Saturday, February 14th the Black College Expo is taking over Pomona Fairplex property starting at 9:00am. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with representatives from a variety of historically black colleges and universities and other colleges. Over 200 colleges will be in the house. 2 year college, 4 year colleges, trade schools and more. Seminars- 411 for Student Athletes, Real Talk College vs. High School, How to Start a Business & Maintain it Powered by Comerica Bank, Booming Careers, Celebrities, Cash & Prizes! A special Financial Health Series with the opportunity to receive $100 towards your account Powered by Wells Fargo.
Audition for Band Scholarships onsite! Thousands of dollars available, BRING Your Instruments
Special “LIVE” HBCU Cultural Spotlight Experience presented by Divas of Compton
Get ACCEPTED on the Spot! Over 20 million in Scholarships Available! Get your tickets now!
A message from Christopher Jackson, College and Career Readiness Teacher at DV Communications:
I am inviting DV families from all campuses to a FREE, 6-workshop series designed to help you shift from financial stress to financial clarity.
Seats are limited and registration is required. Please see details below and sign up if you are interested and able to attend!
Workshop Details:
Dates: Every 3 weeks, Thursdays from Feb-May 2026
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: 201 N. Douglas St. Campus/3rd floor, room 3203 (in-person)
Cost: FREE
Did you know $3.75 billion in free college aid goes unclaimed every year?
Not because families don’t need it.
Not because they didn’t save.
But because 40% of eligible students never file the FAFSA, often assuming they won’t qualify.
Even families earning over $100,000 frequently qualify for aid. But they never find out because they skip the application entirely.
Meanwhile, 76% of students say financial aid is the #1 factor in choosing which college to attend. Research shows that just $5,000 in additional aid is enough to prompt nearly half of students to switch schools.
That’s not chump change. But most families leave it on the table.
Not because they lack intelligence. Not because they’re lazy.
But because they lack a strategy.
Most families treat college planning like an emergency, scrambling when acceptance letters arrive, reacting to financial aid offers they don’t understand, and hoping it all works out.
But what if you could approach your family’s financial future the way a CFO approaches a business plan?
Strategic. Proactive. In control.
Introducing: The Da Vinci Family CFO Training Series
I invite you to a FREE, 6-workshop series designed to help you shift from financial stress to financial clarity.
Whether you have a kindergartner or a senior, this series will provide you with the frameworks, tools, and confidence to make smarter decisions about retirement, college savings, investing, and long-term wealth.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
Workshop 1 (Feb 5): Money Story & CFO Mindset: Identify limiting beliefs and adopt a strategic decision-making framework
Workshop 2 (Feb 26): Retirement Planning Essentials: Secure your oxygen mask first (401k, IRA, Roth strategies)
Workshop 4 (April 16): Balancing Priorities: Navigate competing goals with the CFO Decision Filter
Workshop 5 (May 7): Investment Fundamentals: Demystify investing and match strategies to your timeline
Workshop 6 (May 21): Personal Financial Roadmap: Create your customized action plan
Why This Series?
This isn’t theory. This isn’t a sales pitch. This is practical, actionable training you can use immediately.
You’ll walk away with:
A clear financial roadmap tailored to your family
Confidence to make smarter money decisions
Community with other Da Vinci families on the same journey
Peace of mind that you’re setting your kids up for success
Seats are limited. Register today. Click HERE to secure your spot.
This series is designed for any Da Vinci parent who wants to take control of their family’s financial future, whether you’re just starting to save or already investing.
You don’t need to attend all 6 workshops (though I recommend it for maximum impact). Each one builds on the last, but you can join where it makes sense for your family.
I’ve worked with over 1000 families on college planning, FAFSA strategy, and financial literacy. I’ve seen firsthand how the right information at the right time can save families tens (or hundreds) of thousands of dollars.
My goal? Help 1 million families think like CFOs, starting with ours here at Da Vinci.
Please see the Bell Schedule below and upcoming Important Dates. Seminars start this week! Period 7 Monday and Wednesday. Period 8 Tuesday and Thursday.
