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.
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.
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.
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:
We want to start this week with a heartfelt “thank you” to our families, students, staff and community for the outpouring of support this week for those affected by the LA County fires. Thanks to DV community efforts, in collaboration with Pass it Forward and numerous community groups, over 2000 meals have been donated to firefighters, wildfire victims, volunteers and more.
If you are a DVD family who has been personally affected by the fires or high winds, please reach out to Principal Stoll, your counselor, or DVD Front Office as soon as possible so that we can offer support and resources. The health and safety of our students is our top priority. If you or someone you know is in need of resources at this time, please feel free to share this resource list.
Last week, Da Vinci Design hosted its annual Alumni Winter Mixer event. This event, coordinated by counselor and alumni liaison Pam Baker, is always a special event where we get to reconnect with our Da Vinci Design graduates with lunch, a panel discussion, and lots of mingling. This year, we also had representatives from the CA State Treasurers Office present to tell students about the CALKids scholarship. See photos from the event below.
This week, students signed up for seminar classes. We begin seminars (Period 7 and 8) next week. Students will receive their new schedules on Tuesday, 1/21 to confirm their new seminars. If a student would like to request a seminar change, they can do so through their counselor or the front office by asking for a “seminar change request form”. The last day to have a seminar change request considered is Friday, January 24th.
Da Vinci Schools “FAFSA Fridays Workshop Series” continues with a workshop TODAY, Friday, January 17th from 6:00pm-7:30pm at Da Vinci Communications (DVC) in Room 3203. You can register here for upcoming workshops; the next workshop is on Feb. 7th. Participants should register for ONE workshop as all workshops will cover the same material. Click here for more information, flyer, and QR sign-up.
Next week is a special schedule while we prepare to enroll seminar classes. Here is the Bell Schedule for Week 19:
Upcoming Events and Key Dates:
Mon, Jan. 20th: NO SCHOOL – MLK Jr. Holiday
Tues, Jan. 21st: Seminars (period 7 & 8) begin
Tues, Jan. 21st: Parent Advisory Committee #3
5pm via Zoom
Agenda: 1) Welcome, Introductions and Public Comment, 2) School Safety Plan Review. pt. 2, 3) WASC Introduction & Report Summary, 4) LCAP Goal #1 Review
Hello senior families! A reminder that the “FAFSA Fridays Workshop Series” continues with a workshop THIS, Friday, January 17th from 6:00pm-7:30pm at Da Vinci Communications (DVC) in Room 3203 . Please see flyer below for details. Please use the QR Code to register or you can register here for upcoming workshops. Participants should register for ONE workshop as all workshops will cover the same material.
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)
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 followminimum 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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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
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
Attention: DVD Seniors and Families 
Step 1: Submit an 
Step 2: Complete your application in less than 30 minutes! (your application link will be sent to your email)