Week 27 Wrap-Up & Week 28 Preview

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Grace Long

DVS had a super fun and action-packed week! A big thank you to our School Leadership Team for putting together our first DVS Davinchella this past Thursday. Students showcased their singing, dancing, and henna art talents, and were rockstars! Students also shared their interest in various clubs and engaged in fun activities such as dodgeball, table tennis, role-playing games, dungeon experiences, and more!

The Los Angeles Regional (LAR) First Robotics Competition is happening now on campus! Da Vinci is proud to host this LAR event for various FRC teams around the world. Robotics students have been working very hard the past few weeks making adjustments and new additions to our robot, Forte! The event is open to the public, feel free to come cheer on our Vitruvian Bots this Saturday and Sunday (3/16 and 3/17)! We wish Team 4201 the best of luck and are proud of our team for being gracious hosts to the community. Go Bots!

We are also very proud to announce that Da Vinci Science has been recognized as a California Distinguished School for 2024! Schools were selected to demonstrate excellence and growth in academic achievement and ensure a positive school climate. Schools were selected for exceptional student performance based on achieving exemplary performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and math, reducing suspensions, and demonstrating high graduation rates. Our students and staff work continue to work hard to meet the needs of all learners for positive outcomes and engaging learning experiences. We are grateful for the continued support from our families, industry partners, and the community.

Week 28 Announcements & Reminders:

Student-Led Conferences: Spring 2024 Student-Led Conferences (SLCs) are this week! They will take place from Monday-Thursday, March 18th-21st. By now, all students should know their scheduled SLC time. During SLC week, students will be dismissed early at 2:25 pm every day. SLC Information for all Grade Levels.
Parent Association Meetings: Our next Parent Association meeting is this week, Wednesday, 3/20 at 6:15pm on the DVS floor. Parent Association meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:15pm. All are welcome, no need to sign up! Future meetings:
- Wednesday, 3/20 @ 6:15pm at DVS
- Wednesday, 4/17 @ 6:15pm at DVS
- Wednesday, 5/15 @ 6:15pm at location TBD
Parent Association Fundraiser: The DVS Parent Association is fundraising to generate funds for our advisories. A more detailed email will be sent to all families separately.
Exhibition Night: Our Da Vinci Science Exhibition Night is Tuesday, March 26th from 5:30pm-8:00pm! Students of all grade levels will be showcasing their projects and learnings from this year. All students are expected to attend this event and all families and community guests are welcome to attend!
11th Grade State Testing: 11th-grade students at DVS will be participating in California State Testing (SBAC and CAST) on Tuesday, 4/9 and Wednesday, 4/10. Tests will consist of English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Students can access additional practice tests at this link as a guest user. More information will be shared with students by their teachers.
9th and 10th Grade Benchmark Testing: 9th and 10th grade students will be completing ELA and math standardized benchmark assessments (NWEA MAP) the week after Spring Break (Week 30). These benchmark assessments provide valuable information on student levels and growth to inform our classroom practice and supports. 9th grade students will be taking the tests during their English and physics classes, whereas 10th grade students will be taking the test during their World History class. As always, we encourage students to do their best.
Peer Tutoring Available: Peer-tutoring is available at no cost for all students. If you would like to receive tutoring or give tutoring in any subject area, please sign up! Peer Tutoring Sign-Up Form. Students have been paired and will hear from their tutors this week.