This week started with fun and informative College Visits for our 11th graders! Students visited LMU and the Claremont Colleges and heard from DVS alumni. Students continued to go full force with their projects and learning this week and are looking forward to a three-day weekend! We honor Cesar Chavez Day in recognition and celebration of his contributions to the civil rights and labor movements.
(Apologies for the late post, apparently, the post did not go through as scheduled on Friday)
Week 29 Schedule:
Week 29 Announcements:
- Exhibition Night for DVS is Tuesday, April 8th from 5:30-7:30pm! This is a whole-school event where students publicly showcase their projects. Current families, staff, community members, industry partners, and prospective families are all welcome to attend. It’s open house-style — just drop in anytime. All students are expected to attend and present. We look forward to seeing you there!
- Wear Red for Autism Acceptance – Wednesday, April 2! This Wednesday, April 2, students are encouraged to wear red to celebrate Autism Acceptance! Acceptance means recognizing that communication, learning, and social interaction look different for everyone—and that’s a good thing! By supporting and valuing autistic people just as they are, we help create a more inclusive school. Let’s move beyond stereotypes and recognize the strengths, differences, and unique perspectives of autistic individuals. Spread the word, wear red, and celebrate neurodiversity with us! #RedInstead #AutismAcceptance #Neurodiversity
- 9th and 10th Grade Benchmark Testing: 9th and 10th grade students will be completing ELA and math standardized benchmark assessments (NWEA MAP) during April and May. These benchmark assessments provide valuable information on student levels and growth to inform our classroom practice and supports. We encourage students to get plenty of rest, have a healthy breakfast, and to do their best.
- 2025 DVS Yearbook: The 2025 yearbook is ready to purchase at the school yearbook at Varsity Press. Click here for link. Prices start at $55 and are soon to change.
- Negotiating Your Financial Aid Workshop Series: If you’re looking to make college more affordable, this workshop is for you! This workshop will take place in room 3203 on the DV Communications floor from 6:30-7:30pm. See this blog post for available dates, more information, and RSVP for one workshop at this link.
- CollegeWise Workshops: Come hear from leading professionals in college admissions. Typically, these services require a fee, however, this workshop is at no cost for DVS students. Collegewise Workshops will be held on campus in Galileo Room.
- Thursday, April 3rd at 5:30pm: Juniors! How to Get Ahead on a College Application for 11th graders.Please register here.
- Thursday, April 24th at 5:30pm: Building an Impressive Application Profile in High School for 9th and 10th graders. Please register here.
- Old speakers/Headphones WANTED! Taube’s 9th grade physicists will be dissecting speakers and headphones for our Beats by DVS project in early April. Please drop off in Taube’s classroom. Thank you!
- DVS Parent Association (DVSPA):
- Come join us at our next DVSPA meeting, April 23rd at 5:30pm on campus. We will be working on service projects for Teacher and Staff Appreciation week.
- View the DVSPA exciting new DVS Merch Designs HERE. DVSPA is taking pre-orders for our Apparel Fundraiser! Show your school spirit and pre-order yours today using this ORDER LINK before the price increase.
- Please join us in our final push for our ADVISORY FUNDRAISER – Please consider donating a gift card in any amount to places like Target, Amazon, Trader Joes, etc. by sending it to DVSappreciation@gmail.com. You can make a tax deductible monetary donation at https://davincischools.networkforgood.com/ Select 07 – DaVinci Science AND write “DVSPA Advisory Fundraiser” as the “Note for Donor Scroll.” Thank you SO MUCH to those who have already donated this school year!
- Seniors- Class of 2025: Here is the flyer regarding some senior happenings:
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Monday, 3/31: Cesar Chavez Day Holiday- No School
- Wednesday, 4/2: DVS Families Coffee Time at 5:00pm
- Thursday, 4/3: CollegeWise Workshop at 5:30pm
- Friday, 4/4: 12th Grade Prospective Students Trip to El Camino College
- Monday, 4/7: Opt-in SAT School Day (10th & 11th grade)
- Monday, 4/7: 9th Grade College Field Trip
- Monday, 4/7: 12th Grade Park Field Trip
- Tuesday, 4/8 Exhibition Night 5:30pm-7:30pm
- Thursday, 4/10 State Seal of Biliteracy Exam
- Monday – Friday, 4/14 – 4/18 Spring Break – No School!
- Monday, 4/21 Community Learning Day
- Wednesday, 4/23 Parent Association Meeting at 5:30pm at DVS
- Graduation Ceremony: June 12th 2:00 pm
Helpful Links:
Some Highlights from the Week:
11th Grade College Tour- Claremont Colleges
11th Grade College Visit- LMU
Human Body System class- pig heart dissections
SWE trip to Algalita Marine Science Research Center- students got to kayak and analyze water quality
Sophomores in World History defended why their country was not to blame for WWI