Da Vinci Science

We hope all students had a great CLD Day#2. Students on campus attended various workshops on self-defense, community service, and financial literacy. Students off-campus engaged in learning activities such as working on personal projects, college visits, and studying for upcoming exams. We hope all students had a productive learning day. Please note that whether students were on or off campus today, all students must fill out this Community Learning Day Attendance Form to receive attendance credit. Students who do not fill out the attendance form will be marked absent. 

DVS students also had a blast on Thursday with our second annual DaVincella. Seeing the whole school together, having fun, and supporting one another was joyous. We had various clubs represented, students shared their talents in folklorio, singing, rock and metal band performances. We have some very talented students! 

Happy Veterans Day! We honor and are grateful to all who have served in the U.S. military. There is no school Monday, November 11th. We wish everyone a great three-day weekend. 

Announcements & Reminders for Week 13:

• Progress Reports: Grades were updated this week. Progress reports were printed and mailed home, so please check your mailboxes in the next week or so. There are 5 weeks left of instruction for this semester. All coursework and grading information will continue to be through Canvas at https://davincischools.instructure.com.

• Da Vinci Schools Fall Surveys: We value your feedback! Parents/guardians and students should have received an email from Kelvin Education with a survey link to provide feedback. Thank you for taking the time to provide this valuable feedback.

• DVS Parent Association (DVSpa) would love to see you at our next meeting this coming Wed, 11/13 at 5:30pm on Zoom.  We’ll be discussing fundraiser ideas for Advisories as well as a brand new Family Community Day we’re planning for March. We are ALSO handing out Gratitude Baskets to staff on 11/22.  Please take a moment to write a note of thanks, bring in staff favorite things, or donate funds for these much loved baskets at dvsappreciation@gmail.com.  We also need volunteers to help organize and fill them the week of 11/18 – 11/22. Sign up HERE.
• SAT/PSAT Score Reports were released this week on November 7th. Students should have received instructions on accessing their scores from College Board if they listed an email for score reporting. If not, scores can be accessed through your College Board account at this link. PDF of score reports will also be mailed home with progress reports. Here are some resources to help understand scores: 
• • PSAT 8/9 (9th Grade) Understanding Scores for Students and Families
  • PSAT/NMSQT (10th & 11th Grade) Understanding Scores for Students and Families
  • SAT (12th Grade) Understanding Scores
  • More SAT Score Resources
  • Understanding Scores and Benchmarks
  • Big Futures college and career planning app
•  Communication Workshop: Join us for a 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 and will take place on the Da Vinci Science floor (2nd floor, 201 N. Douglas Street) on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Free food and fun activities will be provided. If possible, please RSVP at this link.

• All WDV HS Open Mic: Join us for WDV’s fall Open Mic open to students from ALL WDV high schools Tue, 11/19 at 4pm in the ATRIUM at the 201 N. Douglas St. campus! WDV open mics aim to be a safe space for new and beginning performers to perform in front of a welcoming audience—but all experience levels are welcome! Refreshments will be provided, plus: all performers will be entered into a raffle to win a FREE pair of headphones! Here is the link to sign up, and we hope to see you there!

• Cardiac Screening Health Promotion Event: 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: Submissions close 12/1, winners announced on 12/15. Please click here for submissions and full contest rules + regulations.
• Honors Enrollment: Students who submitted their Honors Contracts on time and committed to pursuing honors have been enrolled in the corresponding honors course on PowerSchool. Please note that honors courses on PowerSchool will not have a grade until the end of the semester. Until then, please refer to the original course for students’ current grades.

• Week 13 College Rep Visit: On Tuesday, November 12th, we welcome Woodbury University to DVS. This is the last college rep visit for the semester. This meeting will be in Mr. Perez’s Room during lunchtime. Students from all grade levels (9-12) are welcome!

