Greetings Families,

We want to share our gratitude for the planning, facilitation, and participation in two incredible events this week: our Parent Educator Conference and our Multi-Cultural Fair! We are thankful for the presenters, committee members, staff, families and students for all the work they dedicated to hosting these two community events--thank you for creating space for all of us to learn, grow, and celebrate with each other!

Resources continue to be added to the Sched app for each workshop during PEC, including recordings, so be sure to check there for details!

We also want to honor Indigenous People's Day on October 9th! Check out THIS resource from Jo Boaler on Youcubed to learn how mathematics manifests in indigenous art! There are a variety of lessons including various indigenous art from around the globe, as well as a Native Land map to explore further.

Enjoy Your Weekend,

Kaitlin (She/Her) and Robin (She/Her)

Health Update from Emily Green

With Flu season underway, please review THIS update on the 23-24 flu season!

Professional Development Day

Friday October 13

No School or Homeschool

Parent Advisory Committee!

Parent and Student members needed!

The Parent Advisory Committee is an opportunity for parents, students, & staff to work collaboratively to:

• review the school program, 
• review data and identify needs, &
• make recommendations regarding the School Safety Plan & the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

Our Meetings for the year are scheduled for the following dates and times:

Monday October 16th from 5:00-6:00pm

Monday December 18th from 5:00-6:00pm

Monday February 26th from 5:00-6:00pm

Monday March 18th from 5:00-6:00pm

Monday April 15th from 5:00-6:00pm

Thank you for your interest! Appointed members will be notified via e-mail in the coming weeks, prior to the first meeting on 10/16

CLICK HERE TO SHOW YOUR INTEREST!

Student Led Conferences!

Monday 10/16- Wednesday 10/18

*These will be homeschool days for EVERYONE*

Student Led Conferences are one of our favorite signature practices across Da Vinci Schools! These mandatory conferences are one of the ways we put students in the driver's seat, and allow them to share with the adults around them the things that feel successful about their learning, what it feels like to be a student through their eyes, and an opportunity to share what they need from us! You will hear soon from your classroom with additional details, including sign ups, in the coming days!

Willows Community School Speakers Series

This is SO Awkward: A conversation about how puberty has changed

10/26 @ 7:00pm

The Willows Community School offers a Speakers Series to the greater educational community on all things education, child development, and parenting! Check out this link to register and learn more about their upcoming talk on puberty!

FAN Annual Rhythm Event: Fall Festival

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

I'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' celebration. How does your family celebrate the harvest season? 

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