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California is launching SUN Bucks, a new program to help families buy groceries during the summer months.

💵 What You Get:

• $40/month per child
• For June, July, and August
• That’s a total of $120 per child to help with food costs!

✅ Who’s Eligible?

• Receive CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal
• Are foster youth
• Are experiencing homelessness or migrant
• Attend a school that offers free or reduced-price meals and are individually approved

To access this, please call the SUN Bucks helpline at (877) 328-9677.  The helpline provides automated support 24 hours a day, seven days per week.  Live agents are available Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. To check your benefit balance and claim status, visit the California EBT cardholder website.

We invite you to join us for your student’s grade-level College & Post Secondary Planning Meeting! This important virtual meeting will provide information to help your student navigate their path toward college, career, or other post-secondary opportunities.

During this session, we’ll discuss key milestones your student should be doing now, planning for college and college applications, alternative post secondary pathways and workforce preparation. Looking forward to seeing you there!

9th & 10th Grade College & Post Secondary Planning Meeting: Wednesday April 9th, 5pm-6pm on Zoom:

Erin Knott is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://davincischools-org.zoom.us/j/8700340873

Meeting ID: 870 034 0873

Career Spring Fling @ Belkin International x Da Vinci

Join us for an engaging and hands-on learning experience, designed in partnership with Belkin International. The event will feature industry-led workshops and panels for you to gain valuable insights and learn about diverse career opportunities. Open to 9th-12th grades from all Da Vinci Schools.

📅 Date: Thursday, April 24

⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

📍 Location: Belkin International (555 Aviation Blvd., El Segundo) – TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED FROM DA VINCI 201 N. DOUGLAS

What to expect?

• Panel Discussions – “Confidence and Leadership” and “All Things Influencer Marketing”

• Workshop Rotations – Lab Tour, Human Resources, Design Challenge, Photography, Marketing, and Consumer Insights
• Networking Session – 10+ companies including Google, Snap, Fabletics, Spotify, AltaSea, Cotton On, and  Alliant

RSVP here by Monday, April 21st. 

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We invite you to join us for your student’s grade-level College Planning Session! This important virtual meeting will provide information to help your student navigate their path toward college, career, or other post-secondary opportunities.

During this session, we’ll discuss key milestones your student should be doing now, planning for college and college applications, alternative post secondary pathways and workforce preparation. Looking forward to seeing you there!

11th Grade College Planning Meeting: Monday April 7th, 5pm-6pm on Zoom:

Kené Washington is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://davincischools-org.zoom.us/j/95126412881?pwd=r4jNIaOf5bbE69ALTdzBoK4QTTrBC5.1

Meeting ID: 951 2641 2881
Passcode: 189974

9th & 10th Grade College Planning Meeting: Wednesday April 9th, 5pm-6pm on Zoom:

Erin Knott is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://davincischools-org.zoom.us/j/8700340873

Meeting ID: 870 034 0873

Portal Learning is inviting students to the Fabletics Voices of Leadership Panel! The event will take place on April 3rd from 4-7 PM. Students should be dropped off at the Ednovation Lab at 555 Aviation Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245. Click here to learn more and apply! RSVP is due Tuesday, April 1st by 4:00pm. See the description below: 

Voices of Leadership: Women of Color Navigating Corporate America

In partnership with Fabletics, the El Segundo Economic Development Corporation, & USC Black Business Students Association…

Join us for an empowering panel discussion featuring distinguished women of color who have risen to high-ranking positions in corporate America. This event will delve into their unique experiences, the challenges they face, and the strategies they employ to thrive in a competitive landscape.

As we explore the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the corporate sector, our panelists will share their insights on the impact of today’s political climate on DEI initiatives. Engage in an open dialogue about the importance of representation, the evolving corporate culture, and the actions needed to foster an inclusive environment for all.

Whether you’re a professional looking to elevate your career, a student aspiring to enter the corporate world, or an advocate for social justice, this event promises to inspire and inform. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from trailblazers who are shaping the future of corporate leadership.

Voices of Leadership Panel – Portal RSVP (1).pdf

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Da Vinci Seniors:

The 7^th annual Johnstone Scholarship application is now open and ready for Da Vinci Seniors to apply! Applications are due Friday, April 25th. No late applications will be accepted. The application link is below. 

They intend to select one deserving scholarship recipient from each Da Vinci school.

About the Johnstone Scholarship:

Through the Wiseburn Education Foundation, Dr. Tom and Terry Johnstone have set up a scholarship to help five lucky Da Vinci seniors get a head start their freshman year of college. Dr. Johnstone was the superintendent 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.

Link to Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxrG-VbkCUHw4dB0huJRc_t8v5yWCV-v9JtyS_pk6W9tcZJw/viewform