Announcements from Real World Learning Director (11.9.2023)

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Youth Climate Action

Youth Climate Action by Cool OC is an event dedicated to youth interested in making a difference in the fight against climate change. This event is on Saturday, November 18 from 1:30 pm to 5 pm located at 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine. This in-person event lets you connect with like-minded individuals passionate about saving our planet, featuring a special guest from Irvine City Council.

Come enjoy refreshments and several chances to win a $50 gift card! In addition, be able to earn volunteer hours while making an impact. At Youth Climate Action, you can engage in inspiring discussions about climate issues. Together, we can make a significant impact. Use your voice and learn how you can help!

To register, please click here.


Youth Thanksgiving Celebration 2023

Presented by World of Wonder, join the Los Angeles LGBT Center on Saturday, November 18 from 11am-1pm to celebrate Thanksgiving with a free warm meal, specialty beverages, a drag performance, music and dancing, raffles, and more! FREE for all LGBTQ+ youth ages 24 and younger and their friends. To register, please click here.

Location:

Los Angeles LGBT Center – Pride Hall
1118 North McCadden Place Los Angeles, CA 90038


Brothers Code

Brothers Code is an interactive, in-person event for middle school and high school students of color hosted on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 8:00 am to 2:00 p.m. at USC during Computer Science Education Week. Students will learn more about the skills and networks that can guide them to exciting opportunities and careers within the technology sector. To register, please click here.

Location:

USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience
1002 Childs Way Los Angeles, CA 90089

At Brothers Code, youth participants will:
Play with technology while practicing coding and programming skills
Explore the vast range of career opportunities within the tech sector
Learn about the various pathways that can lead to participation in the tech sector
Investigate the various ways they can leverage technology to strengthen their communities and reach their goals
Network with enthusiastic tech sector professionals from a range of backgrounds

Additionally, the event will be a concurrent program for adults. Parents, guardians, teachers, administrators, counselors, champions, and any other interested adults can register and learn how they might support young people to pursue technology pathways.

Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

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Da Vinci Schools Apparel and Merchandise Store Now Open!

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Dear Da Vinci Students, Families, and Staff,

Da Vinci is launching a new Apparel and Merchandise store that will be open for a limited pre-order period on MySchoolBucks!

Students, families and staff can pre-order pullover or zip-up hoodies and polo shirts in youth to adult sizes with your school’s two-color, silk-screened logo. In addition, you can order limited edition 15th Anniversary ceramic mugs and water bottles, and new Da Vinci tote bags!

Place your order today through MySchoolBucks.

The pre-order period ends on Sunday, Nov. 19th at 11:59 p.m.

Once the pre-ordered items are produced, they will be delivered to each school site for distribution through your front offices.

Click HERE to order!

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Announcements from Real World Learning Director (11.7.2023)

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For Students Interested in a Career in the Music Industry:

The Music Forward Foundation’s mission is to champion a more inclusive music industry by providing internships, mentorship, and resources to grow professionally. Students are welcome to submit their resumes to be considered for future opportunities by clicking here.

If you need support with your resume, please reach out to Ms. Nordia Simmonds at nsimmonds@davincischools.org or Ms. Crissel Rodriguez at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Connect High School students, please reach out to Ms. Evelyn Hernandez-Rosas at ehernandezrosas@davincischools.org.

 

Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

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Announcements from Real World Learning Director (11.6.2023)

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Apply to become a creative intern with Teens Media Network (TMN):

Teens Media Network (TMN) is currently looking for young, creative minds to join us on an exciting adventure to create a youth media network. We need multimedia producers (content creators), graphic designers, copywriters, social media managers, and PR professionals (event producers).

Apply now to be a part of something unique, exciting, and innovative! Applications are due Thursday, November 9.

If you need support with your application, please reach out to Ms. Nordia Simmonds at nsimmonds@davincischools.org.

Connect High School students, please reach out to Ms. Evelyn Hernandez-Rosas at ehernandezrosas@davincischools.org.

 

Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

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Week 13 Preview

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Greetings Designers and Design Families!

This week was full of seasonal fun – from spooky lab experiments in Chemistry class to ofrenda building in Spanish class. Our students really had something each day to look forward to this past week at DVD. And, it was so much fun having our annual Halloween costume contest during lunch on Tuesday! Shout out to our winners – see a few photos below!

This week, also had our November edition of “Coffee with Admin”, where parents/guardians can meet with the admin team at DVD to hear updates and ask questions about all things DVD. Our agenda for this month’s edition was 1) Campus Updates & Highlights, 2) Upcoming Calendar Events, 3) Tardy and Absence Updates, 4) Red Ribbon Week: Key Resources, 5) Q&A. If you were not able to attend but would like to see a few campus, you can click here to find the slides from our November Coffee with Admin. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, December 6th.

