Announcements from Real World Learning Director (10.23.2023)

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Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Youth Council Applications are OPEN!
Roots and Shoots Youth Council USA is looking for inspiring young change-makers to apply and become part of a group of passionate and compassionate youth leaders from around the U.S. who exemplify what it means to be a part of the Roots & Shoots movement.

R&S Youth Council members gain special access to career-building opportunities like media training, information sessions with influential mentors across fields, and workshops to craft their personal stories. Council members are ambassadors of our program, so there may even be occasional speaking engagements!

Application link can be found here.
Application deadline is October 28, 2023, 11:59 PM ET

You are encouraged to apply if you are…

  • 14-22 years old (high school-college aged).
  • Currently in 9th-12th grade or have graduated from high school (or an equivalent).
  • Residing and/or going to school in the United States or one of its territories.
  • A registered member of Roots & Shoots. Ideally, you are an active change-maker with a history of participating in and/or leading Roots & Shoots service projects in your community.
  • Ready to commit to an active year (Jan-Dec 2024) with Roots & Shoot Youth Council USA, which will include two online meetings a month and a 3-5 day in-person, intensive council summit during the summer 2024

 

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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Week 11: College Rep Visits

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Hello DVS Students and Families!  We hope you had a wonderful weekend.  Below are the college rep visits at DVS this week:

 

Monday, 10/23/23: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Tuesday, 10/24/23: Loyola Chicago University

Wednesday, 10/25/23: Smith College 

Thursday, 10/26/23: Syracuse University 

 

Presentations will be at lunch time in Mr. Perez’s classroom.

These presentations are open to all DVS students of all grade levels (9th-12th).  Presentations are winding down for the semester, so we encourage student participation.

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 10 Wrap-Up and Week 11 Preview

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Thank you for a great week of SLCs! It was great to see students reflecting on their learning and school experiences thus far and we appreciated connecting with parents and families on an individual basis. We hope you found the time helpful, informative, and enjoyable. 

Announcements for Week 11 (10/23-10/27)

  • 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. 
  • 10th Grade College Field Trips: 10th-grade students will be taking field trips to CSU Long Beach or Cal Poly Pomona on Monday, 10/23. Students received permission slips and information about the field trip in Targeted Support. 
  • Red Ribbon Week: 10/23-10/27 is Red Ribbon Week! This year’s theme is “Be kind to your mind. Live drug-free.” There will be a slew of activities for students and families to participate in. See the previous blog post for more information.
  • 9th Grade Substance Use Prevention Assembly will be on Monday, 10/23 during school. This assembly will be presented by Steve Cagle from the LA County Department of Public Health and will cover drug use prevention, the dangers of Fentanyl/Opioids, vaping, and other related mental health topics. He will be sharing some personal stories that may be heavy and difficult to process. This would be a great opportunity to have a conversation with your student before and after the assembly about these topics. 
  • Substance Use Prevention Parent Workshop featuring the LA County Department of Public Health Substance Abuse Counselor Steve Cagle will be on Tuesday, 10/24 from 6:30-7:45pm. Learn about health and social impacts of substance use, what to look for with your own child, how to intervene when you have concerns, and additional resources and support available. This will be in-person at 201 N Douglas Street or on Zoom at this link. If you have questions or concerns please reach out to Emily Green at egreen@davincischools.org.
  • American Mathematics Competition (AMC): Do you love math and are interested in solving complex math problems? DVS will be administering the AMC 10/12 on Tuesday, November 14th 3 pm-5 pm (during seminar and after school) to those who are interested and sign up. The AMC 10/12 are 75-minute multiple-choice examinations in high school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills. They are the first in a series of competitions that eventually lead all the way to the International Mathematical Olympiad. Please encourage students to sign up via this form by 2:30pm on Friday, October 27th. This opportunity has been posted on Canvas.
  • Parent Association Meeting: We are happy to announce the creation of a Parent Association for DVS! Instead of “PTSO” (previously mentioned), this will be “DVS Parent Association (DVSPA).” This has been a goal of ours to increase parent community, parent engagement, and involvement. We are excited about the parent association being formed. All parents and guardians are included in the Parents Association – there is nothing to formally join. Just show up to meet other parents and help out the school on various projects whenever you are able. The Mission Statement of the PA is:  “The DVS Parent Association is a service organization intended to create and build a strong parent community who then supports the needs of the school as directed by the school administration.” The first meeting of the Parents Association (PA) will be on Wednesday, November 8th at 6:15 p.m. at DaVinci Science.  All are welcome!

