The Real World Learning Team Presents: RWL Workshops
Career-Learning Opportunity- Today!
November 30th, 4-5 PM
Real World Learning Center @ 201 N. Douglas
We will be welcoming an exciting guest speaker, Andrea Howard, to share her experiences as a birth and postpartum doula!
Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!
Questions can be directed to Nordia Simmonds, the Real World Learning Coordinator, at @nsimmonds@davincischools.org.
For students interested in art:
Angels Gate Cultural Center is hosting their Fall 2023 Open Art Studios Day, December 2nd, 12-4pm.
Location:
Angels Gate Cultural Center
3601 S. Gaffey Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
Open Studios Day is a free, all-ages event that provides a glimpse into the process, art, and lives of local artists who create at Angels Gate Cultural Center (AGCC). Over 50 local artists will open their studio doors to the public for a peek into their art practice and an opportunity to purchase their work. The event includes many avenues to engage with art and support local artists, and coincides with an Artist Talk and Gallery Walkthrough of RED EARTH GAZE in the AGCC gallery.
Free events will take place throughout the day, including a Family Art Workshop for all ages, live demonstrations from AGCC’s roster of Community Classes, and a mural unveiling of AGCC’s Teen Mural Club latest large-scale public art piece on site. Visitors will be able to purchase creations by local artists in a Holiday Art Sale in Building H.
For students interested in a career in the film industry:
The NewFilmmakers Los Angeles’ Student Mentorship Program has an upcoming session on Sunday, December 10th, and they still have 6 spots available for students.
Below is a general overview of the program:
What you need to do:
Spots will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. NewFilmmakers will send a confirmation email to the student once they have been admitted to the program, so please remind them to check their inbox/spam folder regularly.
Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Hello Designers and Design Families!
What an exciting week! Exhibition, boat races, field trips, Alumni Day, CD, paint day – so much great stuff happening at Design this week. Truly feeling so grateful to be part of a learning community that does so much to bring the learning outside of the classroom.
Today, we held an all-day event at DVD: Community Paint Day! Community Paint Day at DVD is the culmination of a partnership with Arts Bridging the Gap and the DVD Diversity Council. The day was be centered around painting a 10’x10′ mural designed in collaboration with DVD’s Diversity Council students, and resident artists/muralists Noah and Georgia, who met over eight sessions do discuss themes of diversity and inclusion which would be the basis of the mural. The day started with a schoolwide community dialogue assembly in the gym hosted by the DVD Diversity Council. Then, students from all grade levels spent the rest of the day in the BlackBox theater space painting the mural under the guidance of our resident muralists. And, a representative from Hart House stopped by to provide gift cards to recognize students working on the mural. It was a great day full of celebration and community, and a great way to send our students off to the holiday break! See pictures below!
The first day of school after the break will be Monday, November 27th – here is the Week 15 bell schedule:
THANK YOU PARENTS AND FAMILIES!
We want extend a BIG THANK YOU to all of the DVD families who made contributions to our DVD staff gratitude baskets; thanks to all of you for donating time, treats, and messages of gratitude to our staff to help send them off on a much deserved break with a little something to let them know how appreciated they are. We love our DVD families! And, we wish all of you a restful, safe, and fun holiday break!
Upcoming Events and Key Dates:
Week 14 Highlight: Community Dialogue and Paint Day Hosted By Diversity Council
For students interested in a career in the Cleantech industry:
Join UNITE-LA for our Future Forward Forum on Wednesday, November 29th, from 4:15-6pm, on Zoom. This is a great chance to learn about Apprenticeship, Certification, and Credential opportunities in the Cleantech industry. Leaders from Cleantech will provide an overview of the Cleantech industry, opportunities available, and insight needed to help move your future forward.
Click here to RSVP.
For students interested in a career in the medical field:
Cedars-Sinai is hosting an in-person, Healthcare Immersion Program for high school students on Tuesday, December 19th from 9:00am-12:00pm. For students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, this is an exclusive true-to-life experience often only available to hospital staff. Overall, this program allows students to be exposed to advanced medical experience workshops tailored to train and engage motivated students.
Interested students will need to pay $250 for admission into the event. Please follow this link to learn more.
Location:
Women’s Guild Simulation Center for Advanced Clinical Skills, Pavilion, Street Level
127 S. San Vicente Blvd. Suite A1300, Los Angeles, CA 90048.
The program is delivered in-person and will be led by experienced medical professionals such as Physicians, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals who are experts in the field. The sessions include a variety of workshops. Below is a list of some of the workshops the program offers:
1. Introduction to Cardiac Arrest
2. Introduction to Airway Management
3. Introduction to Laparoscopic Surgery
4. How to Stop the Bleed
5. Introduction to Labor & Delivery and MORE!
Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
The Real World Learning Team Presents: RWL Workshops
Networking Workshop- Today!
November 16th, 4-5 PM
Real World Learning Center @ 201 N. Douglas
Join the Real World Learning Coordinator, Nordia Simmonds, for conversations about making your network work for you. You can expect to walk away from the workshop with practical tips to grow and maintain a thriving network that you can leverage to launch you into your dream career!
