Week 11 Schedule
We had another smooth week at DVS! Seniors started the week with college visits to UCI and Cal State Fullerton. They had a great time experiencing college life and visiting with DVS alumni.
This week was Red Ribbon Week with the theme, “Life is a Movie. Film Drug Free.” Students were given information and training to be drug-free and made drug-free pledges. Thank you, Mercy Health Group, for teaching all students about the importance of staying healthy and having a drug-free future.
Last week, Da Vinci’s Robotics Team participated in the Tidal Wave Pre-Season competition. Rookie and veteran team members did great and made it to the Semi-Finals! Team 4201 is looking forward to a fun and challenging year ahead. Go Vitruvian Bots!
We have a four-day week next week. No school this Friday, 11/1, due to Professional Development Day.
Announcements & Reminders for Week 11:
- Spirit Week: Next week is DVS’s Fall 2024 Spirit Week! Students and staff are encouraged to show school spirit and join in the festivities following the theme of the day. Please note that the school dress code still applies during this week.
- Monday, 10/28: Meme Day
- Tuesday, 10/29: Dress to Impress Day
- Wednesday, 10/30: Tacky Tourist
- Thursday, 10/31: Halloween
- Wellness Screener: In an effort to be more proactive in supporting students’ mental health, a wellness screener will be given on October 22nd and October 29th to all students during advisory at Da Vinci Science HS to identify students who may need support. Results from the screener will be used by the counselors to offer students interventions such as coping skills groups, counselor check ins, and referrals for therapy. Scores will not be shared with students or parents/guardians. Parent/guardian consent is required if a student is referred to receive counseling services delivered by Antioch or Pepperdine therapists. If you would like your student to OPT-OUT and NOT PARTICIPATE in the screener, please fill out this Opt-Out Form by Friday, October 18th.
- Week 11 College Rep Visits: All College Rep. Visits occur on campus during lunchtime in the Galileo room. We encourage interested students to attend and learn more about the many excellent college options out there.
- Tuesday, 10/29 UC San Diego
- Wednesday, 10/30 Biola University
- The Da Vinci Schools Song Contest: Calling all songwriters, lyricists, musicians, and producers for the first-ever “Da Vinci Schools Song Contest!” We are looking for a song that embodies the spirit of the Da Vinci community, using original lyrics and music. All genres are accepted, final submission can be a music demo quality and will be judged by a panel of three industry professionals. Winners will receive a professionally produced song and the opportunity for their song to be played at numerous school functions and events. Submissions close 12/1, winners announced on 12/15. Please click here for submissions and full contest rules + regulations.
- Band Bash: Halloween Smash: Band Bash is BACK! Join all DV schools for the extra spooky, “Band Bash: Halloween Smash,” where five student bands will take the stage to play original music and get everyone in the Halloween spirit—costumes are encouraged! Food and snacks will also be provided by student leadership groups and available for purchase outside of the Black Box. “Band Bash: Halloween Smash” takes place on Halloween (10/31) from 4-6pm in the Black Box.
- CLD Day: We hope everyone had a productive CLD day last month. The next CLD day is fast approaching! All students are required to sign up and indicate their plans for the next CLD Day, Friday, November 8th. The deadline to sign up is this Sunday, Oct. 27th. If you have not done so already, please do so now (even if your CLD plan is to do a stay at home/off campus learning day.
Week 11 Schedule (10/28-11.1):
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Monday – Thursday, 10/28 – 10/31 DVS Spirit Week
- Friday, 11/1 PD Day – No School for students
- Wednesday, 11/6 DVS Families Coffee Time @ 4:30pm on Zoom
- Thursday, 11/7 DaVincella during Adisory 2:34-3:55pm
- Friday, 11/8 Community Learning Day #2
- Monday, 11/11 Veterans Day – No School
- Tuesday, 11/12 AMC Math Competition
- Wednesday, 11/13 DVS Parent Association Meeting @ 5:40pm on Zoom (link TBA)
- Monday – Friday, 11/25 – 11/29 Thanksgiving Break
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Some Highlights from the Week:
College Visit to Cal State Fullerton
College Visit to UCI- Zot Zot!
Teletaubes at Tidal Tumble with Team 4201
Calculus students using motion detectors to graph their position and observe how motion affects the graph
Sophomores participating in Revolutionary Rountable project where they took on the role of a historical figure and analyzed modern examples of democracy
