Da Vinci Design

Greetings Designers and Design Families!

Next week, it is SLC week at Da Vinci Design – and we are excited to have you on campus with us! SLCs are an important time when parents and teachers come together for a meeting led by the student. It is a time to highlight a student’s strengths and hard work, to encourage students to set new goals, and to ask guiding questions so students can take ownership of their learning. Every student and parent is expected to participate in leading an SLC this semester. SLCs will happen in-person. See below for SLC schedules and details.

Next week we are also celebrating Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month at Da Vinci Design with events hosted by our Latinx Student Union. We will have a spirit week where students can express and embrace pride in Latinx culture all week long. And, we will end the week with a Community Dialogue assembly (aka: “CD”) CD celebrating Latinx culture.

It is time for our biannual family and student surveys! Today, you should have received an email from a survey app called Kelvin. This is not spam! Please follow the prompt to complete an online survey from Kelvin to share your feedback on Da Vinci Design. We appreciate your time and your feedback!

Student Led Conferences (SLCs): Grade Level Resources

• 9th Grade SLC Resources: Overview Letter | Sign-Up Link (via Sign Up Genuis)
• 10th Grade SLC Resources: Overview Letter | Sign-Up Link (via Sign Up Genius)
• 11th Grade SLC Resources: Overview Letter | Schedule Link
• 12th Grade SLC Resources: Overview Letter | Schedule Link

Upcoming Dates and Events:

• Mon, 10/16 – Thurs, 10/19: Student Led Conferences (SLCs) – Minimum Days
• Mon 10/16-10/20: LATINX HISTORY MONTH SPIRIT WEEK!
  • Monday 10/16: Represent Your Flag
  • Tuesday 10/17: Jersey Day
  • Wednesday 10/18: Represent Your Favorite Latinx Artist
  • Thursday 10/19: Dress Like A Loteria Card
  • Friday 10/20: Latinx CD Cultural Wear
• Thursday, 10/19: Great CA Shake Out
• Thursday, 11/9: NO SCHOOL – STAFF DEVELOPMENT
• Friday, 11/10: NO SCHOOL – Veteran’s Day Holiday
• Tuesday, 11/14: 12th Grade Exhibition Night

October 2023 College Visits:

• Monday 10/16: LA Trade Tech College
• Tuesday 10/17: Hult International Business School
• Wednesday 10/18: College for Creative Studies
• Thursday 10/19: New York University / Arizona State University – Tempe
• Friday 10/20: UCLA
• Monday 10/23: University of Southern California
• Wednesday 10/25: Smith College
• Thursday 10/26: Syracuse University
• Friday 10/27: CSU Channel Islands