DVD and DV Connect K-8 are working in conjunction with Big Sunday and their 13th annual Thanksgiving Stuffing Event.
Dear DVD Students, Parents, and Guardians,
As we approach the season of Thanksgiving, we are all grateful for the tremendous work of our school staff – from our teachers to counselors to paraeducators to custodians to front office staff. To show our appreciation, we are organizing Thanksgiving baskets to deliver to our school staff on Friday, November 22nd. The idea is that each staff member will receive one basket containing treats and words of appreciation from students and families.
Here is how you can contribute to the baskets of Thanksgiving:
With gratitude for your ongoing encouragement and support,
Russell Stoll, Principal
Kirk Takeyama, Assistant Principal
Korina Barefield, Dean of Student Success and Culture
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.
Attached please find the event and workshop calendar for AllCove, a robust community center right here in the South Bay. AllCove offers:
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
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
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
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:
Visit our own Da Vinci Families Connected page for more youth wellness resources from Da Vinci Schools and SBFC.
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 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!