See the Bell Schedule for Week 12 here, as well key dates and events below:

Upcoming Dates and Events:

  • Thursday, 11/9: NO SCHOOL – STAFF DEVELOPMENT
  • Friday, 11/10: NO SCHOOL – Veteran’s Day Holiday
  • Tuesday, 11/14: 12th and 10th Grade Exhibition Night
    • 10th Grade: 3pm-5pm
    • 12th Grade: 5:30pm-7:30pm
  • Friday, 11/17: Diversity Council Community Dialogue & Community Paint Day
  • 11/20-11/24: NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Holiday Break

Week 12 Campus Highlight – Halloween Costume Contest!

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

Staff Appreciation

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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 Thursday, November 16th. The idea is that each staff member will receive one basket containing treats and words of appreciation from students and parents/guardians.

 

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 : pop corn, gummies, trail mix, chips, hot chocolate, pretzels, candy, cookies, gift cards ($5) to target, Starbucks, coffee, sparkling water, tea, and any other non-perishable snacks. We need donated items collected by: Tuesday November 14th. All items can be left on the first floor front office.
  1. 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 Tuesday November 14th. 

With gratitude for your ongoing encouragement and support,

 

Russell Stoll                 Kirk Takeyama                           Korina Barefield

 Principal                 Assistant Principal               Dean of Student Success & Culture

 

Posted in Grade 12

CSS Profile

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Hello DVD Seniors!

The CSS Profile is an application for institutional financial aid required by more than 300 colleges, universities and scholarship organizations. If you are applying to a college that requires the CSS Profile, please complete this form as soon as possible. The financial information that is provided by completing the CSS profile will allow colleges to create an estimated award offer if you are accepted to their institution. As we wait for the FAFSA to open sometime in December, we are also anticipating that processing of the FAFSA may take longer than expected. However, the estimated award as a result of the CSS profile, will more than likely be the actual award you will receive.

  • The CSS Profile is mostly for private schools.  Here is the list of participating institutions
  • Students that applied EA/ED may have an CSS Profile deadline in November or December.  Please check deadline on the respective university websites
  • The UCs and the CSUs do not require the CSS Profile, only the FAFSA or the CADAA
  • Priority FAFSA or the CADAA deadline for the UCs is March 2nd
  • Priority FAFSA or the CADAA deadline for the CSUs is April 2nd



If you have any questions, please contact your student’s counselor.

Thank you,

DVD Counselors

Posted in Grade 12

Announcements from Real World Learning Director (11.1.2023)

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The Real World Learning Team Presents: RWL Workshops

Networking Workshop
November 16th, 4-5 PM
Real World Learning Center @ 201 N. Douglas

Join the Real World Learning Coordinator, Nordia Simmonds, for conversations about making your network work for you. You can expect to walk away from the workshop with practical tips to grow and maintain a thriving network that you can leverage to launch you into your dream career!

Career-Learning Opportunity
November 30th, 4-5 PM
Real World Learning Center @ 201 N. Douglas

We will be welcoming an exciting guest speaker, Andrea Howard, to share her experiences as a birth and postpartum doula!

Learn more about amazing RWL Opportunities here!
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

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Announcements from Real World Learning Director (10.31.2023)

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The NewFilmmakers Los Angeles’ Student Mentorship Program has partnered with NBCUniversal Academy once again for their student mentorship program!

The Student Mentorship Program is open to current LA County High School Students. Participants will be paired with a production mentor during their time on set and will learn about directing, cinematography, lighting, producing, sound mixing and more. Students will also have the opportunity to meet the filmmakers on set and also receive IMDB credit for their participation. The students will have a chance to visit the Universal Studios lot and an actual Hollywood film set. You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity.

Upcoming dates: 12 spots available for each date

  • Thurs, Nov 9th
  • Tues, Nov 14th
  • Wed, Nov 15th

Location: NBC Universal Studios Lot
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, California 91608

Time: TBD but usually in the afternoon from 2pm to 6pm or 3pm to 7pm. We understand that it’s a school day, but we are also willing to write an excuse letter, if needed.

Each student is only allowed to participate once and they must be a current LA County-based High School student.

What you need to do:

  • Students need to send their application via this link.
  • The student’s parent/guardian needs to sign the NFMLA Release Forms and send them to us by email.
  • Please make sure to inform the student to regularly check their email and respond to our invitation as soon as possible so we can reserve a spot for them.
  • Spots will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. We will send a confirmation email to the student once they have been admitted to the program, so please remind them to check their inbox/spam folder regularly.

 

For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Click here to see other Real World Learning opportunities.

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