Da Vinci Schools is hosting a hands-on FAFSA/CADAA workshop on our campus, where an El Camino College financial aid representative will be here to answer your financial aid/FAFSA/CADAA questions, help you fill out the applications, and submit that night! This is taking place on the DV Science floor on Tuesday December 9th, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Please RSVP HERE so we know how many computers will be needed.
Please have an FSA ID created and verified before the night. Please CLICK HERE to apply for an FSA ID. Both parent and student need an FSA ID.
Please bring with you on the night:
Social Security Number -parent(s) and student or Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. Citizen)
Federal Income Tax Return 2023, W2’s, and other records of money earned (accessible online through an IRS interface, if you filed your 2023 taxes electronically)
Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor: fmarquez@davincischools.org
Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you to our DVS Families for the amazing gratitude baskets. Our staff felt so appreciated and got all the warm and fuzzies from receiving them. We will enjoy all the treats and treasure the kind notes from students and families, thank you!
We are full of gratitude for our students and staff, and we hope everyone gets some much-needed rest over the break. Please enjoy quality time with family and loved ones. The school will be closed during the break; however, the front office may be contacted through email Monday-Wednesday from 9:00-4:00 pm (ediaz@davincischools.org; balvarez@davincischools.org). School resumes Monday, December 1st.
On behalf of all DVS Staff, we wish our students and families a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Week 15 Schedule
This Week’s Announcements:
DVSPA – Thank you to all our DVS Families! Your generosity, time, and contributions made our DVS staff feel appreciated.
Career Speakers for POL Week– Seeking Career Guest Speakers! Do you have a career that you would love to share with our students? During POL week, we have Extended Learning Rooms for students who are not in POL session. The purpose of ELRs is to provide educational opportunities we may not otherwise have during a regular school day. Many of our students are still exploring the various career options available. Having parents or guest speakers share their experiences would provide our students with exposure to multiple careers. If you are interested or available during POL week, Monday, December 15, to Thursday, December 18, for a 20–30 minute time block, please let us know by filling out this POL Week Career Guest Interest Form. We will reach out to you for more details. Thank you!
HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)- will be collecting items to donate to local hospitals until December 18! You can drop items off in Jeremy’s room. All items must be new, here are some ideas: Toys (LEGOs, dolls, puzzles), art & craft supplies (crayons, coloring books, play-doh), books for all ages, or tabletop games (Uno, deck of cards), earbuds or headphones.
College and Career:A reminder: UC and CSU applications are due December 1st.
This is the last week before the Thanksgiving Break! We hope all families will enjoy family time during the upcoming break. Please note that there are two weeks of instruction after the break, followed by POL/finals week.
Week 14 Schedule
This Week’s Announcements
CLD Attendance 11/10- We hope students had a productive CLD Day on 11/10. A reminder that all students, whether learning they learned from home or attended an on-campus workshop, need to take the “Quiz” on their Canvas page to receive attendance credit. Students who do not complete the quiz will be marked absent.
Career Speakers for POL Week– Seeking Career Guest Speakers! Do you have a career that you would love to share with our students? During POL week, we have Extended Learning Rooms for students who are not in POL session. The purpose of ELRs is to provide educational opportunities we may not otherwise have during a regular school day. Many of our students are still exploring the various career options available. Having parents or guest speakers share their experiences would provide our students with exposure to multiple careers. If you are interested or available during POL week, Monday, December 15, to Thursday, December 18, for a 20–30 minute time block, please let us know by filling out this POL Week Career Guest Interest Form. We will reach out to you for more details. Thank you!
College and Career:TheClass of 2026 is in the thick of college application season. A reminder: UC and CSU applications are due December 1st. It’s time for students to “lock-in” and finish those applications. Please contact Mr. Perez, CCL teacher, rperez@davincischools.org, or Ms. Marquez College & Career Counselor, fmarquez@davincischools.org, for questions or additional information needed for college applications or FAFSA.
