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You’re Invited: Career Spring Fling at Belkin International in partnership with Da Vinci Schools (April 24)

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Join us for an engaging and hands-on learning experience, designed in partnership with Belkin International. The event will feature industry-led workshops and panels for you to gain valuable insights and learn about diverse career opportunities. Open to all 9th-12th grade students from all Da Vinci Schools.

  • Date: Thursday, April 24
  • Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Location: Belkin International (555 Aviation Blvd., El Segundo)  

Transportation Will Be Provided From Da Vinci 201 N. Douglas

RSVP here by Tuesday, April 22nd.

What to Expect

Confidence & Leadership Panel
Hear from leaders at Aerospace Corporation, Google, and Savage x Fenty on building confidence, self-advocacy, and authentic leadership.

Breakout Sessions – Choose 2:

  • Brand Marketing
  • Consumer Insights
  • HR/LinkedIn
  • Office Tour
  • PR
  • Product Design

Influencer Panel
Join influencers and industry pros for a behind-the-scenes look at influencer marketing, from brand partnerships to turning content into a career.

Networking + Lunch
Connect with reps from Snap, Spotify, Google, AltaSea, Cotton On, and more!

Want a sneak peek? Check out last year’s Career Spring Fling highlights at Belkin.

We hope to see you there!

Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade, Events

Coffee w/ Admin Tomorrow at 8am and 5pm

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Good Morning DVD Parents and Guardians,

Tomorrow, Wednesday Apr. 2nd (at 8am and 5pm) join the DVD admin team for our monthly “Coffee with Admin” chat. Simply log on via Zoom and bring any school-related questions, or just sit back, relax, and hear about school updates. Hope to see you there!

Wed, Apr. 2nd: Coffee w/ Admin

  • All DVD parents and guardians welcome! Join for brief school updates and open Q&A with the DVD admin team.
  • 8am or 5pm, via Zoom
  • Agenda: 1) Campus Updates & Highlights, 2) Upcoming Calendar Events, 3) Exhibition, 4) Q&A
  • Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/8331212069
Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade

“Coffee with Admin” Today (via Zoom) at 8am and 5pm

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Good Morning DVD Parents and Guardians,

Today, Wednesday Mar. 5th at 8am and 5pm join the DVD admin team for our monthly “Coffee with Admin” chat. Simply log on via Zoom and bring any school-related questions, or just sit back, relax, and hear about school updates. Hope to see you there!

Wed, Mar. 5th: Coffee w/ Admin

  • All DVD parents and guardians welcome! Join for brief school updates and open Q&A with the DVD admin team.
  • 8am or 5pm, via Zoom
  • Agenda: 1) Campus Updates & Highlights, 2) Upcoming Calendar Events, 3) SLCs, 4) WASC Visit Recap, 5) Q&A
  • Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/8331212069
Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade

“Coffee with Admin” for DVD Families (via Zoom) Tomorrow at 8am and 5pm

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Good Morning DVD Parents and Guardians,

Tomorrow, Wednesday Feb. 5th at 8am and 5pm join the DVD admin team for our monthly “Coffee with Admin” chat. Simply log on via Zoom and bring any school-related questions, or just sit back, relax, and hear about school updates. This will be our fifth Coffee with Admin of the 2024-25 school year. Hope to see you there!

Wed, Feb. 5th: Coffee w/ Admin

  • All DVD parents and guardians welcome! Join for brief school updates and open Q&A with the DVD admin team.
  • 8am or 5pm, via Zoom
  • Agenda: 1) Campus Updates & Highlights, 2) Upcoming Calendar Events, 3) Staff and Student Survey Feedback, 4) Q&A
  • Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/8331212069
Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade

Spring Dance on Feb. 7th – Tickets Available Now!

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Get Ready to Dance at “The Cupid Shuffle” – DV’s Spring Dance!

Da Vinci is excited to host “The Cupid Shuffle”—this year’s Spring Dance—on Friday, February 7th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with a sensory-friendly hour from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Ticket Information:

  • Presale: $25 (available through MySchoolBucks)
  • Deadline for Online Purchase: Thursday, February 6th, at 11:59 PM
  • At-the-Door Price: $30 (Friday, February 7th)

Event Details:

  • When: Friday, February 7th
  • Where: Da Vinci West Plaza
  • Dress Code: Semi-formal (dress up a little, but keep it comfortable!)
  • Who Can Attend: Only currently enrolled Da Vinci students (grades 9-12) – no outside guests permitted

Don’t miss out on a fun-filled night of music, dancing, and memories! Get your tickets early to save, and we’ll see you on the dance floor! [Check out the event flyer here.]

Note: We are using MySchoolBucks for the purchase of dance tickets and other school activities. Here are some resources you can use to set up your account, if you’ve never used it:

Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade, Events, Student Life

Attention Seniors!

