Da Vinci Science

We hope all students and families had a great week. Freshmen had a great “Fulcrum Day” where students got to engage in fun team-building activities. There are “Fulcrum Days” days scheduled for every grade level. Honors certificates were also passed out during advisory. 266 Honors certificates were given. We are very proud of all of our students. This week was also National Counselors Week, we are very grateful and appreciative of our DVS counselors: Corrinne Valle (9th and 11th), Carolyn Ruiz (10th and 12th), and Francisca Marquez(College & Career). Our counselors care very much about all of our students and work hard to support them. 

• Progress Reports – will be going out next week on Tuesday, Feb. 14th. In the mean time, we always encourage students and parents to check Canvas for assignments and grades. Please use this document: Parent and Student Access to Canvas as a resource for how to get access. 
• Spirit Week: Next week (2/13-2/17) is Spirit Week! We are looking forward to seeing our classrooms filled with Spirit Week fun! Please keep in mind that the DVS Dress Code still applies during Spirit Week.  

• • Monday- Jersey Day
  • Tuesday – Valentine’s Day (wear Red, White, or Pink)
  • Wednesday – Dress like a Teacher Day
  • Thursday – Tourist Day 
  • Friday – Pajama Day
• LA Metro’s GoPass Program: Da Vinci Schools is participating in LA Metro’s GoPass Program! This means each DVS student can receive a free Metro card that, once activated, will allow them to ride on the Metro for FREE until June 30, 2023. Students can pick up a card and instructions to activate their card from Summer Munoz (mmunoz@davincischools.org) at the DVS Front Desk. Here is more information on the GoPass Program if you are interested.
• Senior Activities–  Reminder, senior contracts were passed out during CCL class this week. In order to participate in senior activities. Senior Contracts need to be signed and returned to Mr. Perez by Tuesday, February 14th. 

• Black History Month: In honor of Black History Month, students will be participating in a jeopardy game next Friday (2/17) during advisory. There will also be a Community Dialogue (CD) with all DVS students on Friday 2/24.
• Youth & Government: We wish our Y&G delegation the best during their Model Legislature & Court Conference in Sacramento this weekend! 

Important Upcoming Dates:

• Monday, 2/20: President’s Day Holiday (no school)
• Friday, 2/24: Black History Month Community Dialogue during Advisory
• Friday-Sunday, 3/3-3/5: FRC Regionals at Port Hueneme 
• Monday-Thursday, 3/13-3/16: Student-Led Conference (SLC) Week
• Friday, 3/17: PD Day, No school for students
• Friday-Sunday, 3/17-3/19: FRC LA Regionals at Da Vinci  
• Monday, 3/20: Freshmen College Webinar 5:00-6:00
• Tuesday, 3/21: Sophomore College Webinar 5:00-6:00
• Wednesday, 3/22: Junior College Webinar 5:00-6:00
• Wednesday, 3/22: Medical Interventions Grand Rounds 6:00 pm
• DVS Graduation date is scheduled for Thursday, June 8th at 5:00 pm
• School Calendar Link