Announcements from Real World Learning Director (11.6.2023)

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Apply to become a creative intern with Teens Media Network (TMN):

Teens Media Network (TMN) is currently looking for young, creative minds to join us on an exciting adventure to create a youth media network. We need multimedia producers (content creators), graphic designers, copywriters, social media managers, and PR professionals (event producers).

Apply now to be a part of something unique, exciting, and innovative! Applications are due Thursday, November 9.

If you need support with your application, please reach out to Ms. Nordia Simmonds at nsimmonds@davincischools.org.

Connect High School students, please reach out to Ms. Evelyn Hernandez-Rosas at ehernandezrosas@davincischools.org.

 

Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

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Week 12 Wrap-Up & Week 13 Preview

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Students and staff brought their A-game in creativity and fun for Spirit Week this week! Thank you, DVS Leadership, for organizing a week full of energy and spirit. Check out their Instagram @dvs_leadership for pictures and updates.

Our Robotics Team 4201 will be going to San Juan Capistrano this weekend for FRC Beach Blitz competition. Go Vitruvian Bots!

 

Announcements for Week 13 (11/6-11/10)

  • Shelter-in-Place Drill: The Da Vinci high schools located at the 201 N. Douglas location (including DVS) will be participating in a Shelter-in-Place Drill on Wednesday, November 8th. Shelter-in-Place drills are designed to educate students and staff and to provide practice opportunities for what to initially do in the event of an on-campus or nearby emergency that requires a lockdown. 
  • Progress Reports: Staff update grades on PD days in order for grades to be up-to-date by the following week. Since Thursday, 11/9 is our last PD day before the end of the semester, we plan to mail progress reports the following week. Please continue to reference Canvas for all coursework and grading information.
  • Parent Association Meeting: The first Parent Association meeting is scheduled for this coming Wednesday, November 8th, 6:15pm in the DVS Galileo room. There is no need to RSVP or sign up, just show up! Please contact Julia Ehlers (parent volunteer) at murphyehlers@gmail.com with questions.
  • Thanksgiving 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 17th. 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 baskets.
    • 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 16th. We will begin assembling the Gratitude Baskets at the DVS Parent Association meeting on 11/8 and will also be looking for parent volunteers during the week of 11/13-11/17. If you are available and willing to help, please reach out to our Office Manager, Liz Diaz at ediaz@davincischools.org. 

 

Week 13 Schedule (11/6-11/10)

 

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • Wednesday, 11/8: 201 Campus Shelter-in-Place Drill
  • Thursday, 11/9: No School for Students, PD Day
  • Friday, 11/10: No School, Veterans Day 
  • Monday-Friday, 11/20-11/24 Thanksgiving Break
  • Monday-Thursday, 12/18-12/21: POL/Finals Minimum Day Schedule with 2:25pm dismissal
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CSS Profile: Application for Institutional Financial Aid

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Hello Senior Families!

This message is for those of who are applying to colleges that require the FAFSA and the CSS Profile to apply for financial aid.  

The CSS Profile is an application used to award institutional scholarships, grants and merit-based aid and is required by more than 300 colleges, universities and scholarship organizations.  Colleges that use the CSS Profile are predominantly private college and out of state private colleges. The UCs and CSUs do not use the CSS Profile.  You can find the list of participating colleges here .

If you are applying to a college that requires the CSS Profile, please complete this form as soon as possible. The CSS Profile application can be found here. The financial information that is provided by completing the CSS Profile will allow these colleges to create an estimated award offer if you are accepted to their institution.  As we wait for the FAFSA to open sometime in December, we are also anticipating that processing of the FAFSA may take longer than expected.  However, the estimated award as a result of completing the CSS Profile, will more than likely be the actual award you will receive.  

Additional important information regarding financial aid applications:

  • Students that apply Early Action/Early Decision may have a November or December deadline for the CSS Profile.  Please check deadlines on the respective university websites.  
  • The University of CA (UCs) and the CA State University (CSUs) do not require the CSS Profile.  They only require the FAFSA or the CADAA
  •  UC priority deadline for the FAFSA or the CADAA is March 2nd
  •  CSU priority deadline for the  FAFSA or the CADAA is April 2nd       

Again, if college required the completion of the CSS Profile, we encourage you not to wait until the FAFSA opens in December to complete the CSS Profile. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor. 

