February 23, 2024

From Your Administrative Team

Hello Da Vinci Connect Families,


As Black History month continues, we want to share a resource from our Da Vinci offered curriculum! BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr. offer a deep and diverse collection of resources to help your student learn about and celebrate the achievements of African Americans during Black History month AND all year long! Here you will find a link that has a great list of BrainPOP resources!


We also want to share this Black History Month event happening at Del Aire Park TONIGHT!

Have a beautiful long weekend!

Kaitlin (she/her) and Robin (she/her)

It's Time to Order Yearbooks!

We are excited to offer a yearbook again this year! To purchase, scan the QR code below or go to THIS LINK to log in/create an account. You can find more information about our yearbook and purchasing options HERE!

Parent Advisory Committee Meeting

Monday February 26th at 5:00pm via zoom: https://zoom.us/j/3825363479

Join us at our next Parent Advisory Committee Meeting (everyone is welcome to join, even if you aren't a committee member!) to hear a WASC update and to review progress on Goal #3 of our LCAP!

Spring Student Led Conferences

Monday March 4-Wednesday March 6 (Homeschool days for all)

You should have received information from your classroom teacher regarding Student Led Conferences (SLCs)! These opportunities allow students to "own" their learning, show what they know, and advocate for any learning needs they might have with the grownups who support them. Thank you in advance for your meaningful participation in this signature and mandatory event! If you have questions, please reach out to your child's teacher.

Q and A with Nancy and Theresa!

Tuesday, 3/12 AND Thursday, 3/14 from 9:30-10:30am

Let’s Talk About Essay Pop… and Learn How It Supports Your Learning Log Work Samples

Bring your devices and all your wonderings about this stellar writing platform. Be sure to have your educator account set up in advance. Check out these resources that will help you get started: Program Profile, Onboarding Instructions with School Code, Essay Pop YouTube Channel

Use this link to reserve your spot!

FAN Annual Rhythm Event: STEAM Carnival!

Save the Date: Wednesday | March 27


Donation requests: We are in need of all sizes of paper towel, toilet paper, & wrapping paper ROLLs, ROLLs, ROLLs! In addition, we are asking for donations for any recyclable materials for a makerspace experience. Donations can be dropped off in the front office!


The STEAM (Science / Technology / Engineering / Art / Math) Carnival is a chance to share a STEAM project your student has been working on at home and to explore offerings from our Family Action Network group. Do they have an engineering project to demonstrate, a poster board to display or the results of a science experiment to share? Some of our offerings from last year included: a Garden Club seeding activity, Mr. Mason's 'A.R.T. the Recycled Robot', Paper Airplane Challenge, Boat Building Challenge, Catapult Challenge, and other Community Offerings including several Learning Log Extensions. For more details about our Annual Rhythm Events CLICK HERE. If you are interested in participating and/or volunteering please email Activities Coordinator Jahmal Durham at jdurham@davincischools.org - 


Attention Core 2 Families:

We are excited to invite our 'Core 2' families to take the lead at planning the STEAM Carnival 2024, if you would you like to join us in building a fun and unique experience, please send correspondence today to jdurham@davincischools.org -


*Don't forget take a moment to complete the INTEREST Survey as we will use this data to help our planning team bring forward a memorable experience for our students and families.

Middle School Dance Planning Committee!

Attention Core 5: We will begin the planning of our annual Middle School Dance next Wednesday Evening Feb28! The Student-led committee will have leadership opportunities for several key features and areas within the event. Please have your student email Activities Coordinator Jahmal Durham @ jdurham@davincischools.org - - for more information. Parents are also welcome and encouraged to assist their students with executing the tasks associated with the event. 

 

MS Dance Event Date: 

May 3, 2024

Time: 

TBA

Location: 

Black Box Theater

201 N. Douglas (Da Vinci High School)

1st committee meeting:

Wednesday Evening, February 28 (Time TBA)

Mr. Mason's Virtual Art Classes Are Back!

Every Wednesday from 2-3pm

Live ZOOM Art Class with Mr. Mason. Join us virtually for art classes each week!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2029821176

Summer Athletics Camps Hosted by WUSD + Da Vinci Schools!

Registration Opens March 1

Is your 4th-8th grade student interested in participating in a summer athletics camp? Learn more about this first time offering HERE!

Youth Sports at Del Aire Park!

Check out these flyers for community sports and how to reserve your spot! There are spots available for girl's softball and co-ed/girl's baseball!

Daily Read Alouds on Zoom!

M-F 9:00am

Want a connective way to begin your homeschool days? Join Nancy each day at 9:00am on zoom for a virtual read aloud! This invitation is for all ages, regardless of grade level or cohort! You can join her on zoom HERE

Da Vinci Connect Gear!

we are excited to share that we have an online store with new t-shirt designs for the 23-24 school year! We are honored to partner with Mychal's Learning Place for our printing needs. Take a look at our online store to purchase Da Vinci Connect t-shirts and hoodies, in youth AND adult sizes!

Email Connect K-8 Front Office |

Email Kaitlin | Email Robin | Office Phone (310) 725-5800

K-8 Parent Educator Resource Website | Family Handbook | School Calendar

Have a great week!
~ Your DV Connect Team