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Week 14 Updates for Families

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Week 14

Families, we are excited for our annual Fall Exhibition this Wednesday, November 18th from 5:30-7:00, and we invite all families, friends, and community members to join us for our best night of the year!  In addition to checking out our awesome student projects, we have other ways to show support and participate below, if you are able. We hope to see you there!

  • Drop off donations for our Canned Food Drive (National Honor Society) 
  • Drop off donations for Staff Baskets of Gratitude
  • Get DVC Merch from DVC Leadership (proceeds fund student activities)
  • Purchase the 2026-2027 DVC Yearbook

Exhibition: Dear Families, we are excited to invite you to our Exhibition this Wednesday, November 18th from 5:30-7:00! Grades 9-11 will be exhibiting their work this fall.  This year, your “entrance ticket” is a gift to our community: please bring one or more non-perishable canned food items to donate to our canned food drive if you are able.  Canned vegetables, soups, beans, fruits, and proteins like tuna or chicken are all wonderful choices. Please check that items are unexpired and unopened. Every can helps a neighbor in need, and we are grateful for your generosity. We can’t wait to see you and celebrate our students’ hard work!

Thanksgiving Gratitude Week: As we approach the Thanksgiving season, we are especially grateful for the incredible people who make Da Vinci Communications such a special place. From our teachers and counselors to our paraeducators, custodians, and front office team, our staff works hard every day to support our students and school community. To show our appreciation, we are organizing Gratitude Baskets for all 60 DVC staff members! On Friday, November 20, each staff member will receive a gift bag filled with snacks, treats, words of appreciation from students and families, and a gift card.  All donations are due by November 18th.  You can give:

All donations can be dropped off at the Da Vinci Front desk this week (please label clearly), or on Exhibition Night. Please see here for more details.

“Press Submit” Day: DVC’s College and Career Readiness team is hosting our annual “Press Submit Day” on November 20th! We would love to extend the invitation for families, teachers, and staff to stop by and celebrate with us if you are available!  During this event, seniors will submit their UCs, Cal States, Privates, and/or Community college applications. Feel free to rep any college/university gear you have to show support to our seniors as they navigate this pivotal milestone.

This event will take place on DVC 3rd floor, in Mr. Jackson’s room during periods 1-4. Please talk to your student about what period/time they have College and Career Readiness on November 20th. Please contact Ms. Williams at jawilliams@davincischools.org if you have any questions or concerns!

 

Environmental Action Team (E.A.T.) Update:  This week’s edition from our student environmental group is on Microplastics.  Read more here:  https://canva.link/hlo4zgial5si55z 

Absence Reporting Reminder: If a student is going to be absent, parents should fill out the Absence Form.  After this is filled out, students can fill out the STIS Form in order to recover and clear this absence.

Tutoring: By popular demand, Tutor Alex is returning for another year of tutoring at DVC!  Tutoring in all subject areas (except pathways and art) is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:30-4:30 in room 3205 (Sandoval). 

 

Here’s what’s coming up THIS WEEK and beyond:

  • DVC Gratitude Week – November 16th – 20th
  • DVC Fall Exhibition (Grades 9, 10, 11)  – Wednesday, November 18th from 5:30-7:00
  • “Press Submit” Day – Friday, November 20th in College & Career Readiness Class
  • Thanksgiving Break  – November 23rd – 27th
  • Parent Advisory Committee Meeting (PAC) – December 3rd at 4:30 on Zoom

 

Bookmark these links for easy access to school information:

Da Vinci Communications

201 N. Douglas St. – Floor 3

El Segundo, CA 90245

(310) 725-5800