Da Vinci Science

We had a very eventful week before Spring Break! SWE field trip to Belkin, Engineering field trip to Data Center, HOSA Leadership Conference an Exhibition Night to name a few! Last week, Team 4201, the Vitruvian Bots, hosted the LA Division Regionals right here on campus. We achieved great success, finishing as FRC Finalists in the FRC LA District Competition and winning the most prestigious Impact Award for being a “True STEAM hub for the community.” Congratulations to Team 4201 on winning this incredible FRC award!

We extend a big thank you to all the students, families, and community members who joined us for DVS Exhibition Night! Our students enjoyed showcasing their projects and bringing others into their learning experiences here at DVS. We hope you enjoyed Exhibition Night as much as we did.

As the week concludes, we want to wish all our students and families a wonderful and much-deserved Spring Break! Whether you’re planning a vacation, catching up on rest, or simply spending quality time with loved ones, we wish you a happy and safe break. School will resume on Tuesday, April 7th.

This Week’s Schedule

This Week’s Announcements

• 11th Grade Statewide Testing: All 11th grade students will be taking the SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics as well as the CAST (California Science Test) on Monday and Tuesday, April 20th and 21st during school hours. Please see this State Testing Parent Notification Letter for more information.
• Snack Donations Wanted! We want to make sure our 11th grade students have the energy and focus during testing so they can do their best! We would appreciate any donations of individually wrapped, healthy snacks (no nuts please) to provide for students during testing breaks. We will begin collecting donations immediately after Spring Break at the DVS Front Office. Thank you for supporting our juniors! Suggested Items: granola bars, protein bars, pretzels, crackers, fruit snacks, dried fruit, string cheese, beef jerky, small water bottles
• 11th Grade CHYA Refresh Presentations: Dr. Emily Green will be presenting a refresh of the health & sexual education curriculum (“CHYA”, or “California Healthy Youth Act”) during 11th grade biology classes Monday-Wednesday, April 13th-15th. Click this link to read the notification letter from Dr. Green. If you have any questions about the content that will be covered, please email Dr. Green at egreen@davincischools.org. Parents have the right to “opt-out” of this presentation for their child. If you wish to do so, please email Saya Wai, DVS Assistant Principal, at swai@davincischools.org.
• 11th College Planning Meetings: Our College and Career Counselor, Ms. Marquez will begin to host the Individual Post-DVS Planning Meetings with juniors and their parent/guardian starting mid-April through POL week. Please sign up here. Every Junior is expected to schedule a meeting and have at least one parent/guardian present. An overview of the meeting can be found here. If you have any questions about the Individual Junior College Planning Meeting, please reach out to Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor, directly (fmarquez@davincischools.org). If you have questions about your transcript, please reach out to Ms. Ruiz, Academic and Wellness Counselor for the Class of 2027(cruiz@davincischools.org ).
• Collegewise Workshops: Come hear from leading professionals in college admissions. Typically, these services require a fee, however, these workshops are at no cost for DVS students. Collegewise Workshops will be held on campus in Galileo Room.
  • Thursday, April 16th at 5:30pm: Juniors! How to Get Ahead on a College Application for 11th graders. Please register here.
  • Thursday, April 23rd at 5:30pm: Building an Impressive Application Profile in High School for 9th and 10th graders. Please register here.
• Parent Advisory Committee: PAC Meeting #4 is scheduled for Wednesday, 4/15, 4:30-5:30. Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/3108950461. On the agenda: LCAP Goals 3, 4, and 5.
• DVS Parent Association: 
  • Spring Mech Sale is happening NOW! PREORDER DVSPA MERCH HERE for pick up in approx 3-4 weeks. Proceeds support DVS Advisories! 
  • Next DVSPA meeting will be held on campus, Wednesday April 22nd at 5:30pm. 

• Yearbook 2025-2026: Grab your Da Vinci Science student’s yearbook today and keep this year’s highlights alive forever. Reserve Your Piece of DVS History Here. “Enter Da Vinci Site code 19656.”

Important Upcoming Dates: 

• Monday, 3/30 Holiday – No School
• Tuesday-Friday and Monday, 3/31-4/6-Spring Break
• Wednesday, 4/8 DVS Families Coffee Time @ 4:30pm
• Monday, 4/20 and Tuesday, 4/21 11th Grade State Testing 
• Friday, 4/24 Community Learning Day #4
• DVS Class of 2026 Graduation: Thursday, June 11th @ 5:00 pm (more info to come)

Helpful Links:

DV/Wiseburn Athletics  

DVS Planning Calendar 25-26

DVS News YouTube Channel

DVS Announcements Slide Deck

Da Vinci Photos Gallery

Highlights from the Week:

SWE does Belkin Women’s History Month! Our very own Ellyse Legaspi spoke on the panel about her experience as the only girl on the electrical team for robotics.

HOSA Leadership Conference

Climate Catalyst Innovation Challenge

Vitruvian Bots- Finalists and Impact Award

DVS Exhibition Night 2026

We hope all students enjoyed the PD day. DVS staff were still hard at work learning and collaborating with industry partners, learning best instructional practices from one another, and catching up with grading. 

