Coffee With Admin This Wednesday February 4th

Da Vinci Design Families!

It’s that time again! Join us on Zoom for Coffee with Admin this Wednesday February 4th 8am and 5pm. Please see the link below. Come hear updates and important events at DVD! Hope to see you!

Topic: Coffee With Admin
Time: Feb 4, 2026 08:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Week 21 Schedule

Designers! Welcome to Week 21!

Please see the schedule below for the week. We are ready for the new week!

Important Upcoming Events

  • Mon, Feb. 2nd: Panel Discussion: Our Community, Our Schools: A Conversation with Wiseburn Families
    • 5pm-7pm
  • Wed, Feb. 4th: Coffee With Admin
    • 8am & 5pm via Zoom
  • Fri, Feb. 6th: Professional Development Day (Pupil Free Day)
  • Mon, Feb. 9th: The Cupid Project Begins
  • Fri, Feb. 13th: CLD (Community Learning Day)
  • Fri, Feb 13th: Progress Reports Mailed Home
  • Mon, Feb. 16th: Presidents’ Day (No School)
  • Fri, Feb 27th: 11th Grade Field Trip Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
  • Mon, March 30th-April 6th: Spring Break

Support DVD and The Cupid Project

The Cupid Project was born out of a deep-rooted passion for helping others and making a difference. Their mission is to inspire a more empathetic and service oriented society. The Cupid Project has an unwavering commitment to combatting loneliness and fostering community connections. Their annual card-giving project has become a beacon of love, inspiring individuals and communities worldwide. And DVD wants to support this. Therefore, DVD will be making Valentine’s Day Cards and dropping them off at various assisted living places and nursing homes. Our students will have opportunities to make cards the week of February 9th. We will then drop them off at the end of the week. Our school is asking for donations/supplies for this project. We are collecting stickers, construction paper, scissors, glue, glitter pens, heart cut outs, and any other Valentine’s Day themed art supplies. Donations can be dropped off in the main office of the 1st floor. We thank you so much! For more information please visit www.thecupidproject.org or their Instagram @thecupidproject

 

LA Black College Expo!

Saturday, February 14th the Black College Expo is taking over Pomona Fairplex property starting at 9:00am. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with representatives from a variety of historically black colleges and universities and other colleges. Over 200 colleges will be in the house. 2 year college, 4 year colleges, trade schools and more. Seminars- 411 for Student Athletes, Real Talk College vs. High School, How to Start a Business & Maintain it Powered by Comerica Bank, Booming Careers, Celebrities, Cash & Prizes! A special Financial Health Series with the opportunity to receive $100 towards your account Powered by Wells Fargo.

Audition for Band Scholarships onsite! Thousands of dollars available, BRING Your Instruments

Special “LIVE” HBCU Cultural Spotlight Experience presented by Divas of Compton

Get ACCEPTED on the Spot! Over 20 million in Scholarships Available! Get your tickets now!

 

REGISTER HERE

Introducing: The Da Vinci Family CFO Training Series

A message from Christopher Jackson, College and Career Readiness Teacher at DV Communications:

I am inviting DV families from all campuses to a FREE, 6-workshop series designed to help you shift from financial stress to financial clarity.

Seats are limited and registration is required. Please see details below and sign up if you are interested and able to attend!

Workshop Details:
Dates: Every 3 weeks, Thursdays from Feb-May 2026
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: 201 N. Douglas St. Campus/3rd floor, room 3203 (in-person)
Cost: FREE

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Did you know $3.75 billion in free college aid goes unclaimed every year?
  • Not because families don’t need it.
  • Not because they didn’t save.
  • But because 40% of eligible students never file the FAFSA, often assuming they won’t qualify.
Even families earning over $100,000 frequently qualify for aid. But they never find out because they skip the application entirely.
Meanwhile, 76% of students say financial aid is the #1 factor in choosing which college to attend. Research shows that just $5,000 in additional aid is enough to prompt nearly half of students to switch schools.
That’s not chump change. But most families leave it on the table.
Not because they lack intelligence. Not because they’re lazy.
But because they lack a strategy.
Most families treat college planning like an emergency, scrambling when acceptance letters arrive, reacting to financial aid offers they don’t understand, and hoping it all works out.
But what if you could approach your family’s financial future the way a CFO approaches a business plan?
Strategic. Proactive. In control.
Introducing: The Da Vinci Family CFO Training Series
I invite you to a FREE, 6-workshop series designed to help you shift from financial stress to financial clarity.
Whether you have a kindergartner or a senior, this series will provide you with the frameworks, tools, and confidence to make smarter decisions about retirement, college savings, investing, and long-term wealth.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
  • Workshop 1 (Feb 5): Money Story & CFO Mindset: Identify limiting beliefs and adopt a strategic decision-making framework
  • Workshop 2 (Feb 26): Retirement Planning Essentials: Secure your oxygen mask first (401k, IRA, Roth strategies)
  • Workshop 3 (March 19): 529 Mastery: Maximize tax advantages and avoid costly mistakes
  • Workshop 4 (April 16): Balancing Priorities: Navigate competing goals with the CFO Decision Filter
  • Workshop 5 (May 7): Investment Fundamentals: Demystify investing and match strategies to your timeline
  • Workshop 6 (May 21): Personal Financial Roadmap: Create your customized action plan
Why This Series?
This isn’t theory. This isn’t a sales pitch. This is practical, actionable training you can use immediately.
You’ll walk away with:
  • A clear financial roadmap tailored to your family
  • Confidence to make smarter money decisions
  • Community with other Da Vinci families on the same journey
  • Peace of mind that you’re setting your kids up for success

 

Seats are limited. Register today. Click HERE to secure your spot.

