Hello Designers,
The DV Spring Dance has been canceled due to inclement weather and low ticket sales. If you purchased a ticket, please contact the Leadership Team for a refund.
Thank you for understanding,
Veronica Rodriguez
Archive for March 11, 2020
12th Grade Scholarship Opportunity – Johnstone Scholarship
Hello Da Vinci students,
Here is a scholarship opportunity for you all to look into.
The Johnstone Scholarship was created in 2018 in honor of Tom Johnstone, retiring Superintendent of Wiseburn Unified School District. Tom and his wife Terry, a retired WUSD teacher from Anza Elementary, dedicated their careers to delivering quality public education.
Three $500.00 scholarships will be awarded to graduating Seniors from Da Vinci Schools. All applicants must be currently enrolled at Da Vinci Communications, Da Vinci Design, Da Vinci RISE, or Da Vinci Science.
The application deadline is April 5, 2020. No late entries will be accepted. The online application cannot be saved and must be completed in one sitting. Please prepare and save your question responses and essays in a word document for your records.
Application questions can be emailed to johnstonescholarship@wiseburnedfoundation.org.
Application: www.memberplanet.com/s/wef/johnstonescholarshipapplication_1
Eat dinner at Chipotle tonight!
Eat dinner at Chipotle tonight (March 10) and support Boys Volleyball!! 33% of the proceeds will be donated to Wiseburn Da Vinci Boys Volleyball. Bring in this flyer, show it on your phone, or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause. The fundraiser is taking place between 5:00pm through 9:00pm. Take one for the team!
Chipotle
5330 Rosecrans Avenue
Hawthorne, CA
The 2020 Annual Giving Matching Challenge Is On!
Donate or pledge by April 30th and your gift will be DOUBLED!!
Now’s the time to MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT of your donation.
Thanks to the generosity of Chevron and the Pipkin Family Foundation, all donations and pledges made to the Annual Giving Campaign will be doubled through April 30th, up to $50,000!!! Pledge payments must be received by June 30, 2020 to be eligible for the match.
During Annual Giving, you may designate 100% of your gift to the school or program of your choice!
Say “YES” to innovative programs, projects, and hands-on learning opportunities that are not covered by state funding. Your gift – small or large – makes a DIFFERENCE!
Please join us by showing your support! Thank You!!!
With gratitude,
Tasneem Sutarwala & Felicia Villarreal
Annual Giving Co-Chairs
P.S. Be on the lookout for our annual appeal letter, which includes a special gift for all of our Da Vinci families and staff!!
Week 26 – SLC Week
Hello DVD families!
We look forward to seeing everyone at SLCs next week! Students will be dismissed at 1:30 pm from Monday through Thursday. Information for each grade level and contact information of each lead SLC teacher is listed below.
Grade 9
- Schedule
- Report to Room 4206
- Contact Dr. Melinda Love with questions (email: mlove@davincischools.org)
Grade 10
- Schedule
- Report to Room 4404
- Contact Mr. Eric Itow with questions (email: eitow@davincischools.org)
Grade 11
- Schedule
- Report to Room 4105
- Contact Mr. Korey Hlaudy with questions (email: khlaudy@davincischools.org)
Grade 12
- Schedule
- Report to Room 4304
- Contact Mr. Austin Anderson with questions (email: aanderson@davincischools.org)
Reminders/Upcoming Events
- 3/9-3/12: SLCs
- 3/13: Spring Dance (all DV Schools)
- 3/14: SAT Practice Test (students registered in SAT/ACT prep course only)
- 3/21: SAT Practice Test
- 3/24: Senior Project info meeting for parents (5:30 pm)
- 3/28: ACT Practice Test
Enjoy your weekend!
Veronica Rodriguez
You’re Invited: Da Vinci Schools To Host 20th Annual L.A. FIRST Robotics Competition, March 7-8
After a very busy build season, the Da Vinci Schools world champion Robotics Team 4201: The Vitruvian Bots will be competing in the 20th Annual Los Angeles FIRST Robotics Competition — hosted at our very own campus at 201 N. Douglas Street in El Segundo this weekend, March 7-8, 2020. More than 1,100 high school students and their mentors representing 44 teams from Los Angeles, Nevada, Chile, Mexico, France, Brazil and Turkey will face off in intense competition vying for regional awards and a spot at the FIRST World Championship in April in Houston, Texas.
Team 4201 invites Da Vinci and Wiseburn students, families, staff and the local community to attend and catch the excitement of this intense competition, tour the pits to visit with teams and robots, and cheer on their favorite teams. Admission is free. Closed toe shoes are required in the pits.
Summer Classes at our Local Community Colleges
Summer 2020 Community College Classes are now posted!
High School students in good academic standing are eligible to take free classes at our local community colleges during the summer. These classes look great on your college applications and job resumes (if you work hard and do well).
El Camino College: https://www.elcamino.edu/academics/schedule.aspx
West LA College: (the searchable list is not posted yet but will be posted here) – http://www.wlac.edu/WLAC/media/documents/new-sis/Summer.pdf
Santa Monica College: (not posted yet, but will be accessible via this link)
Each college has their own process for the “concurrent” enrollment of high school students. In order to register for classes, you will first need to
1) submit an online application to that community college,
2) select the courses and sections you wish to register for,
3) complete a hard copy registration form and bring to your counselor to sign,
4) return the signed, hard copy registration form IN PERSON to the community college’s Office of Admissions.
