Hello junior and senior students and families: Join El Camino College’s Financial Aid Office for a free webinar where students are introduced to the Sallie Mae Scholarship Database. Come learn about key tips on applying for scholarships, how to create a winning scholarship essay, and more.
Date: March 1 and 22, 2022 and April 5 and 19, 2022
Time: 6:15 pm – 7:15pm
Zoom Link: https://elcamino-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwod-iurzwuHdH010FC8PzXSqPI-ksKGOjb
We had a terrific spirit week at DVS and are excited for our 3-day weekend!
Here are some key upcoming events in the life of our school:
I wish you a happy and relaxing holiday weekend!
Sincerely, Steve
Happy Wednesday! Just a reminder that our weekly Parent/Guardian Office Hours will be today from 4:30pm-5:30pm – all are welcome to join us at 4:30pm at https://tinyurl.com/SteveGraceOfficeHours!
Dear DVS Family,
I am writing today to let you know that I will be resigning as principal of Da Vinci Science at the end of this 2021-22 academic year. I love our school and have tremendous gratitude for the opportunity I’ve had to be a part of our founding and growth from our humble beginning in 2009 to the fantastic school we are today. I will miss the excitement and adventure of leading this magnificent DVS family and the energy and creativity of our wonderful students and incredible staff. This has been the best job I’ve ever had and I will be leaving with a heart full of gratitude for this chapter of my journey.
I love being a part of the Da Vinci Schools organization and the Wiseburn community. Serving as principal of DVS has been the highlight of my career and I am profoundly grateful for the trust that the community, the Da Vinci Schools leaders, and the Board of Trustees have given me to lead and learn and grow in my time in this role. I look forward to supporting the DVS family with a thoughtful and intentional plan for setting up the new leadership of DVS for continued success!
Sincerely,
Steve
DVS students may receive free tutoring Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 3:30-4:30pm. Mondays are with UC tutors from RRISE Up in the Robinson Room. Tuesdays and Thursdays are with DVS Academic Coaches – specialized subjects include Math and Spanish, and will be held in the Galileo Room. We encourage students to come if they could use support in these areas!
Here’s some exciting info for the DVS Class of 2022 and their families! On Monday, seniors received information about spring Senior Activities and the DV Senior Activities Contract. You can see details on these documents:
Calendar Dates for Senior Events:
For questions about Senior Activities, including Prom or Graduation, please see the handout above for the appropriate contact. Thank you!
Tomorrow evening’s regular “DVS Parent Office Hours” meeting will also be a special School Site Council meeting for us to review our plan for a new “A-G Improvement Grant”. All are welcome to join us on Wednesday beginning at 4:30pm at https://tinyurl.com/SteveGraceOfficeHours!
National School Counseling Week 2022, “School Counseling: Better Together,” sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), is celebrated from Feb. 7–11, 2022, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
The special week honoring school counselors provides recognition for school counselors who implement comprehensive school counseling programs, a vital part of the educational process for all students as they meet the challenges of the 21st century. We encourage you to write a note of thanks to our awesome counselors, Francisca Rodriguez, Carolyn Ruiz, and Corinne Valle!
Hello DVS Families,
We hope that you and your families are continuing to stay safe and healthy. The DVS counseling team has put together some resources to help celebrate and acknowledge Black History Month and resources to help support your student/s. We hope that you find these resources beneficial.
As we continue to navigate uncertainty and challenging times, it is important that we remember to be kind with ourselves and others.
-Ms. Valle, Ms. Ruiz, and Ms. Rodriguez
