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If you are in any of the following situations:

• Staying in a shelter
• Sharing housing with others due to loss of housing or economic hardship
• Living in a car, park, campground, abandoned building, or other inadequate accommodation
• Temporarily living in a motel or hotel due to loss of housing
• A student under the age of 18 living apart from parent(s) or guardian

You may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Act.

Eligible students have the right to:

• Receive a free, appropriate public education
• Enroll in school immediately, even if lacking documents normally required for enrollment
• Enroll in school and attend classes while the school gathers needed documents
  Enroll in the local school; or continue attending their school of origin (the school they attended when permanently housed or the school in which they were last enrolled), if that is their preference.
• If the school district believes that the school selected is not in his/her best interest, then the district must provide the student with a written explanation of its position and inform the student of his/her right to appeal its decision.
• Receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if requested.
• Receive educational services comparable to those provided to other students, according to the students’ needs.

Eligible students have protections:

The fact that a child is homeless or is classified as an unaccompanied minor, as defined in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, is not, in and of itself, a sufficient basis for reporting child abuse or neglect.

If you believe you may be eligible, contact RISE’s Homeless Liaison to find out what services and supports may be available:

Cherokee Rogers
Da Vinci RISE Homeless Liaison
crogers@davincischools.org

Attention: If your living situation has changed, please contact Ms. Rogers soon as possible.

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Si vives en cualquiera de las situaciones siguientes:

• En un albergue
• En un motel o un sitio para acampar debido a la falta de una alternativa adecuada
• En un auto, un parque, un edificio abandonado, o una estación de trenes o de autobuses
• Compartiendo la vivienda de otras personas debido a la perdida de tú casa o a una dificultad económica

Podrías calificar para recibir ciertos derechos y protecciones bajo la ley federal McKinney-Vento.

Estudiantes elegibles tienen derecho a:

• Recibir una educación pública gratuita y apropiada.
• Inscribirse en la escuela inmediatamente, aunque falten documentos normalmente requeridos para la inscripción.
• Inscribirse y asistir a clases mientras que la escuela obtiene los documentos necesarios.
• Inscribirse en la escuela local; o continuar asistiendo a la escuela de origen (la escuela a la cual asistió el estudiante cuando tenía una residencia permanente, o la última escuela en la cual estaba inscrito), si esto es su preferencia.
• Si el distrito escolar cree que la escuela escogida no es la mejor para el estudiante, el distrito tiene que darle      al estudiante una explicación escrita de su posición e informarle de su derecho de apelar su decisión.
• Recibir transporte a/de la escuela de origen, si se lo pide.
• Recibir servicios educacionales comparables a los que están provistos para otros estudiantes, según la necesidad del estudiante.

Estudiantes elegibles tienen protecciones:

El hecho de que su hijo está sin hogar o está clasificado como un menor no acompañado, está definido en la Ley Federal de McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, no está, en y sí mismo, con bases suficientes para reportarlo como como abuso o negligencia del niño.

Si crees que podrías ser elegible, contacta Birmingham’s Homeless Liaison para averiguar los servicios y ayudas que podrían estar disponibles:

Cherokee Rogers
Da Vinci RISE Homeless Liaison
crogers@davincischools.org

Atención: Si su situación de vivienda ha cambiado, por favor communiquése con Ms. Rogers lo mas pronto posible.

Greeting Da Vinci RISE Families,

This message is a reminder that students are not to report to school next week, Monday November 22^nd through Friday, November 26^th  in observance of Thanksgiving and Fall Break. Students will resume on-campus learning in accordance with their individualized schedule on Monday, November 29^th. Please remember, that RISE students can and should continue to engage in their work even when onsite school is not in session. Students have assignments on their online platforms that can be completed throughout the break. Should you have any question please reach out to your site administrator. Have a safe and joyous holiday.

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Hola Familias de Da Vinci RISE,

Este mensaje es un recordatorio que nuestros estudiantes tendrán vacaciones de otoño y no habra escuela la próxima semana desde el lunes 22 de noviembre hasta el viernes, 26 de noviembre en observancia del Día de Acción. Los estudiantes regresaran a la escuela el lunes, 29 de noviembre. Recuerde que los estudiantes de RISE pueden y deben continuar terminando su trabajo en la computadora. Los estudiantes tienen asignaturas en sus plataformas en línea que se pueden completar durante esta vacación. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con el administrador de su escuela. Cuidense muchos y los vemos la última semana de noviembre.

Greetings RISE Families,

We are excited to welcome all of our students and staff back to campus for the beginning of Quarter 2 commencing on Monday, October 18^th. Students will resume their individualized schedules as displayed on their PLP’s. Students will receive their finalized Quarter 1 reports cards to review and reflect on their progress. Copies will also be mailed home to all stakeholders. Should you have any questions, please reach out to your site administrator.

RISE at APCH – Edith Funes (Efunes@davincischools.org)
RISE at Richstone – Naomi Lara (Nlara@davincischools.org)
RISE at New Earth – Erin Whalen (Ewhalen@davincischools.org)

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Saludos familias de RISE,

Estamos muy contentos de dar la bienvenida a todos nuestros estudiantes y personal al campus para el comienzo del segundo trimestre a partir del lunes 18 de octubre. Los estudiantes reanudarán sus horarios individualizados como se muestra en sus PLP. Los estudiantes recibirán sus boletas de calificaciones finalizadas del primer trimestre para revisar y reflexionar sobre su progreso. También se enviarán copias por correo a todos los interesados. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con el administrador de su sitio.