Students have begun Exhibition Prep and are looking forward to showcasing their work on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 5:30–7:30 PM. Please join us for an evening celebrating the incredible work of our students and the power of project-based learning! This event is open to DVS families, partners, and community members. You can also stop by the DVSPA table to meet other DVS Parents and learn about our upcoming service projects.

We also wish Da Vinci’s  FRC Team 4201: The Vitruvian Bots well as they compete this weekend at the CA District Los Angeles Event. Da Vinci is hosting the tournament in our gym, all are welcome to come cheer on our students! The hours are 10:30 am to 7:15 pm on Saturday 3/21 and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday 3/22. You can find more info at the official event website. The event is also viewable through livestream: TheBlueAlliance.com/team/4201.

This Week’s Schedule

This Week’s Announcements

• 11th Grade Statewide Testing: All 11th grade students will be taking the SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics as well as the CAST (California Science Test) on Monday and Tuesday, April 20th and 21st during school hours. Please see this State Testing Parent Notification Letter for more information.
• Upcoming Emergency Drills: Safety drills were rescheduled for the month of March for the 201 N. Douglas Street campus. The last drill is a critical incident drill on 3/24, where we will focus on hiding and locking down classrooms. As you know, preparation is key to minimizing fear, confusion, and risks. We encourage you to talk to your students about safety on campus, at home, and in their community.
• DVS Merchandise: DVS Parent Association Spring Merch Sale is happening NOW! PREORDER DVSPA MERCH HERE for pick up in approx 3-4 weeks. Proceeds support DVS Advisories!  
• Summer Opportunities: Summer is fast approaching, and it’s the perfect time for students to build new skills, gain hands-on experience, and explore their passions! All students should be enrolled in the Real World Learning Canvas course, where updates and opportunities are posted regularly. Within the Canvas page, you’ll find a link to the Spring and Summer Opportunities Document — a curated and vetted list of programs, internships, and workshops organized by category. Don’t wait! Many summer programs applications are due soon.
• FREE SAT/PSAT and College App/Essay Seminars: PJ Test prep is offering FREE SAT/ACT Practice Test & Results Seminars and FREE College Essay & App Seminars via Zoom in April, May, and July. PJ Test Prep is a small, boutique SAT/ACT prep and tutoring company based here in the South Bay and West LA that has been providing support to DVS students during Test Prep Seminar for several years. Sign up for the seminars at this link.
• Speakers and Headphones Needed: Do you have any unwanted/old/broken speakers or over-ear headphones collecting dust? We would love to take them off your hands for the 9th grade physics classes’ speaker dissections! Drop them off with the DVS front desk or Dr. Taube through Spring Break.
• Spring Opt-in SAT School Day: In order to secure their spot for the Monday, April 27th SAT at DVS, 10th and 11th grade students must do BOTH of the following by Friday, March 27th: 1) Sign-up using this form (Da Vinci Google account required) and 2) Pay $60 at this MySchoolBucks link. Financial aid and waivers are available to qualifying students (email Saya at swai@davincischools.org).
• Yearbook 2025-2026: Grab your Da Vinci Science student’s yearbook today and keep this year’s highlights alive forever. Reserve Your Piece of DVS History Here. “Enter Da Vinci Site code 19656.”
• Exhibition Night PEP description for sensory sensitivity: 

• • Preview: Exhibition Night is a whole-school event in which each classroom and space will be decorated for presentations and experiences to showcase student work and projects. All classrooms on the DVS floor will be used as well as the atrium 1st floor space where snacks will be available for purchase.
  • Experience: Constant background noise; Large Group >500; Some unpredictability; Voluntary participation; Crowds moving and mingling on the DVS floor; Different levels of sound and music in each room; Varying lighting effects in each room
  • Provided: Quiet Space available in room 2302 in the Math Hub; earplugs available at front desk

Important Upcoming Dates: 

• Friday – Sunday, 3/20-3/22 FRC Los Angeles District Competition
• Tuesday, 3/24 Critical Incident Drill
• Wednesday, 3/25 DVS Exhibition Night
• Thursday – Friday, 3/26-3/27 HOSA Conference
• Monday, 3/30 Local Holiday – No School
• Tuesday-Friday and Monday, 3/31-4/6-Spring Break
• Wednesday, 4/8 DVS Families Coffee Time @ 4:30pm
• Monday, 4/20 and Tuesday, 4/21 11th Grade State Testing 
• Friday, 4/24 CLD Day #4
• DVS Class of 2026 Graduation: Thursday, June 11th @ 5:00 pm (more info. to come)

Helpful Links:

DV/Wiseburn Athletics  

DVS Planning Calendar 25-26

DVS News YouTube Channel

DVS Announcements Slide Deck

Da Vinci Photos Gallery

Highlights from the Week:

Sophomores teach Freshmen all types of factoring!

We are two weeks away from Spring Break, which means Exhibition Night is fast approaching! Please save the date for Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 5:30–7:30 PM for an evening celebrating the incredible work of our students and the power of project-based learning! This event is open to DVS families, partners, and community members. Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate the amazing work happening at DVS. We can’t wait to see you there!

