The April Parker Foundation Scholarship Opportunity
Youth Leadership Team: Summer Summit
Join the Youth Leadership Team Summer Fridays starting July 8th 2022 – August 5th 2022 from 1:00PM – 5:00PM for the first ever Summer Summit! Summer Summit is a free leadership program, with a fun summer camp feel, open to all Los Angeles LGBTQ+/Queer and Allied high school youth ages 14-18. Space is limited so be sure to sign up today!
Application: Linked here
Apply By: Friday, July 1st 2022
Questions: DM @cancoalitionla or email us at cancoalition@lalgbtcenter.org
Themes: Steven Universe ⭐️, Heartstopper 💖, Marvel 🦸🏽♀️, and Dinosaurs 🦕
Announcements from Real World Learning Director (6.16.2022)
Hello Da Vinci Scholars and Families,
I hope you’re all enjoying the summer break!
Data 360 is hosting a Hip Hop Hackathon. The competition includes prizes up to $50K in software for turning your idea into a real project or startup and $200 in cash gift cards. PLUS get the scoop on apprenticeships and certifications for 50+ companies. Orientation, Pre-Qualification and Competition: June 20 – July 8, 2022. Open to all high school students. Apply here.
Fika Tech Career Academy is accepting applications for a hands-on, 120-hour career development course for 100 students from Los Angeles who will be working with companies including Facebook, Snap Inc. and more. Students will receive a stipend for their participation. Must be between the ages of 16-24 to apply. Click here for more information.
If you are interested in finding a job in the South Bay area, check out this listing of local businesses hiring this summer.
Direct any questions to Ms. Rodriguez at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Los Angeles County Free Summer Lunch and Snack Program has begun!
Come join the fun at any of these 47 locations for the free lunch program! Children and youth ages 18 and under receive a free, nutritious lunch and snack that include vegetables, fruits, seeds and healthy dairy products like milk, string cheese and yogurt.
June 13 – August 5
Monday to Friday
Lunch is served from 12 to 1 p.m.
Snack is served from 3 to 4 p.m.
Meals are available for dine-in only at the enclosed designated areas. Lunch and snack are for youth participants only.
*Please note that there will be no lunch and snack on June 20 and July 4.
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¡Únase a la diversión en cualquiera de estos 47 lugares para el programa de almuerzo gratis! Los niños y jóvenes de 18 años y menores reciben un almuerzo y una merienda gratis y nutritivos que incluyen vegetales, frutas, semillas y productos lácteos saludables como leche, queso en tiras y yogur.
13 de junio – 5 de agosto
Lunes a viernes
El almuerzo se sirve de 12 a 1 p.m.
La merienda se sirve de 3 a 4 p.m.
Las comidas están disponibles para cenar solo en las áreas designadas adjuntas. Solo son para participantes jóvenes.
*Tenga en cuenta que no habrá almuerzo ni merienda el 20 de junio y el 4 de julio.
Announcements from Real World Learning Director (6.9.2022)
Hello Da Vinci Scholars and Families,
Fika Tech Career Academy is accepting applications for a hands-on, 120 hour career development course for 100 students from Los Angeles. Students will receive a stipend for their participation. Must be between the ages of 16-24 to apply. Click here for more information.
BandsInTown is Hiring a remote Marketing Summer Intern. If you are a music lover and passionate about marketing campaigns, consider applying here.
If you live in the City of Los Angeles, you may be eligible for a Paid Summer Employment Program. You must be at least 14 – 24 years old. Opportunities are offered both in person and remotely. Apply here.
La La Land Cafe in Santa Monica is offering a paid internship opportunity for foster youth over the summer. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. To learn more, please click here.
As a reminder: Fresh Films is offering a free virtual storytelling and film program. From camera to sound, while building your resume and connections for college and careers in film. No previous filmmaking experience needed. The program runs from June 27 – July 22. More information can be found here.
If you have any questions related to internships or volunteer opportunities, please contact Ms. Rodriguez at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Announcements from Real World Learning Director (6.2.2022)
Hello Da Vinci Scholars and Families,
A reminder that students who are interested in receiving 5 academic credits for summer internships/volunteer opportunities, must fill out the Unpaid Internship Agreement and submit a timesheet that demonstrates a completion of 60 hours of service. The Agreement must be turned in before the start of the internship/volunteer opportunity. The timesheet is due August 6, 2022. Please email all documents to Ms. Rodriguez at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Building Beats is offering a Free Music Coding In-Person and Remote Masterclass for ages 13+. Students will learn how to code beats, melodies, and song structure using Javascript block-coding! By the end of this course, you’ll create your own beat and increase your computer science skills. To sign up, you must use the form that’s at the bottom of this website.
