The Del Aire Neighborhood Association (DNA) is looking for 1-2 high-school student leaders who want to serve as YOUTH BOARD REPRESENTATIVES who can help the organization grow, plan community events, and advocate for neighborhood improvements like the Greenway! You can find the application here – apply by April 19th.
Application requirements:
Must be a Del Aire resident
Must be able to commit to serving for 2 years. (so, ideally, incoming freshmen, sophomores and Juniors should apply.
This is a great opportunity for students to participate on the Board and provide a forum to learn about local government and help shape the community.
For more information, please contact Jessica Nolan Daugherty, President of the Del Aire Neighborhood Association at 714-390-6301.
Last chance to RSVP! Join us for an upcoming seminar with Dr. Vince Bertram tomorrow, April 11th, at 6PM in the Black Box Theater at Da Vinci Schools!
Dr. Bertram is a renowned international speaker, and New York Times best-selling author, dedicated to transforming career learning for students worldwide. Discover how to prepare your student for success in work and life by learning about the value of a college education, skills that matter more than a degree, and the outlook for today’s job market. Space is limited. RSVP here to reserve your spot today!
A Netflix x Otis Entertainment Certificate Program – Apply by 4/28!
Do you live and breathe movies, TV, and media? Do you draw, paint, create fan posters, or edit fan trailers? Are you ready to see your work live on in popular culture? Do you have what it takes to shape the future of entertainment marketing?
Otis has teamed up with Netflix and the entertainment industry’s best marketing agencies to provide 18 motivated students of color with career-focused training and a paid apprenticeship opportunity. Beginning in Fall 2023, this program is designed to jumpstart your career developing engaging campaigns for film and TV. This program features three tracks for participants to choose from: Design, Editing, or Illustration. Must be at least 18 years of age.
There are no tuition costs to attend this program. Students will receive a full scholarship that includes a computer, all program materials, and required software. Prospective students must submit their application before Friday, April 28, 2023 to be considered for a scholarship.
Check out the flyer for more information or email Nia Mayes, Program Coordinator, at access.cert@otis.edu.
For students interested in volunteering with Beach Cities Health District:
Beach Cities Health District is seeking an AdventurePlex Adventure Assistant. The Assistant must be available for a 6-month commitment once a week for the following shifts: Sat, 9 am-12 pm or 12 pm-3 pm and Sun 10 am-1 pm. Candidates must be 14 years of age or older. A TB test and drug screen and background check are required if participants are 18+. Duties will consist of ensuring that children experience a fun, educational, and safe environment by monitoring Adventure Room and/or Toddler Town. Volunteers will maintain a safe and clean environment, assist with various activities, (e.g.; Arts & Crafts, ropes course, rock climbing, Puppet Show, Costume Play, Story Time), assist instructors with setting up and organizing activities, and assist the front desk as needed. If interested, please fill out an application here and someone from Volunteer Services will contact you.
There is also a volunteer position available that supports this program that ends in the summer. If interested, please fill out an application at www.bchd.org/volunteer and someone from Volunteer Services will contact you.
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Click here to see other Real World Learning opportunities.
We hope everyone has been enjoying their Spring Break! We are excited to welcome students back on Monday, 4/10, and dive into the last 9 weeks of this school year. There is a lot of learning that takes place in the last two months. We look forward to seeing students engaged and learning well to finish the year strong!
Thank you to those of you who planned, presented, and/or attended the DVS Spring 2023 Exhibition Night on Thursday, 3/30 before we left for Spring Break. It was a great success! Students in the 9th and 11th grades were able to showcase their learning through mini-theaters, life-sized human sculptures, robot competitions, pirate treasure hunts, personal storytelling, and more. We are immensely proud of our students and their amazing work.
Spring 2023 Da Vinci Schools Experience Surveys: Your feedback is valuable to us. If you haven’t done so already, please take a moment to complete this semester’s experience surveys, thank you for your support.
Please note that we have an adjusted schedule for Monday, 4/10 in order to allow time for clean-up after Exhibition. 9th and 11th grade students will start the day in their Exhibition classes, whereas 10th and 12th grade students will go to their Homerooms (10th grade students will participate in activities led by Fulcrum from there). Looking forward to seeing students on Monday!
Important Upcoming Dates:
Monday, 4/10: 10th Grade (on-campus) Fulcrum Day
Monday, 4/17: Senior Beach Day
Tuesday and Wednesday, 4/25 and 4/26: 11th Grade State (SBAC) Testing
Friday, 5/5: PD Day, Prom at 6:00pm
Thursday, 5/11: Senior Awards Night
DVS Graduation: Thursday, June 8th at 5:00pm
Summer School (for credit recovery): Session 1: June 13-June 30, Session 2: July 11-July 27
