Da Vinci Design

Designers and Families,

We wrapped up another great week at Da Vinci Design! Week 7 was filled with community, connection, and some great moments with our students. Thank you to our students, staff, and families for continuing to make Design such a special place.

A special shoutout to our seniors for two successful events this past week! Our Multicultural Food Fest was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the cultures, traditions, and foods represented within our community. We also had a successful Feeling Well Friday, giving our seniors another opportunity to connect, recharge, and focus on wellness. Thank you to everyone who helped make both events happen!

Chat With Admin – Wednesday, October 7

Our next Chat With Admin is this Wednesday, October 7 5pm. This is an opportunity for families to connect with our administrative team, hear updates about what’s happening at Design, ask questions, and stay connected to our school community.

We hope you can join us!

Here is the Zoom Information:

Topic: Chat With Admin

A reminder that Friday, October 9 is a Professional Development Day for our staff. There will be NO SCHOOL for students.

Our staff will spend the day learning, collaborating, and continuing the work of strengthening teaching and learning across Design.

Student-Led Conferences Are Coming!

We are already looking ahead to Week 9 and Student-Led Conferences (SLCs), beginning the week of October 12!

SLCs are an important opportunity for students to take ownership of their learning, reflect on their progress, celebrate their growth, and share their goals with their families.

SLC schedules and documents will be posted on the Blog later this week, so please keep an eye out for that information as you prepare for conferences.

Important Dates at a Glance

Wednesday, October 7 – Chat With Admin

Wednesday, October 7- Senior Sunrise

Friday, October 9 – Professional Development Day – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Week of October 12 – Student-Led Conferences begin!

Week of October 12- LSU Spirit Week

October 12- Parent Advisory Committee Meeting 5pm Via Zoom

October 15- California Great Shakeout

October 16- LSU CD

Bell Schedule for Week 8

Thank you again for a successful Week 7! We are proud of the energy and community we continue to see across our campus and are excited for everything ahead.

Let’s have a great Week 8, Designers!

We want YOUR voice at the table!

Are you interested in getting more involved at Da Vinci Design and helping shape our school community? We invite all interested parents and guardians to join us for our first Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting!

📅 Monday, October 12
⏰ 5:00 PM
💻 Location: Zoom

What is the Parent Advisory Committee?

Our Parent Advisory Committee is an opportunity for families to connect with school leadership, share ideas, provide feedback, and have a voice in our school community. During our meetings, we’ll discuss school goals, student achievement, school culture, upcoming initiatives, and ways we can continue improving the Design experience for ALL students.

Whether you’re looking to get more involved or simply want to learn more about what’s happening at Design, we’d love to have you join us!

Your voice matters, and we want to hear from you!

We hope to see you on October 12!

Here is the Zoom Link!

Senior Families — This One’s for You!

Calling all 12th Grade families! Join us for our upcoming DVD Family Community Group: Senior Edition: Helping Your Child Launch with Confidence!

As senior year gets underway, there is a lot to navigate as students prepare for life after high school. This virtual gathering is an opportunity for senior families to connect, ask questions, and learn how to best support their student through this exciting transition.

Wednesday, September 30
7:00–8:00 PM
Zoom

Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP and join us!

We hope to see our senior families there as we work together to help the Class of 2027 launch with confidence!

Here is more information:

Seniors-Parent Meetings 2026-27

Designers!

Here we go Week 7! And somehow, we are already heading into October! It’s hard to believe how quickly the first several weeks of the school year have gone.

Before we jump into the week ahead, we want to give a BIG thank you to our entire Design community for another successful week! Week 6 was full of learning, connection, and school spirit, and we appreciate our students and staff for continuing to show up and make Design such a special place.

We also want to give a huge shoutout to everyone who helped make last week’s Club Fair a success! It was awesome seeing our students explore different clubs, connect with one another, and find new ways to get involved on campus. Thank you to our student leaders, club advisors, and everyone who helped bring the energy!

