Hello DVS Families, We hope you are having a great start to your week!
The Riordan Programs at the UCLA Anderson School of Management is proud to provide learning experiences in business to and shape the lives of Los Angeles’ next great leaders. Many students at DVS have participated and benefited from all that Riordan programs have to offer.
The program
Is cost-free!
Is virtual; one in-person session in mid-April 2024
Requires a two (2) hour commitment per session
Students will
Receive introductory business lessons led by UCLA Anderson MBA Students and Riordan MBA Fellows
Learn about careers through diverse panels
Learn about early college planning
Visit to UCLA Anderson campus
Eligibility
9th or 10th-grade standing by Fall 2023
Must attend a high school in Los Angeles
Minimum GPA requirement: 2.9
Must be able to attend student orientation and all five (5) sessions
Click HERE to apply. Application Deadline: November 14, 2023 @ 11:59 PM PST. Application Decision Release Date: December 2023.
The NewFilmmakers Los Angeles’ Student Mentorship Program has partnered with NBCUniversal Academy once again for their student mentorship program!
The Student Mentorship Program is open to current LA County High School Students. Participants will be paired with a production mentor during their time on set and will learn about directing, cinematography, lighting, producing, sound mixing and more. Students will also have the opportunity to meet the filmmakers on set and also receive IMDB credit for their participation. The students will have a chance to visit the Universal Studios lot and an actual Hollywood film set. You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity.
Upcoming dates: 12 spots available for each date
Thurs, Nov 9th
Tues, Nov 14th
Wed, Nov 15th
Location: NBC Universal Studios Lot 100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, California 91608
Time: TBD but usually in the afternoon from 2pm to 6pm or 3pm to 7pm. We understand that it’s a school day, but we are also willing to write an excuse letter, if needed.
Each student is only allowed to participate once and they must be a current LA County-based High School student.
What you need to do:
Students need to send their application via this link.
The student’s parent/guardian needs to sign the NFMLA Release Forms and send them to us by email.
Please make sure to inform the student to regularly check their email and respond to our invitation as soon as possible so we can reserve a spot for them.
Spots will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. We will send a confirmation email to the student once they have been admitted to the program, so please remind them to check their inbox/spam folder regularly.
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.
Hello DVS Students and Families! Thank you to all the students who attended the college rep visits this semester. This is our last week of college rep visits for the semester. The information is below:
Wednesday, 11/1/23: UCLA @8:00 am
Thursday, 11/02/23: US Air Force Academy
This presentation will be at lunch time in Mr. Perez’s classroom and open to all DVS students of all grade levels (9th-12th).
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor: fmarquez@davincischools.org
Thank you for your participation and continued support with Red Ribbon Week. We hope for all of our students to be healthy and to make positive choices for themselves.
Announcements for Week 12 (10/30-11/3)
Fall Surveys:We value your voice and input. Parents/guardians and students, you should have received an email from Kelvin Education with a survey link to provide feedback. If you have not done so already, please look in your inbox for “Kelvin Education” to fill out the survey.
Parent Association Meeting:If you are interested in joining DVS PA (Parent association), please contact Julia Ehlers (parent volunteer) at murphyehlers@gmail.com. The first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 8th, 6:00 in the DVS Galileo room.
Cal Poly SLO Trip: Interested seniors, Mechanical Engineering seniors, Society of Women Engineers, and Advanced Physics will go visit a college campus and see what their content may look like at the college level. This will take place on Friday, Nov. 1st.
FRC Beach Blitz: The Vitruvian Bots robotics team will have another weekend competition in San Juan Capistrano, 11/4-11/5 – Go Team 4201!
DVS Families Coffee Time:Our third DVS Families Coffee Time is this coming Wednesday, November 1st from 4:15-5:15. This will be an in-person in the DVS Galileo Room. The purpose of this time is to build connection, community, and communication about what’s happening at DVS! We hope to have parents and students from all grade levels.
Week 13 Schedule (10/30-11/3)
Important Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday, 11/1: DVS Families Coffee Time at 4:15pm at DVS
Friday, 11/3: Cal Poly SLO Field Trip (interested seniors, SWE, Advanced Physics)
The RISE Diversity Project seeks to diversify the world of film and studio recordings by assembling an orchestra of young, BIPOC musicians from all across Los Angeles to work together with professional studio musicians and perform and record in a world-class recording studio. The opportunity is open for musicians aged 14-27 and it is free. The deadline is December 1st. For more information, please click here.
