Week 9 Schedule
We hope our 9th grade students had an amazing Overnighter experience at Camp Pondo this week! We enjoyed the fun activities, thoughtful discussions, and meaningful time we spent together. We can’t wait to continue to learn and grow with the Class of 2028!
Our Leadership team, clubs, and students groups put on a wonderful, celebratory Hispanic Heritage Month Community Dialogue (CD) this past Thursday. We are grateful to be able to celebrate students’ cultures, talents, and hard work together through this special event.
Friday, 10/11 was Da Vinci Schools’ first-ever Community Learning Day! What a neat experience to see students from all Da Vinci high schools participating in workshops and activities throughout the 201 campus! We hope students who remained off campus also had a productive day to learn and access opportunities. Don’t forget: ALL students MUST fill out this Community Learning Day Attendance Form to receive attendance credit. This form must be completed by a student using their Da Vinci Schools Google account.
Announcements & Reminders for Week 9:
- Student-Led Conferences begin next week! Conference times were pushed out by Grade-Level teachers. Please check your email and this SLC Information for Families if you have not received your SLC time.
- Parent Association Meeting: The DVS Parent Association is in place to build a strong parent community who support the needs of the school as directed by the school administration. Come connect with other DVS parents at our first meeting of the year on Wednesday, 10/16 at 4:30pm in-person on the DVS floor (after SLCs)! You’ll learn more about this year’s projects and ways you can be more involved in the DVS community. Everyone is encouraged to get involved and there is nothing formal you need to do to “join.” Questions or to express interest in helping lead the DVSPA or a project can be directed to parent Lori Bowker at lj.bowk@gmail.com. Future meetings will be held alternating Zoom and in-person. See the DVS Planning Calendar for dates and times.
- SAT/PSAT School Day: The DVS SAT/PSAT School Day is on Monday, October 14th! All PSAT and SAT tests will be digitally administered. Practice resources were posted on Canvas. It is crucial that students arrive at school on time. Per College Board rules, students will not be able to participate if testing has already begun. Questions should be directed to Saya, DVS Assistant Principal (swai@davincischools.org).
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- 9th Grade: PSAT 8/9
- 10th Grade: PSAT/NMSQT
- 11th Grade: PSAT/NMSQT
- 12th Grade: SAT (opt-in registration deadline has passed)
- Honors Commitment Deadline: Students who submitted their Honors Contracts by 9/20 have until Friday, October 18th to notify their teacher if they choose not to continue with honors in that course. Otherwise, Honors at DVS this year is a semester-long commitment, as noted on the Honors Contracts.
- Great California Shakeout is a statewide initiative to bring earthquake awareness and preparedness to California schools. DVS will be participating in the Great California Shakeout earthquake drill on Thursday, October 11th.
- Week 9 College Rep Visits: Both meetings will be in Mr. Perez’s Room. Students from all grade levels (9-12) are welcome!
- Friday, October 18th at 8am: UCLA
- Friday, October 18th at lunchtime: University of San Francisco
Week 9 Schedule (10/14-10/18):
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Monday, 10/14 SAT/PSAT School Day
- Monday-Thursday, 10/14-10/17 Student-Led Conferences (SLCs)
- Wednesday, 10/16: DVS Parent Association Meeting @ 4:30pm at DVS
- Thursday, 10/17 Great California Shakeout @ 10:17am
- Friday, 10/18 Honors Commitment Deadline
- Friday, 11/1 PD Day, No School for students
- Friday, 11/8 CLD Day #2
- Monday, 11/11 Veterans Day- No School
- Thanksgiving Break 11/25-11/29
Helpful Links:
Some Highlights from the Week:
Overnighter was a blast! Find more photos from the Freshmen Overnighter at this link.
Team Ten celebrated these sophomores with awards this week! Congratulations!
Many students contributed to the Hispanic Heritage Month CD, including our amazing Baile Folklórico Club and students who showcased their beautiful quinceañera dresses.
DVS teachers hosted some CLD workshops, including this Athletics workshop.
