Da Vinci Design

Here we go, Week 10! Before we jump into another busy week at DVD, we want to start with a huge THANK YOU to all of our families who joined us for Student-Led Conferences last week!

We appreciate you taking the time to show up, listen, ask questions, celebrate growth, and support your student. Your partnership means so much to us!

And a special shoutout to our Designers! We are incredibly proud of our students for taking the lead, reflecting on their learning, and sharing their progress so far this school year. SLCs are all about student voice and ownership, and we loved seeing our students step up and share their stories!

PSAT & SAT THIS WEEK

This week, we have PSAT and SAT testing happening on campus this Thursday!

These assessments are an important opportunity for our students to see where they are academically, practice for future college entrance exams, and continue preparing for what comes after high school.

Families, please help our students come ready to do their best by making sure they:

Get a good night’s sleep

Eat breakfast

Arrive at school on time

Come ready to give their best effort!

We know testing days can feel long, so let’s encourage our Designers to take their time, stay focused, and show what they know!

Bell Schedule this Week

LOOKING AHEAD

A few important dates to have on your calendar:

Friday, October 30 — CLD
Our next Career Learning Day is coming up! Stay tuned for additional information about the day.

Monday, November 2 — PD Day
There will be no school for students as our staff participates in professional development.

Friday, November 6 — Progress Reports
Progress reports will be mailed home on Friday, November 6. This is a great time for students and families to check in on grades, celebrate progress, and make a plan for any areas that need additional attention.

LET’S HAVE A GREAT WEEK 10!

Thank you again to our families for continuing to partner with us and to our students for taking ownership of their learning. We have a lot happening at DVD, and we appreciate our entire community for continuing to show up for one another.

Here we go with Week 9!

Can you believe we are already heading into Week 9?! We have a BUSY week ahead at DVD with SLCs, Spirit Week, PAC, the Great ShakeOut, and CD all happening this week!

There is a lot going on, so stay organized, check the bell schedule, and make sure you know where you need to be. Let’s make it a great one!

IT’S SLC WEEK!

Designers, it’s your time to shine! Student-Led Conferences are happening this week, and this is your opportunity to share your progress, reflect on your growth, and show your families what you have been working on.

Come prepared, take ownership, and be proud of your journey so far this semester. You’ve got this!

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 check-in

Student Led Conferences (SLCs): Grade Level Resources

9th Grade Team Resource: 9th Grade Spring SLC Schedule

10th Grade Team Resource: 10th Grade SLC Fall 2026 Student Parent Letter

11th Grade Team Resource: Grade 11 SLC Overview Fall 26

12th Grade Team Resource: Fall 2026 SLC Letter to Families

PAC — Monday (TOMORROW) @ 5PM!

Our next Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting is happening tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom!

We love having our families join us, hear what is happening around DVD, ask questions, and share their voices. We hope to see our DVD families there!

LSU SPIRIT WEEK!

It’s LSU Spirit Week, Designers!

Make sure you check out the themes for each day, participate, and bring that DVD energy all week long. We want to see you showing up and having some fun!

GREAT SHAKEOUT — THURSDAY

On Thursday, DVD will participate in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill.

This is an important opportunity for our entire community to practice what to do in the event of an earthquake. Take the drill seriously, listen to staff directions, and help us make sure DVD is ready and prepared.

LSU CD — FRIDAY!

We’ll finish out our busy week by coming together for CD on Friday!

Bring the energy, Designers!

LOOKING AHEAD — OCTOBER 30

Save the date because October 30 is going to be a BIG day at DVD!

CLD
Fall Dance

More information will be coming soon, but get October 30 on your calendar now!

CHECK THE BELL SCHEDULE!

With everything happening this week, make sure you are paying attention to the bell schedule posted below.

Stay organized. Show up for your SLC. Participate in Spirit Week. And let’s keep taking care of each other as we head through Week 9.

Let’s have a GREAT week, Designers!

Design Families!

Next week is SLC week at Da Vinci Design October 12th-15th, and 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 check-in

Student Led Conferences (SLCs): Grade Level Resources

9th Grade Team Resource: 9th Grade Spring SLC Schedule

10th Grade Team Resource: 10th Grade SLC Fall 2026 Student Parent Letter

11th Grade Team Resource: Grade 11 SLC Overview Fall 26

12th Grade Team Resource: Fall 2026 SLC Letter to Families

Designers and Families,

We wrapped up another great week at Da Vinci Design! Week 7 was filled with community, connection, and some great moments with our students. Thank you to our students, staff, and families for continuing to make Design such a special place.

A special shoutout to our seniors for two successful events this past week! Our Multicultural Food Fest was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the cultures, traditions, and foods represented within our community. We also had a successful Feeling Well Friday, giving our seniors another opportunity to connect, recharge, and focus on wellness. Thank you to everyone who helped make both events happen!

Chat With Admin – Wednesday, October 7

Our next Chat With Admin is this Wednesday, October 7 5pm. This is an opportunity for families to connect with our administrative team, hear updates about what’s happening at Design, ask questions, and stay connected to our school community.

We hope you can join us!

Here is the Zoom Information:

Topic: Chat With Admin

A reminder that Friday, October 9 is a Professional Development Day for our staff. There will be NO SCHOOL for students.

Our staff will spend the day learning, collaborating, and continuing the work of strengthening teaching and learning across Design.

Student-Led Conferences Are Coming!

We are already looking ahead to Week 9 and Student-Led Conferences (SLCs), beginning the week of October 12!

SLCs are an important opportunity for students to take ownership of their learning, reflect on their progress, celebrate their growth, and share their goals with their families.

SLC schedules and documents will be posted on the Blog later this week, so please keep an eye out for that information as you prepare for conferences.

Important Dates at a Glance

Wednesday, October 7 – Chat With Admin

Wednesday, October 7- Senior Sunrise

Friday, October 9 – Professional Development Day – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Week of October 12 – Student-Led Conferences begin!

Week of October 12- LSU Spirit Week

October 12- Parent Advisory Committee Meeting 5pm Via Zoom

October 15- California Great Shakeout

October 16- LSU CD

Bell Schedule for Week 8

Thank you again for a successful Week 7! We are proud of the energy and community we continue to see across our campus and are excited for everything ahead.

Let’s have a great Week 8, Designers!

We want YOUR voice at the table!

Are you interested in getting more involved at Da Vinci Design and helping shape our school community? We invite all interested parents and guardians to join us for our first Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting!

📅 Monday, October 12
⏰ 5:00 PM
💻 Location: Zoom

What is the Parent Advisory Committee?

Our Parent Advisory Committee is an opportunity for families to connect with school leadership, share ideas, provide feedback, and have a voice in our school community. During our meetings, we’ll discuss school goals, student achievement, school culture, upcoming initiatives, and ways we can continue improving the Design experience for ALL students.

Whether you’re looking to get more involved or simply want to learn more about what’s happening at Design, we’d love to have you join us!

Your voice matters, and we want to hear from you!

We hope to see you on October 12!

Here is the Zoom Link!