Thank you for an amazing Exhibition Night! Seeing the whole school and community together celebrating student work was wonderful! From toy manufacturing to CPR training to democracy in action and poetry, to energy conservation games and Kickstarter projects, to robots, welding, and more, we are proud of all the hard work students put into their projects. Students did a great job sharing their skills and learning with the community.
We hope all DVS students and families enjoy the day off tomorrow in honor of Cesar Chavez Day and have a wonderful Spring Break. The school office will be closed during Spring Break. We hope students can get some rest and enjoy time with loved ones. School will resume on Monday, April 8th. Happy Spring Break!
Don’t miss this networking opportunity at Belkin Global Headquarters on Wednesday, April 10th!
Belkin is hosting an exciting Spring Fling Career Event scheduled for Wednesday, April 10. This event is exclusively tailored for Da Vinci students in grades 7-12. They will be engaging with professionals from companies such as Google, Paramount, Savage Fenty, Snapchat, TechStyle Fashion Group, and Belkin. Transportation will be provided from the 201 N. Douglas St. El Segundo campus. Busses will be leaving at 9:30 am and returning at 1:30 pm. Lunch will be provided to all attendees. Spots are limited! To RSVP, please click here.If you have any questions please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!
Hello DVS Families! We hope you are having a great week and are ready for Spring Break. As mentioned during the grade-level College Planning Information Sessions, we have events coming up to support your post-secondary planning. Parents and students may sign up for any of these events by clicking the respective links or by using the QR Codes on the flyer below:
Upcoming Events
Trades Fair: THIS THURSDAY, March 28th, DVS students time slot: 3:15pm-4:00pm, event is open to the public from 4:00pm-5:00pm. RSVP here.
How to Choose the Right Major and Explore your Interests: Workshop presented by CollegeWise. Monday, April 8th, 5:00pm-6:00pm. RSVP here
Answering the Biggest College Admissions Questions: Academics, Internships, STEM and more. Workshop presented by CollegeWise. Monday, April 22th, 5:00pm-6:00pm. RSVP here
Please contact Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor, if you have any questions:
Thank you for a wonderful week of SLCs! We always enjoy seeing and interacting with DVS families. Thank you for the great conversations about students’ learning and growing. We look forward to a fruitful remainder of the semester.
We also wanted to celebrate and congratulate our Vitruvian Bots. Last weekend, we had the honor of hosting FRC Los Angeles Regionals on our campus. We ended qualification rounds in rank 6, a testament to our robot performance. We were the team captains for Alliance 5 and made it to the semi-finals. The Vitruvian Bots are also very proud to report that we won the Innovation in Controls Award! Our team worked hard to ensure our robot could incorporate sensors, vision, and shoot-on-the move capabilities. Although we did not win the regional, we are very proud of all the hard work and dedication our students have put into the season. Team 4201 will continue to work together to keep learning, growing, creating, engineering, and having fun!
This week is DVS Exhibition Week! Students are excited to showcase their projects and learnings from this year. Exhibition Night will be this Tuesday, March 26th from 5:30-8:00pm. We welcome all families and community guests to celebrate with our students.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Week 29 Announcements & Reminders:
Exhibition Night: Tuesday, March 26th from 5:30pm-8:00pm! This is a whole school event- students from all grade levels are expected to attend.
Parent Association Fundraiser:The DVS Parent Association is fundraising for our advisories. You can use this link: https://davincischools.networkforgood.com/, select Da Vinci Science, and write “DVS Advisory Fundraiser” in the notes to donate to this fundraiser.
DV Trades Fair: Da Vinci’s Real World Learning Center will be hosting a Trades Fair this coming Thursday, March 28th from 1:00-5:00. Students interested in exploring career opportunities in these fields are encouraged to attend.
11th Grade State Testing: 11th-grade students at DVS will be participating in California State Testing (SBAC and CAST) on Tuesday, 4/9 and Wednesday, 4/10. Tests will consist of English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Students can access additional practice tests at this link as a guest user. More information will be shared with students by their teachers.
9th and 10th Grade Benchmark Testing:9th and 10th grade students will be completing ELA and math standardized benchmark assessments (NWEA MAP) the week after Spring Break (Week 30). 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.
9th grade students will be taking the tests during their English and physics classes
10th grade students will be taking the test during their World History class.
Spring Break: Spring Break will be from April 1st – April 5th. School will resume Monday, April 8th at 8:50 am. We hope students and families have a wonderful break.
