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Important Update: Senior Prom – Location Change

Dear Da Vinci Community,

This update provides important information about tomorrow night’s Class of 2024 Prom.

As many of you may know by now, there have been escalating protests at nearby college campuses, including at USC in close proximity to where our Senior Prom was scheduled to take place.

After conferring with law enforcement agencies and receiving new information last night related to security, the decision has been made to move the Senior Prom to a location in El Segundo to ensure the safety of our students, staff and security team. 

WHAT:  Senior Prom
WHEN:  Friday, May 3, 2024 | 6:30-10:00 PM
WHERE:  The Terrace, 2361 Rosecrans Ave., 2nd Floor, El Segundo – NEW
LOCATION

(The Terrace is located at the corner of Rosecrans/Continental Circle; there is plenty of free parking in the parking structure – a map will be provided soon.)

This may strike as initially disappointing news, yet I am confident that tomorrow will be a wonderful evening for our graduates in an elegant new location. I am grateful to our entire community for coming together to make sure the Prom goes on as scheduled.

I know many of you may have questions or concerns you wish to share about this change of venue. I ask that you refrain from reaching out to your school leadership and senior committee advisors unless absolutely necessary so they can focus on planning and making sure the prom is fun and memorable for the Class of 2024. If you feel you must reach out, please contact us at info@davincischools.org

Let’s all celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2024 with pride and joy as they embark on their exciting new journeys. 

I wish to extend deep gratitude to Richard Lundquist, Bob Tarnofsky and the entire Continental Development team, Da Vinci’s school leadership teams, senior advisory teachers, operations and safety teams, Wiseburn Superintendent Dr. Blake Silvers, and the El Segundo Police Department for adapting rapidly and effectively to a challenging situation. 

 

Gratefully,

Dr. Matthew Wunder
CEO/Superintendent
Da Vinci Schools 

 

By |2024-05-02T15:02:02-07:00May 2nd, 2024|Events|Comments Off on Important Update: Senior Prom – Location Change

Spring 2024 Immigrant Families Night event on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, on El Camino College’s campus!

El Camino College invites Immigrant Families for an honest conversation-style presentation to address common fears, misconceptions, and unheard needs. Families will learn the responsibilities they must take on to support their students enroll in and graduate from college, as well as 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.

Immigrant Families Night is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15th from 5:30pm until 8:30pm. It will take place at the Students Services Plaza which is located by Parking lot C and the Student Services Building on Manhattan Beach Blvd. There will be two presentations, one in English and one in Spanish.

The transition from high school to college can be challenging for students.  During the Immigrant Families Night, you will learn about:

  • Post-DACA: Why College is still worth it, pre-college checklist for parents and guardians, realities of first-gen student life, at-home support strategies, FERPA and other protections that make college safe, resources in college for undocumented students, and El Camino College’s commitment to their development and success.

You may register for our Immigrant Families Night in one of two ways:

  1. Please use your cell phone camera to scan this QR code to take you to the website:

OR

Visit this website directly and RSVP online: https://gck.fm/mobeq

  1. *You may RSVP by sending an e-mail to jdcruz@elcamino.edu, but we prefer you RSVP by scanning the QR code enclosed with your mobile camera or click on the registration link.

If you plan to attend Immigrant Families Night, please plan on parking in Lot C, Level 2 and above the day of the event.  Lot C is located off Manhattan Beach Blvd. Parking is free so please DO NOT PURCHASE A PARKING PERMIT FOR THE EVENT. I have enclosed a campus map and marked an “X” next to the location of our parent orientation. Food will be served. If you have any questions regarding the Immigrant Families Night, please contact me at 310-660-3593 extension 7811 or email me at jdcruz@elcamino.edu 

   

By |2024-04-30T08:51:48-07:00April 30th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Spring 2024 Immigrant Families Night event on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, on El Camino College’s campus!

ECC dual enrollment workshop this Saturday May 4th!

Date: Saturday May 4th, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00PM
Location: ECC East Dining Room (Above the Bookstore) (See our Campus Map)
Parking: Free in Lot C (2nd Level through 4th Level) – Handicap parking is available on the First Floor, Lot C.

Scroll for English and Spanish flyer

By |2024-04-29T15:34:48-07:00April 29th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on ECC dual enrollment workshop this Saturday May 4th!