 

Week 13 Schedule (11/11-11/15):

Important Upcoming Dates: 

• Monday, 11/11 Veterans Day – No School
• Tuesday, 11/12 AMC Math Competition 
• Wednesday, 11/13 DVS Parent Association Meeting @ 5:40pm on Zoom
• Monday – Friday, 11/18 – 11/22 9th Grade CHYA Presentations in Physics
• Wednesday, 11/20 DVS Parent Advisory Committee Meeting @ 4:15 on Zoom
• Monday – Friday, 11/25 – 11/29 Thanksgiving Break
• Monday, 12/02 10th Grade College Field Trip
• Wednesday, 12/04 DVS Families Coffee Time @ 4:15 in-person or on Zoom

 

Helpful Links:

DV/Wiseburn Athletics  

DVS Planning Calendar

DVS News YouTube Channel

DVS Announcements Slide Deck

Da Vinci Photos Link

Some Highlights from the Week:

Students in SWE and Robotics had an opportunity to visit AltaSea- Students got to see 3D concrete printers being used for offshore anchoring systems, kelp research, and eco-waste surfboards

 

Students had a blast at DaVincella!

HBS students modeling the flow of ions in a neuron during an action potential

CLD Day- Self-Defense Class

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)

 

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):

 

Important Upcoming Dates: 

• Wednesday, 11/6 DVS Families Coffee Time @ 4:30pm on Zoom
• Thursday, 11/7 DaVinchella during Advisory and after school 2:34-5:00pm
• Friday, 11/8 Community Learning Day #2
• Monday, 11/11 Veterans Day – No School
• Tuesday, 11/12 AMC Math Competition 
• Wednesday, 11/13 DVS Parent Association Meeting @ 5:40pm on Zoom (link TBA)
• Monday – Friday, 11/25 – 11/29 Thanksgiving Break

 

Helpful Links:

DV/Wiseburn Athletics  

DVS Planning Calendar

DVS News YouTube Channel

DVS Announcements Slide Deck

Da Vinci Photos Link

Some Highlights from the Week:

Last week, interested seniors visited Cal Poly San Luis Obisbo to learn more about what their potential major might look like in college

Fun Spirit Week!

 

We had another smooth week at DVS! Seniors started the week with college visits to UCI and Cal State Fullerton. They had a great time experiencing college life and visiting with DVS alumni.

This week was Red Ribbon Week with the theme, “Life is a Movie. Film Drug Free.” Students were given information and training to be drug-free and made drug-free pledges. Thank you, Mercy Health Group, for teaching all students about the importance of staying healthy and having a drug-free future.

Last week, Da Vinci’s Robotics Team participated in the Tidal Wave Pre-Season competition. Rookie and veteran team members did great and made it to the Semi-Finals! Team 4201 is looking forward to a fun and challenging year ahead. Go Vitruvian Bots! 

We have a four-day week next week. No school this Friday, 11/1, due to Professional Development Day.

Announcements & Reminders for Week 11:

• Spirit Week: Next week is DVS’s Fall 2024 Spirit Week! Students and staff are encouraged to show school spirit and join in the festivities following the theme of the day. Please note that the school dress code still applies during this week. 
  • Monday, 10/28: Meme Day
  • Tuesday, 10/29: Dress to Impress Day
  • Wednesday, 10/30: Tacky Tourist
  • Thursday, 10/31: Halloween

• Wellness Screener: In an effort to be more proactive in supporting students’ mental health, a wellness screener will be given on October 22nd and October 29th to all students during advisory at Da Vinci Science HS 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 this Opt-Out Form by Friday, October 18th.
• Week 11 College Rep Visits: All College Rep. Visits occur on campus during lunchtime in the Galileo room. We encourage interested students to attend and learn more about the many excellent college options out there. 
  • Tuesday, 10/29 UC San Diego 
  • Wednesday, 10/30 Biola University 

• 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. All genres are accepted, final submission can be a music demo quality and will be judged by a panel of three industry professionals. Winners will receive a professionally produced song and the opportunity for their song to be played at numerous school functions and events. Submissions close 12/1, winners announced on 12/15. Please click here for submissions and full contest rules + regulations.

• Band Bash: Halloween Smash: Band Bash is BACK! Join all DV schools for the extra spooky, “Band Bash: Halloween Smash,” where five student bands will take the stage to play original music and get everyone in the Halloween spirit—costumes are encouraged! Food and snacks will also be provided by student leadership groups and available for purchase outside of the Black Box. “Band Bash: Halloween Smash” takes place on Halloween (10/31) from 4-6pm in the Black Box.

• CLD Day: We hope everyone had a productive CLD day last month. The next CLD day is fast approaching! All students are required to sign up and indicate their plans for the next CLD Day, Friday, November 8th. The deadline to sign up is this Sunday, Oct. 27th. If you have not done so already, please do so now (even if your CLD plan is to do a stay at home/off campus learning day. 
  • 11/8 CLD Sign Up Link
  • List of On-Campus 11/8 CLD Workshops. 

