On behalf of Da Vinci Science staff, we would like to thank you for your generous, thoughtful, and wonderful contributions to the Gratitude Baskets that staff received from DVS families. It is a joy and honor to educate your students and we are truly grateful for our students and families. The staff will enjoy reading every note and will enjoy every treat. We wish you all a restful, safe, and fun Thanksgiving Break!
The school will resume the regular weekly schedule Monday, November 28th.
Important Upcoming Dates:
12/3 Saturday, Winterfest 11:00-3:00pm
12/8-12/15, Thursday-Thursday: Presentations of Learning – Early Dismissal at 2:25 all week
12/15, Thursday: Last day of Semester 1
12/16, Friday: Professional Development Day, No School
We hope you are all enjoying this Veteran’s Day weekend. To our veterans and to our military families: thank you for your service.
Thank you, DVS Sophomores, Seniors, and Spanish students for afantastic Exhibition Night. The students did an amazing job showcasing their work and engaging guests in fun learning experiences. Thank you to all DVS families and community members that came out to see us!
This week, a group of DVS students from all grade levels had the exciting opportunity to go to the LAX Aviation Career Day fair. From piloting and TSA to fire department and construction trades, students had an opportunity to learn all about what careers look like in the setting of a huge and local economic driving force: LAX airport. The event was hosted on the LAX tarmac, where students engaged with employers in a range of career fields.
We are also very proud of the Vitruvian Bots! Team 4201made it to the finals at the Beach Blitz competition and are also hosting a First Lego League competition to support the younger generation of Robotics teams. Also, best wishes to our Youth and Government Delegation this weekend as they are currently at Camp Roberts for their Training in Elections Conference.
This week:
College Information Meetings– College Informational Webinars will take place this week! These college information sessions will be hosted by our college counselor, Ms. Marquez.
Tuesday, 11/15 – 9th Grade College Webinar 5:00-6:00 pm
Wednesday, 11/16 – 10th Grade College Webinar 5:00-6:00 pm
Thursday, 11/17- 11th Grade College Webinar 5:00-6:00 pm
Parent Office Hours with Grace & Saya: Parent Office Hours with administration will be held every even week. Since it is Week 14, we will be meeting at this zoom link this Thursday, November 17th, from 4:30-5:30. This will be a casual time of updating, chatting, and Q&A.
DVS Staff Gratitude Baskets-We appreciate our DVS staff for working hard and caring for our students every day. This week, we will be continuing our tradition of organizing Thanksgiving Gratitude Baskets to deliver to our school staff as they leave for Thanksgiving Break on Friday, November 18th. The idea is that each staff member will receive one basket containing things they like and words of appreciation from students and parents/guardians. Thank you for your continued support in helping our teachers, counselors, academic coaches, paraeducators, and front office staff feel appreciated!
If you wish to contribute to the Gratitude Baskets, here are some ways you can do that!
Items:If you are interested and able to purchase something to show your appreciation, please consider using this list of the DVS staff’s favorite things for ideas. If you’d like to make a general contribution to be shared amongst the whole staff, you can send an e-gift card to dvsappreciation@gmail.com. Your gift will be used to purchase items for the baskets and your name will be included with the basket.
Words of Appreciation: There is nothing that means more to school staff than words of appreciation or encouragement! Please consider handwriting a note of thanks.
Any items or notes for the Gratitude Baskets can be dropped off in the front office between today and Thursday, November 17th.
We are also looking for parent/guardian volunteers to help with assembling the Gratitude Baskets during the week of 11/14-11/18. If you are available and willing to help, please reach out to our Office Manager, Liz Diaz at ediaz@davincischools.org.
Interested in taking Dual Enrollment courses during the school year and/or summer?
El Camino College is offering a Dual Enrollment Information Session for parents and students to learn more about the application process and requirements. This session is highly encouraged for students that have not registered for a Dual Enrollment class before.
Dual Enrollment Information Session (Da Vinci Schools)
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
5:00-6:00 p.m.
This 1-hour workshop is for prospective high school students and parents to receive an overview of Dual Enrollment in traditional El Camino College classes as well as in classes offered in partnership with your high school.
No registration necessary – join via link below at 5:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
We are looking forward to seeing DVS family, friends, and the community at our Fall Exhibition Night! Exhibition Night will take place tonight, Thursday, November 10th, from 5:30-7:30 pm. Exhibition Night is one of Da Vinci’s signature practices where students have the opportunity to showcase and celebrate their learning with the community. Students in Grades 10, 12, and the Spanish Department have been working hard to prepare for this event. All students are encouraged to attend, and all family, friends, and community members are welcome!
Would you like to tour of inside and outside of the brain? Would you like to see how failures became successes in learning about machine control? Does experiencing what it’s like to respond to a medical emergency sound exciting to you? Or how about having our world champion Robotics team walk you through the process of prototyping their machines? Enjoy coffee shops? Put your creativity to the test by designing your own coffee shop! These are just a few examples of some of the experiences you may have when you join us for Exhibition Night. Looking forward to seeing you there!
In an effort to be more proactive in supporting students’ mental health, a wellness screener will be given to all students at Da Vinci Science HS. Results from the screener will be used by the counselors to create interventions such as coping skills groups, counselor check ins, and referrals for therapy.
