Week 9 Updates for Families

Hello, DVC Families! This past week was full of excitement as we had our Hispanic Heritage Month Spirit Week, where students represented countries, athletic teams, and dressed like Loteria cards, abuelos and abuelas on different spirit days. In addition, DVC celebrated Latino culture at our Hispanic Heritage Month CD (see pics below)! Thank you to all of our student and staff participants who have made this month feel special. The weekly schedule (including SLCs) is below – please take note of a special schedule for 9th graders only.

This week, we look forward to our Fall Student-Led Conferences (SLCs). The Fall Student-Led Conferences will take place October 12th-16th from 2:30-4:00. Please see this letter for information about SLCs. All parents are encouraged and expected to attend SLCs. We are excited to see you there!

CHYA Week: 9th Grade students will receive sexuality education as required by the California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA) the week of October 12th-16th. For additional questions or concerns, please follow up with Ms. Ornelas (eornelas@davincischools.org). Please take note of the following schedule for 9th Grade Students ONLY:

Hispanic Heritage Month Events, Week of 10/12

Hispanic Heritage Month Lunch Performances on Thursday, 10/15 in DVC Common Area

- Performance by DVC Folklorico Club
- Karaoke: Latino Edition

Fall Family & Student Survey: Our Da Vinci Fall Survey is live from October 5th until November 1st. You will receive a text and email with your personalized survey link. To take the survey, you will need to click the link from the text or email and respond to the questions. We will also have more information at SLCs if you’d like assistance. Your feedback is valued and appreciated.

DVC Parent Association & Parent Advisory Committee Meetings on October 22nd and October 29th:

DVC Parent Association Meeting: We are excited to launch our first ever DVC Parent Association this year, with the goals of providing opportunities for parent involvement with school events, appreciation weeks, fundraising, and the Parent Advisory Committee at DVC. At our first meeting on October 22nd at 6:00 P.M. in person, we will mix and mingle, have refreshments, and share plans for the DVC Parent Association. RSVP here for the first Parent Association meeting. We’re excited to partner with you to support DVC!

Parent Advisory Committee: The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), provides an opportunity for parents, students, and staff to work collaboratively to review the school program, data, needs, and recommendations for the Local Control and Accountability Plan. If you are interested in applying for this committee and attending the first PAC meeting on October 29th at 4:30 P.M. please fill out the Parent Advisory Committee Interest Form by Wednesday, October 14th. PAC meetings will be held on the following dates: 10/29, 12/3, 2/4, 4/15, and 5/27 from 4:30-5:30 via Zoom.

College Rep Visits: Interested in learning more about a college or university? College rep visits take place in Mr. Jackson’s room at lunchtime. This week features:

Stanford University – Monday, October 12th

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: