Archive for May 31, 2015

Week 38 Update – Last Week of School!

Designers – it is amazing how quickly this year flew by; we are already at our final week. Best of luck with your final POLs!

Seniors – we are so excited for graduation this week.  Remember check out on Tuesday and Wednesday, rehearsal on Thursday morning at 9:00, and graduation Thursday evening!

School Site Council Members – just a friendly reminder that our meeting is this Wednesday at 5:00 pm if you can make it.

The last day of school (June 5th) is a full, regular Friday running from 10:00-3:55.Week 38

Information for the seniors’ last week!

Hello families!  We met with all senior students this morning to review protocols and procedures for check out, as well as graduation logistics.  They received the sheet that is below. Please let Ms. Parsons or Ms. Martin know if you have any questions.

Also – tomorrow (5/30) is the LAST DAY to formally request extra tickets for graduation (each family does receive 6 regardless).  Students or parents can call the front office and request them via phone with Maria Beltran, or email Maria Beltran (mbeltran@davincischools.org).

Last Week - Important Senior Info 14-15

Senior Showcase Tonight, 4:30-7:30

Greetings Da Vinci Family,

 Tonight from 4:30pm – 7:30pm is Da Vinci Design’s Senior Showcase! We’ve been fortunate enough to book the gorgeous Smoky Hollow Studios on El Segundo Blvd. for this special senior event for exhibiting Senior Projects.

 Here are the details:

Who: Da Vinci Design

What: A Senior only exhibition of Senior Projects

When: 4:30pm – 7:30pm (conveniently right after school!)

Where: Smoky Hollow Studios
        567 E. El Segundo Blvd. (conveniently close to campus!)

        El Segundo, CA 90245

 Why:

This year, the seniors have really impressed us with what they’ve been able accomplish, including:

 – Documentaries about Teen Drug Abuse, Long Lasting Love, the Cultural Significance of Street Skateboarding, PBL, and more…

 – Events like a Pet Adoption Fair, a BBQ to Bring Law Enforcement and Citizens Together, and others…

 – A Financial Literacy Program for Teens

 – An Organic, Handcrafted Cosmetics Line

 – A Series of Children’s Books Focused on LGBT Issues

 – And even more!

 Hope to see you all there!

 — The DVDesign Senior Team

 

PS: Parking is available on the street around the venue – carpooling is recommended!

Week 37 – POL Week 1 – Reminders and Logistics

Hello Design families! Your student will either have a POL presentation time during the morning session (8 am-12 pm) or during the afternoon session (12 pm- 4 pm) assigned by grade level teachers. They will attend either the morning or afternoon session each day during POL weeks. It is crucial that students are present for the full session.

week 37 families

A few reminders about POL policies, presentation times and student attendance:

  • POLs will take place from Tuesday, May 26 through Thursday, June 4.
  • During POLs, students are required to be at school for the ENTIRETY of their 4 hour session, regardless of presentation time. For example, if a student has a 10:00 am presentation, they must still arrive at 8:00 am, and cannot leave until 11:50 when the gate opens.
  • During the 4 hour session, students will have their own presentation, and in addition, will be on panels observing other students, working on preparatory materials for second semester, etc., and must be present to complete these assignments. If students are not present, it may result in a negative impact on their POL, Habit of Mind, and/or semester grades.
  • Students in the afternoon session cannot arrive early for the morning session unless prior arrangements have been made with a teacher and a note is provided from the teacher.
  • Da Vinci Design is asking that families respect the 4 hour sessions and do not sign students out early unless absolutely necessary, nor bring in or drop off students late.
  • Lunch service will be provided from 11:30-12:30 each day to accommodate students in both the morning and afternoon sessions.
  • The front gate will be open between sessions from 11:50-12:10 daily. Students in the morning session may leave during this time frame, and students who have an afternoon session can filter in at this time. For instance, if a student is still on our school campus after 12:10, they MUST remain until 3:55 unless a parent or guardian comes to sign them out at the office.
  • Students who are tardy to POL sessions will need to serve a lunch detention.

Parents are invited to POLs!

We would love to see you at one or more of your student’s POLs if your schedule allows.  Feel free to contact the classroom teachers directly with questions regarding attendance at your child’s POL.

