Archive for March 21, 2025

Week 28 Update: Diversity Week Celebration

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Greetings Designers and Design Families,

It was another great week here at Design! We had some awesome field trips: a Graphic Design field trip to the Brand Library & Art Center, as well as field trips for 10th graders to colleges CSU San Marcos, CSU Fullerton, and Loyola Marymount University. We had an epic guest speaker: animator and show runner Craig Bartlett (Hey Arnold!, Dinosaur Train) came and spoke to students in the Fine Arts pathway and honors art students, sharing industry knowledge and professional sketch book portfolios. We also had a 12th grade movie night and QSU hosted a game night after school! 
Next week, DVD’s Diversity Council is hosting a spirit week to celebrate diversity, leading up to a community dialogue celebration on Friday. See the flyer below, as well as photos from field trips and our guest speaker event this week!
Here is the Bell Schedule for Week 28 at Da Vinci Design:

Last Chance to Get Your Grad Nite Tickets: Deadline is March 28th!

Attention all seniors at Da Vinci Design! The clock is ticking down to one of the most memorable nights of your high school experience. If you haven’t already secured your spot, don’t forget that March 28th is the final day to purchase your Grad Nite tickets!

This event is a celebration of all the hard work, achievements, and friendships that have made your senior year unforgettable. Grad Nite offers a chance to enjoy a magical night with your classmates at Disneyland, full of fun activities, music, and memories to last a lifetime.

Important Details:

  • Deadline to Buy Tickets: March 28th
  • How to Purchase: Myschoolbucks
  • Ticket Price: $289

Whether you’ve already been counting down the days or are just realizing that time is running out, this is the moment to make sure you’re part of this epic night. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the celebration!

Upcoming Events and Key Dates:

  • Mon, Mar. 31st: NO SCHOOL – Cesar Chavez Holiday
  • Thurs, Apr. 10th: Exhibition Night!
    • 9th / 10th / 11th Grade presentations
    • 5:30pm – 7:30pm
  • Mon, Apr. 14th – Friday, Apr. 18th: NO SCHOOL – Spring Break
  • Mon, Apr. 21st: Community Learning Day – No Classes
  • Tues, Apr. 22nd: Classes Resume – Return from Spring Break

Campus Highlights, Week 28: College Field Trips and Guest Speaker Craig Bartlett

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Week 27 Preview

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Greetings Designers and Design Families,

So much good stuff at DVD this week! We wrapped our awesome production of GREASE this past weekend. Shout out to the hard work and exceptional talent of our students in the musical theater program and our theater director, Diane Feldman. Also, it was great having so many of you all on campus for Student Led Conferences this week. Thank you for participating in such meaningful conversations about student progress and support. We also hosted the annual Da Vinci Schools Career Connected Learning conference. We welcomed 70+ leaders from 35+ schools & organizations from across the region, state, and country to Da Vinci Schools on March 12-14. We are so proud to share our amazing Career Technical Education programing, and are proud of our students for being such a big part of this conference by acting as ambassadors and displaying their incredible work. Lastly, it is the annual FIRST Robotics Competition hosted in the gym this weekend! Go Vitruvian Bots!
Here is the Bell Schedule for Week 27 at Da Vinci Design:

Upcoming Events and Key Dates:

  • Tues, Mar. 18th: Parent Advisory Committee #5
    • 5pm via Zoom
    • Agenda: 1) Welcome, Introductions and Public Comment, 2) WASC Wrap-Up, 3) LCAP Goals #2, 3 + 4 Review
    • Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/8331212069
  • Mon, Mar. 31st: NO SCHOOL – Cesar Chavez Holiday
  • Thurs, Apr. 10th: Exhibition Night!
    • 9th / 10th / 11th Grade presentations
    • 5:30pm – 7:30pm
  • Mon, Apr. 14th – Friday, Apr. 18th: NO SCHOOL – Spring Break
  • Mon, Apr. 21st: Community Learning Day – No Classes
  • Tues, Apr. 22nd: Classes Resume – Return from Spring Break
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Negotiating Your Financial Aid Award Workshop Series

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Good morning DVD Senior Families,

Da Vinci Schools is thrilled to announce a powerful, practical, and proven workshop designed to help families decode, dispute, and decrease their college costs. If you’re looking to make college more affordable, this workshop is for you!