DVSPA– Thank you to all families that have made contributions for Staff Gratitude baskets. DVSPA is still taking donations this week and is hoping to make a final push to show our DVS Staff how much we appreciate them. Baskets will be delivered to staff on Friday, November 21st. How You Can Help:
Donate Items Contribute staff favorites—see the list[HERE]. Drop off items at the DVS front office.
Monetary Gifts Cash or gift cards can be dropped off or emailed to dvsappreciation@gmail.com by Tuesday, November 18th. These donations will be used to purchase items for Gratitude Baskets for all staff members.
Notes of Thanks Handwritten messages from parents and students are encouraged and will be included in the baskets.
Volunteer to Assemble Baskets Parents are invited to help fill the baskets! Sign up here: SignUpGenius Volunteer Form Drop-Off Period: Monday, November 3rd – Thursday, November 20th
DVSPA Meeting, Wednesday, 11/19 6pm work/party meeting on campus
Important Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday, 11/19 DVSPA work party/meeting, 6pm on campus.
Teachers have been intentional about conferencing with students to elevate their content understanding while also fostering positive relationships with students
The semester is going by quickly! We only have two more weeks until Thanksgiving break, and then two more weeks after the break until POLs. We hope students continue to engage in their learning to have a strong finish to the semester and enjoy the upcoming breaks.
This week is a short week due to CLD Day on Monday and Veterans’ Day on Tuesday. We thank all of our Veterans for their service.
Week 13 Schedule:
This Week’s Announcements
CLD Day- CLD Day #2 is this Monday, 11/10. Here are the 11/10 CLD Workshop Descriptions. All students, whether learning from home or coming to a workshop on campus need to take the “Quiz” on their Canvas page to receive attendance credit. Students who do not complete the quiz will be marked absent.
Grades Update –There will be another grade update this Thursday, 11/13. These grade checks will be used for eligibility for sports and extracurricular activities. It is also a good opportunity to check the status of grades before the Thanksgiving Break so that students can plan accordingly.
DVSPA – It’s that time of year- Gratitude Baskets for our amazing DVS staff.To show our appreciation, the DVS Parent Association is continuing the tradition of Gratitude Baskets, which will be delivered to staff on Friday, November 21st. How You Can Help:
Donate Items Contribute staff favorites—see the list[HERE]. Drop off items at the DVS front office.
Monetary Gifts Cash or gift cards can be dropped off or emailed to dvsappreciation@gmail.com by Tuesday, November 18th. These donations will be used to purchase items for Gratitude Baskets for all staff members.
Notes of Thanks Handwritten messages from parents and students are encouraged and will be included in the baskets.
Volunteer to Assemble Baskets Parents are invited to help fill the baskets! Sign up here:SignUpGenius Volunteer Form
Drop-Off Period: Monday, November 3rd – Thursday, November 20th
Important Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday, 11/19 DVSPA work party/meeting, 6pm on campus.
Seniors visited UC Irvine and Cal State Fullerton for 12th-grade college visits. It was great to reconnect with DVS Alumni as tour guides
The Filipino Club with Joel Jacinto, former director and founder of the Philippine Folk Arts cultural dance group
El Segundo Physics Network Exhibition: Freshmen creatively and confidently explained how understanding forces and motion can improve the performance of athletes.
Advanced Physicists connecting kinematics and forces to solve multiple choice problems! #testtakingtipswithtaube
The number of youth nationally experiencing anxiety and depression has risen 30% in recent years according to U.S. Health and Human Services. In an effort to be more proactive in supporting students’ mental health, a wellness screener will be given on November 13 and November 18 to all students during advisory to identify students who may need support. Results from the screener will be used by the counselors to offer students interventions such as coping skills groups, counselor check ins, and referrals for therapy.
