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Hello Connect High School Families!
ONLY 1 DAY LEFT TO ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK! If you haven’t done so already click the link below to get yours today! Last day to order is 4/8/22.
Announcements from the Real World Learning Director
Crissel Rodriguez – crodriguez@davincischools.org
Hello Da Vinci Scholars and Families,
Many scholars have started applying to the summer opportunities which is exciting! Please note that scholars can receive 5 academic credits for completing 60 hours of service throughout the summer. Once you receive confirmation that the business/organization is willing to host you as an intern or a volunteer, please email me so I can send you the required forms.
- The Knowledge House Coding Fellowship information session is today, Tuesday, April 5th at 6 pm. Please email me to register or to request the link to tonight’s recording.
- The Boeing application is still open for students who attended the mandatory information session in March. Please email me to get your application started!
- The Hawthorne Police Department is offering the opportunity to intern with their Community Affairs and Forensics Department. The opportunities are listed under the ‘Law’ and ‘Health Sciences’ sections.
- The Rooted Friends Project is a non-profit organization in Hawthorne and they are seeking volunteers for Saturday, April 9 to shoot a Public Service Announcement. Volunteers will be featured in videos, and photos, and may be asked to model and act. Parent permission is required for scholars under the age of 18. Please contact Celeste (323) 427-9575.
My email is crodriguez@davincischools.org
Weekly Update
Hello Connect HS students and families,
Thank you for all your hard work and attention to detail on your Learning Log #5! Please make any and all corrections that your advisory teacher has given you by today! And don’t forget that Learning Log #6 began on Monday. Please make sure you are staying up to date with this!
Don’t forget to check the DAILY TRACKER– a one stop shop for all asynchronous and synchrounous work/assignments, due dates, projects, office hours times and links, etc. Its the best way to keep up to date and on track in your classes- for students and parents/guardians. Its also a great tool to build your asynch days. And don’t hesitiate to reach out to your teacher should you have any questions. The end of the semester is upon us, time to finish strong!
Grades are updated on your student’s PowerSchool account. Please check this reguarly to make sure you are up to date with what is being turned in, grades on assignments and assessments, overall grade in each class, etc. If you are having trouble logging into PowerSchool or need your log in information again, please contact your student’s School Counselor:
9th grade: Sylvia Soria
10th & 11th grade: Erin Knott
Just a friendly reminder that there are ONLY 6 DAYS LEFT TO ORDER THIS YEAR’S YEARBOOK! ! Don’t miss out on the great memories we’ve made this year. Pre-order ends April 8th . Click the link below to buy yours today!
https://store.shopyearbook.com/connect-hs-yearbook
Do you know how you are going to spend your Summer? If not, check out the Summer Opportunities blog post from DV Schools Real World Learning Program- there are volunteer and internship opportunites in various industries. A great way to build up your resume and work experience! Check it regularly, it is updated as new info/internships/opportunitites are received. Also, don’t forget to sign up for a time to meet with our Real World Learning coordinator, Tori, to talk about all things career related, resume and job application assistance, internship opprotunities, etc. Please sign up using this link !
Please join us for our Spring Exhibition! This event will take place on two different nights, according to grade level:
- Grades 10, 11, 12: Tuesday 5/31, 6pm-8pm
- Grade 9: Friday 6/3, 6pm-8pm
Exhibition will take place at: 550 Continental Blvd. El Segundo, CA 90245
Below is next week’s schedule, with normal cohort days on Mon/Thurs and Tues/Fri:
Upcoming Dates:
- 4/11-4/15 Spring Break, no school this week
- 4/25-4/29 MAP Testing
- 4/30 Wiseburn Ed Foundation’s Rock Around the Block @ Dana Middle School
- 5/2 PD Day, no school for students
RIOS Design Firm: Job Shadow and Internship opportunities!
Attention Connect Scholars:
RIOS Design Firm is hosting a job shadow day on Friday, April 15th from 1 to 4 pm at their office in Downtown Los Angeles. Four lucky students will be able to meet the RIOS staff and spend time at their company.
To apply, you must respond to the following questions by Friday, April 1st at 4 pm. You can send your responses to Crissel Rodriguez at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
- Which profession, offered at RIOS, are you most interested in? Please see this list and pick at least two.
- What interests you most about these professions?
- What grade level are you currently in, and have you taken any courses related to this career?
RIOS is also offering internships this summer! To view these internship opportunities, please click here
Paul Revere Williams Day at Los Angeles Trade Tech College
The Architecture for Communities of Los Angeles (ACLA) is hosting Paul Revere Williams Day at the Los Angeles Trade-Tech College on Saturday, April 2nd from 9 am to 5 pm.
The Paul Revere Williams Day celebrates inclusivity in design-related professions by providing a wide range of activities and modes of engagement between students, educators, and professionals to share information, resources, and excitement for design!
This free event is open to the public– RSVP today to make connections, try great food, and have fun learning more about design professions!
Activities will include:
- Mentoring Sessions: Speak with college students, professionals, and teachers about pursuing a career in architecture, engineering, and construction-related fields.
- Mock interviews: Sign up to practice your interview skills!