 

Have a great weekend!

Ms. Marquez

fmarquez@davincischools.org 

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Announcements from Real World Learning Director (11.1.2023)

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The Real World Learning Team Presents: RWL Workshops

Networking Workshop
November 16th, 4-5 PM
Real World Learning Center @ 201 N. Douglas

Join the Real World Learning Coordinator, Nordia Simmonds, for conversations about making your network work for you. You can expect to walk away from the workshop with practical tips to grow and maintain a thriving network that you can leverage to launch you into your dream career!

Career-Learning Opportunity
November 30th, 4-5 PM
Real World Learning Center @ 201 N. Douglas

We will be welcoming an exciting guest speaker, Andrea Howard, to share her experiences as a birth and postpartum doula!

Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

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Riordan Saturday Business Institute

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Hello DVS Families,  We hope you are having a great start to your week!

The Riordan Programs at the UCLA Anderson School of Management is proud to provide learning experiences in business to and shape the lives of Los Angeles’ next great leaders.  Many students at DVS have participated and benefited from all that Riordan programs have to offer.

The program

  • Is cost-free!
  • Is virtual; one in-person session in mid-April 2024
  • Requires a two (2) hour commitment per session

Students will 

  • Receive introductory business lessons led by UCLA Anderson MBA Students and Riordan MBA Fellows
  • Learn about careers through diverse panels
  • Learn about early college planning
  • Visit to UCLA Anderson campus

Eligibility

  • 9th or 10th-grade standing by Fall 2023
  • Must attend a high school in Los Angeles
  • Minimum GPA requirement: 2.9
  • Must be able to attend student orientation and all five (5) sessions

Click HERE to apply. Application Deadline: November 14, 2023 @ 11:59 PM PST. Application Decision Release Date: December 2023.

For additional information, contact
Jaquelinne Rodriguez-Lopez, Program Manager
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Announcements from Real World Learning Director (10.31.2023)

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The NewFilmmakers Los Angeles’ Student Mentorship Program has partnered with NBCUniversal Academy once again for their student mentorship program!

The Student Mentorship Program is open to current LA County High School Students. Participants will be paired with a production mentor during their time on set and will learn about directing, cinematography, lighting, producing, sound mixing and more. Students will also have the opportunity to meet the filmmakers on set and also receive IMDB credit for their participation. The students will have a chance to visit the Universal Studios lot and an actual Hollywood film set. You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity.

Upcoming dates: 12 spots available for each date

  • Thurs, Nov 9th
  • Tues, Nov 14th
  • Wed, Nov 15th

Location: NBC Universal Studios Lot
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, California 91608

Time: TBD but usually in the afternoon from 2pm to 6pm or 3pm to 7pm. We understand that it’s a school day, but we are also willing to write an excuse letter, if needed.

Each student is only allowed to participate once and they must be a current LA County-based High School student.

What you need to do:

  • Students need to send their application via this link.
  • The student’s parent/guardian needs to sign the NFMLA Release Forms and send them to us by email.
  • Please make sure to inform the student to regularly check their email and respond to our invitation as soon as possible so we can reserve a spot for them.
  • Spots will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. We will send a confirmation email to the student once they have been admitted to the program, so please remind them to check their inbox/spam folder regularly.

 

For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
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Week 12: College Rep Visit

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Hello DVS Students and Families!  Thank you to all the students who attended the college rep visits this semester.  This is our last week of college rep visits for the semester.  The information is below:

Wednesday, 11/1/23: UCLA @8:00 am

Thursday, 11/02/23: US Air Force Academy 

This presentation will be at lunch time in Mr. Perez’s classroom and open to all DVS students of all grade levels (9th-12th).

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor: fmarquez@davincischools.org

We hope to see you there!

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Week 11 Wrap-Up & Week 12 Preview

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Thank you for your participation and continued support with Red Ribbon Week. We hope for all of our students to be healthy and to make positive choices for themselves.   

