Reminder…
There is no school on Friday, May 5th for students.
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Important Updates from Real World Learning Director (5.3.2023)
Hello Da Vinci Scholars and Families,
We are happy to announce that we will be hosting a number of Career Training Programs this summer around the trades, entrepreneurship, aviation, and space system designs at our 201 N. Douglas campus. To see our flyer with more information, please click here. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 22.
We also invite you to also take a look at the Google document with all of the ongoing volunteer and internship experiences students can apply for. This week we have new experiences listed under Arts, Media and Entertainment, Engineering and Architecture, Health Sciences, and Information, Gaming, & Communication Technologies. The document can be accessed here.
If you have any questions please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Child Mind Institute Youth Mental Health Academy- Summer opportunity!
Students aged 16+ may be eligible to participate in a community-based career development program through the Child Mind Institute called the Youth Mental Health Academy (YMHA).
The YMHA offers each participating student the opportunity to:
- receive up to a $2,000 stipend for completing project-based learning
- acquire career skills and knowledge
- build their resume
- develop professional networks
- work on a capstone project with a group of their peers
- be inspired to pursue a career in a mental health-related field
The project-based learning portion of the program will take place from June 19 through July 22, 2023. Participants will also complete an internship in a mental health-related field during the summer of 2024. Through project-based learning and ongoing programming in the 2023–24 school year, students will receive mentorship and support from experienced professionals.
Youth Mental Health Academy participants receive:
- First summer: Paid project-based learning around mental health issues, symptoms, treatment, and careers, and an opportunity to complete a capstone presentation (with a stipend of up to $2,000).
- Academic year programming: College planning workshops and other community-building activities.
- Second summer: A paid internship in a mental health-related field.
- Duration of program: Mentorship from an early-career professional or a college or graduate student pursuing a health-related career.
If you’re interested in joining YMHA, It’s easy to do — just go to YMHA for more information or to apply.
Community Service Club hosting a Blood Drive with The Red Cross on Friday May 19th!
Hello Da Vinci Connect Students and Faculty! The Community Service Club has partnered with The Red Cross to host a blood drive on Friday, May 19th! Students who meet the height and weight requirements and are 17 or older OR 16 with parental consent are eligible to donate! The more donors, the better, as your blood will save lives! You can sign up here, and contact Riley: riley_mathis-allen@student.davincischools.org if you have any questions. We hope to see you as a donor on 05/19/2023!
Variety Kids4Kids Fundraiser! This Saturday May 6th!
Variety Kids4Kids is a small group of kids ranging from ages 12 to 17 who started this charity in August 2020 to empower kids to help other kids in need. Variety Kids4Kids helps other kids with art supplies, school supplies, clothing, food, athletic supplies, books, and tutoring.
The goal of this event is to raise funds to continue their important and life-changing mission. Based on compassion, kindness, and love, their goal is to better, even change the lives of children by inspiring kids to help other kids.
For more information about Variety Kids4Kids please visit our website at:
https://varietysocal.org/about/kids-4-kids/ or follow us on lnstagram: @varietykids4kids
Tickets on sale now https://varietysocal.org/project/kids4kids-concert-4-a-cause
Summer at El Camino College!
Hello Connect H.S. students!
Are you interested in taking El Camino College courses this Summer? The El Camino schedule of classes for Summer 2023 has officially been released and registration opens in May. 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 set up a meeting with your counselor! You can stop by the counseling office or set up a meeting via email.
Thank you,
Connect High Counseling Team
Free Group Tennis Lessons – Last Call!
Last chance to enter the raffle to win five free group tennis lessons with a professional coach! Lessons will be every Monday from May 1st to June 5th except Memorial Day. We’ll provide tennis racquets and balls, come ready to play. Email dvwolvestennis@gmail.com before Thursday at 11:59PM to enter!
Attention Seniors- did you graduate from Lennox Middle School? If so, see scholarship opportunity below!
The Lennox Teachers Association is pleased to offer two $1,000.00 scholarships to help with college/university expenses. This scholarship is open to all high school seniors who graduated from Lennox Middle School and are currently living within the Lennox School District boundaries (regardless of legal citizenship/residency status). Application is due May 19th, 2023. Click below for more info and the application.
TIME SENSITIVE: Snap Lens Lab @ Otis College – Summer Scholarship
For a second year, Otis College of Art and Design and Snap are partnering on Snap Lens Lab @ Otis College, a groundbreaking two-week, fully funded, Augmented Reality (AR) workshop. Otis and Snap are teaming up to bring high school students in LA County from underserved communities an exciting hands-on learning lab, giving them the chance to combine the power of AR, 2D and 3D industry-standard design tools, and their own creativity to develop dynamic interactive experiences. Students will also connect with industry professionals to learn about potential careers in art and design that focus on these new technologies.
FIND OUT MORE TONIGHT! A Virtual Info Session on Zoom is being held on Tuesday, April 25th from 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. PDT. Interested students, their families, art educators, and counselors are invited to join our team, including a representative from Snap, Otis College faculty, and me, to learn program details and ask questions. RSVP here.
Quick Facts
- This Snap x Otis program is geared toward high school students in LA County from underserved communities, and 15 full scholarships are available.
- Snap Lens Lab @ Otis College runs Monday through Friday, July 17th-28th, 2023 from 9am-4pm.
- This simple application is due on May 15, so don’t delay! No portfolio required, but be sure to think thoughtfully about the questions, so we get a true sense of the student. Students can submit their application to be considered here.
- No prior experience or skills are required to participate in this program!
More information about the program can be found at: https://www.otis.edu/snap-lens-lab-otis-college
Have questions? Please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Click here to see other Real World Learning opportunities.
