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Sign up for the next SpaceX Lunch + Learn!

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Join us for a Lunch & Learn with SpaceX

Monday, May 17th at 1:30pm 

Topic: Roles at SpaceX – hear from various SpaceX employees about their job

WHEN: Monday, May 17th 1:30pm-2:30pm

MORE INFO: 

  • Will be held via Zoom 
  • Open to all grade levels
  • Interested?  RSVP for the event here by 8am on Friday, May 14th https://forms.gle/kMoULrSchajtVNCd8 and you’ll be sent the Zoom link via the email you share on the form.

Questions or Concerns?  

Contact Natasha Morrison, Director of Real World Learning, at nmorrison@davincischools.org 

 

Posted in Real World Learning

D.R. Moreland Named as New Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics Director

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welcome moreland

We are excited to announce that Donald “D.R.” Moreland has been named Athletics Director of the Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics Program. D.R. assumed his duties last week.

D.R. has more than 20 years of experience as an administrator, athletics director, and passionate educator specializing in youth development, managing relationships across diverse populations highlighting community involvement, and a commitment to academic and athletic achievement. READ MORE >>>

 

 

Posted in Grade 12, Sports

CoLabL Talent Accelerator Internship – Apply Now!

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SUMMER INTERNSHIP 

Apply for the Talent Accelerator internship this Summer! 

  • What is it? Students will work with a team of other Da Vinci students and corporate mentors on several real projects aligned to employer and industry needs alongside CoLabL Talent Accelerator. Please review the below documents for more information: 
  • How do I apply? 

○ Apply by MAY 17th at 5pm

○ Apply online here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DaVinciSummer2021

  • You’ll need: 
    • An updated resume, saved in PDF form as “firstname_lastname_resume” 
    • A maximum one page essay describing why you would like to participate and what makes you a good fit for the program saved in PDF form as “firstname_lastname_essay” 
    •  Students will be informed of selection via email by May 21st at 5pm 
  • Dates: The project consultancies will run from July 12th-August 6th. 

○ They will be 100% remote 

  • Hours: There will be 10 hours/week of work. There will be 60 minute mentoring and upskilling workshops each week. Students will work on 1 individual projects and 1 team projects during the internship. 

Other details: 

  • ELIGIBILITY: Open to all grade levels, but students are expected to communicate with industry partners and Natasha independent of parents/guardian. Students are expected to communicate promptly and professionally via email. 
  • SUMMER SCHOOL CREDIT: You will have the opportunity to earn 5 summer school credits for participating. It will reflect on your transcript as “Summer Internship Program”. 

Need help with a resume? 

Check out these resources below and feel free to share your resume with Natasha via Google Docs for feedback. 

Questions or Concerns? 

Reach out to Natasha Morrison, Dir. of Real World Learning, at nmorrison@davincischools.org

 

Posted in Real World Learning

Sign up for a SpaceX Lunch & Learn TOMORROW (4/16)

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Topic:

Roles at SpaceX – hear from various SpaceX employees about their job

WHEN: Friday, April 16th 11:30am-12:30pm

MORE INFO: 

  • Will be held via Zoom 
  • Open to all grade levels
  • Interested?  RSVP for the event here by 8am on Friday, April 16th https://forms.gle/1hv8zm8oJDEpFhgT6 and you’ll be sent the Zoom link via the email you share on the form.

Questions or Concerns?  

Contact Natasha Morrison, Director of Real World Learning, at nmorrison@davincischools.org 

Posted in Real World Learning

Summer Internships

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Hi Da Vinci Students and Families,

We are excited to offer internship opportunities and career experiences this summer! Due to the ongoing pandemic, most internships will continue to be remote.  Companies are still determining how/when to bring their full-time staff back to in-person work, therefore are unable to host interns onsite this summer. Please see below and keep an eye out for application updates/timelines.

Summer Career Development Options:

(Students will receive 5 summer school credits for any of these options)

  • Internship through the LA Chamber of Commerce Bixel Exchange LA Tech Talent Pipeline: Apply for an internship through this incredible program by June 15th.  They have internship positions (paid and unpaid; virtual and in-person) at companies like Snapchat, Verizon Wireless, Kaiser Permanente, and Boingo Wireless. Find out more information and apply HERE.  If you are admitted, please email Natasha so she can add you to the internship summer school programming.
  • CoLabL Talent Accelerator (Project Consultancy): Students will work with a team of other Da Vinci students and corporate mentors on several real projects aligned to employer and industry needs alongside CoLabL Talent Accelerator. The project consultancies will run from July 6th-August 6th and be 5-10 hours/week of work.  
  • Outside internship: Are you able to secure your own internship (this can be in-person or remote)?  Let Natasha know so she can make sure you earn summer school credit for it!  She will verify with the employer and onboard you onto the Da Vinci summer internship programming.

Other details:

  • ELIGIBILITY: 
    • Open to all grade levels, but students are expected to communicate with industry partners and Natasha independent of parents/guardian.  Students should communicate promptly and professionally via email.
    • All students applying for project consultancies or Bixel Exchange internships must have an up-to-date, error-free resume. You can view resume resources here. 
    • Application review will include a historical grades review

Questions or Concerns?  

