Da Vinci Connect’s Black Student Union stands in support of sexual assualt survivors, and wants to show that recgonition by asking you all to wear your jeans and denim in support of Denim Day on April 28th & 29th! There will also be a lunchtime conversation that you are more than welcome to participate in, in a safe and comfortable environment. Put on your jeans and come see us at lunch!
DVX and Connect High will be kicking off a Career Exposure Series this Friday April 29th with an Industry Partner- West Basin Water. It will be a 5-week series that will look like this:
Week 1- Friday April 29th– Water Careers with West Basin, info here Please note: this is a Zoom only event. *If you would like to attend this event, please email Tori for the zoom link- her emai is below*.
Week 2- Wednesday May 4th– Medical Field Pathways with Emily Green
Week 3- Wednesday May 11th– Psychology/Psychiatry Panel
Week 4- Wednesday May 18th– Real Estate Panel
Each session is 11am-noon.
Zoom link/information to attend will be sent out the Monday of that week on the blog. Questions? Contact Tori Grafeman at tgrafeman@davincischools.org
Sexuality Education Parent Notification
Dear parents and guardians of Da Vincians,
Da Vinci Schools acknowledge that parents/guardians are the primary sexuality educators for their child/children and we are committed to partnering with you to provide supplementary resources to support you in this role.
California requires school districts to provide students with integrated, comprehensive, accurate, and unbiased comprehensive sexual health and HIV prevention education at least once in middle school and once in high school.
Da Vinci Schools has adopted the Teen Talk curriculum which includes the below core components:
More info on the curriculum used can be found here:
https://www.health-connected.org/
Health Connected | Sex ed starts here. Bay Area-based comprehensive sexual health education programs for youth, parents, and education professionals.
We are pleased to inform you that your child will have the opportunity to participate in the Teen Talk High School curriculum (Part 1) on one asynchronous day (for all students) Wednesday May 11th 11am-12:15pm, and their Advisory class (Part 2) on either Thursday May 12th or Friday May 13th- depending on their cohort.
**Parents/guardians have the option of excluding their child from sexuality education instruction. If you do not want your child to participate in comprehensive sexual health/HIV prevention education, please do so in writing before May 11th th to the principal Marc Pioch at mpioch@davincischools.org; Students who are excused do not have to log into Dr. Green’s zoom webinar link either day.**
The zoom link for the sessions all days is: https://zoom.us/j/96333846044
Questions can be directed to the School Nurse, Emily Green at egreen@davincischools.org
Job Description:
You will sale tickets for the pedal boat rentals, kayak rentals, SUP rentals and glass bottom boat rides. You will help load and unload customers from rentals and keep a clean workplace. Job is outside, you are on your feet most of the day and requires bending down to help people on and off rentals. Bonus available after 6 weeks. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS!
Please contact Jake for more info at
Join DVX tomorrow night for an Info Night! Seniors and Juniors highly encouraged to attend! See attached flyer for QR code if you would like to attend via zoom.
Greetings Connect HS students and families-
Next week is MAP testing. Please see the below schedule:
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. The end of the semester is upon us, time to finish strong!
The Residential Intensive Summer Education (RISE) program is a FREE five-day, four-night program on campus that will prepare rising seniors to not only transition into a university environment but specifically help prepare them for life as a college student. During the program, they will have the opportunity to meet Cal Poly Pomona faculty and staff and engage with current Cal Poly Pomona students. We hold workshops that cover financial aid, how to apply to college, how to select a major and school, along with other important skills to have in college such as time management and study habits. CLICK HERE for more info.
The dates for the program are July 31, 2022 – August 4, 2022. We are currently admitting high school juniors that are transitioning to their senior year. If you are interested, please apply by clicking on the link: RISE Rising Senior Application – Formstack
Upcoming Dates:
- 4/30 Wiseburn Ed Foundation’s Rock Around the Block @ Dana Middle School
- 5/2 PD Day, no school for students
- 5/23 Learning Log #6 DUE BY 11:59pm
Hello Da Vinci Connect Families!
We have extended the deadline to purchase the 2022 yearbook till April 28th. YAY! Please head over to the link below to purchase yours today!
Parents/Guardians/Friends,
There was a date/day typo in the original email. The date/day has been updated, please see below –
We are excited to announce our Exhibition Showcase on Tuesday, May 31 from 6-8PM for 10th, 11th and 12th graders and on Friday, June 3 from 6-8 PM for 9th graders only. Please save the date and come out to support our students as they showcase their growth of the course of this school year.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Happy Friday, Connect High School students and families-
Spring Break is next week! There is no school 4/11-4/15. School will resume on Monday 4/18. Here is the scheule for that week, 4/18-4/22, with normal cohort days on Mon/Thurs and Tues/Fri:
Wiseburn Educational Foundation needs volunteers for their annual “Rock Around the Block”! Please see info below and QR codes to scan to voluteer!
Spring Break is here, but before you go don’t forget to buy your yearbook! Last day to buy you yearbook is TODAY! Get yours today at the link below:
Link: https://store.shopyearbook.com/connect-hs-yearbook
Upcoming Dates:
We hope you have a relaxing Spring break!