Scores will not be shared with students or parents/guardians. Parent/guardian consent is required if a student is referred to receive counseling services delivered by Antioch or Pepperdine therapists. If you would like your student to OPT-OUT and NOT PARTICIPATE in the screener, please fill out the form by Wednesday, November 12th.
It was a fun Spirit Week! Thank you, staff and students, for showing your creativity and positive school spirit this week. We hope families have a happy and safe Halloween tonight.
Week 12 Schedule
This Week’s Announcements
CLD Day- The next CLD day is Monday, 11/10. All students should have received an email to sign-up on through the 11/10 CLD Workshop Request Form. Students may choose to learn from home or attend an on campus workshop. Here is the 11/10 CLD Workshop Descriptions..
DVS Family Coffee Time: Every first Wednesday of the month, we have “Coffee with the Principal,” where parents, guardians, and students can drop in to ask administration and staff questions and receive updates on school happenings. There will also be various topics for discussion as requested by parents. This week’s DVS Families Coffee Time is this Wednesday, 11/5, from 4:30-5:30 in-person or on Zoom using this Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/3108950461. This week’s topic: “What Teachers Would Like You to Know and Vice Versa; Open Q&A”
College Rep Visits for Week 11
Tuesday, 11/4: University of Redlands
Thursday, 11/6: Mount St. Mary’s University
Friday, 11/7: UCLA
DVSPA– It’s that time of year- Gratitude Baskets for our amazing DVS staff.To show our appreciation, the DVS Parent Association is continuing the tradition of Gratitude Baskets, which will be delivered to staff on Friday, November 21st.
How You Can Help:
Donate Items Contribute staff favorites—see the list[HERE]. Drop off items at the DVS front office.
Monetary Gifts Cash or gift cards can be dropped off or emailed to dvsappreciation@gmail.com by Tuesday, November 18th. These donations will be used to purchase items for Gratitude Baskets for all staff members.
Notes of Thanks Handwritten messages from parents and students are encouraged and will be included in the baskets.
Volunteer to Assemble Baskets Parents are invited to help fill the baskets! Sign up here: SignUpGenius Volunteer FormDrop-Off Period:Monday, November 3rd – Thursday, November 20th
Important Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday, 11/5, Parent Coffee
Monday, 11/10, CLD Day #2
Tuesday, 11/10, Veterans Day (no school)
Thursday, 11/14, AMC 10/12 Math Test
Wednesday, 11/19 DVSPA work party/meeting, 6pm on campus.
SWE Panel hearing from inspiring women in engineering
Students from the Biomedical Sciences Pathway visited Loma Linda University to see their Embryology Museum, Medical School Bio-Simulation suites, and Cadaver Lab
CEA Honors students take a structural tour of Rancho Los Alamitos with civil engineer, Russel Kehl
Spirit Week – Riders vs. Surfers; Dress to Impress; Happy Halloween!
We hope students enjoyed the PD day today. Staff utilized the time to collaborate with job-alike teams and to focus on student conferencing. Thank you to the students who came today and gave up some time during their student-free day to help us learn. The Fall Dance also had a great turnout and was a fun opportunity for all DV schools to enjoy the evening together.
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! We had a celebratory CD on Thursday to mark Hispanic Heritage Month. We have some very talented students! We enjoyed Folklorico, singing and band performances, and staff and students dancing the Caballo Dorado. Thank you, and great job, Student Leadership!
Next week is Spirit Week to round out the month of October!
Week 11 Schedule
Week 11 Announcements
CLD Day #2– The next CLD day is Monday, 11/10. All students should have received an email to sign-up on through the 11/10 CLD Workshop Request Form. Students may choose to learn from home or attend an on campus workshop. Here is the 11/10 CLD Workshop Descriptions.