Week 11 Schedule (10/28-11.1):

Important Upcoming Dates: 

• Monday – Thursday, 10/28 – 10/31 DVS Spirit Week
• Friday, 11/1 PD Day – No School for students
• Wednesday, 11/6 DVS Families Coffee Time @ 4:30pm on Zoom
• Thursday, 11/7 DaVincella during Adisory 2:34-3:55pm
• Friday, 11/8 Community Learning Day #2
• Monday, 11/11 Veterans Day – No School
• Tuesday, 11/12 AMC Math Competition 
• Wednesday, 11/13 DVS Parent Association Meeting @ 5:40pm on Zoom (link TBA)
• Monday – Friday, 11/25 – 11/29 Thanksgiving Break

Helpful Links:

DV/Wiseburn Athletics  

DVS Planning Calendar

DVS News YouTube Channel

DVS Announcements Slide Deck

Da Vinci Photos Link

Some Highlights from the Week: 

College Visit to Cal State Fullerton

 

College Visit to UCI- Zot Zot!

Teletaubes at Tidal Tumble with Team 4201

Calculus students using motion detectors to graph their position and observe how motion affects the graph

Sophomores participating in Revolutionary Rountable project where they took on the role of a historical figure and analyzed modern examples of democracy

 

What a week to celebrate the growth and learning of our amazing DVS students!

We started the week with a school-wide SAT/PSAT School Day. We are proud of students for taking advantage of this opportunity to demonstrate their abilities, practice their test taking skills, and enact their testing stamina.

Thank you to all of the parents/guardians, family members, and students who participated in this week’s Student-Led Conferences. We hope your SLC provided a meaningful opportunity for reflection, calibration, and action planning. We value our families’ ongoing partnership in our students’ education and development.

 

Announcements & Reminders for Week 10:

• Wellness Screener: In an effort to be more proactive in supporting students’ mental health, a wellness screener will be given on October 22nd and October 29th to all students during advisory at Da Vinci Science HS 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 this Opt-Out Form by Friday, October 18th.
• Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated at Da Vinci next week, 10/21-10/25! Red Ribbon Week is a way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs and celebrate healthy lifestyle choices and habits. 
  • For students:
    • DVS students will receive a presentation during their English class that will explore the impact of opioids on our community. Important information to foster understanding and awareness as well as helpful prevention strategies will be shared.
    • Students can participate in the National Family Partnership Red Ribbon Week photo contest to win a free iPad. Go to www.redribbon.org for more information.
  • For parents and the community:
    • Resources were posted in a recent DVS blog post (linked here). 
    • South Bay Families Connected will be offering a film screening and panel discussion at Manhattan Beach Middle School from Monday, 10/21 from 6:00-7:30pm titled What I Wish My Parents Knew: Dangers of Youth Substance Use and Fentanyl.
    • Da Vinci Schools will be hosting a mobile vaccination clinic for the Flu shot, COVID booster, and TDAP vaccine in the Da Vinci Schools Black Box from 3:30-6:30pm on Wednesday, 10/23. Walk-ins welcome! Students under 18 will need a consent form completed by their parent/guardian.
• DVS Parent Association: Thank you to all the DVS parents who came out for the first DVS Parent Association (DVSpa) meeting on Wednesday, 10/16!  Here are the slides from the meeting including links to sign up for this year’s projects. Sign up on this form to join the DVSpa mailing list, and this form to express your interest to volunteer for DVSpa. Information about November Gratitude Baskets will be coming soon. The next DVSpa meeting is November 13th, 5:30pm on Zoom.    

• Week 9 College Rep Visits: As always, students from all grade levels (9-12) are welcome!

• • Tuesday, October 22nd:  UC Irvine and NYU*
  • Thursday, October 24th: Syracuse University

UCI and Syracuse University rep visits will be in Mr. Perez’s Room during lunchtime. *The NYU rep visit will be at another DV Campus. Please meet Mr. Perez in the atrium (at the top of the orange stairs) and he will walk students to the visit.

