Da Vinci Science

Hello Da Vinci Science students and families,

We hope you’re all doing well as we move through the semester. We want to remind you about a fantastic opportunity available to adolescents 12-25 years of age—free wellness resources through allcove!

These resources are here to support you, and using them is a proactive step towards maintaining your mental and emotional health. Don’t hesitate to reach out and make the most of these valuable services!

–DVS Counseling Team

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The Families Connected Parent Chat, established in 2017, will relaunch in September 2023 as a free monthly support group open to all South Bay parents and caregivers. Provided in partnership between South Bay Families Connected, Beach Cities Health District and Thelma McMillen Center, the Parent Chat offers its participants a confidential and supportive space to share their parenting challenges and successes. Dr. Moe Gelbart, Executive Director of the Thelma McMillen Recovery Center, is the lead moderator for the group and offers his professional insight and expertise on a variety of topics. He is joined by Laura Short McIntire, Founder of SBFC. Please note that the Parent Chat is not a therapeutic program, but rather a peer to peer support group with educational guidance from a mental health professional.

Join the Parent Chat the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Please join the next session September 12, 2023.  Click HERE for more information.

SBFC’s parenting resources, videos and blogs are free and accessible to all. Below is a link to the resource pages: https://www.southbayfamiliesconnected.org/parent-resources

The 2022 College Prep Scholars Program application is now open! Start your application today.

Applying to college can seem daunting, and the prospect of paying for it can seem even more overwhelming. The College Prep Scholars Program equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges.

Being a College Prep Scholar is a notable distinction that shows our college partners that you are a competitive candidate for admission. In addition, your application will automatically carry over for the National College Match when you’re a senior, giving you a head start on applying for a full four-year scholarship to our college partners.

Awards for College Prep Scholars may include:

• A full scholarship to a college summer program hosted by Yale, Emory, UChicago, and more.
• Quest for Excellence Awards, such as $1,000 for a new laptop or other resources to help the student enhance their college application.
• Exclusive access to a QuestBridge National College Admissions Conference — an invite-only event featuring workshops and a college fair with our college partners.
• Personalized college essay feedback.
• Campus visits or other opportunities from QuestBridge college partners.
• Specialized guidance and resources for the college application process.
• Peer-to-peer support in an online community.

https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/college-prep-scholars

Attention Seniors!!!

Kinecta provides eight $2,000 scholarships each year to help full-time students achieve their educational goals. Students are eligible if they are:

• Age 24 or younger
• A high school senior applying for, or already accepted as, a full-time student at an accredited college or university, or
• A full-time student attending and continuing at an accredited college or university.

Applications will be accepted.

Funds will be paid directly to the winner’s college/university on or around.

https://www.kinecta.org/community/scholarships

Attention: Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors!!!!

ECC Dual Enrollment Spring 2022

BUS 25 Spring 2022 College Courses Parent Letter

Hello DVS Families,

We hope that you and your families are continuing to stay safe and healthy. The DVS counseling team has put together some resources to help celebrate and acknowledge Black History Month and resources to help support your student/s. We hope that you find these resources beneficial.

As we continue to navigate uncertainty and challenging times, it is important that we remember to be kind with ourselves and others.

-Ms. Valle, Ms. Ruiz, and Ms. Rodriguez

Counseling Corner-February 2022

Hello DVS Families,

Do you know of anyone who may be in need of braces? Hawthorne Dental and Braces is offering free braces to any person without insurance, no proof of immigration status needed. Please see the attached flyer for more information!

Free Braces for Kids in LA County (English and Spanish)

Hello DVS Students-

Please join Destiny Education Project and Opportunity Exposed Inc. as they bring you a wealth of information about Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Hear from former and current students as well as notable HBCU’s.

You may register using the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeV_PUl74KWWyjNvNlIqoxD3R_u2dWG0cdd-6cij3kD05OfCA/viewform

Hello DVS Families,

We hope that you and your families are continuing to stay safe and healthy during such an unprecedented time. In efforts to support you and your families navigate these times, below are some resources that the DVS counseling team hope you can find helpful. In the event you need additional support, please do not hesitate to contact your student’s respective counselor.

Stay well,

Corinne Valle (last names A-F)

cvalle@davincischools.org

Carolyn Ruiz (last names G-M)

cruiz@davincischools.org

Francisca Rodriguez (last names N-Z)

frodriguez@davincischools.org

 

Health and Wellness Resources for Students and Families:

South Bay Families Connected (SBFC)

Health-related Resources for Adults and Families in the South Bay:

Beach Cities Health District

Supporting Kids’ Self-Esteem:

Child Mind Institute

Grief Support:

OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center

Food Bank Locator:

Local Food Pantry

Tool for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Help:

Care Solace

Meditation & Mindfulness App. (free for those who reside in LA County):

Headspace

Hello Seniors!

TGR Foundation, A Tiger Woods Charity is excited to extend the opportunity and invite your high school seniors to apply for the 2022-2023 Earl Woods scholarship.

The Earl Woods Scholar Program was created in 2006 to honor the vision and spirit of Earl Woods, Tiger’s father and mentor, to continue his legacy of caring and sharing. The program goes far beyond financial assistance. Holding one of the highest graduation rates among scholarship programs in the country, our unique program is committed to ensuring every scholar is supported throughout their time in college and beyond. Once selected, our scholars receive continued guidance throughout college with mentorship, personal and professional development workshops and internship placement assistance to ensure our scholars succeed and graduate with their bachelor’s degree.

The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, Class of 2022, in select schools in the Los Angeles area with a minimum 3.0 GPA that have plans to enroll full-time in an accredited four-year university in the United States in the upcoming academic year. Successful candidates will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated financial need and a proven commitment to community service.

Our application is now online. Please click on the link below to review the flyer which provides a general overview of the scholar program, eligibility requirements and documents to gather prior to starting the application. Students will also find the link to the application and can click on “Apply Now” or use the QR code to apply. The application is due by March 15, 2022.

Selected recipients will receive a scholarship of up to $5,000 (renewable for up to four years) and will be provided with holistic student support throughout their college career. Finalists will need to be available for an in-person interview on Saturday, April 30. Recipients will be announced in May.

TGR LA – EW Scholar Application Process 2022