November 29, 2021
From Your Administrative Team
Greetings Connect K8 Families,

We hope you enjoyed a restful break, and Happy Hannukah to our families who celebrate! We wish you a joyous Festival of Lights!

Please note that Learning Log #2 is due on Thursday!

We also ask that you read the below information regarding Exhibition very carefully--especially note the visitor policy, exhibition dress code, and the expectations when on campus. If you have any questions, you can reach out to your child's classroom teacher!

Take Good Care,
Kaitlin and Tami
Learning Log #2 Due
Thursday 12/2 @ 11:59pm
Exhibition!
12/7 and 12/9 4:30-5:15 & 5:30-6:15pm

We shared in a special Exhibition newsletter (sent on 11/12) that we are excited to host in-person Exhibition this semester! Exhibition is one of our signature practices where students have an opportunity to show what they know, by presenting their in-class project work with an audience of families, friends, and community members! Each class's exhibition will feel unique and tailored to their specific project experience. Sometimes students present a product or other deliverable, sometimes guests are given tours by student docents, and sometimes there's a performance or other interactive experience for guests to enjoy. We can't wait to experience this special event with you!

Your teacher should have shared with you your student's presentation time, your timeslot to be on campus, and what to expect during the evening. Please only plan to be on campus for the duration of your timeslot (noted above in red). During your timeslot on campus, you are encouraged to act as an audience for as many students on campus as possible--not just your own child's presentation. Please also refrain from using your cellphone for calls/texts while in presentation spaces, and please carefully supervise younger children at all times.

All visitors 2 years of age and older must show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test within 72 hrs in order to attend Exhibition. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to your designated time slot in order to be checked in and ready to enter at the beginning of your time slot.

We ask student presenters to dress in "Exhibition attire" to give them an opportunity to feel professional in this environment. Button-up shirts, slacks, ties, knee-length dresses, skirts and dress shoes are all considered Exhibition attire.

If you have exhibition attire that no longer fits your learner and you'd like to donate to our "Exhibition closet", you can drop off clothes to the front office the week of the 29th! If you would like to browse and borrow Exhibition attire from our Exhibition closet, you can visit the front office anytime before your child's Exhibition event!
The Parent Center at Da Vinci Connect!
Office Hours for 1:1 Meetings with Theresa
Use this link to sign up for December Office Hours

Genius Hour (for Parent Educators)
Use this link to sign up!
This brand-new workshop series will feature a variety of topics focused on supporting your growth as a parent educator. Members from all segments of the DV Connect community will take the spotlight to share best practices and passion projects.
Tuesday, November 30 & Thursday, December 2 – 2-3pm
DV Connect School Nurse, Dr. Emily Green will discuss current Covid policies and procedures. Please use this link to submit your questions in advance.

Participants may join in-person; however, capacity is limited to 30 people with proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of coming to campus. In addition, masks must be work indoors. Or, attendees may join virtually using the Zoom link provided.

Community & Connection @ DV Connect
Use this link to sign up!
Community and Connection with a Purpose
This workshop series was designed to create a safe space to connect, share, listen and lift each other up in a way that promotes conversation, exploration, reflection, hope and maybe even a call to action. No matter what, the gathering is meant to feel like home... a place where we all belong.
Location: Del Aire Park (located at 12601 S. Isis Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90251)
Time: Noon - 1pm
Dates 
12/1 – Gratitude

Have a great week!
~ Your DV Connect Team