Greetings Families,

We first want to recognize that the horrific tragedies playing out on a global scale amid the Israeli-Palestine conflict are impacting members of our community in profound ways. Our school community is steadfast in our unwavering commitment to inclusivity, empathy, and safety for all members of our community. We'd like to share resources on how to support children when the news is scary and Sesame Street's collection of resources on how to talk to kids about violence, in hopes that they feel helpful.

Happy Filipino American History Month! Check out this resource from Google to explore the rich culture and history of Filipino Americans in the U.S.

We will be participating in the Great Shakeout by participating in Earthquake Drills on Campus on 10/19 and 10/24. Teachers will support students in practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold and evacuation procedures with the support of the rest of our team.

Mark your calendars! The next Coffee with Kaitlin and Robin in happening on campus Monday 10/30 and Friday 11/3 after morning drop off. Come to connect, learn more about each other and our community, and bring any wonderings you might have!

Finally, we are so excited to see you on campus during Student Led Conferences! On Monday the 16th, we will also be pushing out surveys to both students and parents--your feedback is invaluable, and we appreciate any time you can give to sharing your feedback in this way!

Enjoy Your Weekend,

Kaitlin (She/Her) and Robin (She/Her)

Parent Advisory Committee!

First Meeting 10/16 @ 5pm via zoom: https://zoom.us/j/3825363479

In this first meeting, we will share an overview of the Parent Advisory Council, introduce our Parent Advisory Committee Members, and review Goal 1 of our Local Control Accountability Plan. All members of our community are welcome to join!

Student Led Conferences!

Monday 10/16- Wednesday 10/18

*These will be homeschool days for EVERYONE*

Student Led Conferences are one of our favorite signature practices across Da Vinci Schools! These mandatory conferences are one of the ways we put students in the driver's seat, and allow them to share with the adults around them the things that feel successful about their learning, what it feels like to be a student through their eyes, and an opportunity to share what they need from us! You will hear soon from your classroom with additional details, including sign ups, in the coming days!

LA County Library Bookmark Contest!

Design a bookmark for LA County Library--due 10/21

Your young artist has a chance at designing a bookmark for LA County Library! Download flyer and bookmark template here, and read more below!

Willows Community School Speakers Series

This is SO Awkward: A conversation about how puberty has changed

10/26 @ 7:00pm

The Willows Community School offers a Speakers Series to the greater educational community on all things education, child development, and parenting! Check out this link to register and learn more about their upcoming talk on puberty!

FAN Annual Rhythm Event: Fall Festival

Wednesday, November 15

Time: TBD

Attention Core 3 Students and families!

We'd like to invite you to join the planning committee for our next annual rhythm event: the Fall Festival! If you are interested and available, we'd love for you to join us in creating a few activities and experiences for our community to enjoy at this wonderful 'Harvest Season' cultural celebration. How does your family celebrate the harvest season? 

Please email our Activities Coordinator, Jahmal, at jdurham@davincischools.org for more details or to join the committee!