Happy Monday DVD Families!
We hope you had a great weekend. Thank you to all the students and parents that were able to attend the El Camino College Dual Enrollment Information session that was held on 1/25/2024. Here is the webinar recording and Here is PDF of the presentation with hyperlinks included.
Students who are planning to enroll in Dual Enrollment courses are highly encouraged to watch the recording with their parents before applying to El Camino College.
Da Vinci Schools is hosting a hands on FAFSA/Dream Act workshop on our campus, where an El Camino College financial aid rep will be here to answer your financial aid/FAFSA/CA Dream Act questions, help you fill out the applications, and submit that night! This is taking place on the DV Science floor on Tuesday January 30th, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Please RSVP HERE so we know how many computers will be needed.
Please have an FSA ID created and verified before the night. Please CLICK HERE to apply for an FSA ID
If you have any questions, please reach out to your counselor.
Pam Baker, Last names A-GL Nicole Tafoya, Last names Go-O Omar Sanchez, Last names P-Z
Greetings Designers and Design Families!
This week, students began their new seminars classes for semester two, and there was truly something for everybody this semester: we dusted off our knitting needles for Knitting and Crochet, rolled out our mats for Yoga, got ready to pump some iron in Weightlifting, and studied our gambits in Wizard’s Chess. Seminars are a great way for students to try out new hobbies, learn a new life skill, get academic support, or unwind and move their bodies at the end of a long day of learning.
Another great way for students to mix, mingle, and learn about something new is to attend a student-led club! With the start of a new semester, its a great time to try joining a new club. Clubs meet all throughout the week during lunch and after school, and students can find a full list of clubs offered at DVD here: DVD Student Club List (2023-2024). You can also find this link in the “Resources” bar on the right side of the blog page.
See the Week 21 Bell Schedule here, as well as important upcoming events and key dates below:
Upcoming Events and Key Dates:
DV counselors are hosting a hands on FAFSA/Dream Act workshop on the 201 campus, where an El Camino College financial aid rep will be here to answer your financial aid/FAFSA/CA Cream Act questions, help you fill out the applications, and submit that night! This is taking place on the DV Science campus on Tuesday January 30th, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Please RSVP HERE so we know how many computers will be needed.*
Please have an FSA ID created and verified before the night. Please CLICK HERE to apply for an FSA ID
If you have any questions, please reach out to your counselor.
Pam Baker, Last names A-GL Nicole Tafoya, Last names Go-O Omar Sanchez, Last names P-Z
Dual Enrollment Information Session (Da Vinci Schools)
Thursday, January 25th 2024
5:00-6:00 p.m.
This 1-hour workshop is for prospective high school students and parents to receive an overview of Dual Enrollment in traditional El Camino College classes as well as in classes offered in partnership with your high school.
No registration necessary – join via link below at 5:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
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https://elcamino-edu.zoom.us/j/88291330845
Greetings Designers and Design Families,
We off and running for semester two! This week, students signed up for seminar classes and will begin attending seminar classes next week. See schedule below.
Absence / Tardy Notices: DV Design is now sending both absence/tardy calls and e-mails to parents/guardians whenever your student is not in class or arrives late to a class throughout the entire day. Parent/Guardians should be receiving a call/e-mail at 11 am and again at 4 pm for morning and afternoon classes.
Please make sure that if your student will be absent for the day or is arriving late, that you notify the school by using our new online link here:
Please refer to page 5 of the student handbook for clarification on what is considered excused/unexcused absence.
If you receive a call/e-mail indicating your child was either absent or tardy and you know your child is present at school, please make sure to either call the school at (310) 725-5800 option 4 for Design or e-mail Ms. Vannessa Ramos @ vramos@davincischools.org to verify your student is present in class. Please reach out to Vannessa Ramos if you have any further questions or concerns regarding your student’s attendance.
See the Week 20 bell schedule here:
Upcoming Events and Key Dates:
Las Fotos Project is hosting a Website Development Workshop on Sunday, January 21, 2024 from 11:00am 1:30pm at Las Fotos Project, located at 2210 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue Los Angeles, CA, 90033.