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.
Volunteer with TreePeople’s community forestry team and help restore our urban forest in Inglewood! Planting trees increases shade, rainwater capture, cleanses water draining to the ocean, bolsters air quality, and mitigates the impact of climate change for Los Angeles County.
Please join the efforts happening on Saturday, 10/28 from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Located at 590 E Brett St, Inglewood, CA 90302. Volunteers will sign in at the meeting location at 8:30 AM.
Work gloves — some will be made available, but it is recommended that volunteers bring their own
Comfortable clothing that can get dirty
Sturdy, close-toed shoes
Sunscreen
Filled water bottle and snack
Hand sanitizer
For students interested in film:
The NewFilmmakers Los Angeles’ Student Mentorship Program has two upcoming sessions on Saturday, November 18th and Sunday, November 19th, 2023 and they still have 12 spots available for students interested in film. Students must send their application via this link.
Below is a general overview of the program:
The Student Mentorship Program is open to current LA County High School Students. Participants will be paired with a production mentor during their time on set and will learn about directing, cinematography, lighting, producing, sound mixing and more. Students will also have the opportunity to meet the filmmakers on set and also receive IMDB credit for their participation.
Time: TBD but usually from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm.
Location: TBD
Each student is only allowed to participate once and they must be a current LA County-based High School student.
Lunch and snacks will be provided to the students.
What you need to do:
Students must send their application via this link.
Please ask the student’s parent/guardian to sign the attached release forms sent to them via email.
Please make sure to inform the student to regularly check their email and respond to our invitation as soon as possible so we can reserve a spot for them.
Spots will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. The organization will send a confirmation email to the student once they have been admitted to the program, so please remind them to check their inbox/spam folder regularly.
For more information about these opportunities, please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
For a list of other current Real World Learning Opportunities, please click here.
Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Youth Council Applications are OPEN!
Roots and Shoots Youth Council USA is looking for inspiring young change-makers to apply and become part of a group of passionate and compassionate youth leaders from around the U.S. who exemplify what it means to be a part of the Roots & Shoots movement.
R&S Youth Council members gain special access to career-building opportunities like media training, information sessions with influential mentors across fields, and workshops to craft their personal stories. Council members are ambassadors of our program, so there may even be occasional speaking engagements!
Application link can be found here. Application deadline is October 28, 2023, 11:59 PM ET
You are encouraged to apply if you are…
14-22 years old (high school-college aged).
Currently in 9th-12th grade or have graduated from high school (or an equivalent).
Residing and/or going to school in the United States or one of its territories.
A registered member of Roots & Shoots. Ideally, you are an active change-maker with a history of participating in and/or leading Roots & Shoots service projects in your community.
Ready to commit to an active year (Jan-Dec 2024) with Roots & Shoot Youth Council USA, which will include two online meetings a month and a 3-5 day in-person, intensive council summit during the summer 2024
For more information about these opportunities, please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
For a list of other current Real World Learning Opportunities, please click here.
Hello DVS Students and Families! We hope you had a wonderful weekend. Below are the college rep visits at DVS this week:
Monday, 10/23/23: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Tuesday, 10/24/23: Loyola Chicago University
Wednesday, 10/25/23: Smith College
Thursday, 10/26/23: Syracuse University
Presentations will be at lunch time in Mr. Perez’s classroom.
These presentations are open to all DVS students of all grade levels (9th-12th). Presentations are winding down for the semester, so we encourage student participation.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor: fmarquez@davincischools.org
Thank you for a great week of SLCs! It was great to see students reflecting on their learning and school experiences thus far and we appreciated connecting with parents and families on an individual basis. We hope you found the time helpful, informative, and enjoyable.
Announcements for Week 11 (10/23-10/27)
Fall Surveys:We value your voice and input. Parents/guardians and students, you should have received an email from Kelvin Education with a survey link to provide feedback. If you have not done so already, please look in your inbox for “Kelvin Education” to fill out the survey.
