Join Afro LA’s May Book Club!
Come and join Afro LA’s May book club! Sunday May 21st 2pm-4pm. Scan the QR code on the form to sign up!
Summer Program
Da Vinci Families,
I am excited to announce that Connect High will be hosting a Summer Gaming Opportunity for two weeks. During this program, students will have the opportunity to engage in gameplay, project design and collaboration. They will also have the chance to interact with AI-based mini games, allowing them to explore their visions of the future through their creative work. Students will have four hours a day over the course of 2 weeks (July 18- July 27), to build transformative experiences using emerging technology.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me Evelyn Hernandez, Career Connected Learning Coordinator, at ehernandezrosas@davincischools.org .
2023 Summer Career Training Programs – Apply by May 22!
Da Vinci Families,
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a number of Summer Career Training Programs around the trades, entrepreneurship, aviation, and space system designs. All programs will take place at our 201 N. Douglas campus, and will be free and open to all current Da Vinci high school students, including graduating seniors. Space is limited! DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MONDAY, MAY 22.
Please see the flyer for more information about each program:
- L.A. Urban League’s Biz Camp Summer Program
- Summer Trades Program
- Summer Aviation Program
- Stellar Camp
If you have any questions please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real-World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
LA Carnival Youth on Parade – Last day to apply!
Over $10,000 Available for Youth Creative Residencies in Caribbean Carnival Arts
International Eye Los Angeles is pleased to announce its 2023 creative residencies in Caribbean carnival arts and multimedia presentation. The program, ‘LA Carnival Youth On Parade™’, teaches youth, 14-24 years old production and design skills to express their artistry and creativity. Partially funded by a California Arts Council grant, participants will receive stipends between $200 and $500 while developing transferable, project-based skills.
The residencies will take place on two campuses, one in MacArthur Park and one in Leimert Park. Each campus will have two cohorts, a Young Designer Cohort (age 14- 17) focusing on costume design and fabrication; and a Youth Leadership Cohort (age 18-24), focused on leadership and producing. Presented in collaboration with Los Angeles Carnival, participants will be integral collaborators in the LA Carnival and Festival of Arts scheduled for Sunday, June 25th in Leimert Park.
Interested in Careers in the Aviation Industry? Check Out These Opportunities!
Calling all Da Vinci students who are interested in learning more about careers in the aviation industry!
We have 3 exciting opportunities coming up for Da Vinci students to learn more about the field of aviation:
- Summer Aviation Careers Experience: Da Vinci is hosting a brand-new Summer Aviation Program from June 26-June 30 sponsored by Giving Kids Wings Flight Academy. This program will introduce high school students to aviation careers and teach them the basics of flying an airplane. Spaces are limited; to reserve your spot, click here.
- Field trip opportunity: Kollab Youth is hosting an Air Industry Event on Monday, May 22nd. High school students are invited for a field trip with Alaska Airlines to Compton Airport where they will learn from Alaska Airlines pilots about careers in aviation, hear from the CEO of Fly Compton Aero Club, experience flight simulators, and more. Please email Steve Wallis at swallis@davincischools.org by Wednesday, May 17 if you are interested in participating in this field trip.
- Private Pilot License Scholarship: Through a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration, Sling Pilot Academy is offering a full scholarship (a $16,000 value) to up to 4 Da Vinci Students to complete their private pilot’s license. To qualify, students must be at least 17 years old, be able to start flying soon and finish their training before March 1, 2024. To learn more about this opportunity, please email Steve Wallis at swallis@davincischools.org by Wednesday, May 10.
Become a Youth Board Representative for Del Aire Neighborhood – Apply Today!
High school students from Del Aire Neighborhood,
The Del Aire Neighborhood Association (DNA) is looking for 1-2 high school student leaders who want to serve as YOUTH BOARD REPRESENTATIVES who can help the organization grow, plan community events, and advocate for neighborhood improvements like the Greenway!
This is a great opportunity for youth in Del Aire can learn about local government and help shape their community. Click HERE to apply.
Applicants must:
- Be Del Aire residents
- Be able to commit to serving for 2 years- ideally, incoming freshmen, sophomores and juniors should apply
If you have any questions please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Our community partner, South Bay Families Connected, offers our families a variety of youth wellness resources. For Mental Health Awareness Month, we feature their resource pages covering trending youth wellness topics on the minds of parents and caregivers:
- Supporting healthy social media and screen time management
- Recognizing and supporting mental health challenges
- Understanding and managing stress and anxiety
- Helping youth build healthy relationships and foster empathy and compassion
- Practicing mindful parenting
Visit our own Da Vinci Families Connected page for more youth wellness resources from Da Vinci Schools and SBFC.
Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8 – 12th!
This year we’re celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8-12.
Join us this Teacher Appreciation Week as we honor the amazing educators at Da Vinci Connect High School who drive the future leaders of tomorrow! Let’s show support for our educators and tell them how much their commitment and dedication to our students is so appreciated.