Week 29 Schedule: This is a 4-day week. In honor of Cesar Chavez Day, there is no school on Friday, 3/29.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, 3/26: DVS Exhibition Night 5:30-8:00pm
Thursday, 3/28: Da Vinci Schools Trades Fair 1:00-5:00pm
Friday, 3/29: Cesar Chavez Holiday – No School
Monday-Friday, 4/1-4/5: Spring Break – No School
Monday, 4/8: 9th Grade Fulcrum Day
Monday, 4/8: Collegewise Presentation 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 4/10: DVS Families Coffee Time 4:15 pm in person or zoom
Tuesday-Wednesday, 4/9 and 4/10 – State Testing for 11th grade
Thursday, 4/12: 11th Grade College Field Trip (USC/LMU)
Hi Junior Families! I hope you’re having a great week. As I mentioned during the 11th grade College Planning Meeting last week, I will begin Individual Post-DVS College Planning Meetings with you and your parent/guardian during mid April and run through May. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss next year’s plan; including the college application process, career selection and post-high school plans. Every Junior is expected to schedule a meeting and have at least one parent/guardian present. However, if a parent/guardian is unable to attend, students are still expected to sign up. This meeting can be in person or via Zoom. These meetings can also be conducted in Spanish, if needed. Ms. Ruiz, Academic Counselor for the 11th grade, and I will provide classroom presentations on 4/8/24 to prepare students for this meeting.
You may sign up for your meetinghere or during your SLC. Here is a short video with an overview of the meeting agenda.
If you have any questions, please reach out to me directly. I look forward to meeting with each of you to discuss your Post-DVS Plans!
DVS had a super fun and action-packed week! A big thank you to our School Leadership Team for putting together our first DVS Davinchella this past Thursday. Students showcased their singing, dancing, and henna art talents, and were rockstars! Students also shared their interest in various clubs and engaged in fun activities such as dodgeball, table tennis, role-playing games, dungeon experiences, and more!
The Los Angeles Regional (LAR) First Robotics Competitionis happening now on campus! Da Vinci is proud to host this LAR event for various FRC teams around the world. Robotics students have been working very hard the past few weeks making adjustments and new additions to our robot, Forte! The event is open to the public, feel free to come cheer on our Vitruvian Bots this Saturday and Sunday (3/16 and 3/17)! We wish Team 4201 the best of luck and are proud of our team for being gracious hosts to the community. Go Bots!
We are also very proud to announce that Da Vinci Science has been recognized as a California Distinguished School for 2024! Schools were selected to demonstrate excellence and growth in academic achievement and ensure a positive school climate. Schools were selected for exceptional student performance based on achieving exemplary performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and math, reducing suspensions, and demonstrating high graduation rates. Our students and staff work continue to work hard to meet the needs of all learners for positive outcomes and engaging learning experiences. We are grateful for the continued support from our families, industry partners, and the community.
Week 28 Announcements & Reminders:
Student-Led Conferences: Spring 2024 Student-Led Conferences (SLCs) are this week! They will take place from Monday-Thursday, March 18th-21st. By now, all students should know their scheduled SLC time. During SLC week, students will be dismissed early at 2:25 pm every day. SLC Information for all Grade Levels.
Parent Association Meetings: Our next Parent Association meeting is this week, Wednesday, 3/20 at 6:15pm on the DVS floor. Parent Association meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:15pm. All are welcome, no need to sign up! Future meetings:
Wednesday, 3/20 @ 6:15pm at DVS
Wednesday, 4/17 @ 6:15pm at DVS
Wednesday, 5/15 @ 6:15pm at location TBD
Parent Association Fundraiser:The DVS Parent Association is fundraising to generate funds for our advisories. A more detailed email will be sent to all families separately.
Exhibition Night: Our Da Vinci Science Exhibition Night is Tuesday, March 26th from 5:30pm-8:00pm! Students of all grade levels will be showcasing their projects and learnings from this year. All students are expected to attend this event and all families and community guests are welcome to attend!
11th Grade State Testing: 11th-grade students at DVS will be participating in California State Testing (SBAC and CAST) on Tuesday, 4/9 and Wednesday, 4/10. Tests will consist of English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Students can access additional practice tests at this link as a guest user. More information will be shared with students by their teachers.
9th and 10th Grade Benchmark Testing:9th and 10th grade students will be completing ELA and math standardized benchmark assessments (NWEA MAP) the week after Spring Break (Week 30). These benchmark assessments provide valuable information on student levels and growth to inform our classroom practice and supports. 9th grade students will be taking the tests during their English and physics classes, whereas 10th grade students will be taking the test during their World History class. As always, we encourage students to do their best.
Peer Tutoring Available: Peer-tutoring is available at no cost for all students. If you would like to receive tutoring or give tutoring in any subject area, please sign up!Peer Tutoring Sign-Up Form. Students have been paired and will hear from their tutors this week.
