Hello Da Vinci Connect Families,

We hope you are well! For those who celebrated Halloween this week, we hope you enjoyed a safe and spooky evening! For anyone honoring Dia De Los Muertos into the weekend, we wish you a beautiful celebration. For a local opportunity to honor our loved ones and participate in this tradition, Deane Dana Friendship Park in San Pedro is hosting an event tomorrow, 11/4 from 12-4pm!

Enjoy Your Weekend,

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

Da Vinci Schools Enrollment Season for 24-25 School Year!

Opens 11/1

If you have a family member or friend interested in applying to any of the Da Vinci Schools for the next school year, let them know that our application opens on 11/1! More info can be found on our enrollment page. This also applies if you are a current family and would like to enroll an additional child!

*This does not impact currently enrolled students, EXCEPT for graduating 8th graders--8th grade students MUST submit an application for Da Vinci High Schools in order to be considered for enrollment

Annual Yoga Day at LMU!

Sat Nov. 4 from 9:00am-6:00pm

Loyola Marymount University's Department of Yoga Studies is hosting its annual Yoga Day this weekend! It's free for all, and you can learn more about the day's events and schedule HERE!

Professional Development

Thursday 11/9

No school or homeschool

Veteran's Day Holiday

Friday 11/10

No School or homeschool--thank you to the military members in our community for your service!

Make-up Photo Day + School ID cards

Make up Photo Day is 11/15 from 2:30-3:30pm on campus

If your student missed school photo day, please plan to come to campus for your student's photograph! These photographs are available for purchase, included in the yearbook, and used for printing Student IDs!

Speaking of Student IDs--they will be going home with students this week for everyone who took a school photo already! These IDs are important and should be used by students to access our meal services. Help them practice keeping their ID in a safe space!

The Willows Community School Speakers Series! AWE: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How it Can Transform Your Life

Thursday 11/16 at 7:00pm

You can find more info about this event and the Willows Speaker's Series HERE!

Attn: 8th Grade Families: DV High School Info Nights!

December-February

8th grade families have an opportunity to learn more about the Da Vinci High School options before the application deadline of 2/28! You can learn more and register using the info in THIS FLYER, which is also being sent home with students in class!

FAN Annual Rhythm Event: Fall Festival

Wednesday, November 15th from 3:30-5:30pm

We'd like to invite you to join the planning committee for our next annual rhythm event: the Fall Festival! If you are interested and available, we'd love for you to join us in creating a few activities and experiences for our community to enjoy at this wonderful 'Harvest Season' cultural celebration. How does your family celebrate the harvest season? 

Click HERE to view the ==> Participation Sign-Up!

Please email our Activities Coordinator, Jahmal, at jdurham@davincischools.org for more details or to join the committee!