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Dear Connect HS Families:
Here is the latest updates on what is happening at Connect High!!
Have a wonderful week!
Tami and Robert
Please have your students bring their Chromebook fully charged (and with the charger) to school everyday.
Students who were unable to test (due to absence or no Chromebook) will have to make-up their MAP Assessments (we will send information about the make-up schedule)
Why MAP Assessments? And revised class schedule….
MAP, or the Measure of Academic Progress, is an adaptive test* which helps teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students and assist them in making informed decisions that promote a child's individual academic growth.
*Adaptive test -Computer-adaptive tests are designed to adjust their level of difficulty—based on the responses provided—to match the knowledge and ability of a test taker. If a student gives a wrong answer, the computer follows up with an easier question; if the student answers correctly, the next question will be more difficult.
Week of 9/18 ONLY (School begins and ends at the same time, however students will start their day in their advisory period for MAP assessments)
Advisory 9:15 - 11:15 (MAP Assessment)
1st Period 11:20- 12:20
Lunch - 12:20 - 12:50
2nd Period 12:55 - 2:00
3rd Period 2:05 - 3:15
We are happy to share that we will be administering the PSAT on October 25th. Juniors interested in taking the PSAT please email your counselor Sylvia Soria ssoria@davincischools.org, sophomores interested in taking the PSAT please email your counselor Kene Washington kwashington@davincischools.org. More detailed information about the PSAT will be sent out shortly.
REMINDERS:
9/18 – 9/22 – FALL Map Assessments (all grade levels)
10/16 - 10/20 – Student Led Conferences (SLCs)
Student TAP Cards for This School Year!!
We have student TAP cards available for pick up in the front office from Jacob or Luis.
Asynchronous Support Sign Up for the Week of September 25th.
(Please sign up by Sunday 9/24 at 6pm)
https://calendly.com/davinciconnecths/on-campus-async-support-week-of-september-25
Async Support Guidelines
1.Students should sign up only on their async day.
2. Please cancel 24 hours in advance to allow other students to attend.
3.Students will stay the entire day (9:15-3:15). Parents need to come in to sign students out even if they attend on asynchronous day, and attendance will be recorded.
4.Students will bring all required materials and assignments.
5.Students will adhere to all school rules.
6.This link will close Sunday at 6:00 PM.
Please click here if you are interested in learning more about how Connect is working to ensure that students are getting the support they need.
Coffee with Admin, thank you to all the families that joined Robert and I this past Monday. Our next meeting will be on Monday, October 9th at 5pm via ZOOM.
Here is the zoom link: Coffee with Admin.
Back to School Night / Open House
Tuesday, October 3rd at 5pm
(Please be on the lookout for specific times to attend, so that we avoid overcrowding)
DV Connect HS Leadership Advisor – Congrats to Emma Gressett!!
Please visit the Connect High Clubs Website (there is information on Parent Volunteer opportunities there):
https://www.connect-clubs.com/
Da Vinci Student Opportunities:
INFO session TONIGHT!!
Hello families of Da Vinci Connect!
Atlas at Da Vinci Design is going to Italy for Spring Break in 2025 and we would like to include the students at DV Connect. Is your student interested? Come to our informational Zoom meeting tonight, Tuesday, September 19th at 6:30 pm. At the meeting, I'll be talking about why I feel this tour is important right now, trip details, EF's Travel Scholarship for EVERY student, and all the ways in which EF Educational Tours is leading the charge on student safety. You must RSVP to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
RSVP at: tinyurl.com/ShinnItaly (if the link does not work from your phone, you may need to type it directly into your browser)
Atlas is a program at Da Vinci Design that connects students to global experiences by traveling to various parts of the world to learn and grow. Frank Solis and myself are the Da Vinci Design staff who lead the Atlas program at our school.
Over the last 10 years Atlas has partnered with EF Tours and has traveled to England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Haiti, Greece, Ireland, Czech Republic and more. Our upcoming adventure (now full) is to Japan for Spring Break 2024. Hundreds of Da Vinci students have benefited from these amazing experiences! We invite your student to join!
A different student tour option:
Dear families,
Your student is invited to join us on an upcoming educational travel experience to National Parks in Summer 2024! All details will be covered at our informational meeting.
Meeting details:
Date: September 27, 2023
Time: 6PM
Location: Zoom! Please RSVP for link
Information covered: itinerary, activities, dates, academic opportunities, cost, and EF’s risk-free enrollment period.
It is mandatory to register for the meeting. Please register here: https://bit.ly/3Pq4OP9
There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Thanks,
Ms. Lolita Go
Please note these are non-school sponsored trips.