Week 28 Schedule:Due to SLCs, students will be dismissed at 2:25pm every day next week.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Monday-Thursday, 3/18-3/21: Student Led Conferences
Tuesday, 3/26: DVS Exhibition Night 5:30-8:00pm
Thursday, 3/28: Da Vinci Schools Trades Fair 1:00-5:00pm
We appreciate all the junior students and families that attended the College Planning Information Session last night. Below are the presentation slides:
TONIGHT we welcome DVS junior families to join us from 5pm-6pm for their 11th grade College Planning Information Session. Click here to reserve your spot or use the QR Code below:
All students and parents/guardians are welcome! Please contact Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor, if you have any questions: fmarquez@davincischools.org
Hello DVS Junior Families! Please join us THIS WEDNESDAY, 3/13 for the 11th Grade Spring Semester Grade Level College Information Session. Click here to reserve your spot or use the QR Code below:
All students and parents/guardians are welcome! Presentation slides will be posted by the end of this week. Please reach out to Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor, if you have questions : fmarquez@davincischools.org
We hope everyone had a great first week of March. Students continue to make progress in their learning in their projects. Advanced Physics students enjoyed seeing physics applied in the real world during their visit to Knott’s Physics Day! Students had fun seeing how concepts such as velocity, torque, and acceleration can be applied in an amusement park setting.
A few students also challenged themselves by opting in to take the F=ma Physics Test and received their results and certificates this week. This is a nationally recognized Physics test that students can participate in and potentially qualify to join the U.S. Physics Team. It is a very challenging test and we are proud of our students for opting in to challenge themselves and engage in physics beyond the classroom!
Students in the mental health seminar also had an opportunity to visit Beach Cities AllCove. AllCove is a great resource for all students to receive free mental health support. Students had the opportunity to visit the Beach Cities location in Manhattan Beach. To learn more about this free resource, please visit: https://allcove.org/centers/beach-cities/
We also thank all families for coming to college information sessions this past week and enjoyed seeing families in person and at Zoom through DVS Coffee time. We hope to see you at the next one! If you missed the college information session, the slides are posted on the blog on the resources sidebar.
Congratulations to National Merit Finalist, Josiah Fu! National Merit Finalists are recognized for their high achievement in academics and PSAT performance, top 1%. Finalists may be awarded scholarships from the National Merit Scholars program as well as from their future college. Way to go, Josiah!
Lastly, congratulations and job well done to our Vitruvian Bots! Last week, Forte, flew around the field and did extremely well scoring points with our alliance. Team 4201 was ranked 4 out of 50 teams and made it to playoff matches. It was an exciting playoff round, and although the team did not win the competition, we did win in spirit, learning, and fun. Our team was honored to receive the Gracious Professionalism Award in recognition of all the support Team 4201 gives to the community. DVS student, Natalie Wallis, also won the Dean’s Finalist Award! We are very proud of her leadership, care, and impact on the community.
We wish the Vitruvian Bots the best of luck as they gear up for LA Regionals next week! This competition will be held on our campus, March 15-March 17. Please come out and join the fun and support the Vitruvian Bots! Go Bots!
Week 27 Announcements & Reminders:
Davincella:DVS Leadership team is excited to put on our first Davinvella on Wednesday, March 13th. This event will take place during lunch and during Period 6 from 12:40-2:00. This will be a fun time for building positive school culture through performances, games, field activities, and club booths. Some items will be free and some items will be for a small cost. Thank you for supporting DVS leadership and joining in on the fun!
11th Grade College Planning Info Night: Our College and Career Counselor, Ms. Francisca Marquez, and our 11th Grade Academic Counselor, Ms. Carolyn Ruiz, will be hosting a College Planning Information Session for 11th-grade students and families on Wednesday, March 13th at 5 pm. Come learn about graduation requirements, DVS pathways, college admission criteria, types of colleges and career options, financial aid/scholarships, and more! This meeting will be held on the DVS campus. All DVS students and families are invited to attend!
Student-Led Conferences: Spring 2024 Student-Led Conferences (SLCs) are right around the corner! They will take place from Monday-Thursday, March 18th-21st. More information about SLCs has been provided by grade-level teachers through email. During SLC week, students will be dismissed early at 2:25 pm every day. SLC Information for all Grade Levels
Exhibition Night: Our Da Vinci Science Exhibition Night is Tuesday, March 26th from 5:30 pm-8:00 pm! Students of all grade levels will be showcasing their projects and learnings from this year. All students are expected to attend this event and all families and community guests are welcome to attend!
Peer Tutoring Available: Peer-tutoring is available at no cost for all students. If you would like to receive tutoring or give tutoring in any subject area, please sign up!Peer Tutoring Sign-Up Form
Parent Association Meetings: Parent Association meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:15 pm. All are welcome, no need to sign up! Future meetings:
Wednesday, 3/20 @ 6:15pm at DVS
Wednesday, 4/17 @ 6:15pm at DVS
Wednesday, 5/15 @ 6:15pm at location TBD
Week 27 Schedule: Next week is a 4-day week. There will be no school for students on Friday due to staff professional development day.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday, 3/13: 11th Grade College Planning Info Night @ 5pm
Friday, 3/15: PD Day
Friday, 3/15-3/17: FRC LA Regionals @ Da Vinci Schools
Monday-Thursday, 3/18-3/21: Student Led Conferences
F=Ma Physics Testers
