Da Vinci Design

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:

1. Items: If you are interested and able to purchase something to show your appreciation, please consider non-perishable items such as: individually wrapped : pop corn, gummies, trail mix, chips, hot chocolate, pretzels, candy, cookies, gift cards ($5) to target, Starbucks, coffee, sparkling water, tea, and any other non-perishable snacks. We need donated items collected by: Tuesday November 14th. All items can be left on the first floor front office.

1. Words of Appreciation: There is nothing that means more to school staff than words of appreciation or encouragement. Please consider handwriting a note of thanks or typing one digitally here: DVD Staff Appreciation Notes We will be printing these digital messages and including all words of appreciation in the baskets. Handwritten notes can be dropped off by Tuesday November 14th. 

With gratitude for your ongoing encouragement and support,

Russell Stoll                 Kirk Takeyama                           Korina Barefield

 Principal                 Assistant Principal               Dean of Student Success & Culture

Hello DVD Seniors!

The CSS Profile is an application for institutional financial aid required by more than 300 colleges, universities and scholarship organizations. If you are applying to a college that requires the CSS Profile, please complete this form as soon as possible. The financial information that is provided by completing the CSS profile will allow colleges to create an estimated award offer if you are accepted to their institution. As we wait for the FAFSA to open sometime in December, we are also anticipating that processing of the FAFSA may take longer than expected. However, the estimated award as a result of the CSS profile, will more than likely be the actual award you will receive.

• The CSS Profile is mostly for private schools.  Here is the list of participating institutions
• Students that applied EA/ED may have an CSS Profile deadline in November or December.  Please check deadline on the respective university websites
• The UCs and the CSUs do not require the CSS Profile, only the FAFSA or the CADAA
• Priority FAFSA or the CADAA deadline for the UCs is March 2^nd
• Priority FAFSA or the CADAA deadline for the CSUs is April 2^nd

If you have any questions, please contact your student’s counselor.

Thank you,

DVD Counselors