Archive for February 15, 2017

CSF Reminder!

CSF applications are due tomorrow by 4 p.m.

 

  • No late or incomplete applications will be accepted
  • Transcripts/grade print out from Fall 2016 MUST be attached or the application is considered incomplete
  • Return to the box in the front office (outside of Nicole’s door)

ECC Placement Test

Dear Da Vinci Design Senior Students,

On Wednesday, March 9th the El Camino College Placement Test will be held at 9 a.m. on the Da Vinci Design Campus. If you have not yet applied to El Camino College for Fall 2017, please see your college counselor to apply before the exam. In addition, if you have a computer available, please bring one to complete the test. Please make sure to arrive on time and come prepared to take the exam. We encourage you to prepare before the test using the links below:


Websites for Math Review:

MY MATH TEST – FREE

http://www.elcamino.edu/academics/mathsciences/MathPlacementTest_Practice.pdf
El Camino College students have access to My Math Test, an online program, which has practice tests and creates an individualized study program specifically for the ECC Math Placement Test. For instructions on how to access this free service, go to the above website. My Math Test is highly recommended by the Math Division. Please note–there is no charge if you use the aforementioned web address. If you go directly to MyMathTest.com, there is a fee.

KHAN ACADEMY -FREE
http://www.khanacademy.org
Review for Math; divided into separate math subjects (e.g. Arithmetic, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Trigonometry, etc.)


Websites/Apps for English and Math Review:

ACCUPLACER WEB-BASED STUDY APP -FREE

https://accuplacerpractice.collegeboard.org 

The ACCUPLACER Web-Based Study App features practice tests in Reading Comprehension, Sentence Skills, Arithmetic, Elementary Algebra, and College-Level Math. Does not include an ESL practice test.  For computer, tablet, and Smartphone.  The Study App site includes the following features:

  • “Learn As You Go” tests provide you with explanation of the correct or incorrect responses
  • Sample Tests help you experience what a real test may be like on test day
  • Save your work and process, and resume practicing at a later time
  • Review your score history to identify areas of strength and weaknesses
  • 6 months of access to the ACCUPLACER Web-Based Study App

COLLEGE BOARD -FREE
http://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students
This link takes students to a complete ACCUPLACER English and Math Placement Test with accompanying answers. This one includes both the ESL Reading Skills Test and the College-Level Math Test.

Please Visit http://www.elcamino.edu/studentservices/assessmenttesting/testprep.asp for more information.

Thank you.

Reminders! Spirit Week, AGC, and Parent & Student Volunteer Opportunities

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HIRING PANELS

Parents, are you interested in volunteering on Thursday, Feb 16 to be part of a parent hiring panel? You would be interviewing potential DV teacher candidates for the 2017-18 school year and sharing feedback with the school leaders. There are two opportunities: the morning session runs 9:00-11:15 and the afternoon session from 1:15-3:15. We are looking for at least one more afternoon volunteer.

You may sign up for one or both sessions at this LINKEmail Kate Parsons,Principal, with any questions at kparsons@davincischools.org. If you cannot make it this time, there will be more opportunities in the coming months.

STUDENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT ANZA

The Anza Craft Fair will be on Friday, 2/24 from 6pm-8pm.  Please sign up to volunteer in 3 easy steps: 

1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on SignUp.comhttp://signup.com/go/aWVBA1
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp.com)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots – SignUp.com will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!

The 2017 Annual Giving Challenge Is On!

The following companies are contributing $75,000 to Da Vinci Schools and are challenging Da Vinci families and friends to join them in supporting innovative, real-world education: Belkin International, Northrop Grumman, Chevron, Gensler, 72andSunny, and Kinecta Federal Credit Union. Your gift or pledge must be received by April 30, 2017 to count toward this year’s challenge. Your contribution will provide immediate funds to support Da Vinci’s top priorities. Every gift makes a difference. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift or pledge today by clicking this link (www.davincischools.org/makeagift.shtml). We thank you!

SPIRITWEEK

WDV Girls Softball – Looking for Players!

Message from WDV Athletics:

Wiseburn – Da Vinci’s first CIF Girls Softball team is looking for players, no experience necessary.  The last day to join the Softball team for this year will be Thursday, February 16th.

Practice takes place at 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday. Meet at the baseball diamond at Del Aire Park with cleats and a glove. We need both experienced and no experience players. If you do not have a glove or cleats, but want to play, just show up and check it out.

Contact Doug Cowgill dvcoachdoug@gmail.com and/or Ms. Liang jliang@davincischools.org if you have further questions.

Note:  All 3 Da Vinci high schools play as one team for CIF sports as Wiseburn – Da Vinci.

Week 23 Update: Spirit Week, Parent & Student Volunteer Opportunities, Annual Giving

Designers, your Spring Spirit Week is here! Check out the flyer below for details.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HIRING PANELS

Parents, are you interested in volunteering on Thursday, Feb 16 to be part of a parent hiring panel? You would be interviewing potential DV teacher candidates for the 2017-18 school year and sharing feedback with the school leaders. There are two opportunities: the morning session runs 9:00-11:15 and the afternoon session from 1:15-3:15.

You may sign up for one or both sessions at this LINKEmail Kate Parsons,Principal, with any questions at kparsons@davincischools.org. If you cannot make it this time, there will be more opportunities in the coming months.

STUDENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT ANZA

The Anza Craft Fair will be on Friday, 2/24 from 6pm-8pm.  Please sign up to volunteer in 3 easy steps: 

1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on SignUp.comhttp://signup.com/go/aWVBA1
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp.com)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots – SignUp.com will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!

The 2017 Annual Giving Challenge Is On!

The following companies are contributing $75,000 to Da Vinci Schools and are challenging Da Vinci families and friends to join them in supporting innovative, real-world education: Belkin International, Northrop Grumman, Chevron, Gensler, 72andSunny, and Kinecta Federal Credit Union. Your gift or pledge must be received by April 30, 2017 to count toward this year’s challenge. Your contribution will provide immediate funds to support Da Vinci’s top priorities. Every gift makes a difference. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift or pledge today by clicking this link (www.davincischools.org/makeagift.shtml). We thank you!

SPIRITWEEK

dvd 16-17 week 23 update families

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Freshmen Sex Ed permission slips

ATTENTION FRESHMEN FAMILIES: 
Last week freshmen students were given permission slips to participate in sex ed lessons during advisory as well as a Kaiser Pemanente educational theater program. Students MUST return a permission slip to their advisory teacher in order to participate.

Extra copies of the permission slip can be printed SexEdPermissionSlip or found in the front office.

Please contact Nicole Cabalar for any questions or concerns at ncabalar@davincischools.org

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