Da Vinci Design

Design Families!

Coffee With Admin this Wednesday December 3rd 8am & 5pm! See you on Zoom!

Design Families! Happy December!

Here are some friendly December Reminders!

• Monday-Friday 1st-5th Winter Spirit Week
• Wednesday December 3rd: Coffee with Admin 8am & 5pm
• Wednesday December 10th: Start of POLs
• Wednesday December 10th: DV High School In-Person Information Night
• Monday December 15th: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting 5pm VIA Zoom
• Wednesday December 17th: DV Board Meeting
• Thursday December 18th: Last Day of the Semester
• Friday December 19th: PD Day (No Students)

Class of 2026, Designers!

Seniors! The deadline for CSU and UC applications is Monday, December 1^st.  Update Naviance with all of the schools you are applying to so that counselors can send your school documents. Time is ticking! Please take the deadlines seriously.

Design Families!

DVD has so much to be thankful for this year! We hope that you enjoy your time off and come back refreshed and ready to finish out the semester. We love our Design Family and want to take a second to let you know how grateful we are for you and appreciate you! We will see everyone back Monday December 1st.

Please see pictures from our 10th Grade Boat Races and 12th Grade Exhibition from last week! It was a great week of showcasing ALL the talent the DVD students bring daily!

Design Families, please see the schedule below for next week!

Spirit Week when we return! Dress accordingly!

Important Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday December 3rd: Coffee with Admin 8am & 5pm VIA Zoom

POL’s begin Wednesday December 10th!

Design Students! You are getting close to finish line! Work hard and finish strong!!!

See you Monday December 1st!

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 19th. 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 Thursday November 20th.

Thank you for supporting all the great things DVD does!!

LA County Parks believes that access to nutritious meals is a cornerstone of healthy, thriving communities. The Youth, Teen, and Senior Food Programs are designed to ensure that residents of all ages have access to free, wholesome meals and snacks—supporting both physical health and community well-being.

Through these programs, LA County Parks is committed to fostering communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, grow, and stay healthy. They invite all residents to take advantage of these vital services and join them in building a stronger, more nourished community.

CLICK HERE for more information

Parents Interested in Joining PAC Tonight! Please see the Zoom Link Below!

Design Families! Here is what’s coming up this week!

This week on Thursday, November 20th is Fall Exhibition! Both 10^th and 12^th 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!

Upcoming Events and Key Dates:

• Mon Nov. 17th: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting #1
  • *5pm via Zoom*
  • Agenda: 1) Welcome, Introductions and Public Comment, 2) Purpose of Committee, 3) DVD Spotlight: What’s New for 2025-2026
• Thurs, Nov. 20th: DVD Exhibition! (Grade 10 and 12)
  • 2:00pm-4:00pm at the El Segundo Aquatic Center, 10th Grade Boat Races
  • 5:30pm-7:30pm at 201 N. Douglas, 12th Grade
• Fri, Nov. 21st First Annual Turkey Bowl 2025
• Mon, Nov. 24th – Fri, Nov. 28th: NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break
• Mon, Dec. 1st: School Resumes!

Here’s to Week 14, Designers!

Hello Designers and Design Families,

CLD:

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:

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: Friday, November 14th. 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 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

Schedule for this Week!

Have a great week, Designers!

Design Families who have SENIORS! Senior Parent Circle Up Meets tonight at 7pm VIA Zoom!

Please see the Zoom Link Below!