It’s been a busy and fun-filled first two weeks of school! Last week ended with DVS’s annual signature practice of the Freshmen Overnighter. 9th graders and Advisory Leaders had a great time at the Overnighter. The theme was “FIFA: It takes Teamwork to be the best that we can be; you can lean on and trust your teammates.” The students did a great job participating and engaging in this special time to plunge into DVS school culture. For those who remained on campus, students still had a great week of learning, with hopefully a bit more quiet and space during passing periods.
Week 3 will also be a busy week. We will be launching Seminars and we have Back to School Night on Thursday, September 3rd. Looking forward to seeing parents & guardians on campus this week at BTSN!
This Week’s Schedule:
This Week’s Announcements
- Back to School Night: DVS BTSN will be Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Parents/guardians will receive an email with their student’s schedule to visit each class.
- Class of 2030 Senior Portrait Make-Up Dates are October 3rd and October 4th! If your student is a current senior, and they missed the chance to take their senior portraits during the summer, you can sign up here: https://book.usesession.com/i/BVNtg0TnF
- Seminars: Students completed their seminar requests this week. Those requests will be used to build seminar schedules, then seminars will begin on Monday, August 31st. Schedules will be passed out that day during an earlier class period. There will be an opportunity after seminars begin to request a seminar change.
- Benchmark Testing: Students in all grade levels will continue to complete ELA and math standardized benchmark assessments (NWEA MAP) during August and September. 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!
- Student Board Applications: Student Board applicants must submit their applications by Friday, September 18th, to be considered. Selections will be made by site administrators and shared by Friday, September 25th. Student Board Advisor and/or Student Board Coordinator Application Application
- College Representative Visits will begin next week and continue throughout the fall semester! These visits provide students with a valuable opportunity to learn more about colleges and universities directly from admissions representatives. Students are encouraged to attend and learn more about each university’s academic programs, majors, student services, and campus opportunities. Students from all grade levels are welcome! Please reach out to Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor, if you have questions.Next week, DVS will welcome the following two college representatives in Mr. Perez’s room during lunch.
- Tuesday, September 1: Cal Poly Humboldt
- Friday, September 4: University of Arizona
- Latino College Expo: DVS is excited to participate in the 13th Annual Latino College Expo on Saturday, September 12, from 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at the University of La Verne! Students of all grade levels are welcome to attend, and students do not need to identify as Latino/Latinx to participate. The Expo will feature representatives from more than 75 colleges and universities, including public and private institutions, independent colleges, military programs, and trade schools. Students will have the opportunity to:
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- Connect with college admissions representatives
- Learn about academic programs, career pathways, and college resources
- Attend informative seminars, including “Booming Careers,” “Preparing for College,” “Benefits of Going Away to College,” “411 for Student Athletes,” and more
- Explore opportunities for on-the-spot admission, application fee waivers, and scholarships at participating colleges
We will depart from DVS promptly at 9:00 a.m. and are expected to return by 2:30 p.m. Students should bring their own lunch or money to purchase food on campus. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students interested in attending should pick up a field trip permission slip from Ms. Marquez. Permission slips are due by Wednesday, September 9 at 3:30 p.m. to Ms. Marquez, or until all available spots are filled.
- Parent Association
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- DVSPA Merch: Parents, it’s time to rep your Da Vinci Science pride! We’re now taking orders for T-shirts and classic hoodies, with hopes of adding a zip-up hoodie option in early September. And the best part? Every purchase gives back! Order your T-Shirts and Hoodies TODAY!
- Save the Date: DVSPA meeting Wed, 9/16. All DVS parents/guardians welcome. You don’t need to “join,” just come meet your fellow DVS parents and talk all things DVS. In the Galileo room at 6pm (on the DVS floor).
- Join the DVS Parents’ online community, a private Facebook group monitored by the DVS Parent Association. Ask questions to other DVS Parents/Guardians, get updates on DVSPA service projects and more. Search for “DaVinci Science Parents” with the green banner and answer a few questions to join.
- Freshmen Overnighter pictures can be found here on the Da Vinci Photos Gallery.
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Monday, 8/31 First Day of Seminars for Fall 2026
- Thursday, 9/3 Back-to-School-Night
- Monday, 9/7 Labor Day (no school)
- Thursday, 9/10 Club Fair
- Friday, 9/11 PD Day (no school for students)
Helpful Links:
DVS Planning Calendar 2026-2027
Highlights from the Week:
Freshmen Overnighter
