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Youth Advisory Council (YAC) opportunity

This fall the California Department of Education (CDE) will be launching the State Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The YAC will be working directly with policymakers and educational partners to provide equitable change to the California education system. If you are passionate and interested in contributing to building a better tomorrow for all learning institutions, please apply by the October 15th deadline. For more information on the YAC and the requirements to join please see the attached flyer.

To apply please visit this link.

YAC-Info-Sheet

By |2021-09-29T17:27:51-07:00September 29th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Youth Advisory Council (YAC) opportunity
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Weekly Update

Happy Friday, DV Connect High School students and families-

Hope everyone had a nice week.

Below is the schedule for next week- you will notice that MAP testing is after lunch, and all classes will be shortened and ending before lunch to accomodate this. MAP testing will take place in your student’s advisories on their normal cohort days: Monday/Thursday, and Tuesday/Friday next week. Please let us know if you have any questions about this.

If you missed the parent meeting the other night- “Everything you wanted to know about Learning Logs”- you can view the recording BY CLICKING HERE.

Juniors families- don’t forget to join Erin on THIS ZOOM LINK on Wednesday, September 29, 6:30pm-7:30pm, for a “Just for Juniors” college presentation.

Lastly, don’t forget the DAILY TRACKER, your “one stop shop” for assignments, due dates, assessments, teacher office hours and their zoom links, and much more! Use this to plan out your at home, asynchronous work days and to keep up to date with what is going on in your classes.

Upcoming Dates:

  • Learning Log #1 is due Tuesday, October 5, at 11:59pm
  • Staff Devlopment Day on Friday October 15- no school for students
  • SLC’s (Student Led Conferences) will be the week of October 10-14- more info to come!

Have a great weekend!

By |2021-09-24T21:14:21-07:00September 24th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Weekly Update
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HBCU Summit Series and My Black is Beautiful Girls Summit opportunities!

SATURDAY OCTOBER 16, 2021 (9:00AM – 3:00PM PST)

The HBCU Summit Series presents the: Virtual My Black is Beautiful Girls Summit designed to mentor, educate, nurture and expose our young ladies to positive Black imagery in an effort to unlock their personal potential for greatness.

During the summit, students will experience non-traditional, creative and interactive presentations and seminars, discussing topics on leadership development, Empowerment & Culture, Health & Wellness, Self Imagery & mental health, academic success and career exploration.

All of our sessions are designed to educate, inspire, challenge, and create communicative thought in students to create the next generation of leaders by empowering our young ladies.

The day starts at 9:00AM – 3:00PM PST and will also include the Virtual HBCU Summit, where students will have the opportunity to meet HBCU Representatives to learn about Historically Black Colleges & Universities.

The My Black is Beautiful Girls Summit is designed for Middle & High School students.

Please Note: There are NO Refunds, but you can definitely TRANSFER your ticket to another student. We would need to have both students names to do the exchange.

 

HBCU Summit Series: Saturday November 20 or Saturday December 4 (9:00AM -2:00PM PST)

THANK YOU for your interest in the Virtual HBCU Summit Series!

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 November 20, 2021

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!

CLICK HERE to register for the My Black is Beautiful Girls Summit

CLICK HERE to register for the HBCU Summit Series on Nov. 20

CLICK HERE to register for the HBCU Summit Series on Dec. 4

Cost is $25 for each!

By |2021-09-23T17:24:17-07:00September 23rd, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on HBCU Summit Series and My Black is Beautiful Girls Summit opportunities!
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Important Message about Emergency Drill Planned for Thursday, Sept. 23 and Friday Sept. 24, 2021

As previously mentioned, Da Vinci Communications, Da Vinci Design, Da Vinci Science, and Da Vinci Connect High School will be conducting a Critical Incident Drill on Thursday, September 23, 2021 (for Mon/Thurs cohort) and Friday, September 24, 2021 (for Tues/Fri cohort). This drill is an important part of our continued efforts each year to maintain a safe and secure school environment. The drill will take place at 10:10 a.m. and will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. .
As part of our safety and emergency procedures, Da Vinci Schools has adopted elements of the “Run-Hide-Fight” program designed to provide various options to our students and staff. Our drill will focus on the “HIDE” component which is also referred to as “shelter in place”. Other components will be practiced during our Fire Drills planned for next month. During tomorrow’s drill, students will have a chance to practice the proper response if a critical incident were to occur such as an intruder on campus or any other incident requiring a lockdown of the school. Please help us by reminding students to:
  • Listen and Follow the instructions of their teacher or staff member in the room at the time of the drill
  • Stay quiet during the duration of the drill
  • Silence/turn off their cell phones and stay off their phone during the duration of the drill
  • Wait for the “All Clear” announcement to indicate the drill has concluded
Our School Resource Officer, Officer Josh Gilberts will be joined by other officers from the El Segundo Police Department, members of the El Segundo Fire Department, and our site administrators in observing the drill and providing feedback on our emergency processes and procedures. Staff and students will also debrief after the drill to provide additional input and recommendations in order to continue to improve our response efforts.
Please keep in mind that in order for our schools to remain informed and responsive, parents/guardians and students are always encouraged to report any concerns or potential threats. If you have any questions regarding this drill or any of our other safety procedures, please reply to this email or contact the administration of your child’s school. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support in maintaining the safety and welfare of our students and staff.
Para obtener este anuncio en español por favor mande un correo electrónico con su solicitud a info@davincischools.org. Gracias!
By |2021-09-23T01:08:19-07:00September 23rd, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Important Message about Emergency Drill Planned for Thursday, Sept. 23 and Friday Sept. 24, 2021
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College Virtual Fair opportunities!

