Interested in Oceanography? Want to learn more about Earth? Spend one week exploring the ocean and apply to the Summer Marine Lab Experience! Visit the USC Phillip K. Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies on Catalina Island and work with local researchers, conduct research projects, and build your own ROVs, snorkel, kayak, and more!
Program dates are June 26 – July 2, 2018. The program is FREE to the students including transportation to/from the program and space is limited. It is offered in partnership by USC Sea Grant Program, Center for Dark Energy Biosphere Investigations, and Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies. Applications are due by 5:00 PM March 9, 2018. Questions? Email: sumprog.uscsg@gmail.com
There will be an interactive informational presentation on Tuesday March 13, 2018 at 6:00pm in the Multipurpose Room (201) to discuss signs, and symptoms of depression and anxiety in your child. A doctoral student from Pepperdine University will be at the meeting to provide you with different skills and strategies to help you ease your child’s discomfort. The presentation will be free and all Da Vinci parents are welcome to attend!
For more information, check out the attached flyer!
El Camino College invites DVD students to Space Science Day 2018 at El Camino College on Saturday, March 10!
The day is designed for students interested in science in grades 5 through 12. Once again, the whole event is FREE – including lunch for the first 900 students. Because of limited space, and to ensure a seat and early check-in, students should sign up now. To make reservations go tobit.ly/eccspace.
More information will be sent as the date nears to all who sign up. Check-in will begin shortly before 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 10. The day will end just after lunch with the awards for the Egg Drop Competition. Once again, parents, teachers, and administrators are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Attention Artists:
An Arts Contest is also being conducted for El Camino College Space Science Day 2018, with the winner receiving an invitation to meet and attend dinner with Astronaut Kimbrough on Friday, March 9, 2018. The winner will be able to bring 3 guests to the dinner as well – usually the parents and one sibling or friend. Only students in grades 5 through 12 are eligible for the contest:
Onizuka Space Science Day Arts Contest
Theme: “Space through My Eyes”
Accepted forms of artwork: drawing, painting, printmaking, computer-generated image, photograph, or photographic collage. Art must be original – reproductions of other artwork are not accepted.
Submission Requirements:
·Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme may be submitted
·Each entry must be the original work of one student only
·Student should give the artwork a unique title
·Include with the entry: the student’s name, age, home address, phone number, parent’s email, grade in school, teacher’s name, and school they are currently attending
Please submit a digital photo or scan of the artwork as an attachment to spaceday@elcamino.edu, or mail to Brian Hayden c/o Space Science Day, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA 90506. The deadline to receive artwork is Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 10:00 p.m.
All entries become the property of El Camino College and may be reproduced in print form, along with the identity of the winner, in our Space Science Day Event or Dinner Program.
El Camino looks forward to seeing you at Onizuka Space Science Day 2018!
Interested in Journalism? The New England Center for Investigative Reporting presents a once-in-a-lifetime experience for high school students interested in journalism, communications or writing:
The Pre-College Summer Journalism Institute at Boston University.
The Institute gives students ages 15 to 18 the opportunity to expand their skills, experience college life and explore Boston.
Financial aid is available for students who demonstrate financial need. The deadline for full and partial scholarships for students of color has been extended to February 16, 2018.
You’re invited to the 19th Annual Black College Expo, on SaturdayFebruary 10th at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Seniors and Juniors meet with top HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges/Universities) and a variety of colleges and universities to start planning where you want to be when you graduate. EVERYONE is Welcome, the event is for Students of ALL Ages.
Seniors: This event will grant acceptances on the SPOT for qualified students.
PLUS:
Scholarships on the SPOT
Audition for Band Scholarships (Vocal or instrument, bring your instrument)
Applications fees waived
Meet with companies about internships and careers
Students come prepared with your transcripts, ACT or SAT scores and reach out to all the schools present. You can get accepted on the spot and maybe earn a scholarship to your dream school.
The Children’s Defense Fund is selecting five sophomores who are overcoming tremendous adversity, demonstrate academic perseverance and are giving back to their communities.
Each will not only receive $10,000 but access to workshops and mentorship that will help guide them through the entire college entrance process. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 23, 2018. To apply or learn more about the scholarship program, please visit http://childrensdefense-bto-ca.applicantstack.com/x/openings
You are invited to the DVD College Counseling Team’s monthly Coffee and Chat! This is a great opportunity to drop by and talk with your student’s college counselor, discuss college preparation, summer opportunities, extra curricular activities, and more!
Who: All DVD Parents
When: The first Thursday of every month from 8-9 AM
Where: Da Vinci Design, Lunch Room on the 1st Floor
Below please find a chart with upcoming test dates for the SAT and ACT. It is always best to take the test early in order to give your student more time to prepare and get the highest score possible.
On behalf of the Counseling Team, congratulations on all of your hard work! As of now, most of you have finished the college application process and are anticipating responses. We know the application process is stressful and we are so proud you have made it this far.
For those of you who are applying to schools whose deadlines have yet to pass or schools with Rolling Admissions, please check in with your college counselor to make sure you have all the documents and materials ready to submit.
As always, update your Naviance asap when you hear back from a college with your admittance status. Doing so will get your name on the College Acceptance Board along with the school(s) you have gotten into.
