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Greetings Connect K8 Families,
We want to thank our Core 5 students, Dahlia, Elizabeth, and their Girl Scout troop for building us our very first butterfly house! When our Monarch Caterpillars are ready to form their chrysalis, they'll have a nice safe place to do so--and our students will have the opportunity to observe the whole process!
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We hope you enjoy a break full of joy, family, and rest! We will see you the week of the 29th!
With Gratitude,
Tami and Kaitlin
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Thanksgiving Break
11/22-11/26--No School
Enjoy a well-deserved break!
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Learning Log #2 Due
Thursday 12/2 @ 11:59pm
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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.
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 and skirts 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!
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COVID-19 Pediatric Vaccine and Booster Clinics with WUSD
Last week, we sent a separate blog post regarding WUSD's organization of COVID-19 Pediatric vaccine/booster clinics for any families who are interested. We are grateful for WUSD's leadership and partnership in offering this clinics!
Please see the below information from WUSD Superintendent, Blake Silvers:
This week, federal government agencies issued an emergency authorization for children ages 5-11 to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. For the convenience of our families, we have planned several pediatric vaccination clinics with Fulgent and the Wiseburn Education Foundation. Booster doses of the Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer vaccines will also be available for those ages 12+ at each clinic.
Registration is now open, so please SIGN UP HERE for a slot for your children or your booster dose if interested. Walk-ins are welcome, but we advise registering in advance to ensure you are able to receive a dose.
To deliver vaccinations as quickly as possible, we’re pleased to announce that Fulgent has also added another vaccination clinic option for this Friday. Recipients of the vaccine for this option will receive their first dose on Friday, November 5, then return for their second dose on November 30.
The updated dates for the clinics, including the added clinic, are as follows:
Vaccine clinic option 1
Dose 1 – Tuesday, November 9 from 12 - 6:30 p.m. at Dana Middle School
Dose 2 – Tuesday, November 30 from 12 - 6:30 p.m. at Dana Middle School
Vaccine clinic option 2
Dose 1 – Thursday, November 18 from 12 - 6:30 p.m. at Dana Middle School
Dose 2 – Thursday, December 9 from 12 - 6:30 p.m. at Dana Middle School
NEW: Vaccine clinic option 3
Dose 1 – Friday, November 5 from 3 - 7 p.m. at Dana Middle School
Dose 2 – Tuesday, November 30 from 12 - 6:30 p.m. at Dana Middle School
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FAN's Kindness Movement
Food Drive
Thank you to the many families who donated socks for our SOCKTOBER event! We are able to donate multiple bags of new and cozy socks to women during the winter season.
As we approach the holiday season the Kindness Movement would like to invite families to join Community's Child Inc. as they prepare food donations for families in need of support. If you wish to participate in donating food items, please coordinate your drop-off options with Jahmal Durham (jdurham@davincischools.org) - we will be accepting donations from November 29 to December 10. - With Kindness in mind we can accomplish many things together!
Suggested food items include:
Canned or dried beans, canned pasta sauce, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, whole grain cereal, Progresso or Health Choice canned soups, canned tuna or chicken, granola bars, fruit cups, raisins, nuts, oatmeal, cream of wheat, and peanut butter. No glass jars will be accepted.
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Meal Program at Connect!
Don't forget that all families can take advantage of free breakfast and lunch on campus! Find weekly menus HERE
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Art with Mr. Mason!
Every Wednesday 2-3pm on zoom!
Live art ZOOM Art with Mr. Mason. Every Wednesday 2-3pm starting Sept. 1st.
Supply suggestions in the Google Classroom:
Remember new art videos are uploaded twice a week on Tuesday & Friday.
You can find nearly 80 pre-recorded art videos to do anytime.
Classroom.google.com > + (join code: 3vs27ai)
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Daily Read A Louds with Julia!
One of our amazing teachers, Julia Rivera, will be offering a read aloud from 2:30-3:00 every weekday, M-F!! She will be reading some of her favorite picture books, that are enjoyable for students TK-8th grade. Feel free to join her at her zoom link for this wonderful way to end a school day!
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The Parent Center at Da Vinci Connect!
The Parent Center @ DV Connect Google Classroom
· Use this code (w3yytj2) to access all content all year!
· Check out this year’s supplemental curriculum, login details and more using this link
· This link is for The Parent Center @ DV Connect Calendar of Events
Office Hours for 1:1 Meetings with Theresa
Use this link to sign up for November Office Hours
Meet Your DV Connect Curriculum Champions Series!
Creative & Collaborative Homeschooling
Alicia Simmons
Wife. Mom of 4. (June:9 Fred:7 Will:4 Anne:1) SoCal native. Biola grad. Loving homeschool way more than I thought I would. I love to hike, garden, dance, read, listen to music, meditate, laugh, eat snacks and drink decaf. I'm learning guitar and math facts and how to listen better. My email address is aliciamaesimmons@gmail.com
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It is not too late to be a Champion!
Ask yourself these questions:
1. Which piece of curriculum do I use most?
2. Which piece of curriculum does my child love?
3. Am I willing to share my knowledge (BIG or small) with others?
Our goal with this program is to have parents collaborate with each other to make the most of the DV Connect Supplemental Curriculum resources. There is great value in what you do for your kid's learning every day and sharing those tips and tricks will help others to find success!
Send Theresa an email if you’d like to talk about how you can contribute to our community in this way
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
1/12 - Self-Care
2/2 - Connection & Compassion
3/2 – Save the date, content TBD
4/6 – Save the date, content TBD
5/4 – Save the date, content TBD
6/1 - Save the date, content TBD
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