Da Vinci Science

Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you to our DVS Families for the amazing gratitude baskets. Our staff felt so appreciated and got all the warm and fuzzies from receiving them. We will enjoy all the treats and treasure the kind notes from students and families, thank you! 

We are full of gratitude for our students and staff, and we hope everyone gets some much-needed rest over the break.  Please enjoy quality time with family and loved ones. The school will be closed during the break; however, the front office may be contacted through email Monday-Wednesday from 9:00-4:00 pm (ediaz@davincischools.org; balvarez@davincischools.org). School resumes Monday, December 1st. 

 On behalf of all DVS Staff, we wish our students and families a wonderful Thanksgiving! 

Week 15 Schedule

This Week’s Announcements:

• DVSPA – Thank you to all our DVS Families! Your generosity, time, and contributions made our DVS staff feel appreciated.
• Career Speakers for POL Week– Seeking Career Guest Speakers! Do you have a career that you would love to share with our students? During POL week, we have Extended Learning Rooms for students who are not in POL session. The purpose of ELRs is to provide educational opportunities we may not otherwise have during a regular school day. Many of our students are still exploring the various career options available. Having parents or guest speakers share their experiences would provide our students with exposure to multiple careers. If you are interested or available during POL week, Monday, December 15, to Thursday, December 18, for a 20–30 minute time block, please let us know by filling out this POL Week Career Guest Interest Form. We will reach out to you for more details. Thank you! 
• HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)- will be collecting items to donate to local hospitals until December 18! You can drop items off in Jeremy’s room. All items must be new, here are some ideas: Toys (LEGOs, dolls, puzzles), art & craft supplies (crayons, coloring books, play-doh), books for all ages, or tabletop games (Uno, deck of cards), earbuds or headphones.
• College and Career: A reminder: UC and CSU applications are due December 1st.

Important Upcoming Dates: 

• Monday-Thursday, 12/15-12/18: POL Week
• Thursday, 12/18: Last Day of the Semester
• Friday, 12/19: PD Day
• Winter Break: 12/22-1/9 
• First Day of Semester 2: Monday, 1/12 

Helpful Links:

DV/Wiseburn Athletics  

DVS Planning Calendar 25-26

DVS News YouTube Channel

DVS Announcements Slide Deck

Da Vinci Photos Link

Highlights From the Week:

Grateful to DVSPA, DVS Families, DVS Staff and Students- Happy Thanksgiving!

This is the last week before the Thanksgiving Break! We hope all families will enjoy family time during the upcoming break. Please note that there are two weeks of instruction after the break, followed by POL/finals week.

Week 14 Schedule

This Week’s Announcements

• CLD Attendance 11/10-  We hope students had a productive CLD Day on 11/10. A reminder that all students, whether learning they learned from home or attended an on-campus workshop, need to take the “Quiz” on their Canvas page to receive attendance credit. Students who do not complete the quiz will be marked absent. 
• Career Speakers for POL Week– Seeking Career Guest Speakers! Do you have a career that you would love to share with our students? During POL week, we have Extended Learning Rooms for students who are not in POL session. The purpose of ELRs is to provide educational opportunities we may not otherwise have during a regular school day. Many of our students are still exploring the various career options available. Having parents or guest speakers share their experiences would provide our students with exposure to multiple careers. If you are interested or available during POL week, Monday, December 15, to Thursday, December 18, for a 20–30 minute time block, please let us know by filling out this POL Week Career Guest Interest Form. We will reach out to you for more details. Thank you! 

• College and Career: The Class of 2026 is in the thick of college application season. A reminder: UC and CSU applications are due December 1st. It’s time for students to “lock-in” and finish those applications. Please contact Mr. Perez, CCL teacher, rperez@davincischools.org, or Ms. Marquez College & Career Counselor, fmarquez@davincischools.org, for questions or additional information needed for college applications or FAFSA.
• DVSPA – Thank you to all families that have made contributions for Staff Gratitude baskets. DVSPA is still taking donations this week and is hoping to make a final push to show our DVS Staff how much we appreciate them. Baskets will be delivered to staff on Friday, November 21st. How You Can Help:
  • Donate Items Contribute staff favorites—see the list [HERE]. Drop off items at the DVS front office.
  • Monetary Gifts Cash or gift cards can be dropped off or emailed to dvsappreciation@gmail.com by Tuesday, November 18th. These donations will be used to purchase items for Gratitude Baskets for all staff members.
  • Notes of Thanks
    Handwritten messages from parents and students are encouraged and will be included in the baskets.
  • Volunteer to Assemble Baskets
    Parents are invited to help fill the baskets! Sign up here:
    SignUpGenius Volunteer Form Drop-Off Period:
    Monday, November 3rd – Thursday, November 20th

