Da Vinci Science

The El Segundo Fire and Community Services Departments have teamed up to offer this empowering and educational experience for girls within the local community. The “Fired Up!” Girls’ Empowerment Camp will be held on March 26^th– 27^th and will give girls the opportunity to get hands-on experience with real firefighting gear, as they learn what it’s like to be a firefighter.

Watch Fire Chief Deena Lee introduce the camp in this promotional video!

This two-day camp is open for girls aged 12-19 and is FREE for all attendees.

El Segundo residents can register for the camp beginning Tuesday, March 1st, by visiting esrec.org and clicking on the “Camps” tab. Non-resident registration opens on Tuesday, March 8th.

For more information call 310-524-2362 or email reghelp@elsegundo.org

This week is a 4-day school week for students because Friday 3/11 is a Professional Development day for staff. Parent office hours this Wednesday will be from 4:30-5:00pm at this Zoom link https://tinyurl.com/SteveGraceOfficeHours

We encourage students to attend the free after-school tutoring we offer every day at DVS! Academic Coaches, peer tutors from CSF and NHS, and college student tutors from RRISE UP are all available to students as a resource.

This Friday is the “Under the Lanterns” spring semi-formal dance for all DV high schools from 6-9pm. Students can purchase tickets for $15 through the “My School Bucks” website.  A brief tutorial on the steps for creating and paying through My School Bucks is available here. Please contact Liz Diaz at ediaz@davincischools.org if you have any questions.

Next week (week 27) is Student-Led Conference Week! Participation in SLCs is expected for all parents/guardians. Information and signups for each grade level were given to students on Google Classroom and are available at the following links:

• Grade 9
• Grade 10
• Grade 11
• Grade 12

In three weeks, DVS Exhibition Night returns! Exhibition Night will be from 5:30pm-7:00pm on Wednesday 3/30 for grades 11 & 12, and on Thursday 3/31 for grades 9 & 10. I encourage you to check the DVS Calendar which has been updated with upcoming events and information. Thank you and have a terrific week!

 

 

 

Da Vinci Schools is pleased to announce that Grace Long has been selected to serve as the next Principal of Da Vinci Science, effective July 1, 2022. Over the past several weeks, we conducted a series of stakeholder input meetings and surveys with DVS students, families, staff and Da Vinci Board members. At these meetings and through these surveys, we gathered input on the qualities stakeholders are looking for in the next Da Vinci Science principal.

Grace has a strong track record of effective communication, collaboration, and overall accessibility. She has served as Assistant Principal at Da Vinci Science and Coordinator of the Independent Study Program since 2019. Grace has loved getting to know the students, families, staff and the community.

As Assistant Principal, Grace’s areas of focus have been on differentiated and personalized instruction using data and student inquiry, socio-emotional learning, supporting English Learners, the Honors program, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives. She has created new student support systems for all students. Additionally, she has launched new staff, student and family cohesion teams so all stakeholders are heard in issues involving school culture and policies. Grace looks forward to continuing to expand real-world learning and skill development opportunities for students, and supporting students as they learn how to apply their capabilities to pursue their college and career goals.

Grace has more than 20 years of public education experience. Prior to joining Da Vinci, she worked for the El Segundo Unified School District and Lawndale Elementary School District. She has served in various roles in elementary and secondary schools as a teacher, language arts specialist, instructional coach, and administrator.

Grace received her B.A. and M.A. degrees in Sociology and Education from UCLA. She is a published author for Scholastic, and provides professional development and consulting services to various districts across the state.

We are excited to work with Grace in her new capacity. Before she begins her new role on July 1, 2022, one of her first tasks will be to begin an immediate search with our team for an assistant principal at Da Vinci Science.

Here is information on the upcoming “Under the Lanterns” spring semi-formal dance for all DV high schools!

• Date: Friday, March 11 from 6-9pm
• Location: Da Vinci West Plaza
• Cost: $15 (through MySchoolBucks)
• Attire: Semi-formal

Payment for tickets must be made through “My School Bucks”, accessible through the QR code in the flyer. A brief tutorial on the steps for creating and paying through My School Bucks is available here. Please contact Liz Diaz at ediaz@davincischools.org if you have any questions.

We are excited to be bringing back this event!!