Lockdown Drill – Wednesday

This Wednesday, we will be conducting a Lockdown Drill on campus. Drills are an important part of our ongoing commitment to campus safety and preparedness. Students will receive directions from their teachers and staff, and we appreciate everyone taking the drill seriously and following instructions throughout the process.

Honors Decisions – Friday

A reminder that Honors decisions will be shared this Friday. We know many of our students have been working hard during these first several weeks and are looking forward to receiving their Honors placement decisions. Keep showing up, putting in the work, and finishing the week strong!

October Is Here!

This week also marks the beginning of October! A new month is a great opportunity to check in on goals, celebrate the progress we’ve made so far, and think about how we want to continue growing as we move further into the semester.

Bell Schedule for this Week:

Upcoming Dates:

September 30th: Lockdown Drill

October 7th: Chat with Admin 5pm Via Zoom

October 9th: Professional Development Day No Students

October 12th-15th: Student Led Conferences

October 15th: Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill

October 22nd: PSAT/SAT Test Day

Design Families,

We wanted to make you aware of a slight adjustment to our bell schedule for tomorrow, Friday, September 25. This change will help us better coordinate our shared campus spaces and ensure a smoother experience for our students.

Please take a moment to review the updated Friday bell schedule below:

We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and understanding with this small adjustment. Please make sure your student is aware of the updated schedule before arriving tomorrow.

Thank you for your continued support, and we’re looking forward to a great Friday at DVD!

See you tomorrow, Designers, for Club Fair!

Designers, we’re heading into Week 6, and there’s a lot happening this week at DVD!

First, A huge thank you to our Leadership students for kicking off our first CD of the year! We appreciate the energy, creativity, and school spirit you brought to our community. It was a great way to bring our Designers together and start building even more connection across campus. Thank you, Leadership, for setting the tone for a great year ahead!

Tomorrow is Career Learning Day (CLD), giving students an opportunity to step outside of their regular schedule and engage in experiences that help them think about their interests, future pathways, and the world beyond high school. We’re excited for our students to learn, explore, and make connections!

Then on Friday, it’s Club Fair! Club Fair is a great opportunity to find something you’re interested in, try something new, and get more connected to our DVD community. Whether you’re into art, culture, gaming, service, leadership—or something completely different—there’s a place for you. Find your people and get involved!

Also happening Friday: Progress Reports! Six weeks in is a great time to check in on your progress. Take a look at where you’re doing well, where you may need to make some adjustments, and what support you need moving forward. Remember—progress reports are a checkpoint, not the finish line!

As we continue to Build What Lasts, keep showing up, getting involved, asking for help when you need it, and taking ownership of your experience.

Here is the Bell Schedule for the upcoming week:

Let’s have a great week, Designers!

Hey Juniors!

Stepping in the Right Direction Tours invites you to attend their HBCU Tour Interest Meeting on Saturday, October 10th @9am.

RSVP here

Designers, we’re heading into Week 5, and there’s a lot happening at DVD! The foundation has been set, routines are taking shape, and now it’s time to keep building on the strong start we’ve created together.

SEMINARS START MONDAY!
We’re excited to officially kick off Seminars this week! Seminars are an opportunity for students to explore interests, try something new, connect with different teachers and students, and add another layer to their DVD experience. Come ready to jump in and make the most of it!

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT this THURSDAY @ 5:30 PM!
We can’t wait to welcome our DVD families to campus for Back to School Night! This is a great opportunity for families to meet teachers, experience a little bit of their student’s day, and learn more about the exciting work happening in our classrooms. See our Blog Post for more information along with the schedule.

There’s so much happening across DVD, and we love seeing our Designers settling in, building relationships, and getting more connected to our community each week.

Five weeks in—and we’re just getting started! 💙

Here is the Bell Schedule for Week 5:

Upcoming Events and Important Dates:

• Mon, Sept. 14th: Seminars Start
• Thurs, Sept. 17th: Back to School Night @ 5:30pm
• Mon, Sept. 21st: Career Learning Day
• Fri, Sept. 25th: DVD Club Fair
• Fri, Sept. 25th: Progress Reports Mailed Home
• Fri, Oct. 9th: Professional Development Day No School for Students