DV Connect HS students,

The California State University, University of California and Association of Independent California College and Universities are partnering together to provide virtual college fairs this October. All UC and CSU campuses, and a majority of independent colleges and universities from the AICCU, will participate.

All events are free, and students are encouraged to attend and explore these colleges and universities!

Students can register by visiting CACollegeFairs.org and creating an account on Visit Days. The fairs for Southern California high schools are scheduled for:

Southern California 1: Wednesday, October 6 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. PDT

Southern California 2: Saturday, October 16 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. PDT

Attendees will be able to join live sessions, watch campus videos and visit campus booths to live chat and/or meet with campus representatives.

By |2021-09-22T19:57:23-07:00September 22nd, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on College Virtual Fair opportunities!
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Help us Support Da Vinci RISE this week at Chiptole!

Happy Monday Connect HS Families!

Da Vinci RISE High launched their inaugural Giving Campaign last week. As part of their efforts, they are hosting a fundraiser in collaboration with Chipotle this Wednesday, September 22 from 4:00 – 8:00pm. We’d love to have as many members of our community as possible show up to support them.

Not only is Chipotle donating 33% of all proceeds directly to RISE, but through the generosity of Desolation Hotel, all funds raised from this event (as well as from donations made during the Giving Campaign) will be matched up to $25,000! In other words, you can double your impact by grabbing Chipotle on your way home this Wednesday!

Please see below for information, and share with others who may be interested in joining!

 

When  Wednesday, September 22  

4:00 – 8:00pm *only*
Where  Chipotle 

307 North Pacific Hwy

El Segundo, CA 90245
How  Be sure to tell them you’re there to support RISE in order for 33% of all proceeds to be donated! 

  • You can place an order online using the code ZXCM3N7,    and pick it up on your way home
  • Or place your order in person and either show them the flyer (linked below!), or tell them you’re there to support RISE High.

 

Have a Fantastic Week!
The Team at Da Vinci Connect HS

By |2021-09-20T22:14:19-07:00September 20th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Help us Support Da Vinci RISE this week at Chiptole!
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European Universities Consortuim Virtual College Fair!

European Universities Consortium (EUC) US, Canada & Caribbean Tour is confirmed! The tour will occur October 5th – 6th virtually for you and your students to attend.

 

You can register for the event here and check this brochure !

 

Below are the participating universities:

The agenda for both days is as follows:

October 5th: 5- 8PM EST (2pm-5pm PST) & October 6th: 5-8PM PST

5:00-8:00 PM: Booths open for information and chatting with university representatives.

 

Session Schedule (both days):

5:00-5:30 PM: Introduction to the EUC Universities with Q&A

5:30-6:00 PM: Q&A for Counselors

 

LIVE University Presentations:

Oct. 5th EST: (remember this day starts at 2pm PST)

6:00-6:30 PM: Studying in the Capital of Europe: Brussels School of Governance

6:30-7:00 PM: Careers in Germany: Carl Benz School

7:00-7:30 PM: Dive into Research at Jacobs University

7:30-8:00 PM: Embrace Entrepreneurship at IE University

Oct. 6th PST:

6:00-6:30 PM: Study with a View at Modul University Vienna

6:30-7:00 PM: Study Business at Bocconi

7:00-7:30 PM: Explore the World of Hospitality at EHL

7:30-8:00 PM: “Céad míle fáilte” to Trinity College Dublin!

 

The event will be facilitated on the EUC platform which includes chat & video functionality! The live presentations include Q&A sessions and our virtual booths have downloadable brochures. Come experience the ease of talking with us!

By |2021-09-20T15:23:56-07:00September 20th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on European Universities Consortuim Virtual College Fair!
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