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Greetings Connect K8 Families,
We first want to thank you for your support, patience, and sharing in collective grief as we all continue to process the news of Dr. Melvin Johnson's passing. As we continue to navigate the aftermath of this tragedy, I want to share three additional resources with you:
- the first has been recommended several times over the past week from trusted therapists, social workers, and counselors, called What's Your Grief--a website and community that shares authentic and helpful grief resources for anyone in need of support.
- the second is a video of Melvin himself, which he posted just last week, describing how he processes death and grief in a way that might feel supportive for you and your student(s) to hear. Some of you may know that Melvin was also a published author, and he posted weekly Chapter re-caps of his novel, The McKinnens, on Youtube. This video is particularly timely and meaningful.
- Finally, Da VInci Schools has partnered with Care Solace, a Therapist Matching Service for students, families, and staff members--If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs regardless of the circumstance. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided to students, staff, and their families by Da Vinci Schools. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
- Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365
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Visit www.caresolace.com/davincischools and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
Our community is better because Melvin was here, and we appreciate all the ways our staff, families, and students are coming together to honor him and support his family. For more info on how to help Melvin's family, you can visit our private FB group (link in footer of newsletter). For families whose SLCs were cancelled last week, your teachers will be reaching out to you to schedule a make-up. Thank you for your understanding and your patience as we navigate the unimaginable.
With Gratitude,
Kailin and Tami
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Drop Off Procedures
If you plan to exit your vehicle at all during drop off, even for a quick hug goodbye, please plan to park your car in the parking lot and walk your child to campus. The drop off line is for students exiting cars only. We have seen some unsafe choices being made to avoid or pass cars that are stopped/parked in the drop off line. Please remain in your car if you choose the drop off line and allow your child to exit independently. Please also be mindful as a driver and pedestrian in our parking lot. We share space with WUSD's preschool program, so there are many little bodies entering and exiting the lot in the am. Thank you for following these procedures to support the safety and efficiency of our morning routine!
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Great American Shake Out
We participated in the National Great Amerian Shakeout this week by practicing our earthquake safety drill with students. We will practice again on Tuesday. You can find more information on Earthquake safety and the Great American Shakeout HERE
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School Photos!
Last week, families should have recieved an e-mail with a link to their child's personal photo gallery to purchase school photos! Please consider purchasing to support our continued use of a professional photographer for our photo needs!
If you missed school photos, we are having a make up photo day on Wednesday 10/27 from 9-11 am at Da Vinci Connect!
Student IDs will be distributed to students in class next week. Remote students can retrieve their student ID by stopping by the front office anytime between 8am-4pm M-F.
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Admin Walk in the Park with Kaitlin and Tami
**Re-Scheduled**
Tuesday 10/26 and Thursday 10/28, 9:15-10:00 am @ Del Aire Park
Want an opportunity to spend some face to face time with Tami and Kaitlin in-person?! We would love to spend the morning with you! Bring your morning beverage of choice, a cozy sweater, and join us at the park for connecting and conversation. See you there!
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FAN's Fall Festival: "Let's Gather!"
Wednesday, 11/3 3:30-5:30pm
Please RSVP HERE to learn more about the Fall Festival and how you can participate, including a sign up for baked goods to share with our community. We can't wait to see you there!
*If any of our families who celebrate Diwali would like to help us find a way to learn more about and celebrate this holiday at the event, please reach out to Kaitlin ASAP!
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Spirit Days
Tuesday 10/26 and Friday 10/29
In anticipation of FAN's Fall Festival, students are invited to show their excitement by wearing costumes to school for Spirit Day. Please ensure that costumes are school appropriate by leaving any costumes with masks that cover the face, weapons, violence, gore, or appropriation at home.
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FAN's Kindness Movement
SockTober Donation Drive!
For the rest of October, we will be collecting new packages of socks to donate to the Downtown Women's Shelter! See THIS flyer for more info!
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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!
· 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 access the October sign up!
Meet Your DV Connect Curriculum Champions!
ThinkCERCA Champions (available for grades 6-8)
∞ Check out the ThinkCERCA Resources in the Curriculum Champions HUB located in The Parent Center Google Classroom
Jessie He, Jahmal Durham & Laura Roberts
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Jessie He is the proud parent of two kids: Grant (12 years old, in Core 5) and Reagan (10 years old). I work as a pediatric registered nurse at Miller Children’s Hospital. When I am not busy with work or the kids I love to practice yoga. My email address is jessicajhe333@gmail.com
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Jahmal Durham is a proud husband-son-brother-friend as well as a father to 3 wonderful Da Vinci Schools students. He has been a member of our parent-educator community at Connect for over 3 years. He became a native Angelino at the early age of 3, after moving to California from the Midwest. For him, growing up in West L.A. produced a fascination for multicultural explorations and experiences. This openness to be authentic and available to collaborate has allowed him many opportunities to grow in the application of ‘PBL’ processes and modalities. He has had measurable success following the prescriptions provided by the Connect Staff and Leadership. In 2019, Jahmal accepted the role of Activities Coordinator at Connect K8. In this role, he hopes to assist all Da Vinci families by helping to create quality community building activities and events. He is very honored to be a part of the team and to share his experience with our growing community!
My email address is jdurham@davincischools.org
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Laura Roberts is the owner and principal designer of Laura Roberts Interiors, a boutique residential interior design firm located in Inglewood. Originally from the East Coast, Laura has lived in Los Angeles since 1999. She is the proud mama of seventh grader, Bruno Torres. This is Bruno’s second year at Da Vinci Connect. My email address is lauraobd@yahoo.com
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LACMA Upcoming Events!
Looking for a home school field trip opportunity? The Obama Portraits tour + Black American Portraits tour is coming to LACMA! Visit their website for more info on upcoming Exhibitions and advanced ticket sales.
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