 

Week 10 Schedule (10/21-10/25):

 

Important Upcoming Dates: 

• Monday – Friday, 10/21 – 10/25 Da Vinci Red Ribbon Week
• Monday, 10/21 12th Grade College Field Trip
• Monday – Thursday, 10/28 – 10/31 DVS Spirit Week
• Friday, 11/1 PD Day – No School for students
• Wednesday, 11/6 DVS Families Coffee Time @ 4:30pm on Zoom
• Friday, 11/8 Community Learning Day #2
• Monday, 11/11 Veterans Day – No School
• Wednesday, 11/13 DVS Parent Association Meeting @ 5:40pm on Zoom (link TBA)
• Monday – Friday, 11/25 – 11/29 Thanksgiving Break

 

Helpful Links:

DV/Wiseburn Athletics  

DVS Planning Calendar

DVS News YouTube Channel

DVS Announcements Slide Deck

Da Vinci Photos Link

 

Some Highlights from the Week: 

Ms. Taube’s Teletaubes and Ms. Jessi’s Jellyfish had their 3rd annual Tele-Jellies Advisory Dinner at CPK.

Olivia and Kendra representing DVS at Girls Volleyball Senior Night!

11th Grade PLTW Civil Engineering & Architecture students went on a water and transportation tour.

Mr. Jeremy Wong, DVS biomedical science teacher, was invited to attend the Meta Educator Community Summit in Menlo Park!

9th grade physics Mu of the Shoe friction lab using force sensors to determine the coefficient of kinetic friction between different shoes and surfaces as well as relationship between weight and friction.

Students are getting ready for Red Ribbon Week® here at Da Vinci celebrated Oct 21-25th. What Is Red Ribbon Week? It is a way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs and celebrate healthy lifestyle choices and habits. We hope to have students show their personal commitment to a drug-free and healthy lifestyle through participation in various activities October 21 – 25th. Da Vinci students will see health related content in class through presentations, have an opportunity to learn how to use the life saving medication Narcan for opioid overdoses, take part in a Free vaccination clinic as a preventative health activity and engage in open dialogues around the importance of healthy choices. 

 

This year’s theme is: “Life is a Movie. Film Drug Free”. We hope to strengthen anti-drug-use attitudes and norms through sharing information. Please partner with us and discuss this message at home, at the dinner table, at family outings, and with friends and extended family. Ask your child to tell you about things they hear at school about Red Ribbon Week®!

 

Parent Resources: 

• Starting the conversation with kids “Talk, they hear you” 
  • Discussion Starter Videos | SAMHSA
• Drug Awareness Hot Topics (English/Spanish)
• Vaping : Parent Guide 
• Fentanyl : Parent toolkit
• Da Vinci Substance Use Treatment Resource Sheet
• Da Vinci Mental Health Resources New webpage!
• Substance Use Counselor Resource: Steve Cagle, LACDPH. SCagle@ph.lacounty.gov  
• SAMHSA’s National Helpline | SAMHSA

 

From our partners at South Bay Families Connected, Monday October 21, 2023 6-730p in person at Manhattan Beach Middle School What I Wish My Parents Knew: Dangers of Youth Substance Use and Fentanyl — Families Connected (southbayfamiliesconnected.org) featuring a film screening and panel discussion from youth around what they wish their parents knew in order to better support our young people. 

 

Save the date Wednesday, October 23rd 330-630pm Da Vinci Schools is hosting a mobile vaccination clinic for those wanting a free Flu shot, updated COVID booster, or TDAP! Located at 201 N Douglas Street in the Blackbox, walk-ins are welcome! Bring your insurance card and students under 18 can walk in if they have a consent form completed by parent. 

 

One fun way to start or continue the conversation about drug prevention and healthy lifestyle choices with your children AND have a chance to win an iPad? National Family Partnership is sponsoring a photo contest. The photo contest is free and you could win an iPad and $1,000 for our school!! Log onto www.redribbon.org and find out more!

 

Thank you and take care.

 

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 October 22nd and October 29 to all students during advisory at Da Vinci Science HS 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 Friday, October 18th.

Be Well,
DVS Counselors

OPT OUT FORM

We hope our 9th grade students had an amazing Overnighter experience at Camp Pondo this week! We enjoyed the fun activities, thoughtful discussions, and meaningful time we spent together. We can’t wait to continue to learn and grow with the Class of 2028! 

Our Leadership team, clubs, and students groups put on a wonderful, celebratory Hispanic Heritage Month Community Dialogue (CD) this past Thursday. We are grateful to be able to celebrate students’ cultures, talents, and hard work together through this special event.