Upcoming Events and Key Dates:
Mon, Jan. 26th: Parent Advisory Committee #3
5pm via Zoom
Topic: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
Time: Jan 26, 2026 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Reminder to WDV Student Athletes: Regarding Early Dismissal for Games/Meets
We are proud of the commitment you make as student-athletes. Participating in athletics is a privilege and an opportunity to represent yourself, your team, our school, and our organization with pride. We appreciate the dedication it takes to balance academics and athletics, and we want to support your success in both.
To help maintain consistency and fairness, the front office and school staff follow official dismissal directives from the Athletics Department for games, meets, and athletic events. These dismissal times are thoughtfully determined to protect instructional time while ensuring you arrive prepared for competition.
Please remain in class until your approved dismissal time. Leaving class earlier than authorized creates confusion and disrupts expectations across campus.
If a student-athlete leaves class before the approved dismissal time, the incident will be reported to the Athletics Department and will receive follow-up actions from the department, coach, and/or team leadership.
Our goal is not punishment, but accountability and growth. By following these expectations, you help strengthen trust, demonstrate responsibility, and represent our athletic programs in a positive way. Thank you for your cooperation and for continuing to show what it means to be a student-athlete.
We hope you are enjoying a great 3-Day Weekend! We will see you back bright and early Tuesday morning. Please see below for the Bell Schedule and the Upcoming Events.
Upcoming Events and Key Dates:
Mon, Jan. 19th: NO SCHOOL – MLK Jr. Holiday
Mon, Jan. 26th: Parent Advisory Committee #3
5pm via Zoom
Fri, Jan. 30th: Neurodiversity & Leadership CD
Wed, Feb. 4th: Coffee With Admin
8am & 5pm via Zoom
Fri, Feb. 6th: Professional Development Day (Pupil Free Day)
NOTE: UNFORTUNATELY PAPER DUAL ENROLLMENT FORMS ARE STILL NEEDED FOR SPRING SEMESTER.
Happy new year and welcome back! This spring semester, Da Vinci Schools is offering 4 dual enrollment partnership courses with El Camino College that will begin on February 16th, 2026. Please see listing below.
HDEV 110, FILM 110, COMS 100 are open to 9th-12th grade students, while ENG C1000 is only open to 12th grade students.
NOTE: ALL CLASSES ARE ASYNCHRONOUS/ONLINE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF COMS 100.
Da Vinci Schools will be assisting with sign-ups by hosting an application workshop in the RWL Center computer lab this Thursday, January 15th from 3:00pm-5:00 pm. Students should know their SSN# (if they have one) and whether or not their family is considered a military family when they come.
To be eligible to take a dual enrollment class, the student will need to be passing all their academic classes and have no credit recovery for a-g classes. Space is limited and we are accepting forms on a first come first serve basis!
Please see Miss Pam if you have questions.
For more information click on the following links:
Hoping this finds all of you safe, well and rested after the holiday break. We are looking forward to seeing you all back on campus next week. We have missed you!
Second semester at Da Vinci Design starts on Monday, January 12th.
Please see the Bell Schedule below for the details:
Semester 2 Seminar Sign-Ups:
Students will see a full list of seminars available on during Advisory on Monday. We will be signing students up for second semester seminars Wednesday, 1/15 – Friday, 1/17:
Wednesday January 14th 12th Grade Hub Period 1 9:35am-10:05am; 11th Grade Hub Period 1 10:10am-10:40am
Thursday January 15th 10th Grade Hub Period 2 9:35am-10:05am; 9th Grade Hub Period 2 10:10am-10:40am
Upcoming Events and Key Dates:
Mon, Jan. 12th: First Day of Semester Two
Wed, 1/14 – Thurs, 1/15: Seminar Sign Ups
Mon, Jan. 19th: NO SCHOOL – MLK Jr. Holiday
Mon, Jan. 26th: Parent Advisory Committee #3
5pm via Zoom
See you on Monday, Designers! Let’s Go! Successful second semester is about to start!
