Highlights from this week included a 9th grade presentation on Substance Use & Abuse, a book tour by Yanely Espinal, author of Mind Your Money, and an 11th grade Ethnic Studies field trip to the Japanese American Museum!
Next week is Spirit Week! We encourage school wide participation in the following themed days:
- Monday 10/30: Soccer Moms vs. BBQ Dads (or Soccer Dads vs. BBQ Moms)
- Tuesday 10/31: Halloween (see costume guidance below)
- Wednesday 11/1: Dress to UNimpress
- Thursday 11/2: Jerseys vs. Jersey Shore
- Friday 11/3: Decades Day
Halloween Costume Guidance: Please help remind all students that while costumes are encouraged, students are not allowed to bring prop weapons, full face masks, or excessive gore/blood. All costumes must be school appropriate, and students not in costume must adhere to dress code.
Substance Abuse Parent Resources: Here are the parent resources that were shared in connection with Red Ribbon Week: Drug Awareness Hot Topics (English/Spanish), Vaping Parent Guide, Fentanyl Parent Toolkit & Da Vinci Substance Use Treatment Resource Sheet.
Exhibition Night – Save the Date: Please save the date for our biggest celebration of student projects – Exhibition Night! We invite all families, friends, and community members to join us on Thursday, 11/16 from 5:30 – 7:00pm for our best night of the year. All DVC students are required to attend; students in grades 10 & 12 will have their projects on display.
Class of 2024 Merchandise: Seniors and their families can order DVC Class of ‘24 merchandise at this link: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/dvcco2024
Here’s what’s coming up THIS WEEK and beyond:
- Wednesday, 11/1: Movie Night @ 2:45pm hosted by Asian Rep Club & Muslim Student Union
- Thursday, 11/2: National Honor Society Induction Ceremony @ 4pm
- Friday, 11/3: Movie Night @ 4:30pm hosted by Leadership
- Wednesday, 11/8: 12th Grade College Field Trip to UC Irvine
- 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:
- DVC Monthly Calendar: tinyurl.com/DVCcalendar23-24
- DVC Weekly Schedules: tinyurl.com/weekly-schedules23-24
- Canvas Login Page: davincischools.instructure.com
- Canvas Help Website: tinyurl.com/dv-parent-canvas-help
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