After-School Traffic– As you may know, traffic tends to get very heavy right before starting from 3:35 p.m. If you need to pick up your child before that time, please plan to arrive early and allow yourself enough time to avoid getting caught in the traffic line. Please also note that on Wednesdays, DVC dismisses at 2:30 p.m., which increases traffic earlier in the afternoon. For safety reasons, if you need to pick your student early, please account for traffic; we cannot send a student down without a parent or emergency contact signature, even if you are delayed in traffic. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us ensure all students are dismissed safely.
College Rep Visits:
Monday, 10/27: UC Santa Barbara
Wednesday, 10/29: UC Riverside
Thursday, 10/30: Woodbury University
Friday, 10/31: Saint Mary’s University
Spirit Week:
Important Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday, 10/22 DVSPA Meeting and Social 6:30 pm at Chipotle
Sophomores discuss modern democratic issues as revolutionaries of the past in their homemade paper outfits
SWE girls learned what it means to network, how to be better conversationalists, and how to write their own elevator pitches. Thank you Real World Learning Director, Crissel Rodriguez
We invite you to join us for the upcoming LifeLaunch Information Session on Thursday, October 23rd from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Black Box Theater (201 N Douglas St, El Segundo, CA 90245).
LifeLaunch offers graduating seniors the opportunity to continue their education tuition-free, choosing between two exciting post-high school pathways:
College Pathway with Rivet School: Students can earn college credit, an Associate’s Degree (AA), or even a Bachelor’s Degree (BA) while receiving personalized academic and career support.
Career Pathways (Healthcare or Aviation): Students can gain industry-recognized certifications/licenses and hands-on experience that prepare them for in-demand, high-growth careers — all at no cost.
LifeLaunch provides hybrid learning options, personalized guidance, and career coaching, helping students take their next step with confidence — whether their goal is to enter the workforce or continue their college journey.
We encourage all seniors and their families to attend this important session to learn more about how LifeLaunch supports students in building a strong and affordable foundation for their future.
For questions, please contact Ebony Bobadilla at ebobadilla@davincischools.org.
Warm regards,
The LifeLaunch Team
Estimadas familias,
Les invitamos a asistir a la Sesión Informativa de LifeLaunch el jueves 23 de octubre de 6:00 a 7:00 p.m. en el Black Box Theater (201 N Douglas St, El Segundo, CA 90245).
LifeLaunch ofrece a los estudiantes que se gradúan la oportunidad de continuar su educación sin costo alguno, eligiendo entre dos caminos emocionantes después de la preparatoria:
Camino Universitario (Rivet School): Los estudiantes pueden obtener créditos universitarios, un título de asociado (AA) o incluso una licenciatura (BA), con apoyo académico y profesional personalizado.
Caminos Profesionales (Salud o Aviación): Los estudiantes pueden obtener certificaciones reconocidas por la industria y experiencia práctica que los preparan para carreras con alta demanda — todo sin costo alguno.
LifeLaunch ofrece opciones de aprendizaje hibrido, orientación personalizada y asesoramiento profesional, ayudando a los estudiantes a dar el siguiente paso con confianza, ya sea que deseen ingresar al mundo laboral o continuar su formación universitaria.
Animamos a todos los estudiantes del último año y a sus familias a asistir a esta importante sesión para conocer cómo LifeLaunch puede ayudarles a construir un futuro sólido y accesible.
Si tiene preguntas, puede comunicarse con Ebony Bobadilla al ebobadilla@davincischools.org.
We are more than halfway through the semester! Thank you for a great SLC week. It was a pleasure to see students sharing their learning and progress with parents & guardians while also having meaningful conversations with teachers. Our hope is that students will continue to grow in their learning to finish the rest of the semester well.
This week is a 4-day week with a special schedule; long advisory on Wednesday, CD on Thursday, and PD Day on Friday (no school for students).
