Week 13 Schedule
We had a wonderful CD celebrating Hispanic Heritage month. Students proudly shared aspects of their Hispanic Heritage including the meaning behind Quinces. Students showcased their beautiful Quince gowns, performed a traditional Iguana Dance, Folklorico, and heard from Mr. Sandoval about his experiences. Thank you, Leadership students, performers, and students for celebrating Hispanic Heritage month with DVS!
Next week is a four-day week in honor of Veterans’ Day, Wednesday November 11th.
This Week’s Schedule:

This Week’s Announcements
- College Rep Visits for Week 13: The last college visit of the semester is Saint Mary’s College of CA on Monday, November 9th. All college visits take place at lunchtime in Mr. Perez’s classroom. All grade levels are welcome!
- Coffee w/ Admin: Thank you to all parents who came to Coffee with/Admin. In case you missed it, slides are available here.
- Parent Association Gratitude Baskets: It’s that time of year- Gratitude Baskets for our amazing DVS staff. To show our appreciation, the DVS Parent Association is continuing the tradition of Gratitude Baskets, which will be delivered to staff on Friday, November 20th. How You Can Help:
- Donate Items – Contribute staff favorites for the baskets—see the list HERE. Drop off items at the DVS front office from Monday, November 2nd – Thursday, November 19th.
- Monetary Gifts – COSTCO gift cards or Cash can be dropped off or emailed to dvsappreciation@gmail.com or sent via Venmo: @Molly-Nellman, Zelle: mshreno@gmail.com by Monday, November 16th. These donations will be used to purchase items for Gratitude Baskets for all staff members.
- Notes of Thanks – Handwritten messages from parents and students are highly encouraged and will be included in the baskets. Staff love getting notes from students! Drop off notes at the DVS front office.
- Volunteer to Assemble Baskets – Parents are invited to help fill the baskets! Sign up here: SignUpGenius Volunteer Form
- DVSPA Meeting, Tuesday, 11/17 at 6pm, Work-party on campus for Gratitude Baskets
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Wednesday, 11/11 Veterans’ Day – No School
- Monday, 11/16 9th Grade CA Science Center Field Trip
- Tuesday, 11/17 Parent Association Meeting 6pm @ DVS
- Monday – Friday, 11/23 – 11/27 Fall Break
- Wednesday, 12/2 Coffee w/ Admin 4:15pm on Zoom
- Wednesday, 12/9 PAC #2 Meeting
- Monday – Thursday, 12/14 – 12/17 Presentations of Learning / Senior Finals
- Thursday, 12/17 Last Day of Semester 1
- Friday, 12/18 Professional Development Day – No School
- Monday, 12/21 Semester 1 Grades Finalized
Helpful Links:
DVS Planning Calendar 2026-2027
Highlights from the Week:
Hispanic Heritage Month CD
The 10th grade biomed students are honing their Healer archetype and drawing blood for blood typing
CEA Palisades restoration trip with Kim Gordon