This Week’s Schedule

This Week’s Announcements

• Attendance Reminder: Daily attendance is vital for student success and school funding, so if your student is absent, please notify the DVS front office via our Absence Reporting Form, phone (310-725-5800), or email to mmunoz@davincischools.org. To recover attendance credit for learning that occurred off-campus, students should complete the DVS 25–26 Short-Term IS Attendance Form using their school Google account. This process can be used for up to 15 days per year (including our 4 Community Learning Days) to protect their attendance record and support school ADA. Please note that this is a supplement for short-term absences and not a substitute for regular in-person attendance.
• Upcoming Emergency Drills: Safety drills have been rescheduled for the month of March for the 201 N. Douglas Street campus. We had our earthquake drill this week and have scheduled a fire drill on 3/16 and a critical incident drill on 3/24. By practicing these procedures in advance, we help ensure that everyone knows what to do in order to respond calmly and effectively in the unlikely event of a real emergency. As you know, preparation is key to minimizing fear, confusion, and risks. We encourage you to talk to your students about safety on campus, at home, and in their community.
• DVS Parent Association Meeting: Please note the updated location of the March DVSPA meeting NEXT WED. Hope to see you there – Next Wed March 18th, 5:30pm at Second Wind Eatery – 747 N Douglas St. Come enjoy the company of other DVS parents while we plan our presence at Exhibition and begin working on Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week.
• Summer Opportunities: Summer is fast approaching, and it’s the perfect time for students to build new skills, gain hands-on experience, and explore their passions! All students should be enrolled in the Real World Learning Canvas course, where updates and opportunities are posted regularly. Within the Canvas page, you’ll find a link to the Spring and Summer Opportunities Document — a curated and vetted list of programs, internships, and workshops organized by category. Don’t wait! Many summer programs applications are due soon.
• Speakers and Headphones Needed: Do you have any unwanted/old/broken speakers or over-ear headphones collecting dust? We would love to take them off your hands for the 9th grade physics classes’ speaker dissections! Drop them off with the DVS front desk or Dr. Taube through Spring Break.
• Spring Opt-in SAT School Day: In order to secure their spot for the Monday, April 27th SAT at DVS, 10th and 11th grade students must do BOTH of the following by Friday, March 27th: 1) Sign-up using this form (Da Vinci Google account required) and 2) Pay $60 at this MySchoolBucks link. Financial aid and waivers are available to qualifying students (email Saya at swai@davincischools.org).
• Yearbook 2025-2026: Grab your Da Vinci Science student’s yearbook today and keep this year’s highlights alive forever. Reserve Your Piece of DVS History Here. “Enter Da Vinci Site code 19656.”

Important Upcoming Dates: 

• Monday, 3/16 Fire Drill
• Wednesday, 3/18 DVS Parent Association Meeting @ 5:30pm at Second Wind Eatery
• Friday, 3/20 PD Day – No school for students
• Friday – Sunday, 3/20-3/22 FRC Los Angeles District Competition
• Tuesday, 3/24 Critical Incident Drill
• Wednesday, 3/25 DVS Exhibition Night
• Thursday – Friday, 3/26-3/27 HOSA Conference
• Monday, 3/30 Cesar Chavez Day Holiday – No School
• Tuesday-Friday and Monday, 3/31-4/6-Spring Break
• Wednesday, 4/8 DVS Families Coffee Time @ 4:30pm
• DVS Class of 2026 Graduation: Thursday, June 11th @ 5:00 pm (more info. to come)

Helpful Links:

DV/Wiseburn Athletics  

DVS Planning Calendar 25-26

DVS News YouTube Channel

DVS Announcements Slide Deck

Da Vinci Photos Gallery

Highlights from the Week:

Wiseburn Da Vinci Performing Arts Into the Woods musical had their last showing on Sunday, 3/8 

PLTW Digital Electronics class field trip to Universal Technical Institute

12th Grade Fulcrum field trip complete with hiking, teambuilding, and ropes courses!

9th Grade University of California, Irvine field trip

10th grade PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science class practicing their micropipetting skills by creating a rainbow and putting it into practice in gel electrophoresis to test a family for disease

Day 1 & 2 of March Madness Basketball Tournament hosted by DVS Leadership

9th grade Physics students learning about simple motors

Society of Women Engineers (SWE) learning from landscape architect Kristen Franz

Advanced Physics students finding the location of a phone’s accelerometer

 

Algebra 2 students teaching Algebra 1 students factoring

Thank you for a great SLC week! We always value the chance to connect with students and families. Whether in person or on Zoom, we appreciated the time spent reflecting on progress and setting goals for the rest of the semester. Whether they express it or not, our students do appreciate having their parents on campus to hear and see all the great work they are doing. Thank you for partnering with us to support every student’s success. 

We will resume with our regular schedule next week.

