Week 20 Preview: Neurodiversity Celebration Week!
Greetings Designers and Design Families,
We ended out week at DVD by recognizing a stellar group of students at our second annual POL Excellence Awards Breakfast in the Black Box Theater. At this event, students who were nominated for exceptional performances on their Fall 2024 Presentations of Learning got to do a “victory lap” presentation in a TedTalk-style format for families, friends and staff. Students presented game concepts, debate speeches, non-fiction stories, and so much more. Congrats again to our POL Excellence Awards Winners! See more pictures below!
Get ready—Neurodiversity Celebration Week is almost here!
Next week, we’re diving into an exciting celebration of how unique and diverse our brains can be. Neurodiversity is a concept that means that everyone’s brain works in its own special way, and there’s no ONE correct way to think, learn, or experience the world. We’re celebrating all the different ways people experience life, with a focus on understanding disabilities like ADHD, autism, dyslexia, Tourette Syndrome, and more.
Throughout the week, students will have the opportunity to participate in fun and engaging activities designed to celebrate these differences! We’re also excited to introduce a permanent sensory wall installation created by students, and a designated quiet space for use during passing periods. These new offerings were designed to honor the different ways people process the world around them, helping students find peace and relief amidst the hustle and bustle of school when they need it.
The Neurodiversity Student Committee has been working tirelessly since the start of the school year to bring this exciting and meaningful week to life. They’re thrilled to offer these amazing opportunities to encourage everyone to learn, grow, and celebrate the unique strengths we all bring to the table!
Here is the Bell Schedule for Week 20:
The final Da Vinci Schools “FAFSA Fridays Workshop Series” is on Feb. 7th. You can register here for the upcoming workshop. Participants should register for ONE workshop as all workshops will cover the same material. Click here for more information, flyer, and QR sign-up.
Upcoming Events and Key Dates:
- Mon, Jan. 27th – Fri, Jan 31st: Neurodiversity Celebration Week!
- Mon, Feb. 3rd & Tues, Feb. 4th: 9th Grade Physical Fitness Testing
- Fri, Feb. 7th: NO SCHOOL – STAFF DEVELOPMENT
- Fri, Feb. 7th is also the All-Schools Winter Dance!
- Mon, Feb. 10th: Community Learning Day (CLD) #3
- Fri, Feb. 14th: Progress Reports Mailed Home
- Mon, Feb. 17th: NO SCHOOL – Presidents’ Day Holiday
Week 19 Campus Highlight: POL Excellence Awards (Jan 2025)
