Spring is in full swing! On Monday, seniors spent a memorable day at the park and sophomores explored the Cal Poly Pomona campus. Juniors also refreshed their knowledge through CHYA presentations in biology this week.
Next week will be quite eventful with a long Advisory on Wednesday, Davinchella on Thursday (see below for details), and our last Community Learning Day of the school year on Friday. We are looking forward to all the lively fun and community spirit that these days will bring!
This Week’s Schedule
This Week’s Announcements
- Course Selection for 2026-2027 school year: In the next few weeks, students will be hearing about the course selection process for next school year. See 26-27 Course Planning Document to see course listings. Students will select their classes through a Google form starting April 29th and will also select courses through Powerschool in Targeted Support class on May 6th.
- 11th Grade Statewide Testing: All 11th grade students will be taking the SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics as well as the CAST (California Science Test) on Monday and Tuesday, April 20th and 21st during school hours. State Testing Parent Notification Letter
- Snack Donations Wanted! The DVS Front Office is collecting any donations of individually wrapped, healthy snacks (no nuts please) to provide for 11th grade students during state testing breaks. Suggested Items: granola bars, protein bars, pretzels, crackers, fruit snacks, dried fruit, string cheese, beef jerky, small water bottles
- Davinchella is next Thursday, 4/23 from 2:35–3:55 PM! This outdoor event for DVS students during school hours is a collaboration between DVS Leadership and our student clubs to highlight student initiative and bring our student body together. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities to build community and foster engagement including free games, a soccer tournament, and an inflatable obstacle course (waiver required).
- Tickets: Students can also support our DVS student-led clubs by purchasing food and drinks at a variety of booths using tickets. Tickets are $1 each and can be purchased at designated booths using cash, card, or mobile (tap) pay.
- Waivers: The inflatable obstacle course (free) and Animal Rescue Club’s puppy booth (paid) require the completion of a waiver for participation. Waivers were distributed in Advisory on 4/14 (digital version here) and MUST be returned by 4/21 at 4:00 PM to the Front Office or Brooke’s room (2406). No late waivers will be accepted.
- Prep & Clean-Up: If your student is running a club booth, they may ask for your support leading up to the event. We appreciate your time and effort in helping them succeed! Please also note that student leaders may stay up to 20 minutes after school for clean-up.
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- Preview: Davinchella is an 80-minute, outdoor, large gathering of the entire student body for students to play games, visit club booths, and hang out with the school community. Students will head outside to the West Plaza after taking attendance in advisory.
- Experience: Loud environment due to student performances and large crowd >550; Overlapping conversations, noise and movement; Participation includes participants voluntarily participating in games and going up to club booths and activities.
- Provided: Area further from noise (signage will be posted for location); earplugs available at the NDSC booth
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- DVS Parent Association:
- May 4th – 8th is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week: Please see the SIGN UP for ways to celebrate all the staff that help create our beautiful DVS community. E-gift cards to Costco can be emailed to DVSappreciation@gmail.com and cash or physical gift cards can be dropped off to Liz at the front desk. For other ways to donate funds toward DVSPA sponsored lunch, breakfast or other appreciation activities, contact Lori at lj.bowk@gmail.com.
- Join DVS Parents at the DVSPA meeting Wednesday, April 22nd at 5:30pm, on campus. We will be prepping for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week and more.
- 11th College Planning Meetings: Our College and Career Counselor, Ms. Marquez is hosting Individual Post-DVS Planning Meetings with juniors and their parent/guardian. Every Junior is expected to schedule a meeting and have at least one parent/guardian present. Please sign up here and see an overview of the meeting here.
- Community Learning Day #4: Next CLD Day is 4/24. All students should be engaged in activities that foster meaningful learning, on or off campus. See CLD On campus workshop Descriptions. Information and QR code to sign up for workshops is posted on students’ CLD Canvas page.
- Yearbook 2025-2026: Grab your Da Vinci Science student’s yearbook today and keep this year’s highlights alive forever. Reserve Your Piece of DVS History Here. “Enter Da Vinci Site code 19656.”
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Monday – Tuesday, 4/20 – 4/21 11th Grade State Testing
- Wednesday, 4/22 Long Advisory
- Wednesday, 4/22 Parent Association Meeting @ 5:30pm
- Thursday, 4/23 SWE/Physics Honors AltaSea Field Trip
- Thursday, 4/23 Davinchella
- Thursday, 4/23 CollegeWise Workshop for 9th and 10th Grade @ 5:30pm
- Friday, 4/24 Community Learning Day #4
- DVS Class of 2026 Graduation: Thursday, June 11th @ 5:00 pm (more info to come)
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Highlights from the Week:
Senior Park Day!
10th grade trip to Cal Poly Pomona featuring DVS alumni!
DVS Science teachers expanding their knowledge and skills as NSTA conference where Mark Rober was the keynote speaker
