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!
Happy National School Counseling Week — School Counseling: Better Together
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!
DVS February Counseling Corner Newsletter
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
Free Braces for Kids
Hello DVS Families,
Do you know of anyone who may be in need of braces? Hawthorne Dental and Braces is offering free braces to any person without insurance, no proof of immigration status needed. Please see the attached flyer for more information!
HBCU Virtual College Fair Week (2/14-2/18/22)
Hello DVS Students-
Please join Destiny Education Project and Opportunity Exposed Inc. as they bring you a wealth of information about Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Hear from former and current students as well as notable HBCU’s.
You may register using the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeV_PUl74KWWyjNvNlIqoxD3R_u2dWG0cdd-6cij3kD05OfCA/viewform
Week 21 Schedule
Dear DVS Families, I hope you all are well! It has been a busy and full week for students and staff at DVS, and we continue to be proud of the kindness, resilience, and hard work of our students. Next week is a short week, with a student-free professional development day on Friday:
Here are a few photos of DVS students learning Shakespeare, doing chemistry labs, and collaborating on engineering design projects… enjoy!
Wellness Resources
Hello DVS Families,
We hope that you and your families are continuing to stay safe and healthy during such an unprecedented time. In efforts to support you and your families navigate these times, below are some resources that the DVS counseling team hope you can find helpful. In the event you need additional support, please do not hesitate to contact your student’s respective counselor.
Stay well,
Corinne Valle (last names A-F)
cvalle@davincischools.org
Carolyn Ruiz (last names G-M)
cruiz@davincischools.org
Francisca Rodriguez (last names N-Z)
frodriguez@davincischools.org
Health and Wellness Resources for Students and Families:
South Bay Families Connected (SBFC)
Health-related Resources for Adults and Families in the South Bay:
Supporting Kids’ Self-Esteem:
Grief Support:
OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center
Food Bank Locator:
Tool for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Help:
Meditation & Mindfulness App. (free for those who reside in LA County):
2022-2023 Earl Woods Scholarship
Hello Seniors!
TGR Foundation, A Tiger Woods Charity is excited to extend the opportunity and invite your high school seniors to apply for the 2022-2023 Earl Woods scholarship.
The Earl Woods Scholar Program was created in 2006 to honor the vision and spirit of Earl Woods, Tiger’s father and mentor, to continue his legacy of caring and sharing. The program goes far beyond financial assistance. Holding one of the highest graduation rates among scholarship programs in the country, our unique program is committed to ensuring every scholar is supported throughout their time in college and beyond. Once selected, our scholars receive continued guidance throughout college with mentorship, personal and professional development workshops and internship placement assistance to ensure our scholars succeed and graduate with their bachelor’s degree.
The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, Class of 2022, in select schools in the Los Angeles area with a minimum 3.0 GPA that have plans to enroll full-time in an accredited four-year university in the United States in the upcoming academic year. Successful candidates will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated financial need and a proven commitment to community service.
Our application is now online. Please click on the link below to review the flyer which provides a general overview of the scholar program, eligibility requirements and documents to gather prior to starting the application. Students will also find the link to the application and can click on “Apply Now” or use the QR code to apply. The application is due by March 15, 2022.
Selected recipients will receive a scholarship of up to $5,000 (renewable for up to four years) and will be provided with holistic student support throughout their college career. Finalists will need to be available for an in-person interview on Saturday, April 30. Recipients will be announced in May.
Sandpipers Scholarship Program
Hello seniors!
Here is an upcoming scholarship opportunity for you to apply to! Sandpipers has provided financial assistance to college-bound students since 1941 and is the oldest continuing aid program in the South Bay. Supporting more than 50 students per year, the program is unique in funding qualified recipients throughout the four continuous years of their undergraduate studies. View the video about the Scholarship Program here: https://www.sandpipers.org/scholarships
High school seniors living in the South Bay (both citizens and eligible non-citizens as defined by the U.S. Department of Education) are eligible to apply for a Sandpipers Scholarship for the 2022-23 school year. Detailed eligibility requirements are stated below.
- U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen (as defined by the U.S. Department of Education in The Student Guide)
- Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher
- Permanent resident of the South Bay area of Southern California (roughly bounded by the 105 and 110 freeways)
- Students residing outside the South Bay area are eligible if they attend a high school in the defined South Bay area
- Demonstrate a financial need
The entire Sandpipers Scholarship Application is online and can now be accessed with this link: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/78786-Sandpipers
All applications are due on Monday, January 31, 2022 at 5 PM, no exceptions.
Note: children and grandchildren of Sandpipers’ members are not eligible.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your counselor.
Wednesday Parent Office Hours @4:30pm
Just a reminder, our weekly Wednesday office hours for parents and guardians is today from 4:30-5:30pm! Please feel free to drop in and say hello, ask any questions you have, and share your ideas and perspectives with us!
Here’s the link: https://tinyurl.com/SteveGraceOfficeHours (no password required)