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Week 26 Updates for Families

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Week 26

Thank you for coming to Student-Led Conferences last week!  It was great to have you on campus and for your students to be able to update you on what they are doing and learning.  We are looking forward to seeing you again at next week’s Exhibition.

 

Exhibition Update:  Exhibition is coming up on Wednesday, March 18th!  Exhibition will be grades 9-11 Spring Semester, from 5:30-7:00pm.  Senior students will be preparing for their Pathway Senior Showcase later this semester – more info to come about the Showcase!

 

March Madness: March is here, and we are excited to kick off our March Madness Attendance Challenge for all students in 9th–12th grade! Throughout the month of March, each grade level will compete to see which class can have the best attendance each week. Our goal is to encourage strong attendance habits and celebrate students who show up ready to learn every day.

Here is how the challenge will work:

  • Weekly Raffles: Students who have perfect attendance for the week will be entered into a raffle for prizes.
    • Grade Level Competition: Each week we will track which grade level has the highest attendance rate.
    • Grand Prize: At the end of the month, the grade level with the best overall attendance will win a Class Kickback Party with snacks and beverages!

Daily attendance plays a huge role in student learning and success, and a little friendly competition makes it even more fun. We encourage you to support your child by ensuring they come to school every day and arrive on time so they can learn, participate, and help their grade level win the challenge! Thank you for partnering with us to support strong attendance and student success. 

 

SAT (11th Grade): Our 11th grade students will be taking the SAT on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

On this day, students will follow a special testing schedule and will not attend their regular periods 1–6. Instead, they will remain with a designated grade-level teacher for the day. Students will take the SAT through lunchtime, and in the afternoon they will participate in grade-level activities.

We encourage families to help students prepare by:
• Getting good sleep the night before
• Eating breakfast the morning of the test
• Coming to school with a positive and focused mindset

If you would like more information about the SAT or college readiness, please contact our College and Career Counselor, Monique Aldrete, at madrete@davincischools.org.

 

Physical Fitness Test (9th Grade): Our 9th grade students will be completing the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) on March 23–24, 2026 during their Computer Science class with Mr. Andy. PFT activities will take place in the gym and outside areas.

The Physical Fitness Test is a state-required assessment that measures students’ overall physical fitness and health. It evaluates areas such as aerobic capacity, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. The goal of the test is to help students understand their current fitness level and encourage healthy, active lifestyles. 

Please encourage your child to:
• Wear comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes for physical activity
• Get a good night’s sleep before the test
• Stay hydrated and ready to participate

A letter and informational flier with additional details will be sent home with your child this week. Reach out to Mrs. Ornelas with any questions or concerns: eornelas@davincischools.org

 

Emergency Drills: Safety drills for the 201 N. Douglas campus have been rescheduled for March. These drills give students and staff an opportunity to practice safety procedures so that everyone is better prepared to respond calmly and appropriately in the unlikely event of a real emergency. Preparation helps reduce uncertainty and risk while reinforcing a sense of readiness. We encourage families to continue conversations with their students about safety at school, at home, and within the community.

 

Parent Signups for Staff Meetings: One of the reasons why DVC is able to be such a wonderful learning environment is that we prioritize staff meeting and collaborative time.  If you’d be interested in providing a snack for staff members on Wednesday meetings as a pick-me-up this semester, please check out this link.  We are thankful for your generosity!

 

Tutoring: Does your student need additional academic support?  Tutoring in all subject areas (except pathways and art) is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:35-4:30 in room 3205 (Sandoval).  See the flyer here for more information!

 

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

  • DVC Spring Exhibition – Wednesday, March 18th @ 5:30pm 
  • Professional Development (No Students) – Friday, March 20th
  • Physical Fitness Test (9th Grade only) – Monday March 23rd and Tuesday, March 24th 
  • SAT (Juniors Only) – Wednesday, March 25th
  • Senior Reagan Library Field Trip – Wednesday, March 25th
  • César Chávez Holiday (No School) – Monday, March 30th
  • Spring Break – Tuesday, March 31 – Friday, April 3rd
  • Professional Development (No Students) – Monday, April 6th

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