Boys Soccer will kick off the 2022-23 season with an Info Meeting and tryout sign-up on September 1st from 4:00-4:15 pm in the quad.
Tryout Information:
9th/10th Grade
– 09/20-22 Anza 4:30-6:00 pm
11th/12th Grade
– 09/27-29 Anza 4:30-6:00 pm
GO WOLVES!!!
Good Morning Students!
See below for two important announcements:
Flex Block Sign Ups:
TODAY during Period 1, please complete this form to sign up for our first round of Flex Block:
What is Flex Block? Flex Block is a class that happens during the school day, twice per week, when you can get support from a specific teacher or with a specific subject. Think of it like built-in time for office hours. Students must choose a flex block, and must report to that class for attendance.
If you have questions, or do not see your name in this form, please ask your teacher for help.
Seminar Interest Survey:
If you are interested in Art Portfolio Development (11th/12th) or in Makerspace: Puppetry (10th/9th), complete this form TODAY (8/26):
Lastly: If you are interested in applying to be a Da Vinci Design Student Board Member, please see the Front Office for more details and for an application today! Applications are due to the Front Office by 9/16.
Hello Da Vinci Scholars and Families,
Cloud Computing is one of the fastest-growing careers in the United States! Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Cloud Practitioners earn on average up to $131,465 annually.
El Camino College is now accepting applications from current juniors and seniors who want to join the After-School Cloud Computing Career Pathway program, it’s FREE!
STUDENT & PARENT INFO SESSION – Online via Zoom
Wednesday, August 24th
6:00pm – 7:15pm
RSVP for Info Session
For more information, please click here.
Hello Designers,
Please click the link below to see the Seminar classes being offered for the Fall 2022 semester!
Sign-up schedule (during Advisory):
IMPORTANT: Listings will be updated at the end of each day as classes fill up. Students should come prepared with three choices in mind in the event that their first choice class is full. Students should also be aware that some seminars require an application to be enrolled, and students may be pre-enrolled in some seminars that may not be listed here.
This year: all 9th grade students will be enrolled in a “Freshmen Seminar” in addition to one seminar of their choosing.
Good Morning Designers,
It is so good to have everyone back on campus! Week One was a great start to the school year, and we are still feeling the positive energy from our Day One assembly. See some great pictures below from the first day of school as the DVD staff welcomed our students to the 22-23 school year.
This week, we are so excited to be bringing out 9th graders and a select group of leaders to the Freshmen Overnighter! Messaging via email and permission slips have gone out to families, and 9th graders should be bringing permission slips starting Monday. For more information, reach out to the DVD Front Office.
Here is the Week 2 bell schedule:
Upcoming Key Events
Welcome Back Da Vinci Scholars! It’s nice to see you all back on campus. Please see the announcements below.
For students interested in health-related fields:
Introduction to Ophthalmology Virtual Course: Project InSight is pleased to offer an opportunity for students to participate in Introduction to Ophthalmology where they will learn about the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye. The course is open to 20 Los Angeles students interested in the medical field or eye health to join the 12-week virtual course this fall. This course will be taught by California Credentialled Science Teachers and will meet weekly beginning September 13 for one hour online after school on either Tuesday or Thursday. For more specific information, please use this link.
We are looking for web developers to connect with our Computer Science teacher, Mr. Marintsch, at Da Vinci Communications. Should you have any connections, please email Ms. Rodriguez at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Welcome to the 2022-23 school year! We are excited to have you as a part of the Da Vinci Design community and are looking forward to a great year together.
We view your student’s mental health and well-being as a priority for their success at this school. In support of this, we have invested in several resources that you can access whenever you need help. Remember, you are not alone, and it is a true act of bravery and strength to seek help.
We encourage students to visit the on-campus resources and save the community resources so they can access them if they or someone they know needs help.
On campus:
In our community:
Da Vinci Schools has partnered with Care Solace to support our community’s mental health.
If you or a family member is looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of the circumstance.
Care Solace’s care navigation services are confidential and complimentary to Da Vinci Schools’s students, staff, and their families. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.
If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
In an emergency:
Greetings Designers and Design Families!
This week, starting tomorrow, DVD students will be taking their school photos. Please remind students to come ready to have their pictures taken on the following days:
9th and 10th grade: Thursday, August 18th (Tomorrow!)
11th and 12th grade: Friday, August 19th
Note: A make-up picture day for students who are absent will be announced soon. Pictures will be available for purchase, and a link will be announced and shared here on the school blog when it is available.
Good morning Da Vinci Families,
Welcome to the first day of the 2022-23 school year! Please review the flyers for student pick-up and drop-off procedures. Remember to give yourself enough time to maneuver through the parking lot. We look forward to seeing you today and the start of the new year!
Hello again Design students and families,
We are excited to start the 2022-2023 school year with you next Monday, August 15th. We will start at our new time of 8:40am on the first day of school.
Please note that the schedule posted in an earlier blog post has been corrected.
Per Da Vinci Design tradition on the first day of school, students will gather outside to meet their teachers, join in a school assembly, and walk up to the fourth floor together.
We hope to see you for our webinar for returning families – starting in a few moments!
DVD Welcome Back Webinar
Thursday, 8/11 (TODAY) @5pm
Zoom Webinar Link: https://zoom.us/j/94897019696
Welcome back families and see you soon!
Russell Stoll
DVD Principal