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Da Vinci Science HOME About About Staff Handbook Calendar Planning Calendar Weekly Schedules Academics Counseling Clubs Photo Gallery Alumni Da Vinci Schools Da Vinci Schools Website Athletics Performing Arts Meals Families Connected COVID-19 Hub Week 34 Wrap-UpWeek 35 Schedule Posted on May 10, 2024 by Grace Long Teachers and staff had a wonderful Teachers’ Appreciation Week! Thank you to all the parents and students who generously provided snacks, treats, breakfast, lunch, gift cards, and notes to keep our staff smiling and feeling all the warm and fuzzies all week long. We are fortunate to have such supportive DVS families. Also this week, DVS seniors in the Biomedical Pathway visited Loma Linda University School of Allied Health Professions. The students had access to the Swatek Anatomy Center, participating in a human cadaver lab to reinforce what they learned in their pathway classes; they received a lecture on embryology and explored the Shyock Embryology Museum, and they learned about various careers in the field of medicine. This is an experience they will take with them for a long time! May is Mental Health Awareness Month- students enjoyed some de-stressing activities making bracelets today at lunch. We value the physical and mental health of all students. We encourage exercise, healthy eating habits, and talking with trusted adults and peers. Please reach out to a counselor or staff member if you feel you need mental health support. Progress reports went out through the mail this week. Please be on the lookout for current grades through Canvas and/or PowerSchool as well as the paper copy of the progress report. There are three weeks left of instruction, we hope and expect students to finish the semester well! AnnouncementsReminders for Week 35: Parent Association Meeting: The DVS Parent Association will have its last meeting of the year at Five Point Five Brewery in El Segundo (a local establishment owned by a DVS family)! The meeting is on Wednesday, May 15th at 6:30pm. Five Point Five is located at 137 Nevada Street/ El Segundo, CA. Please stop by this informal meeting to relax, meet other parents from DVS, and help build community. Five Point Five Brewery has pizza for purchase if you want to multitask and grab dinner during the meeting! No RSVP necessary, just show up if you are able. Presentations of Learning: Presentations of Learning (POLs) and Senior Research Presentations (SRPs) will begin the week of May 28th. Click here for an information sheet for families with details about presentations of learning. Specific information about the format, requirements, and preparation process for POLs and SRPs will be communicated from teachers. We encourage families to attend your student’s presentation. Extended Learning Rooms: When not presenting or watching presentations during POL week, students will be augmenting their learning in Extended Learning Rooms, which will include presentations and activities related to mental wellness, career preparation, and college planning. 11th Grade CHYA Presentations: Nurse Titsyana Lucero will be reviewing the healthsexual education curriculum (CHYA”, or California Healthy Youth Act”) to juniors in Extended Learning Rooms during POL week. Click this link to read the notification letter from Dr. Green . If you have any questions about the content that will be covered, please email Dr. Green at egreen@davincischools.org . Parents have the right to opt-out” of this presentation for their child; if you wish to do so, please email Saya Wai, DVS Assistant Principal, at swai@davincischools.org . Decision Day May 15th: We are very excited for all the accomplishments of our senior students. On May 15th , DVS will host a Decision Day Celebration to celebrate their college acceptances and acknowledge the hard work of the Class of 2024. A group of senior parents would like to invite you to donate items for the celebration event. Please click here to donate items. If you have any questions, please reach out to senior parents: Kristine Ho: kristineho@gmail.com or Diep Seversen: diepseversen@gmail.com Week 35 Schedule: Important Upcoming Dates: Monday, 5/13: Senior Beach Day Wednesday, 5/15: Senior Decision Day Celebration Wednesday, 5/15: Parent Association Meeting at Five Point Five @ 6:30pm Thursday, 5/16: Senior Awards Night, 6:00pm Friday, 5/17: UCLA Blood Drive Tuesday-Tuesday, 5/28-6/4: Presentations of LearningSenior Research Presentations Wednesday, 6/5: Last Day of School Thursday, June 6th: DVS Class of 2024 Graduation Day @ 9am Helpful Links: DV/Wiseburn Athletics DVS Planning Calendar DVS Announcements Slidedeck DVS News YouTube Channel DV 24-25 Calendar Teachers Appreciation Week – Thank you, DVS Parent Association Mental Health Awareness Lunch Activity- Bracelet Making Loma Linda University School of Allied Health Professions Week Posted in Uncategorized Presentation on 5/22: Setting Your Student Up for Success in College” Posted on May 9, 2024 by Francisca Marquez Good morning DVS Families! Join us on May 22nd as we welcome Kim Girard, an author and life coach, as she shares about how to best prepare students for freshmen year of college and how to recognize the early signs that your student might be struggling. The talk will be hosted in-person at DVS in the Galileo Room at 6 pm on Wednesday, 5/22. Posted in Uncategorized Announcements from Real World Learning Director (5.7.2024) Posted on May 7, 2024 by Emily Shapiro Join us for the inaugural Da Vinci Design 10th Grade Student Art Show, hosted by Indivisible Arts at the Resin Gallery in the heart of Hermosa Beach on Saturday, May 11th from 4:30pm-8pm. Location: Resin Gallery 618 Cypress Ave Hermosa Beach Camp Kitsch will be an immersive experience where DVD students will showcase their talent. More than just an art show, this event aims to foster a sense of belonging by providing a safe and welcoming third place” for South Bay high school students to come together and celebrate creativity. Guests will also be able to enjoy music from Da Vinci’s very own student bands, Crawfish Department” and Koi.” Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of art, community, and young talent! Posted in Real World Learning Week 34: College Rep Visit Posted on May 7, 2024 by Francisca Marquez Good afternoon, DVS Families! We hope you’re having a wonderful week. The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) will be at DVS this Thursday, May 9th. This presentation will be at lunchtime in Mr. Perez’s classroom and is open to all DVS students grade 9th-11th. We hope to see you there! Ms. Marquez College and Career Counselor fmarquez@davincischools.org Posted in College Counseling Week 33 Wrap-UpWeek 34 Schedule Posted on May 3, 2024 by Grace Long We had a beautiful Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) CD ! Thank you to all the staff and students who dedicated their time and shared their talents with us. We enjoyed hula, bhangra, vovinam, tinikling, and fan dance performances representing Hawai’i, India, Vietnam, Philippines, and China, and we learned elements of culture, language, and food from Taiwan and Japan. The CD wrapped up with a fashion show displaying clothing from various AAPI cultures. Senior prom is tonight ! Thank you for being flexible and understanding with the change of venue. We are looking forward to a fun, safe, and memorable night for the class of 2024. AnnouncementsReminders for Week 34: Teacher Appreciation Week: Teacher Teal Blue Mental Health Workshop Flyer Appreciation Week is May 6th -10th, and this year the DVS Parent Association is organizing several opportunities for families to show their support for our amazing faculty and staff! Please use the link below to sign up to donate items and to help celebrate DVS teachers and staff: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44AEAF2AA2F49-49310868-dvsteacher#/ Teachers especially love hearing from students and families. We encourage...