Did you know that Da Vinci Schools are included among 115 South Bay Families Connected Partner Schools? Through this partnership, our parents and staff have free access to resources and educational events addressing a wide array of youth wellness topics, from healthy tech use to substance use prevention. We invite you to attend any of their upcoming events, including screenings of the new Screenagers film and the fentanyl prevention film “Come Back Home”, as well as the monthly Families Connected Parent Chat support group. Be sure to check-out this month’s Families Connected newsletter and sign-up to gain access to new resources and events each month. For our own unique youth wellness resource page, visit Da Vinci Families Connected. Together as a community, we strive to help our youth thrive.
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AllCove Mental Health & Wellness resources
Attached please find the event and workshop calendar for AllCove, a robust community center right here in the South Bay. AllCove offers:
- Mental health.
- Physical health.
- Substance use.
- Peer support.
- Family support.
- Supported education and employment.
Below are some events that might be of interest to you and your student:
Holistic:
AllCove Open House – Saturday, October 5th
Clothing Upcycle Event, Thursday, October 17th from 4:30 – 6:00pm
Social Emotional:
Healthy Relationships Workshop – Saturday, October 12th, 19th and 26th – 12 – 1:30p
Gender Identity Dialogue – Tuesday, October 1, 15, 29 – 5 – 6:00pm
College:
Finding your Voice in College Essays – Wednesday, October 9th, 16th from 4:30 – 6:00pm
First Generation College Bound – Tuesday, October 22nd, 5 – 6pm
Call for more information:
allcove Beach Cities
(310) 374-5706
Wellness Screener and OPT OUT
Dear DVD Families,
The number of youth nationally experiencing anxiety and depression has risen 30% in recent years according to U.S. Health and Human Services. In an effort to be more proactive in supporting students’ mental health, a wellness screener will be given on September 16th and September 18th to all students during advisory at Da Vinci Design HS to identify students who may need support. Results from the screener will be used by the counselors to offer students interventions such as coping skills groups, counselor check ins, and referrals for therapy.
Scores will not be shared with students or parents/guardians. Parent/guardian consent is required if a student is referred to receive counseling services delivered by Antioch or Luminarias therapists. If you would like your student to OPT-OUT and NOT PARTICIPATE in the screener, please fill out the form by Monday, September 16th.
Be Well,
DVD Counselors
Save the Date! Virtual 12th Grade College and Career Family Planning Meeting Monday 9/9
Who: DVD 12th Grade Students and Parents/Guardians
What: Senior Family College & Career Planning Presentation (before Senior 1:1 meetings starting next week)
Where: Zoom: https://davincischools-org.zoom.us/j/98908042996
When: Monday 9/9/24 at 5:00 p.m.
The information covered is necessary to have prior to attending the 12th grade 1:1 individual planning meeting. 1:1 meetings will begin after the zoom presentation. Students received sign up links in their College and Career Classes.
Please contact your counselor for questions.
Pam Baker: A-GL pbaker@davincischools.org
Nicole Tafoya: Go-O ntafoya@davincischools.org
Omar Sanchez: P-Z osanchez@davincischools.org
Attention Class of 2025
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Our community partner, South Bay Families Connected, offers our families a variety of youth wellness resources. For Mental Health Awareness Month, we feature their resource pages covering trending youth wellness topics on the minds of parents and caregivers:
- Supporting healthy social media and screen time management
- Recognizing and supporting mental health challenges
- Understanding and managing stress and anxiety
- Helping youth build healthy relationships and foster empathy and compassion
- Practicing mindful parenting
Visit our own Da Vinci Families Connected page for more youth wellness resources from Da Vinci Schools and SBFC.
10th Grade Parent/Guardian Community Group
Dear 10th Grade Parents/Guardians,
You are invited to the final session of DVD’s 10th Grade Parent/Guardian Community Group, Thursday May 16th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. on zoom. No prior attendance is required! All 10th grade parents/guardians are invited and encouraged to attend.
More information and RSVP QR code are below.
We hope to see you there!
Reminder for 11th grade families!
Reminder 11th Grade Families,
Tomorrow, May 8th we invite DVD 11th grade families to join us from 5:30pm-6:30pm in the Blackbox on the first floor of the 201 campus, for their Spring College Planning Information Session.
Click HERE to reserve your spot.
All students and parents/guardians are welcome! Please contact a DVD counselor with any questions!
Pam Baker Nicole Tafoya Omar Sanchez
Pbaker@davincischools.org ntafoya@davincischools.org osanchez@davincischools.org
We hope to see you there!
Teacher Appreciation Week
Greetings Da Vinci Design Families,
May 6th – May 10th is Teacher Appreciation Week! Feel free to join us in appreciating our staff by helping to provide some treats for our staff this week. Sign up below to drop off some items on the morning on select days for the week of May 6-10th.
If you sign up to drop off a treat for teachers, thank you! Please mark the items “For DVD Teacher Appreciation” and bring it to the first floor reception area. The items will be sent up to the fourth floor from there.
Here are some DVD staff favorites:
- Bagels
- Donuts
- Cookies / Brownies/candy
- Fruit
- Sparkling Waters
- Coffee
- Chips
Words of Appreciation: There is nothing that means more to school staff than words of appreciation or encouragement. Please consider handwriting a note of thanks or typing one digitally here: Appreciation Notes. Handwritten notes can be dropped off to the office anytime during the week.
On behalf of the Da Vinci Design staff, thank you!
Sincerely,
DVD Admin Team
9th/10th Grade Family College Planning Information Session
Hello DVD 9th, 10th and 11th Grade Families,
On Thursday, May 2nd we welcome DVD 9th and 10th grade families and on Wednesday May 8th we invite DVD 11th grade families to join us from 5:30pm-6:30pm in the Blackbox on the first floor of the 201 campus, for their College Planning Information Sessions.
9th & 10th Grade Click here to reserve your spot.
11th Grade Click HERE to reserve your spot.
All students and parents/guardians are welcome! Please contact a DVD counselor with any questions!
Pam Baker Nicole Tafoya Omar Sanchez
Pbaker@davincischools.org ntafoya@davincischools.org osanchez@davincischools.org
We hope to see you there!