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allcove Beach Cities Leadership & Wellness Conference

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Join young leaders from more than 30 organizations across the South Bay to connect, collaborate and uplift our voices together at our annual South Bay Leadership & Wellness Conference. This event will include conversations about advocacy, mental health, wellness and important topics facing our generation today.

You’ll also have the opportunity to share these priorities with local, state and federal leaders who will join us to kick off the event.

Picture this: young people sharing their concerns, their priorities and the ways we want to care for and support one another towards a healthier future. Through workshops and engaging wellness activities, the Conference is an opportunity to develop and expand your leadership skills and gain innovative tools to engage your peers in conversations that matter to them.

For young people ages 12-25. Free food and prizes are included! Plus, get community service hours.

Please RSVP by Sunday May 18, 2025. Please see attached flyer.

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/331cf700fd394f719324314019772d48

South Bay Leadership & Wellness Conference
Saturday, May 31, 2025
9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

allcove Beach Cities
514 N. Prospect Ave., 4th floor
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

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

Staff Appreciation Week

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Dear DVD Families,

Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner — May 5th–May 9th, 2025 — and we’re excited to celebrate our incredible staff!


 We’d love your help in making the week extra special by providing some treats or words of appreciation  for our staff to enjoy.

If you’re interested and willing, please use the links below to support Staff Appreciation Week.

  • If you are willing to write notes of appreciation Your kind words mean so much to our team!
  • If you’d like to bring a treat, please sign up below to drop off goodies on select mornings during the week of May 6–10.


Please label all items “For DVD Teacher Appreciation” and deliver them to the first-floor reception area. We’ll make sure they make it up to the fourth floor for our staff to enjoy!

Here are some of our staff’s favorite treats:

  • 🥯 Bagels/breads
  • 🍩 Donuts
  • 🍪 Cookies/Brownies/Pastries/muffins
  • 🍎 Fruit
  • 💧 Sparkling Waters
  • ☕ Coffee
  • 🍟 Chips/pretzels/popcorn

Thank you for helping us celebrate and show our staff how much they mean to our community! Your support truly makes a difference.

With appreciation,


 The DVD Admin Team

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

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

Cupid Shuffle Dance Canceled

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Attention DVD students and families:

We have made the decision to cancel the Cupid Shuffle Dance scheduled for Friday, February 7th.

We know the students were excited about the event, and we’re sorry for any inconvenience. If you’ve already bought a ticket, a refund will be issued.

Thanks for your understanding.

 

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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

FAFSA Friday Workshop Series

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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.

 

Posted in 12 Grade, College Counseling, Events, Grade 12

Free Cardiac Screening Event – Saturday, Nov. 16th

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Don’t miss out! Join us for our FREE Cardiac Screening Health Promotion Event tomorrow, November 16, 2024, from 9am – 3pm at Da Vinci Schools. In partnership with the Saving Hearts Foundation and UCLA, we invite all youth between the ages 12-25 to to get an EKG screening. If abnormalities are detected, you’ll have access to a cardiologist for immediate follow-up.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death on school campuses and among athletes. 1 in 300 young individuals unknowingly carries a heart condition that could lead to SCA. Don’t miss this chance to safeguard your health!

Location: Blackbox Theater, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo

Details:

  • Pre-registration is highly encouraged to secure your spot (walk-ins welcome, but pre-registered attendees will be seen first).
  • Save lives by taking a proactive step in protecting your heart health!

Register Now: Click here to RSVP.

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Important Update: Senior Prom – Location Change

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Dear Da Vinci Community,

This update provides important information about tomorrow night’s Class of 2024 Prom.

As many of you may know by now, there have been escalating protests at nearby college campuses, including at USC in close proximity to where our Senior Prom was scheduled to take place.

After conferring with law enforcement agencies and receiving new information last night related to security, the decision has been made to move the Senior Prom to a location in El Segundo to ensure the safety of our students, staff and security team. 

WHAT:  Senior Prom
WHEN:  Friday, May 3, 2024 | 6:30-10:00 PM
WHERE:  The Terrace, 2361 Rosecrans Ave., 2nd Floor, El Segundo – NEW
 LOCATION

(The Terrace is located at the corner of Rosecrans/Continental Circle; there is plenty of free parking in the parking structure – a map will be provided soon.)

This may strike as initially disappointing news, yet I am confident that tomorrow will be a wonderful evening for our graduates in an elegant new location. I am grateful to our entire community for coming together to make sure the Prom goes on as scheduled.

I know many of you may have questions or concerns you wish to share about this change of venue. I ask that you refrain from reaching out to your school leadership and senior committee advisors unless absolutely necessary so they can focus on planning and making sure the prom is fun and memorable for the Class of 2024. If you feel you must reach out, please contact us at info@davincischools.org. 

Let’s all celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2024 with pride and joy as they embark on their exciting new journeys. 

I wish to extend deep gratitude to Richard Lundquist, Bob Tarnofsky and the entire Continental Development team, Da Vinci’s school leadership teams, senior advisory teachers, operations and safety teams, Wiseburn Superintendent Dr. Blake Silvers, and the El Segundo Police Department for adapting rapidly and effectively to a challenging situation. 

 

Gratefully,

Dr. Matthew Wunder
CEO/Superintendent
Da Vinci Schools 

 

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9th/10th Grade Family College Planning Information Session

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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!

 

Posted in 09 Grade, 10 Grade, College Counseling, Events

Rivet School with Da Vinci Virtual Info Session Monday, Jan. 22 at 6:30PM

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Dear Da Vinci 12th Grade Students and Families,

We would like to invite you to a virtual information session to learn more about our Rivet School with Da Vinci program.

Rivet School is a reimagined college and career pathway program. Our college program is designed around the needs of students and provides both flexibility and structured accountability to support students in meeting their goals.

In partnership with Rivet School, Da Vinci seniors who choose to continue their journey through the 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.

Please join us to learn more about this program and if it may be a good fit for your student!

Rivet School with Da Vinci Student & Family Virtual Information Session

🗓️ Dates: Monday, January 22nd at 6:30 PM

📍 Location: Virtual Session (details provided upon RSVP)

💬 Spanish translation available

🔗 Link to RSVP: HERE

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Da Vinci + Rivet Team

Posted in 12 Grade, Events, Student Life
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