Building Math Fluency: Continuing the Conversation
Core 2 Focus | Thurs/Fri, 2/20 & 2/21 | 9 - 9:45 am
Core 3 Focus | Thurs/Fri, 2/27 & 2/28 | 9 - 9:45 am
Join Janette in the Collab Lab as we continue our conversation about supporting our learners in developing a strong foundation as mathematicians. We will focus on asking thoughtful questions to inspire deeper thinking.
Intersections Between Art, Math & Science in Architecture
Sat, 2/22 | 9am - 3:30 pm | Skirball | $25
Discover the art and science of architec-ture through dynamic presentations led by a math specialist, an architect and classroom teachers. Invigorate your own interdisciplinary instruction using Common Core Standards by learning about the collaborative, project-based learning models designed by teachers at the Wildwood Outreach Center. Registration required. Get more information here.
FANtastic Happenings: Attention Patrick's Core 2 Families!
Pizza Day for February is right around the corner (next Thursday and Friday), and it's your turn to host. Please use this Sign-Up Genius link to volunteer supplies and/or your time.
Good To Know!
Enrichment Reminder
Please make sure to call or email Julie, Jay or Jennifer (contact info in the registration confirmation email you received) if your child will be absent from enrichment class. This will help them make sure your students are safe and accounted for. Also, please be on time to pick up your child.
Should a child be picked up late more than twice in the course of the semester, a late fee of $3 per minute will be assessed.
Virtual Field Trips, A Parent Educator Resource
Teachers are using Google+ and Google Hangouts to bring their classes behind the scenes at national laboratories, and to teach students about careers in STEM. Get more information here.
Mark Your Calendars! Coming Up Soon:
Pastries With The Principal
Tues, 2/25 & Thurs, 2/27 | After morning drop-off
Join Michelle and other home educators to discuss topics of interest.
FANtastic Happenings: Pizza and Spirit Day!
Thurs, 2/27 & Fri, 2/28
Remember to wear your empathy-related Spirit Day clothes and if your child enjoys pizza, pack pizza money but don't forget a morning/afternoon snack and water bottle! Pizza is $3/slice or two for $5. Drinks are $1.
DVIA Application Deadline
Friday, 2/28
More details here.
FANtastic Happenings: DVIA Talent Show & Art Walk
Tues, 3/11 | 5-7 pm
Bring a picnic and join us on the grass for an evening showcasing our students' talents, including onstage performers, an art walk showcase (think legos, photography, jewelry, stop motion videos, air guitar, etc.) and talent exploration area. All current DVIA students, staff and families are invited to participate. Sign up here. Got questions? Email Laura Glasser.
Have a great week!
~ Your DVIA Team
Did you know that many private educational funding sources consider the level of family funding participation in deciding whether to award grants to schools? Our goal is 100% family participation. Please give whatever you can. 
