For students who are participating in any upcoming PSAT, SAT, or ACT tests…

PJ Test Prep has FREE PRACTICE SAT/ACT tests.  Interested families can reserve a spot at www.pjtestprep.com/rsvp.

Their new Class Schedule is also up, including the special Hybrid SAT class for students who want to prep for both the December SAT (the last paper one ever!) and the new March digital SAT.

Come to learning space #1 tomorrow (Friday) at LUNCH and meet our Whittier College representative! They will speak about Whittier College, what it can offer you as a student, majors, activities, how to apply, etc!

The Immigrant Student Success Program at El Camino College will be hosting an Immigrant Families Night event on Thursday, October 19th, 2023.

This night is designed to have an honest conversation-style presentation with immigrant families to address common fears, misconceptions, and unheard needs. Immigrant families will learn the responsibilities they must take on to support their students enroll in and graduate college, as well the resources that they are entitled to and how to access them. Finally, a call to action to get actively involved and encourage higher education among their families, friends, and neighbors.

See flyers below for more information!

ElCo-Family Night English

ElCo-Family Night Spanish

Please click here for the latest Connect HS Newsletter.

Here are some quick updates for our Connect High families:

Back to School Night Schedule (TOMORROW 10/3)
5:00-6:15 PM Families for Monday/Thursday Cohort
6:25-7:30 PM Families for Tuesday/Friday  Cohort

Da Vinci Connect School Site Council has been changed due to California Education Code.  In accordance with the Greene Act ( Ed Code 35140-35149), we are shifting away from School Site Council, and moving towards a Parent Advisory Council, beginning this school year! Much of the work will feel very similar to the work of SSC, reviewing LCAP, School Safety Plan, general program feedback however there are some changes:

 -Members of PAC are appointed, not elected
-There is a requirement for diverse representation within the members of the council, with the goal of representing the diversity of our overall population
-PAC is a review committee only, and will not “approve” LCAP as done in the past through SSC

If you are interested please show your interest here. Meeting dates for PAC are also indicated within this form

What is Tassels for Teens Bike-a-thon & Fitness Walk?

Tassels for Teen Bike-a-thon & Fitness Walk is our annual charity walk in Long Beach, CA where high school students, parents, neighbors, college graduates, community leaders and volunteers show their support and share their passion for EDUCATION!

We’ve been ‘walking the walk” and “talking the talk” since 2003, and to date have raised over $20,000 in support of SCHOLARSHIP and have provided deserving high school & college students monetary awards. Your participation in this year’s Tassels for Teens Bike-a-thon & Fitness Walk will provide financial assistance to college bound teens in our community and give high school graduates who are aspiring to attend college a CHANCE.

Saturday October 14, 2023
7:00a Registration
7:30a Warm-Up
8:00a Start Time

http://tiny.cc/TasselsForTeens

Thank you for helping to get the 2023-24 school year off to a great start!

Both the state and federal government require Da Vinci to report the number of students each year who qualify for free and reduced meals. Although meals are currently being provided to all students free of charge, Da Vinci’s percentage of students who qualify for free and reduced meals greatly impacts the amount of additional funding Da Vinci can receive.

Studies show that many eligible families, in particular middle school and high school families, do not complete the meal application each year leaving hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding for Da Vinci Schools on the table. Even a small increase in eligible forms collected results in significantly more money for ALL students.

We ask that every family complete a federal Meal Application by October 27th to maximize funding for ALL Da Vinci students.

Please fill out the application online at MySchoolApps.com. Only complete one application per family. This information will not be shared or utilized for any other purpose.

Based on your circumstances, your family may qualify for P-EBT food benefits, low-cost internet access, utilities assistance, fee waivers for college applications, SAT/ACT and Subject Test fee waivers, scholarships, and more!

Don’t delay — you may be eligible for significant savings while helping Da Vinci maximize funding for ALL students.

Visit MySchoolApps.com today!

If you need assistance, please contact Sara at meals@davincischools.org or visit www.davincischools.org/meals.