- Portfolio Reviews: Present your work to professionals/teachers to get feedback!
- Site Tours: Visit open houses at schools/companies, or construction site tours of buildings!
To RSVP, students/families can use this link.
RIOS Design Firm – Job Shadow Event and Internships
RIOS Design Firm is hosting a job shadow day on Friday, April 15th from 1 to 4 pm at their office in Downtown Los Angeles. Four lucky students will be able to meet the RIOS staff and spend time at their company.
To apply, you must respond to the following questions by Friday, April 1st at 4 pm. You can send your responses to Crissel Rodriguez at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
- Which profession, offered at RIOS, are you most interested in? Please see this list and pick at least two.
- What interests you most about these professions?
- What grade level are you currently in, and have you taken any courses related to this career?
RIOS is also offering internships this summer! To view these internship opportunities, please click here.
Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship Program Information Session
The Knowledge House is seeking high school youth interested in learning code and design skills! The Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship (KKCF) is cofounded by Hip Hop Artist French Montana and supports youth interested in STEM. The fellowship is a 12-month program, starting with paid, virtual summer training, followed by monthly career & college access workshops and coaching. Graduates are matched to summer internships and college STEM programs. You must be 16 years old to apply.
The Knowledge House is also seeking candidates for the 2021 Innovation Fellowship, a 12-month program starting in the fall to promote technology-based opportunities in web development, data science, cyber security, and usability design. To be eligible you must earn less than $50,000 a year and possess a high school diploma.
If you are interested in either of these opportunities, you can attend our information session on Tuesday, April 5 at 6:00 pm. To register, please email Crissel Rodriguez at crodriguez@davincischools.org
Weekly Update
Happy Friday, Connect HS students and families,
We hope you have a nice first offical week of Spring!
Please don’t forget to submit your completed learning log #5 today, no later than 11:59pm, with appropriate work samples, descriptions, etc. Thank you so very much for your hard work and attention to these very important documents.
Don’t forget to check the DAILY TRACKER– a one stop shop for all asynchronous and synchrounous work/assignments, due dates, projects, office hours times and links, etc. Its the best way to keep up to date and on track in your classes- for students and parents/guardians. Its also a great tool to build your asynch days. And don’t hesitiate to reach out to your teacher should you have any questions.
Just a friendly reminder to purchase a yearbook now before its too late! Don’t miss out on the great memories we’ve made this year. Pre-order ends April 8th . Click the link below to buy yours today!
https://store.shopyearbook.com/connect-hs-yearbook
Tomorrow, Saturday March 26th, is Da Vinci Schools’ first CARnival! We invite you to a day of fun, games, food, and CARS!
This unique show will feature cars from the Automobile Museum, the Corvette of Choice Club, Army Armored Vehicles, and more. We will also have dunk tanks, carnival games, and many local food trucks. It will be an event you won’t want to miss!
The funds raised at the event will be used to support our senior class across all Da Vinci Schools (Science, Communications, Design, Connect, and RISE) and support our prom, grad nite, and graduation. Since many of our school activities were placed on hold during the pandemic, we would like for this event to be a way to bring our community together and celebrate our graduating class of 2022!
EVENT TIME: 10 am to 5 pm
LOCATION: 201 N. Douglas St. El Segundo, CA 90245
Do you know how you are going to spend your Summer? If not, check out the Summer Opportunities blog post from DV Schools Real World Learning Program- there are volunteer and internship opportunites in different industries. A great way to build up your resume and work experience! Also, don’t forget to sign up for a time to meet with our Real World Learning coordinator, Tori, to talk about all things career related, resume and job application assistance, internship opprotunities, etc. Please sign up using this link to book!
Upcoming Dates:
- Learning Log #6 starts Monday 3/28
- 4/11-4/15 Spring Break
- 4/30 Wiseburn Ed Foundation’s Rock Around the Block @ Dana Middle School
Yes! That’s My Dress: Free Prom Dress Extravaganza
Thursday, March 31, 2022 | 4 pm – 7pm
American Express Stadium Club
18400 S. Avalon Blvd.
Carson, CA 90746
In honor of Women’s History Month Dignity Health Sports Park’s ASCSC Community Foundation, LA Galaxy Foundation, Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation and LA Kings Foundation are partnering with AT&T and Becca’s Closet to host a one-day free prom dress giveaway!
The first 50 young ladies will receive four tickets to LA Galaxy’s match against Nashville SC at Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday, April 23rd.
This event will give young ladies the opportunity to look through hundreds of donated selections to find their perfect prom dress for free regardless of their socioeconomic status.
Volunteers will assist those in attendance with finding the perfect fit for their personality, frame and style. Once they select their free dress, they each will have the opportunity to do a photoshoot in a mirrored photo booth.
All students in attendance that are claiming a dress must have their student ID and sign a photo release waiver at check-in. Please RSVP if you plan on attending.
Learning Log #5 Due this Friday!
Just a reminder that Learning Log #5 is due this Friday, March 25th no later than 11:59pm! If you have any questions, please see your advsiory teacher. We thank you in advance for your hard work on these!