This Week’s Schedule

 

 

This Week’s Announcements

• Upcoming Emergency Drills: Safety drills have been rescheduled for the month of March for the 201 N. Douglas Street campus. By practicing these procedures in advance, we help ensure that everyone knows what to do in order to respond calmly and effectively in the unlikely event of a real emergency. As you know, preparation is key to minimizing fear, confusion, and risks. We encourage you to talk to your students about safety on campus, at home, and in their community.
• DVS Family Coffee Time: Every first Wednesday of the month, we have “Coffee with the Principal,” where parents, guardians, and students can drop in to ask administration and staff questions and receive updates on school happenings. This week’s DVS Families Coffee Time is this Wednesday, 3/11/26, from 4:30-5:30 using this Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/3108950461. This week’s topic: School Discipline

• DVS Parent Association Meeting: Join fellow DVS Parents at the March DVSPA meeting, Wednesday, March 18th, 5:30pm in the Galileo Room. We will be making plans for a DVS Parents table at Exhibition and Teacher Appreciation Week in early May.
• Speakers and Headphones Needed: Do you have any unwanted/old/broken speakers or over-ear headphones collecting dust? We would love to take them off your hands for the 9th grade physics classes’ speaker dissections! Drop them off with the DVS front desk or Dr. Taube through Spring Break.
• Spring Opt-in SAT School Day: DVS 10th and 11th grade students have the opportunity to take the SAT on campus for a $60 payment on Monday, April 27th, 2026 during the school day. In order to secure their spot, students must do BOTH of the following by Friday, March 27th: 1) Sign-up using this form (Da Vinci Google account required) and 2) Pay $60 at this MySchoolBucks link. Financial aid and waivers are available to qualifying students (email Saya at swai@davincischools.org).
• Yearbook 2025-2026: The months are flying by, and while the school year eventually ends, the memories shouldn’t have to. From the memorable Community Dialogues and Advisory laughs to the energy of spirit days and our DVS sports teams, these are the moments your student will want to look back on years from now. Our 2025-2026 yearbook captures it all—the academics, the friendships, and the unique Da Vinci spirit. Time is running out to secure your copy! Grab your Da Vinci Science student’s yearbook today and keep this year’s highlights alive forever. Reserve Your Piece of DVS History Here. “Enter Da Vinci Site code 19656.”

Important Upcoming Dates: 

• Monday, 3/9 12th Grade Fulcrum Field Trip 
• Monday, 3/9 9th Grade College Field Trip to UC Irvine
• Monday, 3/9 Digital Electronics Field Trip to Universal Technical Institute
• Wednesday, 3/11 DVS Family Coffee (with the principal) 4:30-5:30 Topic: School Discipline
• Thursday, 3/12 Prospective Senior Trip to Santa Monica College
• Wednesday, 3/18 DVS Parent Association Meeting @ 5:30pm in the DVS Galileo Room
• Friday, 3/20 PD Day – No school for students
• Wednesday, 3/25 DVS Exhibition Night
• Monday, 3/30 Cesar Chavez Day Holiday – No School
• Tuesday-Friday and Monday, 3/31-4/6-Spring Break
• DVS Class of 2026 Graduation: Thursday, June 11th @ 5:00 pm (more info. to come)

Helpful Links:

DV/Wiseburn Athletics  

DVS Planning Calendar 25-26

DVS News YouTube Channel

DVS Announcements Slide Deck

Da Vinci Photos Gallery

Highlights from the Week:

Thank you for a great SLC week

Freshmen Physicists learning about electromagnets

Advanced Physics – Flying PIGquiry circular motion lab

We had quite an eventful week! 9th graders had Physical Fitness Testing, 11th graders went on college visits, students and staff had fun with Spirit Week, and the whole school enjoyed celebrating Black History Month together at our CD at the gym. Thank you, Leadership, BSU, and NSBE for doing an amazing job putting together a wonderful CD and giving the whole school an opportunity to honor and celebrate Black history and culture together.  

Next week is SLC week! Please note next week’s early dismissal times: Monday-Thursday at 2:30 pm and Friday at 2:25 pm. SLC week is a great opportunity for students, parents, and staff to connect and to ensure effective planning and goal-setting for the remainder of the semester. We look forward to seeing you there! 

This Week’s Schedule

This Week’s Announcements

• Student-Led Conferences: Spring 2026 Student-Led Conferences (SLCs) are next week, Monday-Thursday, 3/2 – 3/5. The schedule as well as specific instructions for SLCs are shared by grade-level teachers, and are available in this Spring 2026 SLC Plans for Families document. During SLC week, students will be dismissed early at 2:25pm every day.
• Speakers and Headphones Needed: Do you have any unwanted/old/broken speakers or over-ear headphones collecting dust? We would love to take them off your hands for the 9th grade physics classes’ speaker dissections! Drop them off with the DVS front desk or Dr. Taube through Spring Break.
• Community Aviation Day is Saturday, February 28th, 2026 9am-12pm at our 201 N. Douglas Street campus. Meet professionals from aviation and aerospace companies, flight schools, and government and military agencies! There will also be hands-on experiments and crafts for all ages. For more information, visit the website at this link.
• Into the Woods: Spend a few hours in our forest (Blackbox) filled with magic, mystery, and moral twists as we bring this clever, complex, humorous, and moving Tony-Award-winning Broadway Musical with music and lyrics by the celebrated, Stephen Sondheim, and a book by the brilliant, James Lapine, to life. TIX AVAILABLE HERE
• Spring Opt-in SAT School Day: DVS 10th and 11th grade students have the opportunity to take the SAT on campus for a $60 payment on Monday, April 27th, 2026 during the school day. In order to secure their spot, students must do BOTH of the following by Friday, March 27th: 1) Sign-up using this form (Da Vinci Google account required) and 2) Pay $60 at this MySchoolBucks link. Financial aid and waivers are available to qualifying students (email Saya at swai@davincischools.org).
• DVS Parent Association Meeting: Save the Date – Next DVSPA Meeting is Wednesday, March 18th, 5:30pm on campus.
• Yearbook 2025-2026: The months are flying by, and while the school year eventually ends, the memories shouldn’t have to. From the memorable Community Dialogues and Advisory laughs to the energy of spirit days and our DVS sports teams, these are the moments your student will want to look back on years from now. Our 2025-2026 yearbook captures it all—the academics, the friendships, and the unique Da Vinci spirit. Time is running out to secure your copy! Grab your Da Vinci Science student’s yearbook today and keep this year’s highlights alive forever. Reserve Your Piece of DVS History Here. “Enter Da Vinci Site code 19656.”

