Did you know that Da Vinci Schools are a South Bay Families Connected (SBFC) Partner District? SBFC is a youth mental health and social emotional wellness non-profit providing free online resources, support groups, educational videos and more to families at 115 schools in the South Bay. SBFC has resources, tips, articles, videos and more for both parents and teens regarding issues of stress management, depression, body image, substance abuse, social media and more. All Da Vinci Schools parents, guardians and teens are invited to visit our unique Da Vinci Schools Families Connected to access this resource, free of charge.
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Free Scholarship Webinar presented El Camino College Financial Aid Office
This event is open to everyone (High School Students – Juniors & Seniors & College Students, U.S. Residents and Non-Residents, Undocumented Students, International Students), counselors, parents, and teachers and etc.
El Camino college financial Aid Presents
A Free scholarship Webinar
This free webinar will introduce you To the Sallie Mae scholarship database, provide key tips on applying for scholarships, how to create a winning scholarship essay, and more.
Select a Dates & Register in Advance:
Registar in Advance: https://elcamino-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvcOisrDwrGdyhCPD519TFZGrzcN2tD9aM
Girls Basketball Tryouts
Girls Basketball Tryouts-
Tuesday, September 13 and Thursday, September 15th
– 4:30pm-6:30pm
Please reach out to coach Tony Scott with any additional questions: ascott@davincischools.org
Boys Soccer Team Information Meeting & Tryout sign-up
Boys Soccer will kick off the 2022-23 season with an Info Meeting and tryout sign-up on September 1st from 4:00-4:15 pm in the quad.
Tryout Information:
9th/10th Grade
– 09/20-22 Anza 4:30-6:00 pm
11th/12th Grade
– 09/27-29 Anza 4:30-6:00 pm
GO WOLVES!!!
Welcome Back Designers!
Welcome to the 2022-23 school year! We are excited to have you as a part of the Da Vinci Design community and are looking forward to a great year together.
We view your student’s mental health and well-being as a priority for their success at this school. In support of this, we have invested in several resources that you can access whenever you need help. Remember, you are not alone, and it is a true act of bravery and strength to seek help.
We encourage students to visit the on-campus resources and save the community resources so they can access them if they or someone they know needs help.
On campus:
- Students can access help by visiting their school counselor. Students can stop by counselors office or email them to set up an appointment.
- Pam Baker-Student last names A-Gl
- pbaker@davincischools.org
- Nicole Tafoya– students last names Go-O
- ntafoya@davincischools.org
- Fabiola Martin– Students last names P-Z
- fmartin@davincischools.org
- Pam Baker-Student last names A-Gl
In our community:
Da Vinci Schools has partnered with Care Solace to support our community’s mental health.
If you or a family member is looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of the circumstance.
Care Solace’s care navigation services are confidential and complimentary to Da Vinci Schools’s students, staff, and their families. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.
If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
- See your school counselor OR
- Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365 OR
- Visit www.caresolace.com/davincischools and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
In an emergency:
- Call 911 or and request a Crisis Intervention Trained (C.I.T.) response
- Go to the closest emergency room for support
- Call the National Suicide Prevention & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org
- Text “Hello” or “Home” to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor
- Trevor Lifeline LGBTQQ+ Crisis Support: 1-866-488-7386
2022/2023 Cheer Try Outs
WDV athletics is excited to welcome cheer as part of the program. If you’re interested in learning about the cheer program, there is a meeting on Friday Aug. 12 at 6pm in the skybox of the gym. This is a meeting for both parents and athletes.
Are you interested in trying out for the WDV cheer program? If you are, below are the dates, times and location.
All tryouts will take place in the WDV gym.
Tuesday Aug. 16th – 6pm to 8pm
Wednesday Aug. 17th – 6pm to 8pm
Thursday Aug. 18th – 6pm to 8pm
Friday Aug. 19th – 6pm to 8pm
Saturday Aug. 20th – 8am to 1pm (1 hour for lunch)
Track Tryouts – UPDATED
What: Track & Field TRYOUTS (NEW)
When: Boys: Wed, Jan 19 4-5:15 p.m. Girls: Thurs, Jan 20 4-5:15 p.m.
Makeup (Boys/Girls) Fri, Jan 21 4-5:15 p.m.
Who: Coach Jackson/Coach Mar/Coach Covelman
Where: CrossFit Box (wear running shoes, no spikes)
Wanted: Runners, Jumpers, Throwers, & Team Managers
Girls Beach Volleyball Tryouts 1/18 & 1/20
Interested in playing beach volleyball? Girls beach volleyball is holding tryouts next week. If you haven’t already done so, all athletes must complete the athletic clearance process before attending tryouts. If you have any questions please contact coach Taube jtaube@davincischools.org.
Dates: Tuesday Jan. 18th and Thursday Jan. 20th
Location: Dockweiler Beach
Time: 4:00pm to 5:15pm
Boys Volleyball Player Meeting
If you are interested in playing boys volleyball, there is a meeting this Thursday, December 16 at 3:30 p.m. It will be held in the Skybox in the Gym located at 201 N. Douglas from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Boys Volleyball Tryouts will take place January 11, 12 and 13 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. inside the gym at Del Aire Park. If you have any questions, please contact Coach John Wessels jwessels@davincischools.org
POL Clothing Closet
Dear Design Families,
Presentations of Learning (POLs) begin this Thursday 12/9.
One of the expectations for a Presentation of Learning is that students come in professional dress. Professional dress is defined to including the following:
- Button-down dress shirt (shirt must be tucked in) or non-revealing blouse (must cover shoulders); Suit jacket (optional)
- Khaki pants or dress pants (no jeans); Dress or skirt that touches tops of knees when standing up straight
- Closed-toe dress shoes (no sneakers or excessively high heels)
- Hair should not cover the face
- Other clothing professional to students’ identity and/or culture
We understand that many families may not be able to put together attire that meets these standards in a short timeline. In order to help our families, the DVD staff is going through their closets in search of items that can be donated to students in need of professional attire. If you have clothing or shoes that meet these requirements and that you no longer need, please consider donating them to DVD. We will accept donations of professional clothing to the downstairs front office, and we welcome students to see if there is something donated that fits their need. We are hopeful that this professional clothing exchange helps us work together as a community to ensure that each student feels comfortable and confident in their presentation!
Students can contact their counselor for any questions.
Thank you for your support!