Erin Knott

The below are some of important pieces of information as we head into the final weeks of the semester:

1. Please join Marc for an informational zoom meeting about the Spring Semester.  Topics will include Spring Semester Classes, Open House, Facilities Update, Make-up Classes and Summer School. This meeting will take place virtually, at 8:00pm, on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 on Marc’s zoom link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84904742796?pwd=aE9HTGMzQnRqbWpSUHlQbVN1Z1dtUT09
2. Please remember that Exhibition is this  Thursday, December 9, 6pm-8pm in the gym and in the skybox at 201 N. Douglas St. All visitors 2 years of age and older must show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test within 72 hrs in order to attend Exhibition.
3. Learning Log #3 is due next Thursday December 16, no later than 11:59pm. We know this is a extremely short time frame and a quick turnaround from LL#2. We thank you for your understanding and your hard work on these extremely important documents!

Welcome back, DV Connect HS students and families-

Just a friendly reminder that Learning Log #2 is due THIS Thursday Decemeber 2nd at 11:59pm!

Hello DV Connect HS students and families,

We wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving week- we are so grateful to be on this journey with you! Thank you to FAN who made the staff feel so appreciated with contributions of treats and messages of gratitude. 

Remember, next week November 22th- 26th is the Thanksgiving Break- there is no school.

Please check out the many previous blog posts- there are a lot of upcoming webinars, college exploration, summer programs, etc. Don’t miss out on some great opportunities!

CLICK HERE for the link to the Daily Tracker, a “one stop shop” for all assignments, due dates, test dates, homework, projects, links, etc. Students and families can both use it to stay on top of all classes. And there are only 3 weeks of school left in the semester when we return from the Thanksgiving break- now is the time to finish strong!

Upcoming Dates

• Thursday December 2nd- Learning Log #2 DUE
• Thursday December 9th, 6pm-8pm- Exhibition Night- more info to come
• Wednesday December 15th, 6pm-8pm- next Connect HS social event- “A Night Under the Stars”- more info to come
• Friday December 17th- PD Day for Staff- campus is closed to students this day, and the last day of the Fall semester
• December 20th- January 7th- Winter Break- there is no school during this time

Have a wonderful break!

The Virtual HBCU Summit Series is back! Make sure you register for one of the dates to attend the HBCU Summit. Students will get an opportunity to speak with lots of HBCU Representatives about the many opportunities of attending an HBCU, Apply and get accepted on the spot to some of the HBCUs participating, attend the various workshops including the HBCU 101 Experience Seminar!

There is nothing like the HBCU Experience! The HBCU Summit Series is designed to expand awareness of the Black College Experience as well as education, career, and financial aid opportunities for students and their families.

The HBCU Summit Series dates:

Saturday December 4, 2021

Time: 9:00AM PST – 2:00PM PST

ALL students are welcomed to attend the HBCU Summit Series!! We highly recommend Middle School, High School and Community College students!

Register Here

Attention Tuesday/Friday cohort:

You DO have school tomorrow Friday November 19! This is a normal at school day for you. This is not a PD Day for Connect HS.

Hello Connect HS students and families-

THANK YOU to all the Veterans in our community who are currently serving and who have served in our armed forces. We are grateful for your service and the sacrifice you and your loved ones have made for our country and for protecting the freedoms we enjoy. We honor you each day, we remember you and appreciate you!

This week is a normal cohort week: Mon/Thurs and Tues/Fri, 9:15am-3:15pm each day. Don’t forget that next week is also Spirit Week! See below image for more info.

In case you missed it, please check out the many previous blog posts- there are a lot of Summer Programs, sports tryouts, webinars, etc. Don’t miss out on some great opportunities!

Upcoming Dates

• November 22th- 26th- Thanksgiving Break- there is no school this week.
• December 9th, 6pm-8pm- Exhibition Night- more info to come!
• December 20th- January 7th- Winter Break- there is no school during this time

The Otis Fall 2021 Virtual Panel on Creative Futures in Art and Design is sure to be engaging and inspiring to all youth, parents, and educators interested in learning about opportunities in the creative workforce.

This event is just around the corner on Tuesday, November 16, at 6:30pm and is free to the public! Click on the link below to register.

Register for the event!

If you are interested in playing baseball, tryouts will be held next week at Raytheon park. Dates and time are below. Please wear the proper attire and bring proper equipment to play baseball.  If you have any questions please contact coach Barba, ebarba@davincischools.org

Monday Nov. 15th, 4pm-6pm

Tuesday Nov. 16th, 4pm-6pm

Wednesday Nov. 17th, 4pm-6pm

Friday Nov. 19th, 4pm-6pm

Please note these rules for Raytheon park:

Please direct your guest to enter the site through our Continental gate located at the corner of El Segundo and Continental Boulevards. All guess over 18 years of age will need to show a valid government issued I.D. to enter the facility. Please follow all road directional signage when entering.

• Park guest(s) – Must adhere to all state and local public health guidance and regulations
• Park guest must clean up after themselves
• Park guest must bring their own equipment and remove the equipment when they leave
• No animals or pets permitted (except for service animals)
• No alcoholic beverages allowed without prior written approval
• No vehicles are allowed on the park grounds
• Raytheon assumes no liability for lost or stolen items – use the park at your own risk