JOINT STATEMENT

Better Together

This school year, our two organizations worked together in big ways to expand our performing arts programming, create our first-ever summer athletics camps, and co-sponsor events to build community and connections.

As we close out this school year, we want to acknowledge the hard work and whole-hearted dedication of our students, families, staff, board members, and community partners who bring their time, energy, and gifts to make our schools and our school communities among the finest anywhere. 

In partnership,

Dr. Matthew Wunder, CEO/Superintendent

Da Vinci Schools

Dr. Blake Silvers, Superintendent

Wiseburn Unified School District

A Year of Firsts in WDV Performing Arts, Athletics & Community Connections

This school year we had many firsts in our Wiseburn Da Vinci community. As we close out this school year, we wanted to shout loud and proud about some of these “firsts” so that we can honor the achievements and give a big THANK YOU to the people who made it all possible.

Construction Begins on WDV Soccer Field at 201 N. Douglas

We are thrilled to share that construction of the Wiseburn Da Vinci Soccer Field at 201 N. Douglas St. has begun!  The long-awaited field will begin its journey toward completion for use by our WDV boys and girls soccer teams, all of our WDV schools, and the community.  

A Round of Applause for the Voices of Da Vinci Choir

Change can be exciting, scary, hard, and necessary for growth and progress.

These ideas and more were examined through a variety of poems, original songs, classics, and a cappella songs at EVOLUTION, the high school Spring Concert held on May 14. Making its debut as the Voices of Da Vinci Choir, the 28 voice ensemble and live band performed 16 pieces all centered around the theme of change. The choir is open to all high school students from Da Vinci Communications, Connect, Design, RISE and Science. 

Da Vinci Design's Annual Senior Showcase

Da Vinci Design hosted its annual Senior Showcase on Wednesday, May 22nd at the charming WWOO garden space in El Segundo. The celebration for friends and family was the culminating experience of the seniors’ six-week capstone projects. It was hard to not leave feeling inspired after hearing how students created and showcased innovative solutions to real-world problems in their local communities.

VIDEO

Presentations of Learning

A signature practice at Da Vinci Schools, Presentations of Learning, also known as POLs, are currently happening across our schools in grades TK through 12th. POLs provide students the opportunity to develop their public speaking and presentation skills, reflect on their learning and growth in the project-based learning environment, demonstrate their understanding and mastery of the content using effective communication and technology skills, celebrate successes, receive feedback, and determine next steps for growth – all skills that will serve students well in college, career and life. Because these are formal presentations, students are expected to wear formal attire.

Check out this video to learn more about POLs.

Promoting Hands-On STEM in the Community

Da Vinci Science’s Society of Women Engineers hosted a Swing into SWE community event with fun STEM activities for 30 girls and boys in third through fifth grade on May 18th. This was the second Spring into SWE event they have hosted to inspire youth, especially young girls, to get excited about STEM.

May Days: The Busiest Month of the Year

December has nothing on May. We are wrapping up one of the busiest times of the school year. This May has brought weeks packed with exciting activities, year-end Presentations of Learning, Exhibitions, college acceptances and Decision Day celebrations, Prom, concerts, field trips, finals, community events, playoff games, Grad Night, Senior Awards Nights, and so much more.

Here are several highlights of the many exciting activities this month... 

Da Vinci Connect TK-8 Students Embrace Their Talent and Share Their Passion in Talent Showcase

An evening of talent and passion was celebrated at Da Vinci Connect’s Third Annual Talent Showcase on May 17.

At near capacity, the Black Box Theater became a home away from home to our TK through 8th grade students who demonstrated their creativity through song, dance, martial arts, technical arts, and fine arts. Audience members also were wow’ed by the grace and poise exhibited by several talented musicians playing piano and violin. 

Check out our 2022-23 Annual Impact Report!

As we look back on the past year, we celebrate the remarkable progress, learning, and impact we achieved together.