Important Upcoming Dates: 

• Monday – Thursday, 3/2 – 3/5: Student-Led Conferences
• Wednesday, 3/11 DVS Family Coffee (with the principal) 4:30-5:30 Topic: School Discipline
• Wednesday, 3/18 DVS Parent Association Meeting @ 5:30pm in the DVS Galileo Room
• Friday, 3/20 PD Day – No school for students
• Wednesday, 3/25 DVS Exhibition Night
• Monday, 3/30 Cesar Chavez Day Holiday – No School
• Tuesday-Friday and Monday, 3/31-4/6-Spring Break
• DVS Class of 2026 Graduation: Thursday, June 11th @ 5:00 pm (more info. to come)

Helpful Links:

DV/Wiseburn Athletics  

DVS Planning Calendar 25-26

DVS News YouTube Channel

DVS Announcements Slide Deck

Da Vinci Photos Lin

Highlights from the Week:

Black History Month CD

Last week, DVS Youth and Government Delegation represented at the Sacramento Conference

11th-Grade College visit to Loyola Marymount University

11th-Grade college visit to Pepperdine University

Sophomores having fun learning the chemistry of making slime!

We hope students were able to stay warm during this rainy and chilly week. As we head into a full five-day week next week, we wanted to let you know of a staffing update at our DVS Front Office. Ms. Brittany Alvarez, has a new position and will no longer be at DVS. We will miss Brittany and we are grateful for her service and for her time here time with DVS students and families. We wish her the best in her next chapter!

Ms. Summer Munoz will be stepping into the Front Office Attendance Manage  role, effective Monday, 3/2/2026. Students, parents, and families should now report student absences to Summer (Melissa Munoz): mmunoz@davincischools.org. Summer has been an integral part of our school community and all of our students already know and love her. She is well-positioned for this new role. Thank you, Summer! 

This Week’s Schedule

This Week’s Announcements

• Spirit Week is next week 2/23-27! We are excited to see students and staff participate and show their school spirit. Please remember that all outfits must still follow the school dress code. 
  • • Monday – Country vs. Country Club
    • Tuesday – Rhyme without a Reason
    • Wednesday – Teacher Student Swap
    • Thursday – Black Out (for Black History Month CD)
    • Friday – Wrong Occasion Day
    • Student-Led Conferences: Spring 2026 Student-Led Conferences (SLCs) are Monday-Thursday, 3/2 – 3/5. The schedule as well as specific instructions for SLCs are shared by grade-level teachers, and are available in this Spring 2026 SLC Plans for Families document. During SLC week, students will be dismissed early at 2:25pm every day.
• Speakers and Headphones Needed: Do you have any unwanted/old/broken speakers or over-ear headphones collecting dust? We would love to take them off your hands for the 9th grade physics classes’ speaker dissections! Drop them off with the DVS front desk or Dr. Taube through Spring Break.
• DVS Parent Association
  • Bingo Night: THIS SUNDAY 2/22/26 is DVS Parents Bingo Night – Come finish out the weekend relaxing with other DVS Parents at Five Point Five Brewery playing Bingo and a chance to win VIP reserved parking at DVS Exhibition in March 2026.  Buy your ticket at the door – $10 gets you two bingo cards to play all night.  Hope to see you there!
  • Meeting: Save the Date – Next DVSPA Meeting is Wednesday, March 18th, 5:30pm on campus.

• 9th Grade Physical Fitness Testing: All 9th graders will be taking the PFT on Monday, Feb. 23rd. Please have students come in comfortable clothing and athletic shoes. Please see this PFT letter for more information.  
• Into the Woods: Spend a few hours in our forest (Blackbox) filled with magic, mystery, and moral twists as we bring this clever, complex, humorous, and moving Tony-Award-winning Broadway Musical with music and lyrics by the celebrated, Stephen Sondheim, and a book by the brilliant, James Lapine, to life. TIX AVAILABLE HERE
• Community Aviation Day is Saturday, February 28th, 2026 9am-12pm at our 201 N. Douglas Street campus. Meet professionals from aviation and aerospace companies, flight schools, and government and military agencies! There will also be hands-on experiments and crafts for all ages. For more information, visit the website at this link.
• Spring Opt-in SAT School Day: DVS 10th and 11th grade students have the opportunity to take the SAT on campus for a $60 payment on Monday, April 27th, 2026 during the school day. In order to secure their spot, students must do BOTH of the following by Friday, March 27th: 1) Sign-up using this form (Da Vinci Google account required) and 2) Pay $60 at this MySchoolBucks link. Financial aid and waivers are available to qualifying students (email Saya at swai@davincischools.org).
• Yearbook 2025-2026: The months are flying by, and while the school year eventually ends, the memories shouldn’t have to. From the memorable Community Dialogues and Advisory laughs to the energy of spirit days and our DVS sports teams, these are the moments your student will want to look back on years from now. Our 2025-2026 yearbook captures it all—the academics, the friendships, and the unique Da Vinci spirit. Time is running out to secure your copy! Grab your Da Vinci Science student’s yearbook today and keep this year’s highlights alive forever. Reserve Your Piece of DVS History Here. Enter Da Vinci Site code 19656.

