th! The Real World Learning Team will be taking a select number of students from Da Vinci Schools to the Flight Path Museum in Los Angeles. Interested students are required to RSVP using this link. The deadline to RSVP is October 18th. 

Students will:

  • Learn about exciting careers in aviation and aerospace industries
  • Experience aircrafts on display and aviation partner exhibits
  • Network with key workforce leaders, professionals, and education partners

The trip will depart from and return to:
Da Vinci Schools – 201 N Douglas St. El Segundo, CA 90245
Departure Time: 8:45 am
Return to Campus: 12:30 pm

 

For more information about these opportunities, please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

For a list of other current Real World Learning Opportunities, please click here.

Announcements From Real World Learning Director (10.9.2023)

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A unique opportunity for students interested in astronautics and space exploration:

Arte Youth Program and MMAARS, an Analog Simulation Organization based in the Mojave Desert will be hosting a “Virtual Analog Astronaut Panel” featuring eight Analog Astronauts who will provide your students with an incredible chance to learn about their work and participate in a Q&A session. This event promises to be an inspiring and educational experience!

Dates and Times:

  • October 31st at 7:30 pm PST
  • November 6th at 3:30 pm PST

In order to participate in this opportunity, we kindly request that you email support@arteyouthprogram.org. Students who RSVP before October 13 will be able to participate for free. Students who RSVP after this time will need to pay a $30 fee.

In your RSVP email, please provide the following:

  • Student Name
  • School Name
  • What date you would like to attend

 

For more information about these opportunities, please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

For a list of other current Real World Learning Opportunities, please click here.

Da Vinci Communications

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El Segundo, CA 90245

(310) 725-5800