Week 10 Schedule
This Week’s Announcements:
College Rep. Visits this week:
Monday, 10/20: MIT
Tuesday: 10/21: Stony Brook University
Wednesday: 10/22: Syracuse University
Thursday: 10/23: Loyola Marymount University
DVS Parent Association:
CHIPOTLE fundraiser for DVS Advisories is this WED 10/22 from 4-8pm at Chipotle, 307 N Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo. Usethis fundraiser flyer when ordering in the restaurant or code VNT3KMW for online orders picked up from 4-8pm. Share with your friends and family to help support DVS Students, Advisory Teachers, and community.
DVSPA 10/22 Meeting/Social at Chipotle, 307 N Pacific Coast Highway during our fundraiser, 6:30 – 7:30pm. We’ll have take home volunteer work and sign ups for November’s Gratitude Basket Project.
Did you see our DVS Merch at SLC check in? You canORDER HERE or get more info with thisDVSPA Merch Flyer. Thank you for supporting our DVS community!
Senior Portraits:The last days for senior portraits are October 25th and 26th.
We had another successful week- thank you to everyone who attended college information sessions, parent advisory meetings, and to all staff and students who participated in the UCLA blood drive. Next week is another packed week with lots of events, including SAT Day, CHYA, SLCs, college visits, and, of course, every day learning. We also want to wish our Robotics Team 4201, the Vitruvian Bots, as well as Da Vinci hosts So. Cal Showdown this weekend, 10/11 from 9-5:00 pm. There will be free activities and workshops for ages 6-14; all are welcome to stop by!
Week 9 Schedule
This Week’s Announcements:
PSAT/SAT Day:Students in 9-11th will be taking the PSAT; students in 11th and 12th opted-in to take SAT. There will be schedules and room assignments posted throughout the campus on Monday.
SLC Weekis this week (10/13 to 10/17). Families should already have their SLC times scheduled. SLC Document for grade-level specific information. We are looking forward to great conversations next week.
CHYA Week for 9th Graders: all 9th Graders will be hearing California Healthy Youth Act lessons provided by Nurse Tisyana Lucero and Dr. Emily Green. 9th-grade students will be on a special schedule this week.
DVS Parent Association:
Monday 10/13 is the due date for student design submissions. Check out the details of the Student Design Contest for our next DVSPA Merch Fundraiser design. More detailsin this Design Contest Flyer.
Advisory Fundraiser at CHIPOTLE 10/22 – sharethis fundraiser flyer when you order at Chipotle, 307 N Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo anytime from 4-8pm on WED 10/22. Every DVS student benefits from our support of DVS Advisory Teachers, so share the flyer with friends and families!
You can also make a tax deductible monetary donation athttps://davincischools.networkforgood.com/ Select 07 – DaVinci Science AND write “DVSPA Advisory Fundraiser” as the “Note for Donor Scroll.”
DVSPA Oct 22 Meeting/Social – Enjoy the company of fellow DVS parents, find out how to help with DVSPA next service project, support DVS Advisories and grab dinner for yourself or your whole family – all at the DVSPA Oct 22 meeting/social, from 6:30-7:30 at Chipotle, 307 N PCH, El Segundo, during the restaurant fundraiser. We’ll have volunteer work to take home and sign ups for November’s Gratitude Basket Project.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday, 10/16 Great California Shakeout
Monday-Friday, 10/13-10/17 CHYA Week for 9th graders
Wednesday, 10/22 DVSPA Meeting and Social 6:30 pm at Chipotle
Friday, 10/24 PD Day (no school)
Wednesday, 11/5, Parent Coffee
Monday, 11/10, CLD Day #2
Tuesday, 11/10, Veterans Day (no school)
Monday-Friday, 11/24-11/28: Thanksgiving Break
Highlights from the Week:
Forced to Love Forces Lab using spring scales and digital force sensors. Freshmen calculated the %error of the spring scales, practiced calculating mass and weight, and familiarized themselves with what a Newton of force feels like.
12th Grade College Info. Session and Harvey Mudd College Visit
DVSPA Fundraiser- come support your student’s Advisory with Chipotle
