Da Vinci Science

We had another successful week- thank you to everyone who attended college information sessions, parent advisory meetings, and to all staff and students who participated in the UCLA blood drive. Next week is another packed week with lots of events, including SAT Day, CHYA, SLCs, college visits, and, of course, every day learning. We also want to wish our Robotics Team 4201, the Vitruvian Bots, as well as Da Vinci hosts So. Cal Showdown this weekend, 10/11 from 9-5:00 pm. There will be free activities and workshops for ages 6-14; all are welcome to stop by!

Week 9 Schedule

  

This Week’s Announcements:

• PSAT/SAT Day: Students in 9-11th will be taking the PSAT; students in 11th and 12th opted-in to take SAT. There will be schedules and room assignments posted throughout the campus on Monday. 

• SLC Week is this week (10/13 to 10/17). Families should already have their SLC times scheduled.  SLC Document for grade-level specific information. We are looking forward to great conversations next week. 
• CHYA Week for 9th Graders: all 9th Graders will be hearing California Healthy Youth Act lessons provided by Nurse Tisyana Lucero and Dr. Emily Green. 9th-grade students will be on a special schedule this week. 

• DVS Parent Association: 

• • Monday 10/13 is the due date for student design submissions.  Check out the details of the Student Design Contest for our next DVSPA Merch Fundraiser design.  More details in this Design Contest Flyer. 
  • Advisory Fundraiser at CHIPOTLE 10/22 – share this fundraiser flyer when you order at Chipotle, 307 N Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo anytime from 4-8pm on WED 10/22.  Every DVS student benefits from our support of DVS Advisory Teachers, so share the flyer with friends and families! 
  • You can also make a tax deductible monetary donation at https://davincischools.networkforgood.com/ Select 07 – DaVinci Science AND write “DVSPA Advisory Fundraiser” as the “Note for Donor Scroll.”
  • DVSPA Oct 22 Meeting/Social – Enjoy the company of fellow DVS parents, find out how to help with DVSPA next service project, support DVS Advisories and grab dinner for yourself or your whole family – all at the DVSPA Oct 22 meeting/social, from 6:30-7:30 at Chipotle, 307 N PCH, El Segundo, during the restaurant fundraiser.  We’ll have volunteer work to take home and sign ups for November’s Gratitude Basket Project.

Important Upcoming Dates: 

• Wednesday, 10/16 Great California Shakeout
• Monday-Friday, 10/13-10/17 CHYA Week for 9th graders 
• Wednesday, 10/22 DVSPA Meeting and Social 6:30 pm at Chipotle
• Friday, 10/24 PD Day (no school)
• Wednesday, 11/5, Parent Coffee
• Monday, 11/10, CLD Day #2
• Tuesday, 11/10, Veterans Day (no school)
• Monday-Friday, 11/24-11/28: Thanksgiving Break

Highlights from the Week:

Forced to Love Forces Lab using spring scales and digital force sensors. Freshmen calculated the %error of the spring scales, practiced calculating mass and weight, and familiarized themselves with what a Newton of force feels like. 

12th Grade College Info. Session and Harvey Mudd College Visit

DVSPA Fundraiser- come support your student’s Advisory with Chipotle