Week 25 Schedule
We had quite an eventful week! 9th graders had Physical Fitness Testing, 11th graders went on college visits, students and staff had fun with Spirit Week, and the whole school enjoyed celebrating Black History Month together at our CD at the gym. Thank you, Leadership, BSU, and NSBE for doing an amazing job putting together a wonderful CD and giving the whole school an opportunity to honor and celebrate Black history and culture together.
Next week is SLC week! Please note next week’s early dismissal times: Monday-Thursday at 2:30 pm and Friday at 2:25 pm. SLC week is a great opportunity for students, parents, and staff to connect and to ensure effective planning and goal-setting for the remainder of the semester. We look forward to seeing you there!
This Week’s Schedule
This Week’s Announcements
- Student-Led Conferences: Spring 2026 Student-Led Conferences (SLCs) are next week, Monday-Thursday, 3/2 – 3/5. The schedule as well as specific instructions for SLCs are shared by grade-level teachers, and are available in this Spring 2026 SLC Plans for Families document. During SLC week, students will be dismissed early at 2:25pm every day.
- Speakers and Headphones Needed: Do you have any unwanted/old/broken speakers or over-ear headphones collecting dust? We would love to take them off your hands for the 9th grade physics classes’ speaker dissections! Drop them off with the DVS front desk or Dr. Taube through Spring Break.
- Community Aviation Day is Saturday, February 28th, 2026 9am-12pm at our 201 N. Douglas Street campus. Meet professionals from aviation and aerospace companies, flight schools, and government and military agencies! There will also be hands-on experiments and crafts for all ages. For more information, visit the website at this link.
- Into the Woods: Spend a few hours in our forest (Blackbox) filled with magic, mystery, and moral twists as we bring this clever, complex, humorous, and moving Tony-Award-winning Broadway Musical with music and lyrics by the celebrated, Stephen Sondheim, and a book by the brilliant, James Lapine, to life. TIX AVAILABLE HERE
- Spring Opt-in SAT School Day: DVS 10th and 11th grade students have the opportunity to take the SAT on campus for a $60 payment on Monday, April 27th, 2026 during the school day. In order to secure their spot, students must do BOTH of the following by Friday, March 27th: 1) Sign-up using this form (Da Vinci Google account required) and 2) Pay $60 at this MySchoolBucks link. Financial aid and waivers are available to qualifying students (email Saya at swai@davincischools.org).
- DVS Parent Association Meeting: Save the Date – Next DVSPA Meeting is Wednesday, March 18th, 5:30pm on campus.
- Yearbook 2025-2026: The months are flying by, and while the school year eventually ends, the memories shouldn’t have to. From the memorable Community Dialogues and Advisory laughs to the energy of spirit days and our DVS sports teams, these are the moments your student will want to look back on years from now. Our 2025-2026 yearbook captures it all—the academics, the friendships, and the unique Da Vinci spirit. Time is running out to secure your copy! Grab your Da Vinci Science student’s yearbook today and keep this year’s highlights alive forever. Reserve Your Piece of DVS History Here. “Enter Da Vinci Site code 19656.”
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Monday – Thursday, 3/2 – 3/5: Student-Led Conferences
- Wednesday, 3/11 DVS Family Coffee (with the principal) 4:30-5:30 Topic: School Discipline
- Wednesday, 3/18 DVS Parent Association Meeting @ 5:30pm in the DVS Galileo Room
- Friday, 3/20 PD Day – No school for students
- Wednesday, 3/25 DVS Exhibition Night
- Monday, 3/30 Cesar Chavez Day Holiday – No School
- Tuesday-Friday and Monday, 3/31-4/6-Spring Break
- DVS Class of 2026 Graduation: Thursday, June 11th @ 5:00 pm (more info. to come)
Helpful Links:
Highlights from the Week:
Black History Month CD
Last week, DVS Youth and Government Delegation represented at the Sacramento Conference
11th-Grade College visit to Loyola Marymount University
11th-Grade college visit to Pepperdine University
Sophomores having fun learning the chemistry of making slime!
