Da Vinci Communications

Happy Monday DVC!

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

• Monday, September 26th @ 11:45 am: Stony Brook University
• Tuesday, September 27th @ 11:45 am: U.S. Marine Corps
• Thursday, September 29th @ 11:45 am: University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC)
• Friday, September 30th @ 11:45 am: California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) *VIRTUAL*

All college rep visits will take place in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203), no sign-up is required to attend. As a reminder, food is not allowed during the college rep visits. Students are able to grab lunch after the presentation as I will give out excuse slips to extend their lunch time.

*For Virtual Visits, students are required to still meet in Jackson’s class and the zoom meeting will be projected. Recording of the session is not allowed by the institution, so it cannot be sent out if student doesn’t attend*

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’ve had so many terrific colleges and universities come to visit us so far this year, and there are 4 great opportunities for students of all grade levels to meet with admissions representatives this week! Here is the list of colleges that will be visiting DVC during lunch this week:

• Monday, September 26th @ 11:45 am: Stony Brook University
• Tuesday, September 27th @ 11:45 am: U.S. Marine Corps
• Thursday, September 29th @ 11:45 am: University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC)
• Friday, September 30th @ 11:45 am: California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) *VIRTUAL*

All college rep visits will take place in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203), no sign-up is required to attend. 

School Site Council: Please join me in congratulating our 2022-2023 Parent/Guardian Members of the DVC School Site Council! Our first meeting will be held virtually at 5pm on Wednesday, 9/28. All meetings are open to the students and families of DVC with the first 5 minutes reserved for public comment. The agenda for our first meeting is also below.

School Site Council Parent/Guardian Members 2022-2023

• Liza Somilleda
• Debbie Felt
• Stacie Ottley

Agenda for Meeting on Wednesday, 9/28 at 5pm (Zoom Link Here)

1. Welcome + What’s New @ DVC
2. Review Bylaws + Robert’s Rules 
3. Elect Officers
4. LCAP Review
5. Update Proposed Agendas for 2022-2023

Here’s what’s coming up:

• Wednesday, 10/12: PSAT for Grades 9, 10, & 11 / 12th Grade College Trip
• Thursday, 10/13: No School – Professional Development Day
• Friday, 10/14: No School – Professional Development Day
• Monday, 10/17 – Thursday, 10/20: Student-Led Conferences (1:50pm dismissal)
• Friday, 11/11: No School – Veterans Day Holiday
• Thursday, 11/17: Exhibition Night (grades 10 & 12)
• 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

Did you know that Da Vinci Schools are a South Bay Families Connected (SBFC) Partner District? SBFC is a youth mental health and social emotional wellness non-profit providing free online resources, support groups, educational videos and more to families at 115 schools in the South Bay. SBFC has resources, tips, articles, videos and more for both parents and teens regarding issues of stress management, depression, body image, substance abuse, social media and more. All Da Vinci Schools parents, guardians and teens are invited to visit our unique Da Vinci Schools Families Connected to access this resource, free of charge.

Hello Da Vinci Scholars and Families,

Check out the new RWL opportunities below: 

For students interested in the environment: 

SOAR Green Leadership Academy is a forward-thinking program that empowers motivated high school students to lead with an environmental mindset.  With mentorship and real-world guidance from Grades of Green staff and corporate partners, these students will collaborate together to help develop and drive better environmental standards and outcomes for industries today and for generations to come. Students will emerge from the program with a broad view of global environmental issues through a corporate lens and will prepare to enter college or the workforce with diverse, sustainable, and innovative perspectives. 

SOAR is taking off! Join a diverse group of eco-conscious high school peers in the Los Angeles area who can dedicate 5-10 hours per month to this academy. Discover a vast array of industries and the environmental impact they make and gain knowledge to develop and drive better environmental standards, impacts and outcomes. To learn more, click here. You must apply before September 30th.

For students interested in film:

Learn all the ins and outs of filmmaking as you produce short films, music videos, documentaries, and more! You will get hands-on experience with professional film equipment and be mentored by Hollywood pros at Sony, Paramount, Discovery Networks, Roku, and more! The program is 100% FREE and no experience is necessary! After the weekly program, you can intern with Fresh Films! Take your skills to the next level and work on set of TV shows & films (where 93 youth did that this summer!) Classes are available in person at The Boys and Girls Club of Los Angeles Harbor, as well as virtually. Space is limited so apply now. Registration ends October 20. To learn more, click here. 

To see a complete list of Real World Learning opportunities, please click here. 

Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Students need a 3.0 GPA and to fill out an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by October 31, 2022, at 5 p.m. Eastern. We want you to apply to be a Coke Scholar this year! The 2022-23 application is open to high school seniors until 5 p.m. Eastern on October 31, 2022. See program details and last year’s Coke Scholars. Thank you for supporting all students at your high school in their pursuit of higher education. 2022 Coke Scholars Application Promotion_Selection Process_2022.08.08