Da Vinci Communications

Week 20 Schedule

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Happy Sunday, DVC Students & Families! 

End-of-Semester Awards: We ended last week with a celebration of 215 DVC scholars who earned Honor Roll (GPA of 3.5 – 3.9) and High Honor Roll (GPA of 4.0 and above) for Semester 1 of this school year. This is a terrific accomplishment and we are so proud of our students! Certificates for honor roll will be distributed in classes this week. We also awarded special recognition to students who demonstrated the values of our community with our end-of-semester All-Star Awards. Congratulations to all who received awards on Friday! 

Seminars: We resume our seminar program this week. Students, please check PowerSchool to ensure that you attend the course you are enrolled in. If you would like to request a change to your seminar, please fill out this form: Seminar Change Request Form You must continue to attend the seminar listed in PowerSchool until a change has been made in your schedule.

Senior Portraits: If you would like to book a retake session with photographer Stacee Lianna, you may do so here: Click here to book a Senior Portrait Retake. Retakes are scheduled for January 28th at her studio in Palos Verdes. The cost for reshooting will be $25. Senior Portraits are available here: Click here for Senior Portraits The password to access your gallery is your Student ID Number.

Here’s what’s coming up:

Still Enrolling in Da Vinci’s New Vocal Music/Choir Class

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Are you looking to improve your vocals or to learn how to sing?

There are still a few spots available to join Da Vinci’s new Vocal Music/Choir class that meets on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00PM in the Black Box Theater.

If interested in participating, please complete the Interest Form here. The next class meets again on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 4:00PM.

This class is open to ALL Da Vinci high school students and there is no prior vocal music/choir experience required. Students are expected to attend both days each week throughout the semester.

Leading the class is Alexi Paraschos, the schools’ new choir teacher. Alexi has more than 14 years of experience as a music teacher and choir director.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Announcements From Real World Learning Director (1.18.2023)

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For students interested in computer science:

Code Ninjas in El Segundo is offering an information session on their upcoming Python Club (ages 13-18) program for students interested in practical applications of Computer Science. Python is an essential building block for many data science applications (i.e., Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, etc). More information will be shared on cost and start dates on Thursday, 1/19 at 7 pm via Zoom.

For zoom invite, click here.

For students interested in animation:

Have you ever wondered what it’s like being an intern at Pixar Animation Studios? Learn the inside scoop from former interns and their mentors in this panel series taking place on Sunday, January 29 at 3 pm. Panelists include former interns Asha Farmer, Gina Beneduci, and Sadie Shipton. The panel also includes their mentor and current art director working at Pixar, Carlos León. Learn what the day is like as an intern at Pixar, how to make your portfolio stand out to recruiters, gain advice from industry professionals, and more. The panel will be followed by a 15-minute Q+A at the end. To register, click here.

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

Dual Enrollment Information Session Hosted by El Camino College- 1/19

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Dual Enrollment Spring Information Session led by El Camino College

This 1-hour workshop is for prospective high school students, already registered high school students, and parents to receive an overview of Dual Enrollment in El Camino College Classes for the Spring 2023 Semester. The entire process (from applying for admission to the last day of class) will be covered.

This is a great opportunity for prospective students, already registered high school students, and parents to learn more about Dual Enrollment for the Spring 2023 Semester and ask any questions they may have.

This is largely geared towards K-12 students who want information to register themselves in traditional El Camino College classes, but we will also touch on High School Partnerships Classes – largely to distinguish the differences between these two types of Dual Enrollment. (The steps are the same, but Steps 3 & 4 of the Steps for Dual Enrollment are done for students in High School Partnership Classes.)

Thursday, January 19, 20235:30-6:30 PM (1 hour)

Sign up for this Zoom event!

Class of 2023 Senior Yearbook Ads

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DVC Senior Families:

Congratulate your senior, and express your pride and love with an ad in the 2023 yearbook!

Message Guidelines
Create the message exactly as you want it to appear in the yearbook. You will have final approval before you submit your ad.
Senior ads are accepted on a space-available basis. When space runs out, or we reach our deadline, we can no longer accept ads.

Pricing Details:

  • ¼ page: $100   (Photo limit 6)
  • ½ page: $180  (Photo limit 12)

Due: January 25, 2023

Please visit the link below to purchase your personal ad! 

https://yearbookforever.com/schools/da_vinci_communications_buy_yearbook_360495/VA683Io72nQjL5NOVN7U6LYQ

Please email the Yearbook advisor Ms. Thomas with any questions: athomas@davincischools.org

Da Vinci Communications

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El Segundo, CA 90245

(310) 725-5800