Week 11 Schedule (10/23-10/27)

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • Monday, 10/23: 10th Grade Field Trips to CSULB or Cal Poly Pomona
  • Monday, 10/23: 9th Grade Substance Abuse Prevention Assembly
  • Tuesday, 10/24: Parent Substance Abuse Awareness Session 6:30-7:45 pm
  • Wednesday, 10/25: LAX Aviation Day Field Trip (for students who sign up)
  • 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

 

Thank you for supporting SLCafe!

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Da Vinci Schools Celebrates Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23-27

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Students are getting ready for Red Ribbon Week® here at Da Vinci Communications, Design, and Science!

What Is Red Ribbon Week? It is a way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs and celebrate healthy lifestyle choices and habits. We hope to have students show their personal commitment to a drug-free and healthy lifestyle through participation in various activities October 23 – 27th. We will have a “wear red day” and see health related content in classes and presentations.

This year’s theme is: “Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free”. We hope to strengthen anti-drug-use attitudes and norms through sharing information. Please partner with us and discuss this message at home, at the dinner table, at family outings, and with friends and extended family. Ask your child to tell you about things they hear at school about Red Ribbon Week®!

Parent Resources:
Drug Awareness Hot Topics (English/Spanish)
Vaping: Parent Guide
Fentanyl: Parent toolkit
Da Vinci Substance Use Treatment Resource Sheet

Join us Tuesday October 24, 2023 6:30-7:45p in person, or on zoom, for a parent workshop on Substance Abuse Prevention featuring LA County Dept of Public Health Substance Abuse Counselor Steve Cagle. Learn about health and social impacts of substance use, what to look for with your own child, how to intervene when you have concerns and additional resources and supports available. Located at 201 N Douglas Street in the Blackbox Theater, you will have the chance to see various vapes, devices and products. Webinar link for Tues. October 24th: https://davincischools-org.zoom.us/j/96721710993

Save the date Thursday, October 26th 3:30-6:30pm Da Vinci Schools is hosting a mobile vaccination clinic for those wanting a free Flu shot or new COVID booster! Located at 201 N Douglas Street in the Multi-Purpose Room, walk-ins are welcome. This is a community event where all staff, students, families and friends are invited! Must be at least 5 years old to participate.

One fun way to start or continue the conversation about drug prevention and healthy lifestyle choices with your children AND have a chance to win an iPad? National Family Partnership is sponsoring a photo contest. The photo contest is free, simple and you could win an iPad and $1,000 for our school!! Log onto www.redribbon.org and find out more!

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Announcements From Real World Learning Director (10.18.2023)

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The Los Angeles County Fire Department Headquarters are hosting “The Girls’ Fire Camp” on Saturday, October 21st 9:30am-3:30pm, located at 1320 North Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90063. Click here to RSVP!

This is a one-day program for candidates between the ages of 10-18 and introduces interested youth to various career opportunities available in the Fire Department. Attendees will learn basic firefighting skills by gaining valuable hands-on experience from professional LACoFD firefighters, dispatchers, lifeguards, and other Department team members.

For more information, please contact the Recruitment Unit at (310) 419-2115 or email Fire-Recruitment@fire.lacounty.gov.

 

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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Announcements From Real World Learning Director (10.17.2023)

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PROCESSION: A family-friendly event at the Los Angeles State Historic Park on Oct. 21st

Procession is a multipart, community-oriented performance and festival that invites Los Angeles residents to explore the history of the LA River and the ground beneath their feet. This is a free event with storytelling, art workshops, performances, and family-friendly activities taking place at the Los Angeles State Historic Park on October 21, 2023 at 11am. No RSVP required. To learn more about this event, please click here.

Location:
Los Angeles State Historic Park
1245 North Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

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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Week 10: College Rep Visits

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Hello DVS Students and Families!  We hope you had a wonderful weekend.  Below are the college rep visits at DVS this week:

Monday, 10/16/23: LA Trade Technical College 

Tuesday, 10/17/23: Simmons College

Wednesday, 10/18/23: College of Creative Studies

Thursday, 10/19/23: New York University @8:15 AM

Friday, 10/20/23: CSU Channel Islands

Presentations will be at lunch time in Mr. Perez’s classroom, with the exception of NYU which is at 8:15am.

These presentations are 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 9 Wrap-Up & Week 10 Preview

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We hope students enjoyed the day off with PD day at home while teachers and staff engaged in professional development. Students had a blast at Phantom Formal last night, and it was great to see students having fun together with other Da Vinci schools as well! 