Please let us know if any questions arise and contact your grade level team teachers for specifics on schedules and requirements.

Art Program Opportunities

The Ryman Arts’ fall deadline has been extended to Tuesday, May 26. Students can apply online, but still must turn in physical drawings. All the details are here: http://rymanarts.org/students/apply-ryman-arts
 
Also, LACMA’s After School at the Museum program is looking for more high school applicants. This provides a free after school class at LACMA – including transportation! – for 25 students. Here’s the application:http://www.lacma.org/sites/default/files/After%20School%20at%20the%20Museum%20Application%202014-15.pdf
 

Little Shop of Horrors – DV Musical – Second Showing Tonight 7 pm + other Saturday Events

Da Vinci Designers – if you did not have a chance to see Little Shop of Horrors last night, you are in luck!  The second performance is tonight at 7:00 pm at the Da Vinci Science forum. It was an amazing production and we highly urge you all to head out tonight to see it! It was funny, touching, and did I say funny?  You will not be disappointed!  Doors open at 6:45 pm and tickets can still be bought at the door for $7 each.

Also, don’t forget about the Community Get Together at Del Aire Park (10-1 pm) and the Pet Adoption (12-4) both being held today.  See previous posts for more details. Flyers are below.  Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Little Shop Flyer Event Flyer BBQ Ada Cat

 

POL Week Reminders

Hello Design families! Your student will either have a POL presentation time during the morning session (8 am-12 pm) or during the afternoon session (12 pm- 4 pm) assigned by grade level teachers. They will attend either the morning or afternoon session each day during POL weeks. It is crucial that students are present for the full session.

A few reminders about POL policies, presentation times and student attendance:

  • POLs will take place from Tuesday, May 26 through Thursday, June 4.
  • During POLs, students are required to be at school for the ENTIRETY of their 4 hour session, regardless of presentation time. For example, if a student has a 10:00 am presentation, they must still arrive at 8:00 am, and cannot leave until 11:50 when the gate opens.
  • During the 4 hour session, students will have their own presentation, and in addition, will be on panels observing other students, working on preparatory materials for second semester, etc., and must be present to complete these assignments. If students are not present, it may result in a negative impact on their POL, Habit of Mind, and/or semester grades.
  • Students in the afternoon session cannot arrive early for the morning session unless prior arrangements have been made with a teacher and a note is provided from the teacher.
  • Da Vinci Design is asking that families respect the 4 hour sessions and do not sign students out early unless absolutely necessary, nor bring in or drop off students late.
  • Lunch service will be provided from 11:30-12:30 each day to accommodate students in both the morning and afternoon sessions.
  • The front gate will be open between sessions from 11:50-12:10 daily. Students in the morning session may leave during this time frame, and students who have an afternoon session can filter in at this time. For instance, if a student is still on our school campus after 12:10, they MUST remain until 3:55 unless a parent or guardian comes to sign them out at the office.
  • Students who are tardy to POL sessions will need to serve a lunch detention.

Parents are invited to POLs!

We would love to see you at one or more of your student’s POLs if your schedule allows.  Feel free to contact the classroom teachers directly with questions regarding attendance at your child’s POL.

Please let us know if any questions arise and contact your grade level team teachers for specifics on schedules and requirements.

Support Senior Projects! Pet Adoption and Community Get Together this Saturday!

This Saturday 5/23 from 10 am to 1 pm at Del Aire Park, there is a BBQ meant to bring together the local communities and law enforcement. This is hosted by a group of Da Vinci Design Seniors.  We will be making hot dogs and hamburgers (limited supply) so be here early! This is a family friendly event. Feel free to bring everyone, we will have a firetruck and police vehicles there for the kids to check out. Meet your local law enforcement and eat some hamburgers, bring the whole family!

Here’s a link to our evite where you can RSVP:

http://www.evite.com/event/01C4WGU3RGT2KQ7LQEPE745JJ3Z424

Event Flyer BBQ

The Pet Adoption is also Saturday 5/23 from 12:00-4:00 pm in the parking lot at Da Vinci Science. We can’t wait to see you there!

Tyon

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