10th Grade College Field Trips:10th-grade students will be taking field trips to CSU Long Beach or Cal Poly Pomona on Monday, 10/23. Students received permission slips and information about the field trip in Targeted Support.
Red Ribbon Week:10/23-10/27 is Red Ribbon Week! This year’s theme is “Be kind to your mind. Live drug-free.” There will be a slew of activities for students and families to participate in. See the previous blog post for more information.
9th Grade Substance Use Prevention Assemblywill be on Monday, 10/23 during school. This assembly will be presented by Steve Cagle from the LA County Department of Public Health and will cover drug use prevention, the dangers of Fentanyl/Opioids, vaping, and other related mental health topics. He will be sharing some personal stories that may be heavy and difficult to process. This would be a great opportunity to have a conversation with your student before and after the assembly about these topics.
Substance Use Prevention Parent Workshop featuring the LA County Department of Public Health Substance Abuse Counselor Steve Cagle will be on Tuesday, 10/24 from 6:30-7:45pm. Learn about health and social impacts of substance use, what to look for with your own child, how to intervene when you have concerns, and additional resources and support available. This will be in-person at 201 N Douglas Street or on Zoom at this link. If you have questions or concerns please reach out to Emily Green at egreen@davincischools.org.
American Mathematics Competition (AMC):Do you love math and are interested in solving complex math problems? DVS will be administering the AMC 10/12 on Tuesday, November 14th 3 pm-5 pm (during seminar and after school) to those who are interested and sign up. The AMC 10/12 are 75-minute multiple-choice examinations in high school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills. They are the first in a series of competitions that eventually lead all the way to the International Mathematical Olympiad. Please encourage students to sign up via this form by 2:30pm on Friday, October 27th. This opportunity has been posted on Canvas.
Parent Association Meeting:We are happy to announce the creation of a Parent Association for DVS! Instead of “PTSO” (previously mentioned), this will be “DVS Parent Association (DVSPA).” This has been a goal of ours to increase parent community, parent engagement, and involvement. We are excited about the parent association being formed. All parents and guardians are included in the Parents Association – there is nothing to formally join. Just show up to meet other parents and help out the school on various projects whenever you are able. The Mission Statement of the PA is: “The DVS Parent Association is a service organization intended to create and build a strong parent community who then supports the needs of the school as directed by the school administration.” The first meeting of the Parents Association (PA) will be on Wednesday, November 8th at 6:15 p.m. at DaVinci Science. All are welcome!
Students are getting ready for Red Ribbon Week® here at Da Vinci Communications, Design, and Science!
What Is Red Ribbon Week? It is a way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs and celebrate healthy lifestyle choices and habits. We hope to have students show their personal commitment to a drug-free and healthy lifestyle through participation in various activities October 23 – 27th. We will have a “wear red day” and see health related content in classes and presentations.
This year’s theme is: “Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free”. We hope to strengthen anti-drug-use attitudes and norms through sharing information. Please partner with us and discuss this message at home, at the dinner table, at family outings, and with friends and extended family. Ask your child to tell you about things they hear at school about Red Ribbon Week®!
Join us Tuesday October 24, 2023 6:30-7:45p in person, or on zoom, for a parent workshop on Substance Abuse Prevention featuring LA County Dept of Public Health Substance Abuse Counselor Steve Cagle. Learn about health and social impacts of substance use, what to look for with your own child, how to intervene when you have concerns and additional resources and supports available. Located at 201 N Douglas Street in the Blackbox Theater, you will have the chance to see various vapes, devices and products. Webinar link for Tues. October 24th: https://davincischools-org.zoom.us/j/96721710993
Save the date Thursday, October 26th 3:30-6:30pm Da Vinci Schools is hosting a mobile vaccination clinic for those wanting a free Flu shot or new COVID booster! Located at 201 N Douglas Street in the Multi-Purpose Room, walk-ins are welcome. This is a community event where all staff, students, families and friends are invited! Must be at least 5 years old to participate.
One fun way to start or continue the conversation about drug prevention and healthy lifestyle choices with your children AND have a chance to win an iPad? National Family Partnership is sponsoring a photo contest. The photo contest is free, simple and you could win an iPad and $1,000 for our school!! Log onto www.redribbon.org and find out more!
