Week 37 Schedule
The countdown has begun! 8 more days of school. The students did a great job this week, as many classes had final presentations, assessments, and projects due. We still have a lot of learning to do, presentations to give, and fun to be had. We look forward to seeing all our students finish the year strong, with high engagement and attendance.
Please note this week’s schedule change. School dismissal is the normally scheduled time at 3:55 on Monday, 6/2, and Tuesday, 6/3. Early dismissal time of 2:25 pm on Wednesday-Friday, 6/4-6/6.
Week 37 Schedule:
Week 37 Announcements:
- Attendance Matters: As the end of the school year approaches, we are grateful to our families, students, and staff who support and emphasize the importance of daily school attendance. Although school will be dismissed at 2:25pm starting Wednesday, June 4th, students are expected to be in attendance at school from 8:50am to dismissal every day through the last day of the 2025-2026 school year on Wednesday, June 11th. 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. Daily routines are essential for reducing stress and creating a sense of security for students and adults. If your family or your child needs support, please reach out to your child’s counsel
- Presentations of Learning: Presentations of Learning (POLs) for all students will take place during Weeks 37 and 38 (6/3-6/10).
- Click here for an information sheet for families with details about presentations of learning. Families are invited and encouraged to attend their student’s POL.
- When not presenting or watching presentations during POL week, students will be augmenting their learning in Extended Learning Rooms. Seniors will participate in activities to prepare for graduation, juniors will explore career options and attend FREE essay writing workshops from Collegewise (more info below), sophomores will build their resumes in a resume workshop and test their interview skills in an interview workshop, and freshmen will review their TruMotivate Top 5 Motivators and discuss the components that contribute to healthy communication and relationships.
- College Essay Workshops for Juniors: We are excited to offer support to juniors in their personal statement and PIQ writing process through our partnership with Collegewise. We will offer a series of free workshops for juniors to work on their college essays:
- POL Extended Learning Room: Juniors will attend two workshops where they will learn tips and tricks for mastering the art of college essay writing. They will leave the workshop with an essay outline. No sign-up needed as all juniors will be scheduled into an Extended Learning Room during POL Week.
- Summer Essay Writing Workshop: Want to take your college essay to the next level? Join Collegewise experts to deep dive into how to make your essay stand out. You will gain further insight and feedback on your essay. Two dates available, you may register for one date below:
- Questions? Please contact Ms. Marquez, College and Career Counselor, fmarquez@davincischools.org
- Class of 2025 Chipotle Fundraiser: Please join the Class of 2025 and DVS Leadership for our last fundraiser of the year at Chipotle! See you at 307 N Pacific Coast Hwy, El Segundo, CA 90245 on Tuesday, June 3rd from 4-8pm. You can order online for pickup using the code 4DNMPDX or show this flyer in the restaurant.
- Da Vinci Science Parents Facebook Group: Consider joining the DVS parent online community space facilitated by DVS parents. Search for the private Facebook Group, “DaVinci Science Parents” with a green “This is HOME” banner. This online space is for current DVS parents and families to connect, ask questions and build community with each other.
- Class of 2026 Senior Portraits: Senior portraits will be taken on campus over the summer this year by Stacee Lianna! See more information in this flyer, and sign up for a session at this link.
- 2025 DVS Yearbook: The 2025 yearbook is ready to purchase at the school yearbook at Varsity Press. Click here for link. Prices start at $55 and are soon to change.
- 2025-2026 Calendar: Posted on Da Vinci Schools Website
- Spring into SWE: Come to SWE’s night of medicine and engineering to have fun while doing hands-on STEM activities on Friday, June 6th! This event is FREE for 3rd-5th graders hosted by our Da Vinci Science High School Society of Women Engineers members at Da Vinci Science High School (201 N. Douglas Street, 2nd Floor). Dinner will be provided. Questions? Contact SWE President Jayleen jayleen_mclaurin@student.davincischools.org or SWE Outreach Coordinator Elizabeth elizabeth_bowker@student.davincischools.org.
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Tuesday, 6/3 9th Grade POLs Begin
- Wednesday, 6/4 10th Grade POLs and 12th Grade SRPs Begin
- Thursday, 6/5 11th Grade POLs Begin
- Friday, 6/6 Disneyland Grad Nite
- Tuesday, 6/10 Senior Breakfast & Grad Rehearsal
- Wednesday, 6/11 Last Day of the 2024-2025 School Year
- Thursday, 6/12 Class of 2025 Graduation at 1:00pm
- 2025-2026 School Year: First Day of School, Monday, August 18th
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Some Highlights from the Week:
Honors Civil Engineering Water to Wilderness: Seniors designed structures that they walked from the beach to Hopkins Wilderness Park and spent the night in/on them!
Counselors organized various Mental Health Awareness Month lunch activities including yoga led by Dr. Taube and a dance party.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Swelebration potluck!
Advanced Physics students built baryons and mesons using quark puzzle pieces.
9th grade Physics students culminated their project by inviting staff, families, and community members to the Beats by DVS Museum to showcase headphones they designed and built.
Leadership culminated their seminar time together with an End of the Year Celebration and recognized Senior Buddies who mentored underclassmen throughout the year.
10th grade Chemistry students finished out their coffee unit with the DV Baristas event. We hope everyone enjoyed their freshly brewed coffee!