Once all of these steps happen, then you can be registered for the class. Note that the registration dates are not for several weeks.
For a sample guide on how to search for classes, please click here.
Business Opportunities Summer Session @ Penn State University
BOSS is a two-week program for high school students interested in pursuing a business education in college. It’s an opportunity for these students to take college prep and business fundamentals courses taught by Penn State faculty. Participants will also get a glimpse of what college life is like by living in residence halls during their two-week stay on Penn State’s University Park campus.
To Apply
Complete the online application and submit (VIA MAIL) the supporting materials listed below:
- Your Personal Statement/Information
Write a one or two-page essay that answers the following questions:- Why do you want to attend BOSS and what do you hope to gain from the experience?
- Discuss other academic or educational programs in which you have participated.
- Discuss your academic awards or honors and what courses you will take as a senior.
- Scholarship statement of financial need by guardian (if applicable)
Some scholarships are available for students with financial need. To be considered for a scholarship to attend the BOSS program, enclose a statement written by your parent/guardian explaining your family’s financial situation. - High school transcript and school profile
Ask your school counseling office to send your high school transcripts from grade nine through the most recent marking period, as well as a school profile, if available, explaining the grading system. - Recent standardized achievement test scores
Ask your school counseling office to send your most recent standardized achievement test scores (SAT, PSAT, NEDT, if taken; otherwise, another achievement test administered by your school).
If you have not taken a standardized test and your school does not administer another standardized test, please have your school guidance counselor contact our office. - Letter of Recommendation
You need to obtain one letter of recommendation from a high school teacher. The teacher should comment on your academic achievements, potential, and ability to contribute to and benefit from BOSS. The letter may be included in application, if envelope is sealed and signed across seal.
What are the program fees?
Program attendees are required to provide their own transportation to and from the University Park campus. While personal vehicles are not permitted (i.e. attendees cannot drive themselves and park their cars on campus), attendees can be dropped off at campus by a parent/guardian, take public transportation, taxi, private bus, or airplane to State College. A $50.00 registration fee is required only if you are accepted. Please do NOT send the $50.00 Registration fee along with your application. Only if you are accepted will you have to pay the registration fee, which is non-refundable. There are no other fees associated with this program.
https://www.smeal.psu.edu/diversity/business-opportunities-summer-session-boss
UCLA Health Volunteen Summer Program
UCLA Health Volunteen Summer Program
This year the program will be a seven week program. It will begin on Friday, June 26, 2020, and end Friday, August 14, 2020. You will be required to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours. Once you are accepted into the program, as a Volunteen, you may begin your volunteering rotation in the following critical area:
Patient Transport
Patient Transport assists in the Patient Transport office at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. They are responsible for discharging patients, assisting in transfers, and helping the patient transport staff. This is a great opportunity for students to see all areas of the hospital and get clinical exposure. Shifts are available seven days a week.
Wayfinding
Wayfinders are student ambassadors. Wayfinders are stationed at hospital entrances and greet each visitor/patient along with providing wheelchair and escort assistance. Wayfinders must be friendly, proactive, and have good communication and customer service skills. 2-hour shifts are available Monday-Friday between 8:00am – 4:00pm. Due to the standing nature of this position, 4 hours will be rewarded for 2 hours of Wayfinding service.
Floater
Volunteers help deliver patient mail and newspapers. The assignments can change each shift depending on needs of department . Volunteers are assigned to the Volunteer Office for one, four-hour shift per week between 9:00 am – 4:00 am on Monday through Friday (weekends are not available).
What is the time commitment?
A minimum of 50 hours. Volunteers will design a schedule that best fits his or her availability.
Qualification and Health Requirements
Minimum age 16 years old
Agreement to volunteer 50 hours
Proof of Varicella, MMR and TB. Please click here for detailed information on health requirements
A valid, government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, passport)
If you currently hold a non-immigrant VISA or VISA Waiver status, our office is only approved to process international students who are full-time matriculating UCLA Students on F-1 Visas issued by Dashew Center.
Applying to the Summer Volunteen Program
*Please plan and anticipate visiting the medical center at least 4 times prior to volunteering*
Step 1: Sign-up for a MANDATORY Information Session on 03/26/2020 (Thu.)
from 5:30pm – 7:30pm PST.
Step 2: Applications will be emailed to those who attend a MANDATORY Information Session.(Please do not mail or drop-off application. It will not be accepted.)
Step 3: Gather all required forms, documents, and proof of immunizations. Bring to MANDATORY Check-In Day (discussed at Information Session).
Step 4: Attend MANDATORY Student Orientation.
9th & 10th Grade Family Meeting Resources
Hi Families,
For the families who were able to attend and for the families who were not able to join, here is a link to the 9th and 10th grade family meeting presentation slides. As you review the slides, please let us know if you have any questions.
Additionally, here is the link to the resource folder that includes additional resources regarding summer programs and future college and career resources. NOTE: this is the same folder for grades 9-11. We want you to have access to additional materials in case you and your student are ready to begin exploring the next steps to their college and career exploration process.
Click here for the link to resource folder
Thanks,
Da Vinci Design Counselors