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Robert and I have just have a few announcements/reminders for our families!
Have a great week!!
PSAT at Connect HS Tomorrow 10/25!!
-Arrive no later than 8:30
-Fully CHARGED Chromebook (WITH charger) please do not bring personal laptops (you will not be able to use them)
-We do not have food service on Wednesday (it is a no student on campus day) please be sure to eat prior to coming for the test.
Asynchronous Support Sign ups!!
https://calendly.com/davinciconnecths/on-campus-async-support-week-of-october-30-2023
Please sign up on 10/29th by 6pm.
Student Led Conferences (SLCs) THANK YOU!!
Last week we hosted our SLCs. This signature practice allows students to share with their teachers and their families their current progress, where they hope to be at the end of the semester and how they plan to get there. It was great to hear students reflect on their learning and who they are as students.
UP next this Fall…. EXHIBITION!!! The last two weeks of December!!
Red Ribbon Week
Students are getting ready for Red Ribbon Week® here at Da Vinci celebrated Oct 23-27th. What Is Red Ribbon Week? It is a way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs and celebrate healthy lifestyle choices and habits. We hope to have students show their personal commitment to a drug-free and healthy lifestyle through participation in various activities October 23 - 27th. We will have a “wear red day” and see health related content in classes and presentations.
This year’s theme is: “Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free”. We hope to strengthen anti-drug-use attitudes and norms through sharing information. Please partner with us and discuss this message at home, at the dinner table, at family outings, and with friends and extended family. Ask your child to tell you about things they hear at school about Red Ribbon Week®!
Parent Resources:
Drug Awareness Hot Topics (English/Spanish)
Vaping : Parent Guide
Fentanyl : Parent toolkit
Da Vinci Substance Use Treatment Resource Sheet
Join us Tuesday October 24, 2023 630-745p in person or on zoom for a parent workshop on Substance Abuse Prevention featuring LA County Dept of Public Health Substance Abuse Counselor Steve Cagle. Learn about health and social impacts of substance use, what to look for with your own child, how to intervene when you have concerns and additional resources and supports available. Located at 201 N Douglas Street, you will have the chance to see various vapes, devices and products. Webinar link for Tues. October 24th: https://davincischools-org.zoom.us/j/96721710993
Save the date Thursday, October 26th 330-630pm Da Vinci Schools is hosting a mobile vaccination clinic for those wanting a free Flu shot or new COVID booster! Located at 201 N Douglas Street in the MPR, walk-ins are welcome and be on the lookout for pre-registration opportunities!
One fun way to start or continue the conversation about drug prevention and healthy lifestyle choices with your children AND have a chance to win an iPad? National Family Partnership is sponsoring a photo contest. The photo contest is free, simple and you could win an iPad and $1,000 for our school!! Log onto www.redribbon.org and find out more!
DV Schools Family Survey
All Connect HS families received an email on 10/20 from Kelvin Education. This survey is being administered to gather feedback from our families about Connect HS. Please be sure to take the survey, we value your feedback and input.
UPCOMING DATES to Calendar:
11/9 PD Day NO Students on campus
11/10 Veterans Day NO School
Do you have friends or family that are interested in learning more about Connect HS?
Here are the upcoming Info Night Sessions at Connect:
11/13/2023 at 6pm
1/24/2024 at 6pm
2/13/2024 at 6pm
2/28/2024 at 6 pm
Please contact Ebony Bobadilla our Enrollment Coordinator at ebobadilla@davincischools.org.
Connect Clubs and Parent Volunteer Information
https://www.connect-clubs.com/
Coffee with Admin, Our next meeting will be on Monday, November 13th at 5pm via ZOOM.
Here is the zoom link: Coffee with Admin.
Office hours for Fall 2023
Remember your student can make appointments to meet with their teachers during teachers office hours. Please click here to view the office hour schedule.
Learning Logs
Please click here to watch a 5 minute video explaining learning logs. If you have questions email Tina Hannouche at CHannouche@davincischools.org.
Learning Log #2 Due date December 19th.
Counseling Team
Erin Knott - 12th grade AND 9th grade (Last name A-E)
eknott@davincischools.org
Sylvia Soria - 11th grade AND 9th grade (Last name F-L)
ssoria@davincischools.org
Kene Washington - 10th grade AND 9th grade (Last name M-Z)
kwashington@davincischools.org
DV Athletics Blog and Information Page
Do you want Da Vinci Athletic information sent directly to you? If so, please subscribe to the athletic blog by clicking here.
A Message from Dr. Emily Green
Welcome back 23-24
Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,
Welcome back! I hope you had a relaxing, fun and healthy summer! Here is an update from the health team-
Health Accommodations/Needs: If your student needs health support during the school day or has any injury or accident you would like us to be aware of, please contact school nurse at egreen@davincischools.org. (example: is having an upcoming surgery, diagnosed with a new condition, experiences a concussion over the weekend, etc). Short term accommodations or referral for increased support can be put in place for your student.
Medications: If your child needs to take medication during the school day, we require physician and parent authorization, including over the counter medications. Medical Authorization Form. Students are strictly prohibited from bringing any medication to school unless this form is completed. This form can be emailed, faxed or dropped off on campus. For medication needs without authorization, parents are welcome to come to campus to administer.
Illnesses: Parents are encouraged NOT to send their child to school if they appear ill. A child should remain at home for their own welfare and for the protection of other students if they have a fever >99 degrees or if they are sick with symptoms such as productive cough, vomiting, diarrhea.
**COVID: Please continue to report all cases of COVID to egreen@davincischools.org. Students are asked to isolate for 5 days from illness onset or positive test per LA County Public Health protocols and we will assist in calculating the return timeline. Contact notices will be sent to families if there are 3 or more linked cases confirmed in our community. COVID tests are available at school for students to use and take home as needed. Masks are welcome and optional for all staff and students.
Vision/ Hearing Screening: Students and families can request a vision and hearing screening. Vision vouchers for free eye exams and glasses are available for eligible families.
More information can be found at https://www.davincischools.org/health-services/
Thank you and here is to a safe, healthy and fun school year!
Emily Green, Rn, SN, PhD
Director of Health Services
egreen@davincischools.org
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