This past week, the whole school enjoyed celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month during our CD and we had amazing performances from students and staff! The students also did an amazing job on SAT/PSAT School Day. We are proud of all students for taking advantage of this opportunity to demonstrate their abilities, practice their test-taking skills, and enact their testing stamina. 9th and 11th grade students participated in Kaiser Permanente’s Ghosted mental health resilience program through a play on Monday, October 9th, and a virtual workshop on Wednesday, October 11th. The hope is for students to develop mental health awareness, resilience, and healthy coping strategies. 

Announcements for Week 10 (10/16-10/20)

  • 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.
  • Student Led Conferences are this week, 10/16-10/19. SLC information has been shared with students, and families should have received an email from teachers during Week 8. Please contact your student’s grade level teachers for specific scheduling questions or email Liz at ediaz@davincischools.org if you did not receive the SLC info email from your teachers.
  • Emergency Drills: Students will be participating in a 201 N. Douglas campus-wide fire drill on Monday, October 16th and in the Great California Shakeout, a California-wide earthquake drill on Thursday, October 19th. DVS families, please use this time to discuss emergency preparedness and review your family’s emergency plan.
  • 10th Grade College Field Trips: 10th-grade students will be taking field trips to CSU Long Beach or Cal Poly Pomona on Monday, 10/23. Students received permission slips and info about the field trip in Targeted Support. 
    • 9th Grade Substance Use Prevention Assembly: On Monday, 10/23 9th grade students will participate in a Substance Abuse Prevention Assembly by the LA County Office of Education. 10/23-10/27 is also Red Ribbon Week. More info coming soon.
  • Substance Abuse Presentation for Parents/Guardians next Tuesday, 10/24. You are welcome to join us Tuesday, October 24th at 6:30pm in person or on zoom for a parent workshop on Substance Abuse Prevention featuring LA County Dept of Public Health Substance Abuse Counselor Steve Cagle. Learn about health and social impacts of substance use, what to look for with your own child, how to intervene when you have concerns and additional resources and support available. Located at 201 N Douglas Street. If you have questions or concerns please reach out to Emily Green at egreen@davincischools.org.

Week 10  Schedule (10/16-10/20)

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • Monday-Thursday, 10/16-10:19: Student-Led Conferences
  • Monday, 10/23: 10th Grade Field Trips to CSULB or Cal Poly Pomona
  • Monday, 10/23: 9th Grade Substance Abuse Prevention Assembly
  • Tuesday, 10/24: Parent Substance Abuse Awareness Session 6:30-7:45 pm
  • Wednesday, 10/25: LAX Aviation Day Field Trip (for students who sign up)
  • 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 

Hispanic Heritage Month CD

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Announcements From Real World Learning Director (10.11.2023)

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For students interested in public relations, social media, graphic design, the arts, and content creation. There are two exciting opportunities below:

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

CREATIVE MINDS WANTED! 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! To learn more about this incredible opportunity, please register for our online orientation session, which will take place on Thursday, October 26th, at 6pm.

If you need support with your application, please reach out to Ms. Nordia Simmonds, Real World Learning Coordinator, at nsimmonds@davincischools.org.
Connect High School students, please reach out to Ms. Evelyn Hernandez-Rosas, Real World Learning Coordinator, at ehernandezrosas@davincischools.org.

10th Annual Creative Career Fair

This is a FREE opportunity for youth interested in a career in the arts! Youth, parents, and educators are all welcome! To RSVP, click here.

Date and time: Saturday, October 14th from 12-2pm
Location: Inner-City Arts
720 Kohler St. Los Angeles, CA 90021

You’ll hear independent artists and professionals from creative organizations talk about their journeys and answer your questions.

 

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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Announcements From Real World Learning Director (10.10.2023)

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For students interested in aviation, aerospace, and STEM:

The LAX Career Aviation Day is back this year and scheduled for Wednesday, October 25th! The Real World Learning Team will be taking a select number of students from Da Vinci Schools to the Flight Path Museum in Los Angeles. Interested students are required to RSVP using this link. The deadline to RSVP is October 18th. 

Students will:

  • Learn about exciting careers in aviation and aerospace industries
  • Experience aircrafts on display and aviation partner exhibits
  • Network with key workforce leaders, professionals, and education partners

The trip will depart from and return to:
Da Vinci Schools – 201 N Douglas St. El Segundo, CA 90245
Departure Time: 8:45 am
Return to Campus: 12:30 pm

 

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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