Boys Basketball tryouts will be held next Monday August 29 and Wednesday August 31 from 4:15-6:15 in the WDV gym

Monday, August 29th and Tuesday, August 30th is Connect High School’s Club Day.  This day is meant for students to share about their club and for peers to join clubs.  How will this work?  Clubs will have 5 minutes to present to advisory classes in a rotation. As students leave school for the day, QR codes will be posted outside for students to scan and join the club of interest. Any questions? Please contact Kene Washington at kwashington@davincischools.org

Every year, Denison chooses a select group of high school seniors to participate in Dialogue with Denison, our multicultural fly-in program. Dialogue with Denison is a selective program that will allow interested students to learn more about Denison in general, as well as our multicultural student life.

Dialogue with Denison fly-in program will be held November 6-7, 2022.

Students will participate in the following:

• Engage in conversations led by Denison students about current issues and topics related to diversity and inclusion.
• Visit classes and learn about our academic programs.
• Explore multicultural student life and organizational spaces.
• Hear from multicultural alumni as they discuss their experiences and life after Denison.
• Build connections with Denison students and fellow high school students from across the country.

You can apply directly to the program directly via our application link (connect.denison.edu/register/DWDApplication). Applications are due Thursday, September 15, and decisions will be released in early October. Note the application requires the submission of the student’s unofficial high school transcript.

For additional information — including FAQs, a sample schedule, and eligibility — please visit the Dialogue with Denison webpage.

Welcome to the 2022-23 school year! We are excited to have you as a part of the Da Vinci Connect community and are looking forward to a great year together.

We view your student’s mental health and well-being as a priority for their success at this school. In support of this, we have invested in several resources that you can access whenever you need help. Remember, you are not alone, and it is a true act of bravery and strength to seek help.

We view your student’s mental health and well-being as a priority for their success at this school. In support of this, we have invested in several resources that you can access whenever you need help. Remember, you are not alone, and it is a true act of bravery and strength to seek help.

We encourage students to visit the on-campus resources and save the community resources so they can access them if they or someone they know needs help.

On campus:

• Students can access help by visiting their school counselor. Students can stop by counselors office or email them to set up an appointment.
  • Kene Washington: 9th grade counselor
    • kwashington@davincischools.org
  • Sylvia Soria: 10th grade counselor
    • ssoria@davincischools.org
  • Erin Knott: 11th and 12th grade counselor
    • eknott@davincischools.org

In our community:

Da Vinci Schools has partnered with Care Solace to support our community’s mental health.

If you or a family member is looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of the circumstance.

Care Solace’s care navigation services are confidential and complimentary to  Da Vinci Schools’s students, staff, and their families. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.

If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:

• See your school counselor OR
• Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365 OR
• Visit www.caresolace.com/davincischools and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

In an emergency:

• Call 911 or and request a Crisis Intervention Trained (C.I.T.) response
• Go to the closest emergency room for support
• Call the National Suicide Prevention & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org
• Text “Hello” or “Home” to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor
• Trevor Lifeline LGBTQQ+ Crisis Support: 1-866-488-7386

Check out this Fly In Program at Davidson College in North Carolina- one of the top liberal arts colleges in the US! If you apply and get accepted, students can expect this during your visit:

Access Davidson will provide prospective students with an opportunity to hear from current students, faculty and staff over the course of their stay. Sessions may include opportunities to:

• Learn about the diversity, equity, and inclusion work happening on campus
• Hear from those leading Davidson’s affinity student organizations
• Connect with admission and financial aid officers
• Participate in Davidson student activities
• Attend an in-person or virtual class

Priority deadline is August 21, final deadline is September 21. Click on the link above for more info and to apply!

Happy Friday DV Connect students and families,

Below is next week’s schdule, please note Monday is the observance of the Memorial Day Holiday and there is no school on this day:

Also, please note that next week is Exhibition, with 10th, 11th, 12th graders Exhibition on Tuesday 5/31, 6pm-8pm, and 9th graders Exhibition on Friday 6/3, 6pm-8pm. Please note that masks will be required to attend this event. Please see the following letter about Exhibition:

Don’t forget to check the DAILY TRACKER– a one stop shop for all asynchronous and synchrounous work/assignments, due dates, projects, office hours times and links, etc. Its the best way to keep up to date and on track in your classes- for students and parents/guardians. Its also a great tool to build your asynch days. And don’t hesitiate to reach out to your teacher should you have any questions. All the same information that is on the Daily Tracker is also in each teacher’s Google Classrooms. The end of the semester is in 6 days, time to finish strong!

CLICK HERE to take a look at the Summer Opportunitites blog post for some great opportunities to intern, volunteer, job shadow, etc.! This is a great way to stay busy this Summer, maybe earn some extra money, and add to your resume and any potential college application!

• 5/31 10th, 11th and 12th Grade Exhibition 6pm-8pm
• 6/3 9th Grade Exhibition 6pm-8pm
• 6/7 Last Day of School AND Learning Log #7 DUE BY 11:59pm
• 6/8 All School BBQ at 12501 S. Isis Ave (Connect K8 Campus) 10am-1pm

This is the BSU’s LAST event of the year and we hope you’ll join us! Our Juneteenth Celebration is TODAY, Friday May 27th after school from 3:30-4:45. We’re having music, games and giving you an environment to finally unwind before we end the school year. Come celebrate and support!