Teenage girls and gender-expansive youth who are developing, or beginning to create a website, are welcome to join the workshop. It will be led by the leaders of Monforte Studio, a Queer-Women-Owned-Company brand and design studio.
This is an intermediate-level workshop, ideal for young creatives looking to build out their creative portfolio website. Youth between the ages of 12 and 24 can participate.
Laptops will be provided. To sign up, please click here.
Las Fotos Project’s mission is to elevate the voices of teenage girls & gender-expansive youth from communities of color through photography and mentoring, empowering them to channel their creativity for the benefit of themselves, their community, and future careers.
Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!
If you have any questions please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Hello Da Vincians,
Welcome back!
This week, the Real World Learning Team is releasing its Spring and Summer 2024 document with a wide number of opportunities students can engage in.
Some opportunities have fast-approaching deadlines. For support with applying, students at RISE or 201 Da Vinci schools can email Ms. Nordia Simmonds at nsimmonds@davincischools.org, or stop by the Real World Learning Center right next to our Da Vinci Coffee Shop. Students at Connect High School can connect with Ms. Evelyn Hernandez-Rosas at ehernandezrosas@davincischools.org.
Date: February 10, 2024
Hours: 10:00am to 5pm
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Meet with over 50 colleges.
Get answers right on the spot. Get Educational Resources. EVERYONE is Welcome…it’s for Students of ALL Ages… Plus…Get Accepted on the SPOT, students you must bring your transcripts and ACT or SAT test scores (12th graders and some colleges may accept 11th graders). College Transfer Students this is a great opportunity for you to get accepted on the spot! Bring your transcripts from all colleges that you have attended. FREE for College Students just show your ID.
Applications fees waived..so save hundreds $$$Scholarships on the SPOT! and giving away CASH at the STAGE…
Everyone has the opportunity to win CASH and prizes!!!
Inviting all Da Vinci high school students to join the cast and crew of Da Vinci’s first-ever musical: The Addams Family!
Please click here, or scan the QR code above, for detailed info about auditions, rehearsals, etc. Everyone who would like to participate will be accepted into the production! Auditions are necessary for casting, but no one will be turned away.
See below for information on important upcoming dates and times:
AUDITION PREPARATION RETREAT (optional)
Thursday, Jan. 18
4 – 7pm
Blackbox Theater, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo
We will distribute and review all audition materials, as well as chat about production themes, characters, concepts.
All those interested in being in the CAST must attend all three audition days (see information below for DANCE, VOCAL, and ACTING).
DANCE AUDITIONS
Tuesday, Jan.23
4 – 7 pm
Blackbox Theater, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo
Please come dressed to move. Sweats, dance clothes, etc. Dance shoes are not required, however if you have them, you are invited to wear them. Otherwise, please wear some type of tennis shoe you can dance in safely. EVERYONE ATTENDS FOR THE DURATION.
VOCAL AUDITIONS
Wednesday, Jan. 24
4 – 8:00 pm
Blackbox Theater, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo
All those auditioning will sign up for an individual 8-minute time slot. Click link and it will take you to the vocal audition sign-up spreadsheet.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1307jlDUdSURw8W1WRKmrytqZ_y_YkSh19czsTNagzJ4/edit#gid=0
ACTING AUDITIONS
Thursday, Jan. 25
4 – 7 pm
Blackbox Theater, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo
Everyone will share their short scene and long scene. Please be familiar with all scenes as you may be asked to read for a variety of characters in a variety of scenes. EVERYONE ATTENDS FOR THE DURATION
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CALLBACKS
Friday, Jan. 26
4 – 7 pm
Blackbox Theater, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo
An email with specifics will be sent Thursday evening after Acting Auditions.
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CAST AND CREW PARENT/GUARDIAN MEETING
Tuesday, Jan. 30
6:30 – 7:30pm
Blackbox Theater, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo
Mandatory for all cast and crew to attend, as well as one parent/guardian.
**IMPORTANT NOTE: All those intending to participate as CAST MEMBERS will need to enroll in the new Tuesday/Thursday Musical Theatre Production Seminar. This provides us with an opportunity for some extra rehearsing!
For any questions, contact Diane Feldman, Theater Coordinator, at dfeldman@davincischools.org.