Connect Crew Game Night: Event Postponed
The Connect Crew Game and Movie night event, scheduled for this evening from 3:45pm – 5:45pm will be postponed for a later date.
Thank you,
Kene
School Site Council Meeting TODAY
School Site Council!
All families are welcome to attend Connect’s School Site Council, TODAY, Monday 11/14 @ 4:30pm via Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/97935176139
Here are the dates for SSC meetings all year:
11/14, 12/12, 1/30, 2/27, 3/27, 5/1 and 5/31
El Camino College Dual Enrollment Information Session
Interested in taking Dual Enrollment courses during the school year and/or summer?
El Camino College is offering a Dual Enrollment Information Session for parents and students to learn more about the application process and requirements. This session is highly encouraged for students that have not registered for a Dual Enrollment class before.
Dual Enrollment Information Session (Da Vinci Schools)
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
5:00-6:00 p.m.
This 1-hour workshop is for prospective high school students and parents to receive an overview of Dual Enrollment in traditional El Camino College classes as well as in classes offered in partnership with your high school.
No registration necessary – join via link below at 5:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
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Attention Juniors! The Coolidge Scholarship is now open to apply to!
The 2022-23 Coolidge Scholarship application is now live.
A quick refresher: the Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2024 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Winners may use the scholarship to pursue any academic major.
Academic excellence is the primary criterion considered by the Coolidge Scholarship. Secondary criteria include an interest in public policy and an appreciation of the values President Coolidge championed. Successful candidates will also demonstrate humility and have a record of genuine service to their communities. A complete description of the scholarship’s criteria is available here.
Connect Game Night
All DV Connect High School students are invited to participate in Game Night, Wednesday, November 16th from 3:45pm – 5:45pm on the Connect 550 campus. We will be playing board games, enjoying food and snacks along with other entertainment. Everyone can participate and bring a game from home!
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/ZWdMpdxMd2kBSqYX8
Thank you so much!
Announcements from Real World Learning Director (11.8.2022)
For students interested in leadership:
The California Department of Rehabilitation is holding an annual week-long leadership program called the Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities (YLF). The program is for sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school. Applications are now available for the 2023 program, tentatively scheduled for July 13–19, 2023. If you have any questions regarding this subject, please get in touch with the Youth Leadership Forum by email at YLF@dor.ca.gov.
For students who want to volunteer:
The Rooted Friends Project is seeking volunteers to support a food pantry event, a Friendsgiving event, and a Hawthorne Toy Giveaway. For more details and to sign up, please visit their volunteer webpage.
For students interested in the tech industry:
Brothers Code 2022 is an event hosted by the Hidden Genius Project meant to introduce youth and adults of color to the tech industry as part of National Computer Science Education Week. Participants will practice coding, programming skills, explore career opportunities in the tech sector, network, and find ways to leverage technology to strengthen their communities and reach their goals. This event will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022, from 8 am – 2 pm. The location is to be determined. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Register here.
Applications are now open for the 2023 Hidden Genius Project Intensive Immersion Program. High school students (Hidden Geniuses) participate in 15 months of intensive technical and entrepreneurial training through two 7-week summer sessions and one year of after-school programming. The Deadline to apply is February 19, 2023. Geniuses:
– Create innovative solutions to community challenges and problems
– Hone leadership and entrepreneurial skills and pitch business ideas
– Design their own websites, software, and other technical projects
– Establish healthy relationships and build trust with peers and mentors
Program Eligibility
– Black males of African descent
– Rising 9th – 11th graders
– No programming skills required
Athletic Director Update for the Week
11/7-11/8 Men’s V and JV Soccer Practice Canceled.
11/7-11/11 Women’s V & JV Practice Canceled. Resume practice 11/14.
Wednesday 11/9: Winter Sport Parents/Guardians/Athletes Meeting in the Blackbox Theater at 201 N. Douglas from 5:30-6:30pm. Brief overview, updates from AD, followed by time for questions.
Wednesday 11/9: Women’s Soccer Team Meeting with Coaches in the Blackbox Theater at 201 N. Douglas from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Students and Parents/Guardians asked to attend.
Wednesday 11/9: Women’s Basketball Team Meeting with Coaches in the Multipurpose Room at 201 N. Douglas from 6:30-7:15pm. Students and Parents/Guardians asked to attend.
Congratulations to our Men and Women’s Cross Country Team this season. All levels competed in the Pioneer Cross Country League Finals last Wednesday. Some highlight performances were Nathanael Lincourt who led our varsity with a time of 17:20 and Alani Flores with a time of 20:13, which was her Personal Record. Nathanael is also now the school record holder in the 3 mile! While our teams will not move onto CIF, we wanted to recognize the JV Girls with a 1st Place finish and our JV Boys with 2nd place at Bell-Jeff Invitational earlier this season! Congratulations Team on your efforts this season in the Pioneer League.
Congratulations to our Women’s Volleyball Team debuting in the Pioneer League this fall season! We are proud that two of the Varsity girls earned a spot on the competitive Pioneer League 2nd Team and one of our athletes won a spot on the Pioneer League 1st Team. Our Division 7 team held their own against some tough D2 & D3 teams. We are hoping to learn from this year’s high level of play and earn a spot in playoffs next season. We ended our season with a close fight against El Segundo (20-25, 20-25, 25-23, 32-34).
Thank you all for supporting all of our athletes by attending and cheering at the games. Thank you for your participation and support in our Athletic Team fundraisers and donations!
Go Wolves!
Track and Field Time/Distance Trials coming up!
Any questions about Track & Field, please contact Chris Jackson at cjackson@davincischools.org
DV Connect HS Hygiene Drive ending soon!
The DV Connect HS Hygiene drive is ending NOVEMBER 10TH AND 11TH! Students, donate to the box located in the Student Union. We need your help to get the below listed donations to get to the homeless community before Thanksgiving:
New Socks
Deodorant
Toothbrushes & ToothPaste
Hand Sanitizer
Q-tips
Brushes/combs are welcome!
Let’s Get Social – Stay connected, engaged and informed
Da Vincians are out and about learning by doing and embracing the world in ever-expanding ways.
We invite you to share in the adventure and stay up-to-date with all things Da Vinci by following us through our organizational social channels. Post, tag and tweet with the hashtags #DaVinciSchools and #DVProud.
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Connect with us on our School Blogs & Social Accounts
Our school blogs and social accounts are also a great way to stay connected.
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