Week 36 Schedule
We are heading into our last week of instruction before POL week! Maycember is real. Students and staff have been busy with finishing up projects, culminating their learning, studying for assessments, going on field trips, and participating in many end-of-year school events and celebrations. As the end of the year is fast approaching, we encourage students to finish the semester with excellence, integrity, and of course, attendance!
We had our last week of seminars this week. Thank you, staff and students, for running and attending seminars. Seminars have been a signature practice, a unique opportunity for students to engage in learning in addition to core academics. We hope you enjoyed your seminars this year!
The last day of regular instruction will be June 2nd and the POL schedule begins June 3rd.
Happy Memorial Day weekend!
This Week’s Schedule:
This Week’s Announcements
- Attendance Reminder: We are grateful to our families, students, and staff who support and emphasize the importance of daily school attendance. Students are expected to be in attendance at school from 8:50 am to dismissal every day through the last day of the 2026-2027 school year on Wednesday, June 10th. Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as connect with their peers and teachers. Please continue to take steps to schedule vacations and appointments around school hours, and send your students to school unless they are truly sick
- Presentations of Learning: POL week is coming up, Weeks 37-38, 6/1 – 6/10. Specific instructions and schedules are shared by Grade-Level Teachers. Please see this Spring 2026 Presentations of Learning Information for Families for more information on POLs, including links to schedules and instructions (will be updated if not linked yet).
- Attendance is still required every day throughout POL week. The last day of the Spring 2026 semester is Wednesday, June 10th.
- Families are invited and encouraged to attend their student’s POL.
- Students who have perfect attendance during POL week will be entered to win free Jersey Mike’s coupons!
- Extended Learning Rooms: When students aren’t in the spotlight for their POLs, they’ll be diving into grade-specific workshops designed to jumpstart their next chapter. We are still looking for more guest speakers! Help us bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world by filling out this interest form to share your industry expertise, research, or personal career journey!
- 9th & 10th Grade: Career Discovery. Students will explore various industries and build the professional skills needed to bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world.
- 11th Grade: College Essay Intensive. We’re hosting experts from CollegeWise to help juniors craft standout personal statements and get a head start on the application process. There will also be opportunities for students to imagine their senior year experience together.
- 12th Grade: The Final Countdown. Seniors will spend their time finalizing graduation logistics and prepping for their upcoming senior activities.
- Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony is Thursday, June 11th at 5pm in the Da Vinci Schools gym! All seniors and their parents/guardians received an email with information regarding the ceremony and seating registration last week. Please check your inboxes and direct questions to Liz at ediaz@davincischools.org.
- College Essay Writing Workshops for Juniors: Want to take your college essay to the next level? Join Collegewise experts to deep dive into how to make your essay stand out. Students will gain further insight and feedback on their essay. One workshop will run during POL Week (no sign-ups required) and one over the summer onThursday, June 18th from 9am-12pm. Please register here.
- Here is a brief video and accompanying slides detailing the college essay workshops for juniors.
- Summer School & Summer Programs:
- Summer School at DVS is offered for students in need of Credit Recovery. Students will be notified by the end of the month of May if Summer School enrollment would be needed for your student. Summer School begins on Tuesday, June 15th and ends on Thursday, July 30th.
- Dual Enrollment for Summer Sessions: Some students are opting to take external (not provided by DVS) dual enrollment enrichment courses over the summer. If you need a dual enrollment form signed for summer session, please contact your counselor by June 5th. Counselors will not be available to sign forms during the summer.
- Spring Performing Arts Seminar Night (5/26): Join us for an inspiring evening at the Spring Performing Arts Seminar Night, showcasing the work of students from Stagecraft, Drum Ensemble, Music Production, On-Stage Acting, and On-Camera Acting! The Spring Seminar Night will take place in the Blackbox on Tue, 5/26 at 6pm. Admission is FREE—all are welcome to attend!
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Monday, 5/25 Memorial Day – No School
- Thursday, 5/28 Community Dialogue #6
- Monday, 5/18 Advanced Physics Knott’s Berry Farm Field Trip
- Wednesday – Tuesday, 6/3 – 6/9 Presentations of Learning
- Friday, 6/5 Class of 2026 Disneyland Grad Nite
- Tuesday, 6/9 Senior Breakfast & Graduation Rehearsal
- Wednesday, 6/10 Last Day of the 2026-2027 School Year
- Thursday, 6/11 DVS Class of 2026 Graduation @ 5:00 pm
Helpful Links:
Highlights from the Week:
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, counseling team and Let’s Taco-Bout It Club shared wellness resources, squishy balls, bracelets, sensory stickers and played music to bring awareness to the DVS community.
CTE Pathways took juniors to learn more about what their pathway instruction may look like in college at Cal Poly SLO
Advanced Physics Knott’s Trip to study the application of physics of roller coasters
Wild to Wilderness Project- CEA Honors students planned, built, designed, made, and carried their own sleep structures and stayed overnight at Wilderness Park