Important Upcoming Dates: 

• Sunday, 2/22 DVS Parent Association Bingo Night @ 5:00pm at Five Point Five Brewery
• Monday – Thursday, 3/2 – 3/5 Student-Led Conferences
• Wednesday, 3/11 DVS Family Coffee (with the principal) 4:30-5:30 Topic: School Discipline
• Wednesday, 3/18 DVS Parent Association Meeting @ 5:30pm in the DVS Galileo Room
• Wednesday, 3/25 DVS Exhibition Night
• DVS Class of 2026 Graduation: Thursday, June 11th @ 5:00 pm (more info. to come)

Helpful Links:

DV/Wiseburn Athletics  

DVS Planning Calendar 25-26

DVS News YouTube Channel

DVS Announcements Slide Deck

Da Vinci Photos Lin

Highlights from the Week:

Water Youth Summit at Metropolitan Water District. Two teams from the CEA pathway (10-12th) – one team focused on public perception and the other team focused on engineering solutions.

Physics class welcomes back. Dr Taube as they begin their “Wind Some and Lose Some” unit on renewable energy

We hope students had a productive CLD Day. We will be reviewing CLD attendance forms on Tuesday during Advisory as it is pertinent that all students complete CLD attendance form for credit for this day.

It is a busy weekend–we wish all Y&G students well at their conference in Sacramento and all students attending the Black College Expo in Pasadena. 

Happy Presidents’ Day Holiday Weekend, we have another four-day week this week.  

This Week’s Schedule

This Week’s Announcements

• Student-Led Conferences: Spring 2026 Student-Led Conferences (SLCs) are coming up in a couple of weeks! They will take place from Monday-Thursday, 3/2 – 3/5. The schedule as well as specific instructions for SLCs will be shared by grade-level teachers, and will be updated in this Spring 2026 SLC Plans for Families document. During SLC week, students will be dismissed early at 2:25pm every day.
• Spirit Week is 2/23-27. We are excited to see students and staff participate and show their school spirit. Please remember that all outfits must still follow the school dress code. 
  • Monday – Country vs. Country Club
  • Tuesday – Rhyme without a Reason
  • Wednesday – Teacher Student Swap
  • Thursday – Black Out (for Black History Month CD)
  • Friday – Wrong Occasion Day
• DVS Parent Association Bingo Night: The 2nd Annual DVS Parents Bingo Night is Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 5-8pm @ Five Point Five Brewery in El Segundo! $10 tickets get you a reservation at a table and two bingo cards for a night of fun and socializing with fellow Da Vinci parents.Bingo Prizes include Reserved VIP Parking to DVS Exhibition on March 25th, DVSPA Merch items, and more!  Proceeds from ticket sales go toward the DVS Advisory Fundraiser which supports the purchase of supplies and activities for advisory classes. Get your tickets now at this link. Send questions to DVS parent Lori at lj.bowk@gmail.com. 
• 9th Grade Physical Fitness Testing: All 9th graders will be taking the PFT on Monday, Feb. 23rd. Please have students come in comfortable clothing and athletic shoes. Please see this PFT letter for more information.  
• Into the Woods: Spend a few hours in our forest (Blackbox) filled with magic, mystery, and moral twists as we bring this clever, complex, humorous, and moving Tony-Award-winning Broadway Musical with music and lyrics by the celebrated, Stephen Sondheim, and a book by the brilliant, James Lapine, to life. TIX AVAILABLE HERE
• Community Aviation Day is Saturday, February 28th, 2026 9am-12pm at our 201 N. Douglas Street campus. Meet professionals from aviation and aerospace companies, flight schools, and government and military agencies! There will also be hands-on experiments and crafts for all ages. For more information, visit the website at this link.

Important Upcoming Dates: 

• Monday, 2/16 Presidents’ Day Holiday – No School
• Sunday, 2/22 DVS Parent Association Bingo Night @ 5:00pm at Five Point Five Brewery
• Monday – Thursday, 3/2 – 3/5 Student-Led Conferences
• Wednesday, 3/25 DVS Exhibition Night
• DVS Class of 2026 Graduation: Thursday, June 11th @ 5:00 pm (more info. to come)

Helpful Links:

DV/Wiseburn Athletics  

DVS Planning Calendar 25-26

DVS News YouTube Channel

DVS Announcements Slide Deck

Da Vinci Photos Lin

Highlights from the Week:

Spanish 1 Fashion Show

We hope students enjoyed their PD Day. DVS staff had a productive day of planning, grading, and discussing vertical articulation. We have another four-day week with CLD Day on Friday. 