This series is designed for any Da Vinci parent who wants to take control of their family’s financial future, whether you’re just starting to save or already investing.

You don’t need to attend all 6 workshops (though I recommend it for maximum impact). Each one builds on the last, but you can join where it makes sense for your family.

I’ve worked with over 1000 families on college planning, FAFSA strategy, and financial literacy. I’ve seen firsthand how the right information at the right time can save families tens (or hundreds) of thousands of dollars.

My goal? Help 1 million families think like CFOs, starting with ours here at Da Vinci.

Week 20 Bell Schedule and Upcoming Events

Happy Week 20 Designers!

Please see the Bell Schedule below and upcoming Important Dates. Seminars start this week! Period 7 Monday and Wednesday. Period 8 Tuesday and Thursday.

Upcoming Events and Key Dates:

  • Mon, Jan. 26th: Parent Advisory Committee #3
  • Fri, Jan. 30th: Neurodiversity & Leadership CD
  • Wed, Feb. 4th: Coffee With Admin
    • 8am & 5pm via Zoom
  • Fri, Feb. 6th: Professional Development Day (Pupil Free Day)
  • Fri, Feb. 13th: CLD (Community Learning Day)
  • Mon, Feb. 16th: Presidents’ Day (No School)

Reminder to our Student Athletes

Reminder to WDV Student Athletes: Regarding Early Dismissal for Games/Meets

We are proud of the commitment you make as student-athletes. Participating in athletics is a privilege and an opportunity to represent yourself, your team, our school, and our organization with pride. We appreciate the dedication it takes to balance academics and athletics, and we want to support your success in both.

To help maintain consistency and fairness, the front office and school staff follow official dismissal directives from the Athletics Department for games, meets, and athletic events. These dismissal times are thoughtfully determined to protect instructional time while ensuring you arrive prepared for competition.

Please remain in class until your approved dismissal time. Leaving class earlier than authorized creates confusion and disrupts expectations across campus.

If a student-athlete leaves class before the approved dismissal time, the incident will be reported to the Athletics Department and will receive follow-up actions from the department, coach, and/or team leadership.

Our goal is not punishment, but accountability and growth. By following these expectations, you help strengthen trust, demonstrate responsibility, and represent our athletic programs in a positive way. Thank you for your cooperation and for continuing to show what it means to be a student-athlete.

Week 19 Preview

Welcome to Week 19 Designers!

We hope you are enjoying a great 3-Day Weekend! We will see you back bright and early Tuesday morning. Please see below for the Bell Schedule and the Upcoming Events.

Upcoming Events and Key Dates:

  • Mon, Jan. 19th: NO SCHOOL – MLK Jr. Holiday
  • Mon, Jan. 26th: Parent Advisory Committee #3
    • 5pm via Zoom
  • Fri, Jan. 30th: Neurodiversity & Leadership CD
  • Wed, Feb. 4th: Coffee With Admin
    • 8am & 5pm via Zoom
  • Fri, Feb. 6th: Professional Development Day (Pupil Free Day)
  • Fri, Feb. 13th: CLD (Community Learning Day)
  • Mon, Feb. 16th: Presidents’ Day (No School)

Spring 2026 Da Vinci/El Camino Dual Enrollment course offerings –UPDATE

Good afternoon Designers!

NOTE:  UNFORTUNATELY PAPER DUAL ENROLLMENT FORMS ARE STILL NEEDED FOR SPRING SEMESTER.

Happy new year and welcome back! This spring semester, Da Vinci Schools is offering 4 dual enrollment partnership courses with El Camino College that will begin on February 16th, 2026.  Please see listing below.

HDEV 110, FILM 110, COMS 100 are open to 9th-12th grade students, while ENG C1000 is only open to 12th grade students.

NOTE:  ALL CLASSES ARE ASYNCHRONOUS/ONLINE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF COMS 100.

Da Vinci Schools will be assisting with sign-ups by hosting an application workshop in the RWL Center computer lab this Thursday, January 15th from 3:00pm-5:00 pm. Students should know their SSN# (if they have one) and whether or not their family is considered a military family when they come.

To be eligible to take a dual enrollment class, the student will need to be passing all their academic classes and have no credit recovery for a-g classes. Space is limited and we are accepting forms on a first come first serve basis!

 

Please see Miss Pam if you have questions.

 

For more information click on the following links:

Applying to El Camino College

Do I Need to Apply Again?

Application for Admission Help

 

Thank you!

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