• DVSPA Meeting, Wednesday, 11/19 6pm  work/party meeting on campus

Important Upcoming Dates: 

• Wednesday, 11/19 DVSPA work party/meeting, 6pm on campus.
• Monday-Friday, 11/24-11/28: Thanksgiving Break
• Monday-Thursday, 12/15-12/18: POL Week
• Thursday, 12/18: Last Day of the Semester
• Friday, 12/19: PD Day
• Winter Break: 12/22-1/9 
• First Day of Semester 2: Monday, 1/12 

Helpful Links:

DV/Wiseburn Athletics  

DVS Planning Calendar 25-26

DVS News YouTube Channel

DVS Announcements Slide Deck

Da Vinci Photos Link

Highlights from the Week:

Teachers have been intentional about conferencing with students to elevate their content understanding while also fostering positive relationships with students

The semester is going by quickly! We only have two more weeks until Thanksgiving break, and then two more weeks after the break until POLs. We hope students continue to engage in their learning to have a strong finish to the semester and enjoy the upcoming breaks. 

This week is a short week due to CLD Day on Monday and Veterans’ Day on Tuesday. We thank all of our Veterans for their service. 

Week 13 Schedule: 

This Week’s Announcements

• CLD Day- CLD Day #2 is this Monday, 11/10. Here are the 11/10 CLD Workshop Descriptions. All students, whether learning from home or coming to a workshop on campus need to take the “Quiz” on their Canvas page to receive attendance credit. Students who do not complete the quiz will be marked absent. 
• Grades Update – There will be another grade update this Thursday, 11/13. These grade checks will be used for eligibility for sports and extracurricular activities. It is also a good opportunity to check the status of grades before the Thanksgiving Break so that students can plan accordingly.  

• DVS Family Coffee Time Notes – It was great to see parents at our parent coffee time this past Wednesday. By request, here are the notes in case you missed it. Parent Coffee 11/5- Topic: What Teachers/Counselors Would Like you to Know 
• College Rep Visits for Week 13
  • Thursday, 11/13: Whittier College
• DVSPA – It’s that time of year- Gratitude Baskets for our amazing DVS staff. To show our appreciation, the DVS Parent Association is continuing the tradition of Gratitude Baskets, which will be delivered to staff on Friday, November 21st. How You Can Help:
  • Donate Items Contribute staff favorites—see the list [HERE]. Drop off items at the DVS front office.
  • Monetary Gifts Cash or gift cards can be dropped off or emailed to dvsappreciation@gmail.com by Tuesday, November 18th. These donations will be used to purchase items for Gratitude Baskets for all staff members.
  • Notes of Thanks Handwritten messages from parents and students are encouraged and will be included in the baskets.
  • Volunteer to Assemble Baskets Parents are invited to help fill the baskets! Sign up here: SignUpGenius Volunteer Form
  •  Drop-Off Period: Monday, November 3rd – Thursday, November 20th

Important Upcoming Dates: 

• Wednesday, 11/19 DVSPA work party/meeting, 6pm on campus.
• Monday-Friday, 11/24-11/28: Thanksgiving Break
• Monday-Thursday, 12/15-12/18: POL Week
• Thursday, 12/18: Last Day of the Semester
• Friday, 12/19: PD Day
• Winter Break: 12/22-1/9 
• First Day of Semester 2: Monday, 1/12 

Helpful Links:

DV/Wiseburn Athletics  

DVS Planning Calendar 25-26

DVS News YouTube Channel

DVS Announcements Slide Deck

Da Vinci Photos Link

Highlights from the Week

Seniors visited UC Irvine and Cal State Fullerton for 12th-grade college visits. It was great to reconnect with DVS Alumni as tour guides

The Filipino Club with Joel Jacinto, former director and founder of the Philippine Folk Arts cultural dance group

El Segundo Physics Network Exhibition: Freshmen creatively and confidently explained how understanding forces and motion can improve the performance of athletes.

Dear DVS Families,

The number of youth nationally experiencing anxiety and depression has risen 30% in recent years according to U.S. Health and Human Services. In an effort to be more proactive in supporting students’ mental health, a wellness screener will be given on November 13 and November 18 to all students during advisory to identify students who may need support. Results from the screener will be used by the counselors to offer students interventions such as coping skills groups, counselor check ins, and referrals for therapy.

Scores will not be shared with students or parents/guardians. Parent/guardian consent is required if a student is referred to receive counseling services delivered by Antioch or Pepperdine therapists. If you would like your student to OPT-OUT and NOT PARTICIPATE in the screener, please fill out the form by Wednesday, November 12th.

Be Well,
DVS Counselors

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