Career-Learning Opportunity
November 30th, 4-5 PM
Real World Learning Center @ 201 N. Douglas
We will be welcoming an exciting guest speaker, Andrea Howard, to share her experiences as a birth and postpartum doula!
Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!
Questions can be directed to Nordia Simmonds, the Real World Learning Coordinator, at @nsimmonds@davincischools.org.
Congratulations 10th and 12th Grade Designers!
Fall 2023 Exhibition was a huge success! Your boats floated, your galleries were glowing, and your murals highlighted so much joy. You went above and beyond this year, and you have made your school community so proud!
See a photo gallery here from your Fall 2023 Exhibition:
Good Morning Designers and Design Families,
We hope our students are coming back from the long weekend feeling refreshed and ready for a great week! This week, we have lots of exciting events to look forward to:
Thursday, November 16th is Alumni Sibling and Cousins Day! We look forward to having returning students stop by our campus and to say “hello”.
Friday, November 17th we have both CD hosted by our Diversity Council, and we will be hosting a Community Paint Day in the BlackBox! Community Paint Day at DVD is the culmination of a partnership with Arts Bridging the Gap and the DVD Diversity Council. The day will be centered around painting a 10×10 mural designed in collaboration with DVD’s Diversity Council students and resident artists/muralists.
DVD STAFF GRATITUDE:
As we approach the season of Thanksgiving, we are all grateful for the tremendous work of our school staff – from our teachers to counselors to paraeducators to custodians to front office staff. To show our appreciation, we are organizing Thanksgiving baskets to deliver to our school staff on Thursday, November 16th. The idea is that each staff member will receive one basket containing treats and words of appreciation from students and parents/guardians.
Here is how you can contribute to the baskets of Thanksgiving:
Week 14 DVD Bell Schedule:
Upcoming Events and Key Dates:
Dear DVD Students, Parents, and Guardians,
As we approach the season of Thanksgiving, we are all grateful for the tremendous work of our school staff – from our teachers to counselors to paraeducators to custodians to front office staff. To show our appreciation, we are organizing Thanksgiving baskets to deliver to our school staff on Thursday, November 16th. The idea is that each staff member will receive one basket containing treats and words of appreciation from students and parents/guardians.
Here is how you can contribute to the baskets of Thanksgiving:
With gratitude for your ongoing encouragement and support,
Russell Stoll Kirk Takeyama Korina Barefield
Principal Assistant Principal Dean of Student Success & Culture
Youth Climate Action
Youth Climate Action by Cool OC is an event dedicated to youth interested in making a difference in the fight against climate change. This event is on Saturday, November 18 from 1:30 pm to 5 pm located at 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine. This in-person event lets you connect with like-minded individuals passionate about saving our planet, featuring a special guest from Irvine City Council.
Come enjoy refreshments and several chances to win a $50 gift card! In addition, be able to earn volunteer hours while making an impact. At Youth Climate Action, you can engage in inspiring discussions about climate issues. Together, we can make a significant impact. Use your voice and learn how you can help!
To register, please click here.
Youth Thanksgiving Celebration 2023
Presented by World of Wonder, join the Los Angeles LGBT Center on Saturday, November 18 from 11am-1pm to celebrate Thanksgiving with a free warm meal, specialty beverages, a drag performance, music and dancing, raffles, and more! FREE for all LGBTQ+ youth ages 24 and younger and their friends. To register, please click here.
Location:
Los Angeles LGBT Center – Pride Hall
1118 North McCadden Place Los Angeles, CA 90038
Brothers Code
Brothers Code is an interactive, in-person event for middle school and high school students of color hosted on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 8:00 am to 2:00 p.m. at USC during Computer Science Education Week. Students will learn more about the skills and networks that can guide them to exciting opportunities and careers within the technology sector. To register, please click here.
Location:
USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience
1002 Childs Way Los Angeles, CA 90089
At Brothers Code, youth participants will:
Play with technology while practicing coding and programming skills
Explore the vast range of career opportunities within the tech sector
Learn about the various pathways that can lead to participation in the tech sector
Investigate the various ways they can leverage technology to strengthen their communities and reach their goals
Network with enthusiastic tech sector professionals from a range of backgrounds
Additionally, the event will be a concurrent program for adults. Parents, guardians, teachers, administrators, counselors, champions, and any other interested adults can register and learn how they might support young people to pursue technology pathways.
Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Dear Da Vinci Students, Families, and Staff,
Da Vinci is launching a new Apparel and Merchandise store that will be open for a limited pre-order period on MySchoolBucks!
Students, families and staff can pre-order pullover or zip-up hoodies and polo shirts in youth to adult sizes with your school’s two-color, silk-screened logo. In addition, you can order limited edition 15th Anniversary ceramic mugs and water bottles, and new Da Vinci tote bags!
Place your order today through MySchoolBucks.
The pre-order period ends on Sunday, Nov. 19th at 11:59 p.m.
Once the pre-ordered items are produced, they will be delivered to each school site for distribution through your front offices.
Click HERE to order!