Girls Making Games is offering a free virtual game development workshop for the next generation of girl and non-binary game developers! Sign up here.
Workshop details:
- Date: Saturday, June 4th
- Time: 3pm-5pm ET / 12pm-3pm PT
- Location: Virtual, hosted on Zoom
- Tuition: Free
- Open to girls and non-binary individuals ages 8-18
It’s not too late to sign up for an internship with The Oppti Internship Placement Program! They offer students the opportunity to intern at different companies virtually all-year-round. Students are matched with companies based on their interests which can include Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, UI-UX, and more! You can be matched to work in sports, beauty, fitness, real estate, among other fields. Apply today – Limited Space is Available.
Dear Da Vinci RISE Families,
We write to forward from reliable sources that emergency room physicians in Los Angles County received an alert yesterday indicating that there is a strong likelihood of a large amount of Ecstasy pills contaminated with Fentanyl that have entered the L.A. illicit drug market. Three L.A. County high school students ingested these drugs over the past several days and although resuscitated, have significant brain damage. The pills were apparently purchased online and delivered to the students. The LA County Department of Public Health is asking for assistance in alerting as many vulnerable groups as possible to ensure we can protect unsuspecting students during this heightened party season with graduations and end-of-the-school-year celebrations.
While we all hope our teenagers already know the dangers of drug use, we urge parents to discuss the significant dangers of ingesting ANY pills at this time, particularly any pills purchased online or given to them at parties.
Thank you for your support,
Erin Whalen
Executive Director/Principal
Da Vinci RISE Family,
I wanted to take a moment this morning to recognize the hurt, fear and frustration being felt across the nation as a result of the violence that happened this week in Uvalde, Texas. For educators, parents, and students, school violence is something we all feel deeply. As you process, please check in with yourself, recognize how you are feeling affected by this, and don’t hesitate to reach out to colleagues and friends around you if you need support. This includes Naomi, Edith and myself, we are here to support you, even it is simply with a listening ear. I encourage you all to be aware of how students may be affected, as well. I encourage you to give a moment to students to process, to journal, or to check in. Our SSS team and partners are here and available for students who are feeling affected or who are showing signs of stress/anxiety. Please reassure students and each other that these events, while still too common, are rare, and that our school is safe.
Thank you team for your support of each other and our students. I join you in feelings of sadness and frustration, but am encouraged by the collective strength of our school community.
Below are some resources deployed by LACOE:
· Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth After the Recent Shooting
(The National Child Traumatic Stress Network – English/Spanish)
· Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
(National Association of School Psychologists)
· Helping Children Cope with Frightening News
(Child Mind Institute)
· Coping in the Aftermath of a Shooting
(American Counseling Association)
· Trauma and Disaster Mental Health
(American Counseling Association)
· Teaching in the Wake of Violence
(Facing History and Ourselves)
· Supporting Employees in Coping with Community Violence
(Employee Assistance for Education –EASE)
In solidarity,
Erin Whalen
Executive Director/Principal
Announcements from Real World Learning Director (5.25.2022)
Hello Da Vinci Scholars and Families,
Students who are interested in receiving 5 academic credits for summer internships/volunteer opportunities, must fill out the Unpaid Internship Agreement and submit a timesheet that demonstrates the completion of 60 hours of service. The Agreement must be turned in before the start of the internship/volunteer opportunity. The timesheet is due August 6, 2022. Please email all documents to Ms. Rodriguez at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the medical field? Learn more about the Da Vinci Schools + Stepful Certified Medical Assistant program. The program begins on July 25th. To learn more, contact Val Green (v.green@davincischools.org) or see this flyer.
> Be job ready in 5 months
> Program includes coursework, an internship, and coaching support
> Tuition-free
> Earn a CMA certificate
Loyola Marymount University is offering a free Financial Literacy program from June 20th to August 5th. This program is ideal for students who want to learn how to make healthy financial decisions. To register, please click here.
COVID Resources
COVID cases are increasing in the wider community and within DV Schools. Please report all COVID cases to egreen@davincischools.org as soon as possible. Please monitor symptoms if you are a close contact, mask for 10 days from exposure and test 3-5 days after last exposure.
Rapid covid tests are available at school sites during school hours, no appointment needed. Students, please pre-register for testing here. It is a rapid test and results are available 15 minutes later.
PCR tests available at 201 N Douglas Street every Monday/Tuesday 8:15am-3:15pm. Results available approximately Wednesday evening. Pre-registration required https://ihd-patient.preciseq.com/davinci-schools
Home Tests are available at school sites during school hours, please request from health office/front office.
Prevent Spread At Home
School Isolation Quarantine Flow Chart