Announcements for Week 12 (10/30-11/3)

  • Fall Surveys: We value your voice and input. Parents/guardians and students, you should have received an email from Kelvin Education with a survey link to provide feedback. If you have not done so already, please look in your inbox for “Kelvin Education” to fill out the survey. 
  • Parent Association Meeting: If you are interested in joining DVS PA (Parent association), please contact Julia Ehlers (parent volunteer) at murphyehlers@gmail.com. The first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 8th, 6:00 in the DVS Galileo room. 
  • Cal Poly SLO Trip: Interested seniors, Mechanical Engineering seniors, Society of Women Engineers, and Advanced Physics will go visit a college campus and see what their content may look like at the college level. This will take place on Friday, Nov. 1st.  
  •  FRC Beach Blitz: The Vitruvian Bots robotics team will have another weekend competition in San Juan Capistrano, 11/4-11/5 – Go Team 4201! 
  • DVS Families Coffee Time: Our third DVS Families Coffee Time is this coming Wednesday, November 1st from 4:15-5:15. This will be an in-person in the DVS Galileo Room. The purpose of this time is to build connection, community, and communication about what’s happening at DVS!  We hope to have parents and students from all grade levels.  

Week 13 Schedule (10/30-11/3)

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • Wednesday, 11/1: DVS Families Coffee Time at 4:15pm at DVS
  • Friday, 11/3: Cal Poly SLO Field Trip (interested seniors, SWE, Advanced Physics)
  • Thursday, 11/9: No School for Students, PD Day
  • Friday, 11/10: No School, Veterans Day 
  • Monday-Friday, 11/20-11/24 Thanksgiving Break
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Announcements from Real World Learning Director (10.26.2023)

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The RISE Diversity Project seeks to diversify the world of film and studio recordings by assembling an orchestra of young, BIPOC musicians from all across Los Angeles to work together with professional studio musicians and perform and record in a world-class recording studio. The opportunity is open for musicians aged 14-27 and it is free. The deadline is December 1st. For more information, please click here.

 

For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
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Announcements from Real World Learning Director (10.26.2023)

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For students interested in volunteer work:

Volunteer with TreePeople’s community forestry team and help restore our urban forest in Inglewood! Planting trees increases shade, rainwater capture, cleanses water draining to the ocean, bolsters air quality, and mitigates the impact of climate change for Los Angeles County.

Please join the efforts happening on Saturday, 10/28 from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Located at 590 E Brett St, Inglewood, CA 90302. Volunteers will sign in at the meeting location at 8:30 AM.

To sign up, please click here:
https://www.treepeople.org/volunteer/

WHAT TO BRING:

    • Hat to provide shade
    • Work gloves — some will be made available, but it is recommended that volunteers bring their own
    • Comfortable clothing that can get dirty
    • Sturdy, close-toed shoes
    • Sunscreen
    • Filled water bottle and snack
    • Hand sanitizer

 

For students interested in film:

The NewFilmmakers Los Angeles’ Student Mentorship Program has two upcoming sessions on Saturday, November 18th and Sunday, November 19th, 2023 and they still have 12 spots available for students interested in film. Students must send their application via this link.

Below is a general overview of the program:

      • The Student Mentorship Program is open to current LA County High School Students. Participants will be paired with a production mentor during their time on set and will learn about directing, cinematography, lighting, producing, sound mixing and more. Students will also have the opportunity to meet the filmmakers on set and also receive IMDB credit for their participation.
      • Time: TBD but usually from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm.
      • Location: TBD
      • Each student is only allowed to participate once and they must be a current LA County-based High School student.
      • Lunch and snacks will be provided to the students.

What you need to do:

      • Students must send their application via this link.
      • Please ask the student’s parent/guardian to sign the attached release forms sent to them via email.
      • Please make sure to inform the student to regularly check their email and respond to our invitation as soon as possible so we can reserve a spot for them.

Spots will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. The organization will send a confirmation email to the student once they have been admitted to the program, so please remind them to check their inbox/spam folder regularly.

 

For more information about these opportunities, please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
For a list of other current Real World Learning Opportunities, please click here.

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