WDV Athletics is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Social Media Student Intern who will help highlight athletic teams, players, and game highlights. We need a social media student intern who can post content on Instagram and Twitter, and coordinate interactions between our team social channels. This unpaid internship also offers the intern the opportunity to work in partnership with Da Vinci’s Marketing & Communications team.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail in grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Familiar with social media including Instagram and Twitter
• Graphic Design experience preferred: Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva, etc.
• Ability to engage with individuals of varying ages and backgrounds
• Self-motivated, comfortable in taking initiative
• Great attitude – willingness to learn, ability to multitask

Responsibilities for the Social Media Intern:

• Assist in managing the WDV Athletics Instagram and Twitter pages with a specific focus on sharing athlete stories, celebrating game results, featuring support for teams, sharing tryout information and upcoming games, and other relevant events
• Use graphics and photography/video to create visually appealing and creative content
• Interact with the WDV Athletics fanbase
• Report to weekly social media meeting, brainstorm ideas

This is a great opportunity for a talented student who is interested in leveraging their passion for athletics and social media/marketing. Interested applicants must be in their freshman, sophomore, or junior year. The internship will start immediately and will continue for the remaining part of the semester. To apply please submit a cover letter, resume and three to five examples of social media posts you have created that highlight your talent as a social media content creator to Donald Moreland at dmoreland@davincischools.org. Time commitment: Approximately 3 hours per week. Most of the work will be remote.

This summer, go beyond classroom learning by interning at Boeing, the world’s largest aerospace company. As an intern you’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from experts, and collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things. To learn more, students and parents must attend one of the following mandatory information sessions.

Tuesday, March 1 at 6 pm
Wednesday, March 9 at 5 pm
Thursday, March 17 at 7:30 pm
Click here for the links and meeting codes

Next week we continue our celebration of Black History Month with a special Community Dialogue on Monday hosted by the DVS Black Student Union (BSU) and the DVS National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) clubs during advisory! Week 25 will follow our regular schedule.

Here are some key upcoming events in the life of our school:

• 3/11 Professional Development Day (no school)
• 3/14-17 Student-Led Conferences (via Zoom)
• 3/26 DV CARnival (Car Show)
• 3/30 DVS Exhibition Night (11th & 12th Grade) 6:00-7:30pm
• 3/31 DVS Exhibition Night (9th & 10th Grade) 6:00-7:30pm
• 3/31-4/2 FIRST Robotics Competition @ Da Vinci (Gym)
• 4/2 Da Vinci Schools Job Fair (for staff for 2022-2023 school year) 10am-noon
• 4/8 Professional Development day
• 4/9-4/17 Spring Break
• 4/30 Wiseburn Ed Foundation’s Rock Around the Block @ Dana Middle School

I wish you a happy and relaxing weekend!

Sincerely, Steve

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

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

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

Awards for College Prep Scholars may include:

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

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

Attention Seniors!!!

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

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

Applications will be accepted.

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

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

 

Do you know a friend or family member who is looking for a real-world education in a small and nurturing school community? If yes, then keep reading!

The Priority Application Deadline for new Da Vinci students entering grades TK-12 in the 2022-23 school year is February 28th.

While most campus visits have been suspended due to COVID, Da Vinci continues to offer many virtual and self-guided options for prospective students and families to get to know our schools, including recorded info sessions and student chats, virtual campus tours, alumni conversations, and more. We are also offering in-person tours of Da Vinci Connect High’s new campus, located at 550 Continental Blvd. in El Segundo.

New students/families may apply online for the 2022-23 school year at:  https://davincischools.schoolmint.net/

DA VINCI SCHOOLS HELPFUL LINKS

Da Vinci Schools website
Enrollment Overview
Enrollment Process
Enrollment FAQ
Wiseburn Residents
Apply Now

VIRTUAL TOURS
Douglas Campus
DV Connect TK-8

ENROLLMENT CONTACTS:

High School Enrollment
Fabiola Martin
310.331.8097
enrollment@davincischools.org

TK-8 Enrollment
Jacob Diaz
jdiaz@davincischools.org

RISE Enrollment
Christian Navarro
424.241.2197
cnavarro@davincischools.org

Don’t forget — the Priority Application Deadline is Feb. 28th.