El Camino College Summer Class Schedule is Live!

Hello Connect H.S. students!

Are you interested in taking El Camino College courses this Summer? The El Camino schedule of classes for Summer (and Fall) 2024 has officially been released and registration opens mid-May (official date TBD). You can view the online schedule of classes by visiting www.elcamino.edu/schedule.

If you would like to sign up for classes or explore what classes are available to you as a dual enrolled high school student, please use this QR code and your counselor will reach out to schedule a meeting:

By |2024-04-25T09:58:00-07:00April 25th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on El Camino College Summer Class Schedule is Live!

El Camino College Financial Aid Office is hosting a FREE Cash for College Financial Aid Event!

This event offers: Financial aid workshop for parents (Spanish/English), Scholarship Information, Financial Aid Application Assistance & Counseling, Assistance with Verification Process and Food and more.  This financial aid event is for new  & current students, prospective students, & the community.  If you need a sign language interpreter or real-time captions for this event, please contact dhh@elcamino.edu at least 48 hour ahead.

This financial aid event is aimed at new current students, prospective students, and the community. Enjoy the following activities and resources:

∙ $1,500 Scholarship Raffle

∙ Financial Aid English/Spanish Workshops

∙ Financial Aid Application Assistance

∙ Scholarship Information

∙ Financial Aid Counseling

∙ Coffee and Donuts!

By |2024-04-25T09:25:08-07:00April 25th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on El Camino College Financial Aid Office is hosting a FREE Cash for College Financial Aid Event!

Apply now to be a UCLA Riordan Scholar! Rising 10th, 11th, 12th graders!

 

 

The Riordan Scholars Program

The Riordan Scholars Program targets 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students who are college bound and interested in developing the necessary leadership skills to succeed in business and college. Scholars exemplify an extraordinary level of responsibility and devotion to their academic career. Click on the “Learn More” link below to learn more about the program!

 

Learn More

 

 

Eligibility Requirements

 

  • Rising high school sophomore, junior, or senior (limited space available for seniors)
  • Will be the first generation of their family to attend a four-year college in the United States
  • Must have demonstrated leadership skills and community service involvement
  • Cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Residing in or near the Los Angeles area

 

Curriculum Overview

 

  • 8 Saturday sessions at UCLA Anderson School of Management
  • Personal mentors who are UCLA Anderson MBA students
  • Real Estate and Stock Market competitions
  • SAT preparation workshops (for entering sophomores and juniors)
  • Guest lectures from top industry leaders
  • College application and financial aid workshops
  • Leadership development seminars

 

*ALL of the above is provided on a tuition-FREE basis!

 

Interested in enhancing your leadership skills and preparing for college?

 

Application Deadline: June 21, 2024- Click the “Apply Now” link below to apply!

 

Apply Now

 

For more information, contact:
Senior Program Manager, Cheyenne Luna
cheyenne.luna@anderson.ucla.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

By |2024-04-24T10:02:28-07:00April 24th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Apply now to be a UCLA Riordan Scholar! Rising 10th, 11th, 12th graders!

Summer Career Training Clinics-2024

To apply to the programs, please click Here!

Deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 1st.

Please note that the sign up form must be completed by students and parents/guardians to capture important emergency contact information.

By |2024-04-23T12:13:55-07:00April 23rd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Summer Career Training Clinics-2024

Attention Seniors: Johnstone Scholarship is available to apply to!

On behalf of the WEF Scholarship Committee, I’d like to share that the 6th annual Johnstone Scholarship application is now open and ready for DaVinci Seniors to apply! If you can please pass this along to your Seniors, we would very much appreciate it. Applications are due Monday, May 5th. No late applications will be accepted. To apply PLEASE CLICK HERE

About the Johnstone Scholarship:

Through the Wiseburn Education Foundation, Dr. Tom and Terry Johnstone have set up a scholarship to help five lucky DaVinci seniors get a little head start their freshman year of college. As you may know, Dr. Johnstone was the superintendent here in Wiseburn for many years and played a significant role helping to open the high school. With his help, Wiseburn Education Foundation is thrilled to be able to offer scholarships to our high school seniors.

 

By |2024-04-22T11:20:21-07:00April 22nd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Attention Seniors: Johnstone Scholarship is available to apply to!
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