November | 2024 | Da Vinci Science

Tues 11/19 Family Communication Workshop + FREE Raising Canes!

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Saya Wai

Join us for a Family Communication Workshop complete with FREE Raising Canes and activities!

DVS, in partnership with Whole Human Wellness Therapy, is excited to present a family communication workshop designed to help participants connect more deeply with themselves and their family members.

This workshop is open to all Da Vinci high school students, families, and staff.

If possible, please RSVP at this link.

What: Family Communication Workshop

When: Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 from 5:30pm-7:00pm

Where: Da Vinci Science (2nd floor, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo)

For Who: All Da Vinci high school students, families, and staff

By Who: Whole Human Wellness Therapy therapists

What to Bring: Yourself and your family (or just yourself)

Posted in Uncategorized

Week 12 Schedule

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Grace Long

What a fun week full of Spirit! Staff and students enjoyed being creative with their outfits and costumes to show during this week’s Spirit Week. We hope students enjoyed the day after Halloween and had a restful PD day. DVS Staff had a productive professional development day learning about how our strengths can be utilized to leverage strengths in all of our students.

Tonight is our Da Vinci Masquerade Ball Dance, we are looking forward to a fun and safe time! Tickets have been pre-purchased, however, permission slips and tickets are still available at the door. The dance begins at 6:00 tonight.

Next week is another 4-day schedule due to CLD Day #2.

Announcements & Reminders for Week 12:

Community Learning Day #2: Friday, November 8th is our 2nd CLD! Here is the list of workshops offered on CLD #2. Students submitted their workshop request through this CLD #2 Survey last week. ALL students (whether you are on campus or at home) must fill out this Community Learning Day Attendance Form to receive attendance credit.

DVS Family Coffee Time: This month’s DVS Families Coffee Time will be held on Wednesday, November 6th, from 4:15-5:15. Join us in-person at DVS or use this Zoom link.

Week 12 College Rep Visits: All meetings will be in Mr. Perez’s Room during lunchtime. Students from all grade levels (9-12) are welcome!

- - Monday, November 4th: Santa Monica College
  - Tuesday, November 5th: Portland State University

Da Vinci Schools Fall Surveys: We value your voice and input. Parents/guardians and students, you should receive an email from Kelvin Education during the first week of November with a survey link to provide feedback. Please look in your inbox for “Kelvin Education” to fill out the survey. Students will see a dog icon pop up on their DV Google accounts in the Chrome browser when the surveys are ready to be taken. Thank you for taking the time to provide this valuable feedback.

DVS Parent Association Gratitude Baskets: As we approach the heartwarming season of Thanksgiving, the DVS Parent Association is excited to continue the tradition of organizing Thanksgiving Gratitude Baskets which will be delivered to our wonderful staff. Each basket will be thoughtfully filled with items our staff love, alongside heartfelt words of appreciation from our DVS community. Here’s how you can get involved:

- - Donate items inspired by our staff’s favorite things. Drop these off at the DVS front office.
  - Monetary contributions – Cash can be dropped off to the front office or gift cards can be emailed to dvsappreciation@gmail.com between now and November 19th.
  - Craft handwritten notes of thanks and encouragement for our staff. You can drop these notes off at the front office.
  - Keep an eye out for upcoming opportunities to sign up to assist in assembling the baskets.

Cardiac Screening Health Promotion Event: Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating. While often linked to chronic medical conditions, SCA alarmingly stands as the leading cause of death among athletes and on school campuses. 1 in 300 young individuals harbors an undetected heart condition, significantly heightening their risk of SCA. Da Vinci Schools in partnership with Saving Hearts Foundation and UCLA presents a FREE cardiac screening event Saturday, November 16, 2024. Come get an EKG, see a cardiologist on the spot if any abnormalities are detected for immediate follow up. Pre-register now at this link! Walk-ins welcome, those with appointments seen first!

The Da Vinci Schools Song Contest: Calling all songwriters, lyricists, musicians, and producers for the first-ever “Da Vinci Schools Song Contest!” We are looking for a song that embodies the spirit of the Da Vinci community, using original lyrics and music. Submissions close 12/1, winners announced on 12/15. Please click here for submissions and full contest rules + regulations.

Da Vinci is proud to serve as a Voting Center for the 2024 Election. The Hall of Champions corridor in the WDV Gym at 201. N. Douglas St. will be open for voting for the very first time starting Saturday, Nov. 2 through Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Week 12 Schedule (11/4-11/8):