Reach out to Natasha Morrison, Dir. of Real World Learning, at nmorrison@davincischools.org

Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade, Real World Learning

Virtual Otis Event: Creative Futures in Art + Design

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Interested in a career in art + design?  

Sign up for this virtual event with Otis! On April 13th at 6:30 p.m. Otis College of Art and Design is hosting a panel discussion featuring Otis alumnx professionals from creative industries in Los Angeles, including architecture, animation, product design, toy design, and graphic design. Students and their families, educators, and anyone who is curious is invited to learn more about how students can develop their creative interests into a rewarding career in a range of sectors. RSVP now.

 

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Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade, Grade 12, Real World Learning

You’re Invited: Virtual Town Hall Meeting for Families on March 2nd

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We invite Da Vinci parents/guardians and community members to attend a Virtual Town Hall meeting on March 2nd at 6:30PM to solicit your feedback on the steps being taken for a phased-in return to campus between April 12th-June 9th. Join us!

Virtual Town Hall for Families
March 2, 2021 | 6:30PM

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/95743052884

Meeting ID: 957 4305 2884
1 (669) 900 6833

Speaking at the Virtual Town Hall on March 2nd will be Dr. Matthew Wunder, CEO/Superintendent; Dr. Jennifer Hawn, Chief Operating Officer; Dr. Emily Green, School Nurse; and Vicente Bravo, Chief Administrative Officer.

We will provide an update on our COVID-19 safety plan, discuss timelines, solicit feedback from families, and answer as many questions as we can. The Town Hall will be recorded and posted on our website. Because a Town Hall via Zoom may make it challenging to respond to everyone’s questions, we will also provide a Padlet to capture your thoughts, and request that you complete a survey that will be sent out on March 3.

(Please note: The Town Hall can only accommodate 1,000 participants. If for some reason you are not able to get onto the call, you will have access to the recording, Padlet and survey to provide feedback. Thanks for your understanding.)

Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade, Grade 12

Athletics Update & Info Meeting – February 25th at 5:30PM – Join Us!

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athletics blog photo We are excited to share that the Wiseburn Da Vinci Wolves have received approval by the CIF Southern Section Executive Committee to move from Small Schools Area 9 to Coast Area 2, paving the way for re-leaguing which will begin in the next few months!! A new league will benefit our student-athletes by providing a more competitive experience, more consistent game schedules, additional team levels, shorter travel times, and more. Join us for a virtual Athletics Update & Information Meeting on Thursday, February 25 at 5:30PM. Zoom info is below. We will share info including: + Area Placement Change, Impact of Re-leaguing + What Spring 2021 (Season 2) will look like + Current CIF and L.A. County Department of Public Health Guidelines for Practices, Conditioning and Competition + Q&A Athletics Update & Info Meeting February 25, 2021 | 5:30PM Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/96739097320 All students, families and community members are welcome. We look forward to seeing you! This update will be recorded for future access. 
Posted in Sports

Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety

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7 steps Dear Da Vinci Families, We hope some of you had the opportunity to participate in the Great ShakeOut drill earlier this week! We have additional resources to share with you to prepare your home in the event of an earthquake.  Be sure to follow these 7 steps to be even more prepared when the next earthquake strikes! Visit EarthquakeCountry.org/sevensteps to learn more about what you can do to be prepared.
  • Step 1: Secure your space by identifying hazards and securing moveable items.
  • Step 2: Plan to be safe by creating a disaster plan and deciding how you will communicate in an emergency.
  • Step 3: Organize disaster supplies in convenient locations.
  • Step 4: Minimize financial hardship by organizing important documents, strengthening your property, and considering insurance.
  • Step 5: Drop, Cover and Hold On when the earth shakes.
  • Step 6: Improve safety after earthquakes by evacuating in necessary, helping the injured, and preventing further injuries or damage.
  • Step 7: Reconnect and Restore daily life by reconnecting with others, repairing damage, and rebuilding community.
** Estimadas familias de Da Vinci, Esperamos que algunos de ustedes hayan tenido la oportunidad de participar en el simulacro Great ShakeOut a principios de esta semana. Tenemos recursos adicionales para compartir con usted para preparar su hogar en caso de un terremoto. ¡Asegúrese de seguir estos 7 pasos para estar aún más preparado cuando ocurra el próximo terremoto! Visite EarthquakeCountry.org/sevensteps para obtener más información sobre lo que puede hacer para estar preparado.
  • Paso 1: Asegure su espacio identificando peligros y asegurando elementos móviles.
  • Paso 2: Planee estar seguro creando un plan de desastre y decidiendo cómo se comunicará en caso de emergencia.
  • Paso 3: Organice los suministros para desastres en lugares convenientes.
  • Paso 4: Minimice las dificultades financieras organizando documentos importantes, fortaleciendo su propiedad y considerando un seguro.
  • Paso 5: Agáchese, cúbrase y agárrese cuando la tierra tiemble.
  • Paso 6: Mejore la seguridad después de los terremotos evacuando si es necesario, ayudando a los heridos y previniendo más lesiones o daños.
  •  Paso 7: Reconecte y restaure la vida diaria reconectándose con otros, reparando daños y reconstruyendo la comunidad.
Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade, Grade 12
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