Da Vinci Design

Greetings Designers and Design Families,

Happy Friday! We are in the final stretch of the semester, and POLs are around the corner.

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 this week. 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!

See the Bell Schedules for Weeks 16 & 17 at DVD here:

Kelvin Surveys are Due Today! Thank you for taking 5-10 minutes today to do the biannual survey via Kelvin. Families can complete this survey via email or text on a computer or mobile device.

• Monday, 12/9 – Wednesday, 12/11: 3:45-5pm
• Thursday, 12/12: 1:45-5pm
• Friday, 12/13: NO TUTORING
• Monday, 12/16 – Wednesday, 12/18 – 1:45-4pm (Available for after school tutoring – since students are not allowed to leave room for POL’s)
• Thursday, 12/19 – NO TUTORING – POL’s are over!

Thank you to the families who joined us for our Coffee with Admin meeting on Wednesday! It is always great getting the chance to meet with families, hear what is on your mind, and share the great things happening at DVD. If you did not get a chance to meet with us this week, click here for the Coffee with DVD Admin slides from December 2024. Coffee with DVD Admin happens at 8am and 5pm via Zoom on the first Wednesday of every month.

End of Semester Announcements:

• PowerSchool and Canvas access for students/parents will be blocked starting 12/11 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.

Upcoming Events and Key Dates:

• Tues, Dec. 10th: Parent Advisory Committee #2
  • 5pm via Zoom
  • Agenda: 1) Welcome, Introductions and Public Comment, 2) School Safety Plan Review, 3) WASC Introduction & Report Feedback
  • Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/8331212069
• Wed, Dec. 11th – Wed, Dec. 18th: Presentations of Learning (POLs)
  • Wed Dec. 11th: Regular Leave Time at 3:45pm
  • Thurs Dec. 12th – Thurs Dec. 19th: *Modified Schedule* (8:40am-1:45pm Minimum Day)
• Thurs, Dec. 19th: LAST DAY of the Semester (8:40am-1:45pm Minimum Day)
• Fri, Dec. 20th: NO SCHOOL – Staff Development
• Mon, Jan. 13th: First Day of Semester Two