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to analyze, assess, and adjust financial aid award letters.
  • Strategies for writing clear, compelling, and convincing financial aid appeal letters.
  • Proven methods to negotiate, navigate, and knock down your college’s cost-effectively.

Workshop Dates & Details:

Location: Room 3203, Da Vinci Communications
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Dates:

  • Friday, March 14
  • Friday, March 21
  • Friday, April 4
  • Friday, April 11

*You only need to sign up for ONE workshop as all workshops will repeat the same information.

 

What to Bring:

  • Your student’s financial aid award letter(s)- applicable to senior families 
  • A notepad or laptop for notes
  • Any relevant financial documents or estimates

This engaging, enlightening, and empowering workshop will give you the confidence and tools to secure the best financial outcome for college. Don’t miss this opportunity to plan, prepare, and prosper.

 

You may RSVP HERE

Posted in Grade 12

Week 26 Preview: SLCs Next Week

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Greetings Designers and Design Families,

Student Led Conference (SLC) week at Da Vinci Design is happening March 10th-13th. We are excited to have you on campus with us! SLCs are an important time when parents and teachers come together for a meeting led by the student. It is a time to highlight a student’s strengths and hard work, to encourage students to set new goals, and to ask guiding questions so students can take ownership of their learning. Every student is expected to participate in leading an SLC with a parent/guardian present this semester. SLCs will happen in-person. See below for SLC schedules and details presented by each grade level teaching team.

Reminders for families arriving for SLCs:

  • Families can find parking anywhere in the lot north of 201 N. Douglas St.
  • Please check-in on the 1st floor upon arriving to get a name tag and find which classroom to report to.
  • Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled time to allow time to park and check-in.

Student Led Conferences (SLCs): Grade Level Resources

Please click here for the parent/guardian expectations and FAQs letter for Student Led Conferences; in English and en Espanol.

Here is the Week 26 Bell Schedule for Da Vinci Design:

Thank you to the families who joined us for our Coffee with Admin meeting on Wednesday! It is 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 March 2025. Coffee with DVD Admin happens at 8am and 5pm via Zoom on the first Wednesday of every month.

WDV Performing Arts Presents: GREASE

Don’t miss the electrifying Wiseburn Da Vinci Performing Arts spring musical, GREASE! Join us for a unforgettable story of friendship, love, and adventure through the 1950s. The first show opens Friday, February 28th and runs through Sunday, March 9th. Grab your tickets today–– this is a show you don’t want to miss!

>> Purchase your tickets here!

Come show your support for the talented GREASE cast and crew, who have dedicated countless hours to bringing this show to life. Space is limited––get your tickets today!

Upcoming Events and Key Dates:

  • Mon, Mar. 10th – Thurs, Mar. 13th: Student Led Conferences (SLCs)
  • Fri, Mar. 14th: NO SCHOOL – Professional Development Day
  • Mon, Mar. 31st: NO SCHOOL – Cesar Chavez Holiday
  • Thurs, Apr. 10th: Exhibition Night!
    • 9th / 10th / 11th Grade presentations
    • 5:30pm – 7:30pm
  • Mon, Apr. 14th – Friday, Apr. 18th: NO SCHOOL – Spring Break
  • Mon, Apr. 21st: Community Learning Day – No Classes
  • Tues, Apr. 22nd: Classes Resume – Return from Spring Break
Posted in Grade 12

“Coffee with Admin” Today (via Zoom) at 8am and 5pm

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Good Morning DVD Parents and Guardians,

Today, Wednesday Mar. 5th at 8am and 5pm join the DVD admin team for our monthly “Coffee with Admin” chat. Simply log on via Zoom and bring any school-related questions, or just sit back, relax, and hear about school updates. Hope to see you there!

Wed, Mar. 5th: Coffee w/ Admin

  • All DVD parents and guardians welcome! Join for brief school updates and open Q&A with the DVD admin team.
  • 8am or 5pm, via Zoom
  • Agenda: 1) Campus Updates & Highlights, 2) Upcoming Calendar Events, 3) SLCs, 4) WASC Visit Recap, 5) Q&A
  • Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/8331212069
Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade