Cloud Computing is one of the fastest-growing careers in the United States! Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Cloud Practitioners earn on average up to $131,465 annually.
El Camino College is now accepting applications from current juniors and seniors who want to join the After-School Cloud Computing Career Pathway program, it’s FREE!
Please join us for a parent and student information night on PLTW Mechanical Engineering Technology. The session will be held this Thursday, August 25th 6:00-7:00pm via Zoom.
Topics Include:
Career Trends in Engineering Technology
How to Take College Classes for FREE through Dual Enrollment & Articulation
El Camino College Mechanical Engineering Technician College Certificate
El Camino College AeroFlex Aerospace Pre-Apprenticeship Program
We are thrilled to be getting ready for The Overnighter – a not-to-be-missed signature practice of Da Vinci Science! This two-day, one-night trip is free of charge for our students, and we love that students get to start the school year with great memories and new friends. It is our hope that all 9th grade students will attend this special event. 9th grade students will depart on Thursday, September 1st from school at 9 a.m. and return on Friday, September, 2nd around 3:00p.m. Please review the linked information below carefully in preparation for the trip.
Permission slips were due last Friday, 8/19 to Ms. Jessi, the English 9 teacher. If you have not turned in your permission slip, please do as soon as possible.
It is important to note that though we are using Camp Pondo’s facilities, the entire program is run exclusively by the staff and student leaders of Da Vinci Science. We pay Camp Pondo for use of the facilities, meal preparation, and support with our activities such as zip lining and swimming. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Ms. Jessi at jsnyder@davincischools or Grace Long at glong@davincischools.
We had a wonderful first week of school! Students are getting comfortable with their new schedules and adjusting to their new classes. Everyone has been doing a great job helping each other, cleaning up after lunch, and doing their best to get back into school mode. Students seem happy seeing old friends and meeting new friends as well.
There is a lot going on at DVS! This week, during advisory, students signed up for seminars and club applications went out. DVS Club Fair will be Tuesday, August 30th during Advisory. Students will learn about various club opportunities and sign up during the club fair.
This Thursday, August 25th, we will have “Parent Office Hours with Grace & Tim Zoom” from 4:30-5:30pm. It will be a casual time for us to chat and answer any questions you might have at this time.
Welcome Back Da Vinci Scholars! It’s nice to see you all back on campus. Please see the announcements below.
For students interested in health-related fields:
Introduction to Ophthalmology Virtual Course: Project InSight is pleased to offer an opportunity for students to participate in Introduction to Ophthalmology where they will learn about the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye. The course is open to 20 Los Angeles students interested in the medical field or eye health to join the 12-week virtual course this fall. This course will be taught by California Credentialled Science Teachers and will meet weekly beginning September 13 for one hour online after school on either Tuesday or Thursday. For more specific information, please use this link.
We are looking for web developers to connect with our Computer Science teacher, Mr. Marintsch, at Da Vinci Communications. Should you have any connections, please email Ms. Rodriguez at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Thank you for all your support as we kick off the Season 14 school year. Students are adjusting well and we love seeing them on campus!
This week, students have been able to request schedule changes as needed and they are filling out the seminar interest form. This Friday, August 19th, will be the last day for schedule change requests. Our hope is for students to be set up for success and begin to establish a routine that will help them navigate the year ahead. Please note, although we really do make our best attempt to honor every request, due to class size limitations, schedule changes and seminar requests may not be guaranteed. Students are filling out seminar forms during Advisory this week.
Below is the link to the Schedule Change Request form and a list of Seminar offerings for Semester 1.
There will be an interest meeting tomorrow on Zoom for the Belize Spring Break Trip! Please view the information and details below and attend the Zoom meeting tomorrow, August 18th, at 6:00pm if you are interested. This is open to all DVS students and details about cost/vouchers will be shared at the meeting. There will be a bonus $100 discount applied if you sign up after the interest meeting.
Welcome to the first day of the 2022-23 school year! Please review the flyers for student pick-up and drop-off procedures. Remember to give yourself enough time to maneuver through the parking lot. We look forward to seeing you today and the start of the new year!
Thank you for coming to our Welcome Back to School night last night. It was so great to see families and we are excited for Season 14!
The first day of school is Monday, August 15th. School start time is at 8:50 am and dismissal is at 3:55pm. Students will find their advisory teacher outside the gym (near Crossfit box and bike racks).
We’re excited to welcome 50 new teachers, counselors and support staff to the Da Vinci family. We are honored that so many talented individuals have chosen to make Da Vinci their new home. For some, they are Da Vinci alumni or recent graduates of Da Vinci’s in-house teacher residency program in partnership with the Alder University Graduate School of Education. All total, Da Vinci has 25 alumni employed across our organization.
Da Vinci Schools invests significant resources into supporting new and returning educators who receive approximately 23 days of professional development (PD) each year, including two weeks of training in August at the start of the new school year.
Last week, new teachers from across Da Vinci came together for a full day of new teacher orientation and professional development support with mentor educators from Da Vinci Institute, Da Vinci’s professional learning center. New teachers played team building games, toured all schools, and were introduced to Da Vinci’s signature programs and practices.
With all new and returning educators back at their individual school sites, the focus has been on reflection and goal setting, logistics, project-based and real world learning planning, curriculum building, special education, assessment, school culture, social-emotional learning, restorative justice, addressing equity and opportunity gaps, advisory planning, dual enrollment, all grade level and job-alike planning, and much more. There’s also been plenty of time for fun community building activities and getting spaces ready for students.
This year, teachers and students are transitioning to a new learning management system known as Canvas. Canvas syncs with PowerSchool, our student information system, and is what most colleges use giving students a head-start on knowing how to access course materials and other resources.
Da Vinci is continuing to expand our pool of dedicated educators and support staff. Check out our current openings here. We are so excited to start the new school year! Together, we are preparing students to lead, innovate, and thrive in the modern world.
Have a great weekend!
