Design Families! Here is what’s coming up this week!
This week on Thursday, November 20th is Fall Exhibition! Both 10th and 12th grade will be displaying work.
Here is the Bell Schedule for Week 14 at Da Vinci Design:
The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is having its first meeting of the year next week. PAC is an opportunity for parents, students, & staff to work collaboratively to review the school program, review data and identify needs, & make recommendations regarding the School Safety Plan & the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). If you are interested in joining the Parent Advisory Committee, please email Samantha Navarro at snavarro@davincischools.org for more information!
Today we have our second Community Learning Day (CLD). Students who come to campus for in-person activities get to experience workshops on sports, photography, on college applications, and service learning just to name a few! Please remind your students to complete the learning log in their Canvas, whether they engaged in learning on or off campus, to make sure they get credit for attendance!
Coffee with Admin:
Thank you to the families who joined us for our Coffee with Admin meeting last Wednesday! It is great getting the chance to meet with families, hear what is on your mind, and share the great things happening at DVD. Coffee with DVD Admin happens at 8am and 5pm via Zoom on the first Wednesday of every month.
Thanksgiving Baskets:
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 21st. 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 starting Monday November 3rd:
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: Friday, November 14th. 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 Wednesday November 19th.
Thank you for supporting all the great things DVD does!!
Upcoming Events and Key Dates:
Mon, Nov. 10th: Community Learning Day #2
Tues, Nov. 11: NO SCHOOL – Veteran’s Day Holiday
Thurs, Nov. 20th: Boat Races
Thurs, Nov. 20th: DVD Exhibition Night
Monday November 24th-Sunday November 30th: Thanksgiving Break
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 21st. 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 starting Monday November 3rd:
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: Friday, November 14th. 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 Wednesday November 19th.
Thank you for supporting all the great things DVD does!!
We are excited to celebrate Spirit Week on our campus this week with dress up days, leading up to our annual Halloween costume contest on Friday. Please help remind all students that while costumes are encouraged, students are not allowed to bring prop weapons, full face masks, or excessive gore/blood. All costumes must be school appropriate, and students not in costume must adhere to dress code.
Wednesday: Anything But A BackPack Day
Thursday: Represent Your Favorite Horror Character
Friday: Halloween Costume Contest
One More Advertisement For Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
We’re looking for parents and guardians who want to lend their voice and ideas to help make Da Vinci Design the best it can be! Our Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meets throughout the year to provide feedback, share perspectives, and partner with our school team on initiatives that support all students.
If you’re interested in joining or learning more, please reach out to Samantha Navarro, DVD Principal, at snavarro@davincischools.org. Your input truly shapes our community!
Here is the bell schedule for Week 11 at Da Vinci Design:
Upcoming Events and Key Dates:
Wed, Nov. 5th: Coffee w/ Admin @8am and @5pm via Zoom
We invite you to join us for the upcoming LifeLaunch Information Session on Thursday, October 23rd from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Black Box Theater (201 N Douglas St, El Segundo, CA 90245).
LifeLaunch offers graduating seniors the opportunity to continue their education tuition-free, choosing between two exciting post-high school pathways:
College Pathway with Rivet School: Students can earn college credit, an Associate’s Degree (AA), or even a Bachelor’s Degree (BA) while receiving personalized academic and career support.
Career Pathways (Healthcare or Aviation): Students can gain industry-recognized certifications/licenses and hands-on experience that prepare them for in-demand, high-growth careers — all at no cost.
LifeLaunch provides hybrid learning options, personalized guidance, and career coaching, helping students take their next step with confidence — whether their goal is to enter the workforce or continue their college journey.
We encourage all seniors and their families to attend this important session to learn more about how LifeLaunch supports students in building a strong and affordable foundation for their future.
For questions, please contact Ebony Bobadilla at ebobadilla@davincischools.org.
Warm regards,
The LifeLaunch Team
Estimadas familias,
Les invitamos a asistir a la Sesión Informativa de LifeLaunch el jueves 23 de octubre de 6:00 a 7:00 p.m. en el Black Box Theater (201 N Douglas St, El Segundo, CA 90245).
LifeLaunch ofrece a los estudiantes que se gradúan la oportunidad de continuar su educación sin costo alguno, eligiendo entre dos caminos emocionantes después de la preparatoria:
Camino Universitario (Rivet School): Los estudiantes pueden obtener créditos universitarios, un título de asociado (AA) o incluso una licenciatura (BA), con apoyo académico y profesional personalizado.
Caminos Profesionales (Salud o Aviación): Los estudiantes pueden obtener certificaciones reconocidas por la industria y experiencia práctica que los preparan para carreras con alta demanda — todo sin costo alguno.
LifeLaunch ofrece opciones de aprendizaje hibrido, orientación personalizada y asesoramiento profesional, ayudando a los estudiantes a dar el siguiente paso con confianza, ya sea que deseen ingresar al mundo laboral o continuar su formación universitaria.
Animamos a todos los estudiantes del último año y a sus familias a asistir a esta importante sesión para conocer cómo LifeLaunch puede ayudarles a construir un futuro sólido y accesible.
Si tiene preguntas, puede comunicarse con Ebony Bobadilla al ebobadilla@davincischools.org.
