Week 17
It’s here – the final week of Semester 1! We have been so impressed by our students as they started their POLs last week, and we know that there are more strong presentations to come this week. POLs and Finals continue this week, with early dismissal from Mon-Thurs at 2:00pm. A reminder that Friday, 12/19, is a Professional Development Day (no students).
PowerSchool Access & Report Cards
PowerSchool access has been disabled as teachers finalize grades. We will be mailing end-of-semester report cards in the new year (January 2026), but we will restore PowerSchool access for families during the winter break.
DVC Front Office
Our school office will be closed for break from Friday, 12/19 through Friday, 1/2. Our office opens again on Monday, 1/5, and school starts for students again on Monday, 1/12.
Presentations of Learning Continue This Week
School dismissal for POL days is 2:00pm (12/11-12/18). POLs help students improve communication and public speaking skills and empower students to take ownership of their learning. The most important things you can do to help your student prepare for their POLs are (1) assure them that it is ok to make mistakes, (2) have them practice their POLs many times to as many people in your household as possible, and (3) help them prepare their professional dress.
One of the expectations for a Presentation of Learning (POL) is that students come in professional dress. At DVC, professional dress is defined as including the following:
- HEAD: Hair should not cover the face; no hats
- SHOULDERS: Button-down dress shirt (shirt must be tucked in) or or non-revealing blouse (must cover shoulders); Suit jacket (optional)
- KNEES: Khaki pants or dress pants (no jeans); Dress or skirt that touches tops of knees when standing up straight
- TOES: Closed-toe dress shoes (no sneakers or excessively high heels)
Substance Abuse Webinar
Join Da Vinci Schools and our health partners for an important conversation on teen vaping and cannabis use, and how it impacts youth and families, as well as what you can do to start open and supportive conversations with teens. For info, please see the flyer here.
Here’s what’s coming up THIS WEEK and beyond:
- Presentations of Learning (POLs) – Thursday, December 11th – Thursday, December 18th (2:00 dismissal)
- Last Day of the Semester – Thursday, December 18th
- PD Day (No Students) – Friday, December 19th
- Winter Break – December 22nd – January 9th
- First Day of Semester 2 – Monday, January 12th
- MLK Day Holiday – Monday, January 19th
Bookmark These Helpful Links:
- DVC Announcements Deck: https://tinyurl.com/dvc-announcements-fall-2025
- DVC Monthly Calendars: tinyurl.com/planning-calendar2526
- DVC Weekly Schedules: tinyurl.com/DVCweekly-schedules2526
- DV/Wiseburn Athletics: athletics.davincischools.org
- DVC Incident Reporting Form: tinyurl.com/dvc-incident-report
- PowerSchool Login Page: davincischools.powerschool.com/public
- Absence Reporting Form (Completed by parent for absences)
Short-Term Independent Study (STIS) Form (Completed by student for absences).