Scores will not be shared with students or parents. Parents will be notified, and parent consent is required if a student is referred to receive counseling services delivered by Antioch or Pepperdine therapists. If you would like your child to OPT-OUT and NOT PARTICIPATE in the screener, please fill out this form by Wednesday, November 16.
DVS had a fun Spirit Week this week! It was great to see students and staff join in on the fun and show school spirit! We want to thank the student leadership team for organizing that for us. We have many exciting events planned in the coming weeks, including Exhibition Night this week! This is also a short week as we observe Veteran’s day, there will be no school on Friday, 11/11, thank you, Veterans!
We’d like to wish our Youth and Government Delegation good luck this weekend as they head to Camp Roberts for their Training in Elections Conference.
We also want to wish our awesome Robotics Team 4201 the best of luck at this weekend’s Beach Blitz Competition. Go Vitruvian Bots! You can follow the action here: https://youtube.com/channel/UCk7hyYFQEHPYnlfD5kSJGPg
Semi-formal dance tomorrow, Saturday, 11/5, 6:00-9:00 pm. Be safe and have fun.
Exhibition Night– is this week! We are very excited to be holding DVS Exhibition Night this coming Thursday, November 10th from 5:30-7:30 pm. We invite all students, families, and the community to join us for this exciting night of celebrating student work this semester. Students in grades 10, 12, and Spanish Department will be proudly showcasing their projects and learning!
Aviation Day Field Trip– is this Wednesday, 11/9. If students signed up, they must return their permission slip to attend the Field Trip, students need to arrive at school by 8:30 for the bus.
College Information Meetings– College Informational Webinars will take place Week 14. These college information sessions will be hosted by our college counselor, Ms. Marquez.
Tuesday, 11/15 – 9th Grade College Webinar 5:00-6:00 pm
Wednesday, 11/16 – 10th Grade College Webinar 5:00-6:00 pm
Thursday, 11/17- 11th Grade College Webinar 5:00-6:00 pm
Here is the zoom link for all college webinar sessions: https://zoom.us/j/9301907728
DVS Staff Gratitude Baskets-We appreciate our DVS staff for working hard and caring for our students every day. In the next couple weeks, we will be continuing our tradition of organizing Thanksgiving Gratitude Baskets to deliver to our school staff as they leave for Thanksgiving Break on Friday, November 18th. The idea is that each staff member will receive one basket containing things they like and words of appreciation from students and parents/guardians. If you wish to contribute to the Gratitude Baskets, here are some ways you can do that!
Items: If you are interested and able to purchase something to show your appreciation, please consider using this list of the DVS staff’s favorite things for ideas. If you’d like to make a general contribution to be shared amongst the whole staff, you can send an e-gift card to dvsappreciation@gmail.com. Your gift will be used to purchase items for the baskets and your name will be included with the basket.
Words of Appreciation: There is nothing that means more to school staff than words of appreciation or encouragement! Please consider handwriting a note of thanks.
Any items or notes for the Gratitude Baskets can be dropped off in the front office between today and Thursday, November 17th.
We are also looking for parent/guardian volunteers to help with assembling the Gratitude Baskets during the week of 11/14-11/18. If you are available and willing to help, please reach out to our Office Manager, Liz Diaz at ediaz@davincischools.org.
Important Upcoming Dates:
11/10, Thursday: Exhibition Night (grades 10th, 12th, & Spanish Dept.) All are welcome to attend!
11/11, Friday: No School – Veterans Day Holiday
11/21-11/25, Monday-Friday: No School – Thanksgiving Break
12/8-12/15, Thursday-Thursday: Presentations of Learning
12/15, Thursday: Last day of Semester 1
12/16, Friday: Professional Development Day, No School
Da Vincians are out and about learning by doing and embracing the world in ever-expanding ways.
We invite you to share in the adventure and stay up-to-date with all things Da Vinci by following us through our organizational social channels. Post, tag and tweet with the hashtags #DaVinciSchools and #DVProud.
Accessing financial aid is key to supporting students with continuing their education to achieve their career aspirations. Under a new state law: AB 469, high school seniors will be required to complete and submit either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) or an opt-out form. This requirement begins with the Class of 2023.
Parents/Guardians who elect not to complete the FAFSA or CADAA should complete an opt-out form by March 2, 2023. Here is the FAFSA _CADAA Opt Out Form or seniors may obtain a paper copy from Ms. Marquez.
Are you interested in the aviation industry and want to learn more about it? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore various careers within the industry and what you can do to get there!
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is hosting the Annual LAX Aviation Career Day next Wednesday, November 9. This event will bring awareness of careers in the aviation industry as well as specialized curriculums at local colleges. Students can explore aviation career opportunities, speak with, and discuss career paths with more than 30 companies, federal agencies and other airport employers.
Students can pick up a field trip slip from their Office Manager at the school site’s front desk. Spots are limited so we encourage students to turn in their slips no later than Monday, November 7.
Students will be leaving to LAX at 8:30 am and returning at 1 pm.
I hope you’ve had a great week and are ready for fantastic weekend! We have some additional support for seniors applying to school within the University of California system (UC). A UCLA Ambassadors will conduct a workshop on the Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) tomorrow, Friday, 11/4 at 2:30pm (after school) in Mr. Perez’s room. Come hear about tips and strategies on the PIQs and get questions answered from a current UCLA student.
