Hello Families,

Happy Exhibition Week!

We cannot wait to celebrate all the beautiful student work and learning evident in each space with our community! Thank you in advance for being active and thoughtful audiences for all student presenters. See the below Exhibition burb for a reminder of any details you might need.

We also want to share our gratitude for the parents, staff, and ESPECIALLY our students for organizing two incredible events last week! To everyone who dedicated time, energy and care into the STEAM Carnival and the Middle School dance--we thank you!

State testing begins next week! Our 3rd-8th grade students will engage in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). This testing is mandated by the state of California. Each student will take two language arts tests, and two math tests. Students in 5th/7th grade will also take the Physical Fitness Test, and students in 5th/8th will also take the California Science Test (CAST). Students will be given several breaks throughout each testing session--tests are untimed and students will be given additional time as needed. You can view our tentative schedule HERE. To find out more about the statewide assessments, parents can visit the CAASPP website. The state requires at least 95% student participation in these assessments to avoid specific consequences. I created video last year explaining the importance of our participation in these tests that you can watch HERE. Thank you in advance for trusting us to navigate this experience humanely with your students!

Take Good Care,

Kaitlin (she/her) and Sage (he/him)

Annual Rhythm Event: Talent Showcase!

The evening of Friday May 19 | Time: TBD

Black Box Theater @ 201 N. Douglas

Student offerings may include Singing, Dancing, Comedy, Visual Art, Fine Arts & Crafts, & Musicians demonstrating the mastery of their chosen instruments!

*The Student-Participation "Sign-Up" will be published and available in the next weekly newsletter! 

Are you planning to attend the showcase as our special guest? Event RSVP - Coming Soon!

**Attention Core 5 Families**:

The stage is being prepped and we are eager to get the planning started with you and your talented students. We are looking for 5-6 committed parents to help our Activities Coordinator Jahmal Durham in executing a few specific tasks to ensure that the Talent Showcase will be successful for ALL of our K8 students.

Invitation to visual and digital artists, painters, and creators of fine arts:

We are planning to have a space inside of the event to exhibit and highlight these offerings from our students. Please plan to use the Student-participation Sign-up genius in the next weekly newsletter.

For questions, please email jdurham@davincischools.org for further details.

Exhibition is THIS week!

Tuesday April 18 and Thursday April 20th

Two sessions: 4:30pm-5:15pm and 5:30pm-6:15pm

We are so excited for our Spring Exhibition! As a reminder, Exhibition is a signature event for all Da Vinci Schools, and is mandatory for student participation. Exhibition requires an "Exhibition Attire" dress code--professional dress that includes dress shoes, button up shirts and slacks, ties, dresses and skirts that reach no higher than two inches above the knee. We are still trying to build our Exhibition Borrowing Closet--let us know if you have Exhibition attire to donate!

Families will be assigned a presentation time within one of the two Exhibition sessions--please plan to stay during the entire session! We ask that you spend this time supporting your learner during their presentation AND visiting other classroom spaces to celebrate all learners.

Please reach out to your teacher with any Exhibition questions you might have! We look forward to celebrating our learners and their projects with our community!

Da Vinci Connect Yearbook!

Deadline to create 2 FREE personalized pages extended to 4/23!

It's time to purchase your yearbook and start designing your 2 FREE personalized pages with TreeRing.  Go to this link to purchase!

Share your photos with the yearbook team!  Once you've logged in, you can access the folders to different events such as Speaker's Jam, STEAM Carnival, 8^th Grade Baby Photos, The Garden Club, The Running Club, or missing portraits. We'd like to add some homeschooling adventures again this year, so upload one photo of your favorite adventure.  

Go to this link: Validate | Treering

Passcode: 1016652679074337

Parent Center at Da Vinci Connect!

•  Use this code (w3yytj2) to access all content all year!
• Check out the 2022-23 Supplemental Curriculum Grid by Grade Level, login details, Office Hours Sign Ups, and more! If you believe you need access to curriculum, please email Theresa with your specific request.
• Click this link – be sure to log in using your student’s DV Connect email address!

Office Hours for 1:1 Meetings with Theresa

• Sign up for a meeting to discuss your homeschool needs, hopes & dreams! E-mail Theresa to sign up for a time and date!

CURRICULUM SPOTLIGHT: LEXIA

TK-5^th Grade Students Have Access to Lexia Core5

Lexia Core5 Reading is an adaptive blended learning program that supports the development of literacy skills for students of all abilities, helping them make that critical shift from learning to read to reading to learn.

6^th-8^th Grade Students Have Access to Lexia Power Up

Lexia PowerUp Literacy is a computer-based program that adapts instruction to the specific needs of adolescent learners. The activities in PowerUp support and build on your English Language Arts curriculum, focusing on developing reading skills in three areas: word study, grammar, and comprehension.

As a one-time bonus we are now able to offer every student at DV Connect access to these Lexia Learning products. Watch your email inbox for instructions on how to access your teacher and student accounts. If you have trouble, reach out to Theresa at tleone@davincischools.org

Mr. Mason's Virtual Art Classes Are Back!

Every Wednesday 2-3pm on ZOOM!

https://zoom.us/j/4722291011

Live ZOOM Art Class with Mr. Mason. Every Wednesday 2-3pm.

Supply suggestions in the Google Classroom:

https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/NTQ5ODk5MTQzNzZa

Remember new art project videos are uploaded twice a week.

You can find over 140 pre-recorded art videos to do anytime.

Classroom.google.com > + (join code: 3vs27ai

Daily Virtual Read Alouds are back!

M-F 3:00pm

Join Nancy each day at 3:00pm on zoom for a virtual read aloud! This invitation is for all ages, regardless of cohort or program! You can join her on zoom HERE

Mental Health Support for Families!

We recognize that Winter can bring a variety of different feelings to navigate. We want to make sure that our families are connected to the resources they need. Please visit South Bay Connected to access a variety of resources to support families of all ages.