Portal Learning!
Portal Learning launched this week! About 45 Connect students (9th-12th grade) have enrolled in the program and there is still room for 15 more students. On Day 1, students got a tour of Belkin International's global headquarters, heard from the first career panel, and engaged in a prototyping activity to learn Design Thinking skills. Check out photos here.
What is Portal Learning? Portal Learning is a career-connected learning program exclusively offered to Da Vinci Connect High Students, for free. Students in the program will attend Portal Learning one day per week from 9am-3pm to engage in purpose driven, project based, and experiential career learning that prepares them for college, career, or any path they choose after high school. The program takes place at the Portal site at Belkin International, allowing students to engage with 15+ employer partners across a wide range of industries.
Have questions? Email Val at v.green@portalschools.org
Connect HS Teacher's Office hours for Fall 2023
Remember your student can make appointments to meet with their teachers during teachers office hours. Please click here to view the office hour schedule.
Learning Logs
Please click here to watch a 5 minute video explaining learning logs. If you have questions email Tina Hannouche at CHannouche@davincischools.org.
Learning Log #1 Due date September 28th.
SNHU Time
All 9th graders should have completed their SNHU applications by now. The SNHU student portal (Brightspace) will be available to students starting Monday, August 28, 2023. Students must submit at least one assignment in Brightspace by Friday, September 8, 2023. Failing to submit an assignment by that deadline will result in the student being dropped from SNHU for the rest of the Fall Semester.
Students will have the opportunity to enroll in SNHU for the Spring Semester… We will continue to send information in our newsletter! We have students working independently on SNHU this semester, Evelyn will be tracking their progress and checkin in with them in regards to assignment submissions and feedback from SNHU professors.
ASU Partnership
This fall we have been able to partner with Arizona State University (ASU) to offer Connect students ASU college coursework. We tried an ASU Psychology course in the Spring facilitated by Emma. We are happy to expand and be able to offer Biology and English 101.
Counseling Team
Erin Knott - 12th grade AND 9th grade (Last name A-E)
eknott@davincischools.org
Sylvia Soria - 11th grade AND 9th grade (Last name F-L)
ssoria@davincischools.org
Kene Washington - 10th grade AND 9th grade (Last name M-Z)
kwashington@davincischools.org
DV Athletics Blog and Information Page
Do you want Da Vinci Athletic information sent directly to you? If so, please subscribe to the athletic blog by clicking here.
A Message from Dr. Emily Green
Welcome back 23-24
Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,
Welcome back! I hope you had a relaxing, fun and healthy summer! Here is an update from the health team-
Health Accommodations/Needs: If your student needs health support during the school day or has any injury or accident you would like us to be aware of, please contact school nurse at egreen@davincischools.org. (example: is having an upcoming surgery, diagnosed with a new condition, experiences a concussion over the weekend, etc). Short term accommodations or referral for increased support can be put in place for your student.
Medications: If your child needs to take medication during the school day, we require physician and parent authorization, including over the counter medications. Medical Authorization Form. Students are strictly prohibited from bringing any medication to school unless this form is completed. This form can be emailed, faxed or dropped off on campus. For medication needs without authorization, parents are welcome to come to campus to administer.
Illnesses: Parents are encouraged NOT to send their child to school if they appear ill. A child should remain at home for their own welfare and for the protection of other students if they have a fever >99 degrees or if they are sick with symptoms such as productive cough, vomiting, diarrhea.
**COVID: Please continue to report all cases of COVID to egreen@davincischools.org. Students are asked to isolate for 5 days from illness onset or positive test per LA County Public Health protocols and we will assist in calculating the return timeline. Contact notices will be sent to families if there are 3 or more linked cases confirmed in our community. COVID tests are available at school for students to use and take home as needed. Masks are welcome and optional for all staff and students.
Emergency Contact: Please remember to notify us when there is a change in your emergency or work telephone numbers in case of emergency.
Heat: We are well into the summer heat and it will likely stay that way through our first weeks of school. Da Vinci staff encourages students to stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed of what heat exhaustion looks like. Make sure water is available during outdoor activities, take regular breaks and prioritize hydration!
Vision/ Hearing Screening: Students and families can request a vision and hearing screening. Vision vouchers for free eye exams and glasses are available for eligible families.
More information can be found at https://www.davincischools.org/health-services/
Thank you and here is to a safe, healthy and fun school year!
Emily Green, Rn, SN, PhD
Director of Health Services
egreen@davincischools.org
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