This Week’s Schedule

This Week’s Announcements

• Community Learning Day #3: The third Community Learning Day (CLD) of the year is this Friday, February 13th! Whether students are learning from home or attending a CLD on-campus workshop that day, ALL students must fill out CLD Attendance Quiz on Canvas for attendance credit. 
• Grade Update: Staff update grades on PD days so grades are up-to-date by the Tuesday of the following week. Tuesday, 2/10 will be the first grade update of the second semester. All coursework and grading information will continue to be through Canvas.
  • Student and Parent/Guardian Canvas Link: https://davincischools.instructure.com
  • Additional Canvas resources are available at the bottom of the Academics page on our blog.
• Parent Advisory Committee Meeting #3: Our third Parent Advisory Committee meeting is next Wednesday, 2/11 4:30-5:30. We will be reviewing safety data and discussing our school safety plan. All DVS families and community members are invited to attend. Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/3108950461.
• Upcoming Safety Drills: The 201 N. Douglas Street campus safety drills that were originally planned for the month of February have been postponed. We will let students and families know when new dates have been determined.
• FREE Cardiac Screening for Youth & Young Adults: Da Vinci Schools, in partnership with Saving Hearts Foundation and UCLA, invites families and community members ages 12-35 to a FREE cardiac screening event on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in the Da Vinci Schools Blackbox Theater. Pre-registration is encouraged (appointments are seen first), but walk-ins are welcome. See more information on this Instagram post.
• UCLA Blood Drive: Da Vinci Science is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, February 10th. Every donation gets a #10 gift card redeemable at AMC/Regal Theaters, Chipotle, Amazon, Starbucks, Panda Express, Shake Shack, Subway, McDonald’s, or Target! You must be 16 years or older to donate. Please sign up at this link.
• Black College Expo: DVS is going to the Black College Expo on Saturday, February 14th at the Pomona Fairplex! All students are welcome! Space is limited. We will leave DVS at 9am and return around 1:45pm. DVS will pay for student’s entry fee and transportation. If interested in attending, please complete this field trip permission slip. Permission slips are due by Thursday, February 5th at 3:30pm to Ms. Marquez or until all spots are filled.
• DVS Parent Association Bingo Night: The 2nd Annual DVS Parents Bingo Night is Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 5-8pm @ Five Point Five Brewery in El Segundo! $10 tickets get you a reservation at a table and two bingo cards for a night of fun and socializing with fellow Da Vinci parents.Bingo Prizes include Reserved VIP Parking to DVS Exhibition on March 25th, DVSPA Merch items, and more!  Proceeds from ticket sales go toward the DVS Advisory Fundraiser which supports the purchase of supplies and activities for advisory classes. Get your tickets now at this link. Send questions to DVS parent Lori at lj.bowk@gmail.com. 
• 9th Grade Physical Fitness Testing: All 9th graders will be taking the PFT on Monday, Feb. 23rd. Please have students come in comfortable clothing and athletic shoes. Please see this PFT letter for more information.  
• Into the Woods: Spend a few hours in our forest (Blackbox) filled with magic, mystery, and moral twists as we bring this clever, complex, humorous, and moving Tony-Award-winning Broadway Musical with music and lyrics by the celebrated, Stephen Sondheim, and a book by the brilliant, James Lapine, to life. TIX AVAILABLE HERE

Important Upcoming Dates: 

• Tuesday, 2/10 UCLA Blood Drive
• Wednesday, 2/11 Parent Advisory Committee Meeting #3 @ 4:30pm
• Friday, 2/13 Community Learning Day
• Monday, 2/16 Presidents’ Day Holiday – No School
• Sunday, 2/22 DVS Parent Association Bingo Night @ 5:00pm at Five Point Five Brewery
• Monday – Thursday, 3/2 – 3/5 Student-Led Conferences
• Wednesday, 3/25 DVS Exhibition Night
• DVS Class of 2026 Graduation: Thursday, June 11th @ 5:00 pm (more info. to come)

Helpful Links:

DV/Wiseburn Athletics  

DVS Planning Calendar 25-26

DVS News YouTube Channel

DVS Announcements Slide Deck

Da Vinci Photos Lin

Highlights from the Week:

Llama Advisory lunch at Gen on PD Friday

Bright Life Club enjoying the sun at lunch

We had a wonderful Neurodiversity Celebration Week! Students engaged in Neurodiversity lessons during Advisory, discussed that “disability is not a bad word” and “differences are not deficits,” held lunch-and-learn activities, and shared their experiences as students with neurodiverse differences. Thank you, Neurodiversity Committee, for an amazing week of awareness, advocacy, and celebration! 

Next week is a four-day week with PD Day on Friday. 

This Week’s Schedule

This Week’s Announcements

• Community Learning Day #3: The third Community Learning Day (CLD) of the year is coming up on Friday, February 13th! In order to request an on-campus workshop or to indicate that they will be learning off-campus that day, students must use this 2/13 Community Learning Day Workshop Request Form (DV account required) by the February 4th deadline.
• FREE Cardiac Screening for Youth & Young Adults: Da Vinci Schools, in partnership with Saving Hearts Foundation and UCLA, invites families and community members ages 12-35 to a FREE cardiac screening event on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in the Da Vinci Schools Blackbox Theater. Pre-registration is encouraged (appointments are seen first), but walk-ins are welcome. See more information on this Instagram post.

