Da Vinci Design

Greetings Designers and Design Families,

Welcome back from Thanksgiving Break! We are in the final stretch of the semester, and POLs are around the corner. POLs will begin on Wed, Dec. 11th.

DVD will follow minimum day schedules Dec. 12th-19th. School begins at 8:40am and school ends at 1:45pm every day (INCLUDING FRIDAY Dec. 13th).

A letter home regarding POL expectations and reminders was emailed to all parent/guardians today. Click here for the “POL Letter to DVD Families” for important information regarding POLs.

POL Treats for Teachers: Sign Up Here

• While our students are preparing and presenting the learning they’ve achieved over the semester, our teachers are hard at work viewing and scoring those presentations. For teachers, this also means long, 8 hour days being a part of panels.
• One way that we show appreciation for our teachers during these long days is keeping them fed and caffeinated. And we would love your help!
• If you would like to donate snacks like breakfast treats and coffee to our teachers, please use the sign-up below to tell us what you will be dropping off.
• *Click here to sign up to bring a treat for teachers* during POL week! Thanks!

End of Semester Announcements:

• PowerSchool and Canvas access for students/parents will be blocked starting 12/10 to finalize semester grades. The last day for students to check grades before seeing a final grade on report cards will be Tues, Dec. 10th.
• Report cards are mailed home on Friday, Dec. 20th.
• School will not be in session during Friday, Dec. 20th through Friday, Jan. 10th, 2025. The first day of Semester Two is Monday, Jan. 13th, 2025.
• POLs give students the opportunity to develop their speaking and presentation skills and are an opportunity for students to reflect publicly on their learning. Because these are formal presentations, students are expected to wear professional attire. Any student with questions or needs regarding professional attire should speak to their counselor ASAP.