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📣 Attention: DVD Seniors and Families 📣

In partnership with Rivet School, Da Vinci seniors who choose to continue their journey through the Rivet School Bridge Program will enroll in college at no cost (free!) to the student or their family. Students will participate in a flexible, online accredited degree program with opportunities for in-person meetings and career-connected learning on the Da Vinci Connect High campus. Hear from our very own Ebony Bobadilla in this video on why she thinks Rivet School is a great option for Da Vinci students!

Still, deciding on your next steps for this Fall? There’s still time to apply by the January 26th deadline!

Get started by taking the steps below.

📝 Step 1: Submit an interest form today! (No GPA req, No SAT req, No personal statement)

✅ Step 2: Complete your application in less than 30 minutes! (your application link will be sent to your email)

Questions? Reach out to us at bridge@rivetschool.org

Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade, Grade 12

Presentations of Learning (POL) Begin Next Week on 12/11

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Greetings Designers and Design Families,

Welcome back from Thanksgiving Break! We are in the final stretch of the semester, and POLs are around the corner. POLs will begin on Wed, Dec. 11th.

DVD will follow minimum day schedules Dec. 12th-19th. School begins at 8:40am and school ends at 1:45pm every day (INCLUDING FRIDAY Dec. 13th).

A letter home regarding POL expectations and reminders was emailed to all parent/guardians today. Click here for the “POL Letter to DVD Families” for important information regarding POLs.

POL Treats for Teachers: Sign Up Here

  • While our students are preparing and presenting the learning they’ve achieved over the semester, our teachers are hard at work viewing and scoring those presentations. For teachers, this also means long, 8 hour days being a part of panels.
  • One way that we show appreciation for our teachers during these long days is keeping them fed and caffeinated. And we would love your help!
  • If you would like to donate snacks like breakfast treats and coffee to our teachers, please use the sign-up below to tell us what you will be dropping off.
  • *Click here to sign up to bring a treat for teachers* during POL week! Thanks!

End of Semester Announcements:

  • PowerSchool and Canvas access for students/parents will be blocked starting 12/10 to finalize semester grades. The last day for students to check grades before seeing a final grade on report cards will be Tues, Dec. 10th.
  • Report cards are mailed home on Friday, Dec. 20th.
  • School will not be in session during Friday, Dec. 20th through Friday, Jan. 10th, 2025. The first day of Semester Two is Monday, Jan. 13th, 2025.
  • POLs give students the opportunity to develop their speaking and presentation skills and are an opportunity for students to reflect publicly on their learning. Because these are formal presentations, students are expected to wear professional attire. Any student with questions or needs regarding professional attire should speak to their counselor ASAP.
Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade

“Coffee with Admin” for DVD Families (via Zoom) Tomorrow at 8am and 5pm

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Good Evening DVD Parents and Guardians,

Tomorrow, Wednesday Dec. 4th, at 8am and 5pm join the DVD admin team for our monthly “Coffee with Admin” chat. Simply log on via Zoom and bring any school-related questions, or just sit back, relax, and hear about school updates. This will be our fourth Coffee with Admin of the 2024-25 school year. Hope to see you there!

Wed, Dec. 4th: Coffee w/ Admin

  • All DVD parents and guardians welcome! Join for brief school updates and open Q&A with the DVD admin team.
  • 8am or 5pm, via Zoom
  • Agenda: 1) Campus Updates & Highlights, 2) Upcoming Calendar Events, 3) Presentations of Learning (POLs), 4) Q&A
  • Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/8331212069
Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade

Show Your Gratitude for DVD Staff

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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:

  1. Items: If you are interested and able to purchase something to show your appreciation, please consider non-perishable items such as: individually wrapped items (popcorn, gummies, trail mix, chips, hot chocolate, pretzels, candy, cookies), gift cards ($5 to Target, Starbucks, etc.), coffee drinks, sparkling water, tea, and any other non-perishable snacks. We need donated items collected by: Wednesday, November 20th. All items can be left in a donation box on the first floor front office.

  2. 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: DVD Staff Appreciation Notes We will be printing these digital messages and including all words of appreciation in the baskets. Handwritten notes can be dropped off by Monday November 14th. 

With gratitude for your ongoing encouragement and support,

Russell Stoll, Principal

Kirk Takeyama, Assistant Principal

Korina Barefield, Dean of Student Success and Culture

Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade

“Coffee with Admin” Zoom for DVD Families Today at 8am and 5pm

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Good Evening DVD Parents and Guardians,

Today, Wednesday Nov. 6th, at 8am and 5pm join the DVD admin team for our monthly “Coffee with Admin” chat. Simply log on via Zoom and bring any school-related questions, or just sit back, relax, and hear about school updates. This will be our third Coffee with Admin of the 2024-25 school year. Hope to see you there!

Wed, Nov. 6th: Coffee w/ Admin

  • All DVD parents and guardians welcome! Join for brief school updates and open Q&A with the DVD admin team.
  • 8am or 5pm, via Zoom
  • Agenda: 1) Campus Updates & Highlights, 2) Upcoming Calendar Events, 3) DVD Research Partnerships w/ UCLA and America Succeeds, 4) Q&A
  • Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/8331212069
Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, 11 Grade, 12 Grade
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