Friday, 10/11 was Da Vinci Schools’ first-ever Community Learning Day! What a neat experience to see students from all Da Vinci high schools participating in workshops and activities throughout the 201 campus! We hope students who remained off campus also had a productive day to learn and access opportunities. Don’t forget: ALL students MUST fill out this Community Learning Day Attendance Form to receive attendance credit. This form must be completed by a student using their Da Vinci Schools Google account. 

 

Announcements & Reminders for Week 9:

• Student-Led Conferences begin next week! Conference times were pushed out by Grade-Level teachers. Please check your email and this SLC Information for Families if you have not received your SLC time.
• Parent Association Meeting: The DVS Parent Association is in place to build a strong parent community who support the needs of the school as directed by the school administration. Come connect with other DVS parents at our first meeting of the year on Wednesday, 10/16 at 4:30pm in-person on the DVS floor (after SLCs)! You’ll learn more about this year’s projects and ways you can be more involved in the DVS community. Everyone is encouraged to get involved and there is nothing formal you need to do to “join.” Questions or to express interest in helping lead the DVSPA or a project can be directed to parent Lori Bowker at lj.bowk@gmail.com. Future meetings will be held alternating Zoom and in-person. See the DVS Planning Calendar for dates and times.
• SAT/PSAT School Day: The DVS SAT/PSAT School Day is on Monday, October 14th! All PSAT and SAT tests will be digitally administered. Practice resources were posted on Canvas. It is crucial that students arrive at school on time. Per College Board rules, students will not be able to participate if testing has already begun. Questions should be directed to Saya, DVS Assistant Principal (swai@davincischools.org).

• • 9th Grade: PSAT 8/9
  • 10th Grade: PSAT/NMSQT
  • 11th Grade: PSAT/NMSQT
  • 12th Grade: SAT (opt-in registration deadline has passed)

• Honors Commitment Deadline: Students who submitted their Honors Contracts by 9/20 have until Friday, October 18th to notify their teacher if they choose not to continue with honors in that course. Otherwise, Honors at DVS this year is a semester-long commitment, as noted on the Honors Contracts.

• Great California Shakeout is a statewide initiative to bring earthquake awareness and preparedness to California schools. DVS will be participating in the Great California Shakeout earthquake drill on Thursday, October 11th.

• Week 9 College Rep Visits: Both meetings will be in Mr. Perez’s Room. Students from all grade levels (9-12) are welcome!
  • Friday, October 18th at 8am:  UCLA
  • Friday, October 18th at lunchtime: University of San Francisco

 

Week 9 Schedule (10/14-10/18):

 

Important Upcoming Dates: 

• Monday, 10/14 SAT/PSAT School Day
• Monday-Thursday, 10/14-10/17 Student-Led Conferences (SLCs)
• Wednesday, 10/16: DVS Parent Association Meeting @ 4:30pm at DVS
• Thursday, 10/17 Great California Shakeout @ 10:17am
• Friday, 10/18 Honors Commitment Deadline
• Friday, 11/1 PD Day, No School for students
• Friday, 11/8 CLD Day #2
• Monday, 11/11 Veterans Day- No School
• Thanksgiving Break 11/25-11/29

 

Helpful Links:

DV/Wiseburn Athletics  

DVS Planning Calendar

DVS News YouTube Channel

DVS Announcements Slide Deck

Da Vinci Photos Link

 

Some Highlights from the Week: 

Overnighter was a blast! Find more photos from the Freshmen Overnighter at this link.

Team Ten celebrated these sophomores with awards this week! Congratulations!

Many students contributed to the Hispanic Heritage Month CD, including our amazing Baile Folklórico Club and students who showcased their beautiful quinceañera dresses.

 

DVS teachers hosted some CLD workshops, including this Athletics workshop.

We hope all families have a wonderful, safe, and restful three-day weekend! It was great to see 12th-grade families at this week’s college planning workshop and at DVS Families Coffee time. We enjoy seeing our students and families and appreciate your support. 

We also want to take the opportunity to acknowledge Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. While we celebrate Hispanic and Latino communities beyond this month from September 15 to October 15, we give extra recognition to the many contributions made to the history and culture of the United States, including advocacy work, beautiful art, popular and traditional foods, and much more.

We look forward to celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at our first Community Dialogue next week. The student leadership team has done an excellent job preparing for this celebratory event for our school; thank you, Leadership Team!

