Archive for April 5, 2019

Week 31 Update

Designers, next week is Exhibition week! We can’t wait to see all of the amazing projects you’ve been working on so diligently.

Families, we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, April 10 from 6:00-8:00 pm for Exhibition! Please allow ample time for parking.

Please note that Friday 4/12 is a minimum school day and we will be in session from 9:00 am – 1:30 pm.

Week 31 Bell Schedule

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Spring Break is April 15-22. Class will resume on Tuesday, 4/23.

 

Summer Internships

Interesting in applying for summer internships? Time is running out! Please see THIS POST for more information.

 

Parent Volunteer Opportunities

Parents, if you are interested in being part of our hiring process for potential Da Vinci teachers at one of the 3 high schools, please sign up at the link HERE!

Apply for a Summer Internship through Da Vinci Schools!

Opportunities are live on http://www.dvrealworldlearning.com/internship-opportunities.html

Why Apply:

  • Boost your resume
  • Boost your college applications
  • Earn 5 Da Vinci summer school credits
  • Develop real-world skills
  • Explore careers

How To Apply:

  1. Review all open positions here
  2. Make your resume and a cover letter (for each position you’re interested in).  Resume and cover letter resources can be found on the RWL website here.  
  3. Apply online by April 29th using this google form.  Please note: it will ask you to upload your resume and cover letter(s).
  4. Attend the Internship Interview Fair on May 8th from 4-5:30pm at Da Vinci Schools.

Application Timeline:

  • April 29th: Applications DUE
  • May 8th: Mandatory Internship Interview Fair from 4:00pm-5:30pm with companies/managers to match students with internship placements

Other Internship Details:

  • DATES: Internships run from July 1st – August 9th (6 weeks)
  • HOURS: 10 to 20 hours per week.  Students will create schedule with their manager. Internships are typically unpaid. 
  • ELIGIBILITY: Students must be eligible to receive a work permit (at least 15 years old) to participate in the internship program.  To receive a work permit, students are required to have no I’s and no more than 10 tardies as of April 29th

Questions or Concerns?  

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

Looking for Parent Volunteers!

Da Vinci Design parents – if you are interested in being part of the hiring process for new teachers at the 201 site for the 2019-20 school year, this is your chance!

We run “Hiring Symposiums” for all potential candidates throughout the Spring. We currently have the following dates held for symposiums:

  • Thursday, April 11
  • Monday, April 29
  • Friday, May 10

Please sign up at THIS LINK if you are interested in and available for one or more of the time slots provided.

Contact Kate Parsons, principal, with any questions. (kparsons@davincischools.org)

Explore, Design, Tinker, Create at Da Vinci Summer Camp 2019

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Join us for fun, real-world learning at Da Vinci Summer Camp 2019. We offer a variety of activities to engage children in grade levels K-9 and of all interests!

Week 1: June 17-21, 2019
Week 2: June 24-28, 2019

Camps offered:
Beginning Robotics 9:00-12:00 (entering grades 2-6)
Advanced Robotics 9:00-12:00 (entering grades 7-9)
Art Studio 9:00-12:00 (entering grades K-5)
Graphic Design 9:00-12:00 (entering grades 5-9)
Performing Arts 12:30-3:30 (entering grades K-5)
Board Games 12:30-3:30 (entering grades 1-5)
Coding & Game Design 12:30-3:30 (entering grades 5-9)
Journalism 12:30-3:30 (entering grades 5-9)
Speech & Debate 12:30-3:30 (entering grades 6-9)

COST: $160 per session (AM/PM)

>> Da Vinci Summer Camp is open to the general public. We offer early drop-off (8:00-9:00) at no extra charge. All campers must be picked up within 15 minutes of camp ending. Lunch supervision is free for students who attend both AM and PM sessions.

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>>Please complete a separate registration for each child.

Questions? Email us at info@davincischools.org

LAST CHANCE: Apply for PAID Summer Internships through the LA Chamber Tech Talent Pipeline!

Interested in a PAID Summer Internship?

This is the last week to apply for internship positions with Snapchat, Fox Sports West, Headspace, Hulu, NBC Universal and more through the LA Chamber of Commerce’s Tech Talent Pipeline program. Positions include marketing, product management, IT, software engineering, operations, production, UX/UI Design, and more. More details are below about the application process.

INTERNSHIPS + REQUIREMENTS

2 types of internships:

  1. Employer paid (65% of total internships)
    1. REQUIREMENTS:
      1. Over 18 years old
      2. Right to work in U.S.
      3. Available at least 20 hrs/week or full time in the summer

2. City/County of Los Angeles subsidized internships

    1. REQUIREMENTS:
      1. 16-24 years old
      2. Resident of the City or County of Los Angeles
      3. Qualify as low-income (eligible for free and reduced lunch
      4. Available to work 20 hours/week

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:

  • RESUME: 1 page ONLY, saved in PDF format as “Firstname_Lastname_Resume”
  • RECOMMENDATION:  Include the name and email of someone from your college or any organization you’re a part of who can be contacted and provide a reference.
  • LINKEDIN PROFILE: You must include a link to your LinkedIn profile.  Here are some tips for LinkedIn profiles.
  • MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS

HOW TO APPLY:

  1. Apply HERE ASAP: (candidates are selected on a rolling basis…so you are more likely to get a position the earlier you apply). Make sure to have a current, error-free resume.  Feel free to send your resume to nmorrison@davincischools.org to look over before submitting.
  2. Complete this google form to let Natasha Morrison know you applied (she will then be able to put in good word for you)

MORE INFO:

Lockdown Drill Completed 4/2/19

Dear Design Families,

The purpose of this post is to inform you that today at 9:30am, the Da Vinci high schools at 201 N. Douglas St. successfully completed a shelter-in-place emergency lockdown drill. Da Vinci Design participated in this drill in coordination with the El Segundo Police Department, as well as with Da Vinci Science, Da Vinci Communications, and the administrative offices of Da Vinci Schools and the Wiseburn Unified School District. The drill lasted approximately 15 minutes, during which time the building went into a complete lockdown as it would if there was an actual emergency.

Thank you to our students and staff for your full participation and cooperation. As always, our top priority is the safety and security of our students and staff, and drills like this are important opportunities for us to practice and improve our safety and security procedures.

The El Segundo Police Department — represented by our School Resource Officers Scott Black and Joe Cameron, and two additional officers, Scott O’Connor and Jeff Darringer — observed today’s drill and participated in a debriefing session with school leaders and administrators. ESPD gave us high marks for the speed and efficiency in which students and staff were able to lockdown in classrooms. They also provided important feedback to continue to refine and improve our emergency protocols.

Please take the time to discuss today’s drill with your child. If you have any questions about this event or any safety procedures at Da Vinci Schools, please contact the front desk at your school or Vicente Bravo, Chief Administrative Officer, at vbravo@davincischools.org.

We wish to extend a special thanks to the El Segundo Police Department for their collaboration in promoting the safety of our students.

Thank you for your support in ensuring the safety of our schools.

—Da Vinci Design

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