Greetings Connect K8 Families,

We'd like to spend some time with all of you! We will be hosting Coffee with Kaitlin and Robin on Monday 9/11 and Thursday 9/14 at 9:15am on campus. This is a time to connect and share ideas/ask questions--no agenda! This is your time, and we are happy to spend it with you!

 September 10^th through the 16^th is National Suicide Prevention Week. To support raising mental health awareness, Nydia, our School Counselor, and Emily, our Director of Health Services, will be tabling outside of Core 4 and 5 classrooms. Students are welcome to stop by and learn more information. Resources will include warning signs for students to be aware of, healthy coping strategies, ways to access support for themselves or a friend, and mental health thrival kits (journals, pens, etc.). Families are encouraged to visit the Directing Change website to explore a variety of resources including a free webinar and other toolkits. Nydia's Counseling Corner is also available for more resources. 

Finally, 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!

Take Good Care,

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

Picture Day!

Tuesday 9/12 and Thursday 9/14

Our photographer, Stacee Lianna, will be on campus to take school photos of indiivdual students and classes! If you'd like your child to wear something more fancy/professional for photos, they are welcome to bring a change of clothes! Ordering info will be available afterwards

Professional Development Day

Friday Sept. 15

No school or homeschool

Learning Log #1 Due!

Friday 9/29 by 11:59pm

Please check your teacher's "Attendance" Canvas course for additional information on how to properly submit a completed learning log!

Running Club!

Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30am on the blacktop, starting 9/5

Join us for some running, jogging or walking before school! All grades are welcome to join DV Run Club, led completely by parent volunteers.

Please sign new & returning student(s) up here: http://bit.ly/3qTlAwz

Did you know: Last year over 75 students collectively ran 4543 laps...that's OVER 375 miles!

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

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

FAN Annual Rhythm Event: Multi-Cultural Fair

Save the date!

Multicultural Fair

Date: Wednesday, October 4, from 1:30-3:30pm

Location: Da Vinci Connect K8

Please click HERE to sign-up to participate or to RSVP as a guest!

Changes to Pick Up Procedures

If you park your car and walk on to campus for pickup, please plan to walk into campus and retrieve your child from their classroom.

Families who choose to use the carpool line (remember--no parking or exiting vehicles if in the carpool line!) will have students delivered to their car

Students in Core 4/5 (along with any younger siblings) who have been granted Independent Walker permission and have a backpack tag indicating such, will exit independently from the south gate.

Thank you for helping us maintain safety and security during pick up!