• Upcoming Emergency Drills: The 201 N. Douglas Street campus will be doing a series of planned safety drills during the month of February. By practicing these procedures in advance, we help ensure that everyone knows what to do in order to respond calmly and effectively in the unlikely event of a real emergency. As you know, preparation is key to minimizing fear, confusion, and risks. We will be reviewing emergency procedures during Tuesday announcements for the next couple of weeks, but we also encourage you to talk to your students as well.
• UCLA Blood Drive: Da Vinci Science is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, February 10th. Every donation gets a #10 gift card redeemable at AMC/Regal Theaters, Chipotle, Amazon, Starbucks, Panda Express, Shake Shack, Subway, McDonald’s, or Target! You must be 16 years or older to donate. Please sign up at this link.
• Black College Expo: DVS is going to the Black College Expo on Saturday, February 14th at the Pomona Fairplex! All students are welcome! Space is limited. We will leave DVS at 9am and return around 1:45pm. DVS will pay for student’s entry fee and transportation. If interested in attending, please complete this field trip permission slip. Permission slips are due by Thursday, February 5th at 3:30pm to Ms. Marquez or until all spots are filled.
• The Da Vinci Family CFO Training Series: Please join the FREE 6-workshop series hosted by DV Communication’s College Readiness teacher, Christopher Jackson, and designed to help families shift from financial stress to financial clarity. The first workshop is next Thursday, February 5th 6:00-7:00pm at 201 N. Douglas Street in room 3203 on the 3rd floor and is titled “Money Story & CFO Mindset: Identify limiting beliefs and adopt a strategic decision-making framework.” See all the workshop dates and details in this blog post and secure your spot in using this form.
• DVS Family Coffee Time: Every first Wednesday of the month, we have “Coffee with the Principal,” where parents, guardians, and students can drop in to ask administration and staff questions and receive updates on school happenings. There will also be various topics for discussion as requested by parents. This week’s DVS Families Coffee Time is this Wednesday, 2/4/26, from 4:30-5:30 using this Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/3108950461. This week’s topic: Teenage Mental Health Resources
• DVS Parent Association Bingo Night: The 2nd Annual DVS Parents Bingo Night is Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 5-8pm @ Five Point Five Brewery in El Segundo! $10 tickets get you a reservation at a table and two bingo cards for a night of fun and socializing with fellow Da Vinci parents.Bingo Prizes include Reserved VIP Parking to DVS Exhibition on March 25th, DVSPA Merch items, and more!  Proceeds from ticket sales go toward the DVS Advisory Fundraiser which supports the purchase of supplies and activities for advisory classes. Get your tickets now at this link. Send questions to DVS parent Lori at lj.bowk@gmail.com. 

Important Upcoming Dates: 

• Wednesday, 2/4 DVS Families Coffee Time Topic: Teenage Mental Health
• Wednesday, 2/4 Earthquake Drill
• Friday, 2/6 Professional Development Day – No School for Students
• Tuesday, 2/12 Fire Drill
• Wednesday, 2/11 Parent Advisory Committee Meeting #3
• Friday, 2/13 Community Learning Day
• Monday, 2/16 Presidents’ Day Holiday – No School
• Tuesday, 2/17 Critical Incident Drill
• Sunday, 2/22 DVS Parents Bingo Night @ 5:00pm at Five Point Five Brewery
• Monday – Thursday, 3/2 – 3/5 Student-Led Conferences
• Wednesday, 3/25 DVS Exhibition Night
• DVS Class of 2026 Graduation: Thursday, June 11th (more info. to come)

Helpful Links:

DV/Wiseburn Athletics  

DVS Planning Calendar 25-26

DVS News YouTube Channel

DVS Announcements Slide Deck

Da Vinci Photos Lin

Highlights from the Week:

Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Asian Student Union had a mochitsuki (mochi making) evening to ring in the new year!

A message from Christopher Jackson, College and Career Readiness Teacher at DV Communications:  I am inviting DV families from all campuses to a FREE, 6-workshop series designed to help you shift from financial stress to financial clarity.

Workshop dates and details : Occuring every 3 weeks, on Thursdays from February-May 2026

• Workshop 1 (Feb 5): Money Story & CFO Mindset: Identify limiting beliefs and adopt a strategic decision-making framework
• Workshop 2 (Feb 26): Retirement Planning Essentials: Secure your oxygen mask first (401k, IRA, Roth strategies)
• Workshop 3 (March 19): 529 Mastery: Maximize tax advantages and avoid costly mistakes
• Workshop 4 (April 16): Balancing Priorities: Navigate competing goals with the CFO Decision Filter
• Workshop 5 (May 7): Investment Fundamentals: Demystify investing and match strategies to your timeline
• Workshop 6 (May 21): Personal Financial Roadmap: Create your customized action plan

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: In person” 201 N. Douglas St. Campus/DVC:3rd floor, Room 3203
Cost: FREE

This series is designed for any Da Vinci parent who wants to take control of their family’s financial future, whether you’re just starting to save or already investing.  You don’t need to attend all 6 workshops, though recommended for maximum impact. Each one builds on the last, but families can join where it makes sense for you.

Seats are limited and registration is required. Click HERE to secure your spot.