Announcements & Reminders for Week 8:

• Freshmen Overnighter is happening this week!  Hopefully, things continue to be positive for fire containment and the San Bernardino area. Camp Pondo confirmed that they are ready and expecting us next week. We are still planning for Tuesday-Wednesday, Oct. 8-9th.  Overnighter Leaders will leave Monday10/7, and Freshmen Campers will leave Tuesday, 10/8. All students will return on Wednesday, 10/9. Information and permission slips have been given in class and posted in Canvas. Here is the link to Overnighter Permission Slip with revised dates. Please note that all school policies and expectations apply during the Overnighter. We look forward to spending this precious, formidable, and fun time with the Freshmen!
• Student-Led Conferences SLC conference times were pushed out by Grade Level teachers. Please check your email if you have not received your SLC time. 
  • SLC Information for Families 

• SAT/PSAT School Day: The DVS SAT/PSAT School Day is on Monday, October 14th! All PSAT and SAT tests will be digitally administered. Practice resources were posted on Canvas.

• • 9th Grade: PSAT 8/9
  • 10th Grade: PSAT/NMSQT
  • 11th Grade: PSAT/NMSQT
  • 12th Grade: SAT (opt-in registration deadline has passed)
  • Questions should be directed to Saya, DVS Assistant Principal (swai@davincischools.org). Remember that students can also register to take the SAT outside of the SAT School Day offered at DVS through the College Board at this website: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration.

• Community Learning Days: Our first CLD Day is coming up Oct. 11th. This week, all students were given a new student survey to fill out. The survey asks students whether they plan to have their learning experience on campus or off campus. If students select the off-campus option, a CLD Off-Campus Permission Slip must be signed by a parent/guardian and turned in to the Advisory teacher (students were provided a copy of this permission slip during Advisory this week). All students will need to fill out an attendance form to receive attendance credit for that day.
• College Rep Visits: El Camino College will be on campus Tuesday, October 8th during lunch time. We encourage students to come learn about community college, transferring to a 4-year university from a community college and the South Bay Promise Program, which offers FREE tuition at El Camino College for two years. This meeting will be held in Mr. Perez’s room during lunchtime and all grade levels are welcome.
• Thank you to all students and families who attended their grade-level College Planning Information Session. Presentations are posted on the DVS Blog as well as Canvas.  Please reach out to Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor, with any follow-up questions.

Week 8 Schedule (10/7-10/13):

 Important Upcoming Dates: 

• Tuesday-Wednesday, 10/08-10/09: 9th Grade Overnighter @ Camp Pondo
• Friday, 10/11 Community Learning Day
• Monday, 10/14 SAT/PSAT School Day
• Monday-Thursday, 10/14-10/17 Student-Led Conferences (SLCs)
• Thursday, 10/17 Great California Shakeout @ 10:17am
• Friday, 10/18 Honors Commitment Deadline
• Friday, 11/1 PD Day, No School for students
• Friday, 11/8 CLD Day #2
• Monday, 11/11 Veteran’s Day- No School
• Tuesday, 11/12 AMC Math Test
• Thanksgiving Break 11/25-11/29

 

Helpful Links:

DV/Wiseburn Athletics  

DVS Planning Calendar

DVS News YouTube Channel

DVS Announcements Slide Deck

Da Vinci Photos Link

 Some Highlights from the Week:

Advanced Physics field trip to Del Aire Park to collect data for Westy’s World Playground Project

Biomed student trying to save Mr. Perez by stopping the bleed!

Juniors working on Reconstruction DBQ. Working in groups to respond t to the statement: “To what extent was Reconstruction successful at improving the lives of African Americans?”

Amazing Hispanic Heritage Month display made by students from the Leadership Team and Latin American Crafts Seminar

 

Did you know that Da Vinci Schools are included among 115 South Bay Families Connected Partner Schools? Through this partnership, our parents and staff have free access to resources and educational events addressing a wide array of youth wellness topics, from healthy tech use to substance use prevention. We invite you to attend any of their upcoming events, including screenings of the new Screenagers film and the fentanyl prevention film “Come Back Home”, as well as the monthly Families Connected Parent Chat support group. Be sure to check-out this month’s Families Connected newsletter and sign-up to gain access to new resources and events each month. For our own unique youth wellness resource page, visit Da Vinci Families Connected. Together as a community, we strive to help our youth thrive.