Week 38 Schedule
And just like that, it’s the last week of school! The end of the year is here, and the general sentient from staff and students is that this year went by quickly. The students have been ending the year well with their final projects, some amazing Field Trips including 11th Grade Fulcrum Day in Downtown LA and Biomedical Pathway Field Trip to Cedar Sinai Simulation Center, and enjoying their last few days in POL and Extended Learning Rooms which include sessions on school culture, interview skills, Collegewise Workshops, POL pups to destress, and feedback groups to name a few.
We look forward to our last few days of school together. Please note early dismissal at 2:25 each day this week, Monday-Wednesday. Have a great last week of school, we are almost there!
Week 38 Schedule:
Week 38 Announcements:
- Attendance Matters: 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 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.
- Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony: Information about this year’s graduation ceremony, taking place next Thursday, June 12th at 1pm, has been emailed to seniors and their families. Seating arrangements will be emailed one day prior and parking permits will be distributed during graduation rehearsal on Tuesday, 6/10. Please refer to the emails sent on 5/16 and 5/27 for more details.
- Presentations of Learning: Presentations of Learning (POLs) continue week 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 are 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
- 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.
- 2025-2026 Calendar: Posted on Da Vinci Schools Website
Important Upcoming Dates:
- 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
Helpful Links:
Some Highlights from the Week:
Biomed Seniors presented their prototypes and posters for their Capstone Projects
Cedars Sinai Simulation Center- students got to perform ultrasound and detect veins and arteries, learn basic and advanced life support, and use a Da Vinci machine to perform Laparoscopy
11th Grade Fulcrum Day- team building while doing a scavenger hunt in Downtown LA
POL Pup’s Day: Students got to destress with furry friends