RISE at APCH – Edith Funes (Efunes@davincischools.org)
RISE at Richstone – Naomi Lara (Nlara@davincischools.org)
RISE at New Earth – Erin Whalen (Ewhalen@davincischools.org)

RISE Community and Supporters, 

We are in the final week of RISE High’s inaugural Giving Campaign and are excited to share that we have raised nearly $35,000! As begin to wrap up the campaign, we have set the ambitious goal of raising another $15,300 in order to take full advantage of the generous Donor Match from Desolation Hotel.

Meeting this goal is easier than it seems. We only need 75 individuals to commit to recurring donations, and we are confident that our network of supporters can make this happen. 

Each day this week, we will be aiming for a specified number of donors to commit to a certain dollar amount to support RISE throughout the year. 

Today, our goal is to recruit 25 donors to make one year of recurring donations in the amount of $25.

If everyone on this email signed up for a recurring donation and encouraged one friend to do the same, the goal would be met!

Head over to tinyurl.com/RISEdonate TODAY and join our incredible team of donors. Be sure to update the donation frequency to “Monthly” to ensure your gift supports the work of RISE year-round. 

Thank you for all of your continued support and generosity. The work we do would not be possible with you. 

Dear family, friends, & loved ones, 

We are in the final week of RISE High’s inaugural Giving Campaign and are excited to share that we have raised nearly $35,000! As begin to wrap up the campaign, we have set the ambitious goal of raising another $15,300 in order to take full advantage of the generous Donor Match from Desolation Hotel.

Meeting this goal is easier than it seems. We only need 75 individuals to commit to recurring donations, and we are confident that our network of supporters can make this happen. 

Each day this week, we will be aiming for a specified number of donors to commit to a certain dollar amount to support RISE throughout the year. 

Today, our goal is to recruit 25 donors to make one year of recurring donations in the amount of $25.

If everyone on this email signed up for a recurring donation and encouraged one friend to do the same, the goal would be met!

Head over to tinyurl.com/RISEdonate TODAY and join our incredible team of donors. Be sure to update the donation frequency to “Monthly” to ensure your gift supports the work of RISE year-round. 

Thank you for all of your continued support and generosity. The work we do would not be possible with you. 

The time has come for Fall intersession (Monday, October 11 – Thursday, October 14th)! Please read below for a few VERY important remembers;

1. During intersession students do not have regularly scheduled classes. All regularly scheduled classes will resume in Quarter 2 beginning on October 18th
2. Intersession is from 9am-12pm, course times and days vary. Please see the site specific sign-up packets linked below
3.  Students who do not sign-up for an intersession course will be on break from Monday, October 11th – 15th and should not report to campus
4. Students who plan to graduate in December 2021 or June 2022 are highly encouraged to attend intersession
5. Intersession is also a time when RISE staff can elect to rest and rejuvenate, so course offerings at each site are limited
6. Even if students do not sign-up for intersession courses, they are still able to continue completing work remotely while on break. Work will be graded when staff return

Please review the information below to learn more about Intersession sign-up and guidelines. Feel free to reach out to your site administrator if you have additional questions.

• RISE at APCH – Edith Funes (Efunes@davincischools.org)
• RISE at Richstone – Naomi Lara (Nlara@davincischools.org)
• RISE at New Earth – Erin Whalen (Ewhalen@davincischools.org)

Intersession Guidelines & Expectations

• If a student signs up for a workshop, attendance to those workshop times is mandatory
• Students are only allowed to be at school during the scheduled times for their workshop(s)

Sign up for Intersession! (DUE Thursday, October 7th)

• Sign-up packet for RISE at Richstone are LINKED HERE
• Sign-up packet for RISE at APCH are LINKED HERE
• Sign-up for RISE at New Earth are LINKED HERE

Mark your calendars for the Bike Safety Class that will be hosted on our 201 campus on October 13th at 5:30 pm! Guests will learn rules for biking, bike safety skills, review laws for motorists interacting with bikes & more.

October 13, 2021 @ 5:30PM

Da Vinci Schools – West Plaza (outdoors near basketball courts)
201 N. Douglas St.
El Segundo, CA 90245

Register now at bit.ly/bikesafe2021

Thank you to HPD & ESPD for their commitment to keeping our students safe. And a BIG thank you to Liza Somilleda, the Wiseburn Education Foundation & Big 5 for your support!

For questions email: somilledala@gmail.com

Dear DV RISE Students and Families, 

During the week of October 4th,  the students of Da Vinci RISE High will take a MAP® Growth™ test from NWEA® on a school computer. MAP® Growth™ scores help teachers check student performance by measuring achievement and growth, specifically in reading and math skills. Teachers use results to tailor classroom lessons and set goals for students. As a Year 5 focus at Da Vinci RISE High, we are striving to provide accurate literacy data to students, stakeholders, and governing boards in order to graduate critical thinkers who possess the skills and passion to create change.

MAP® Growth™ tests are unique, and it adapts to your student’s responses to measure your student’s skill level. If your student answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. These results will provide a more complete picture of what your child knows and is ready to learn—whether it is on, above, or below their grade level.

MAP® Growth™ reports also provide typical growth data for students who are in the same grade, subject and have the same starting performance level. All students, regardless of course-load or weekly schedule, will complete the MAP® Growth™ testing for English and Math. This is the second of four testing periods this school year. Following this testing period, you will receive a Family Report showing a summary of how your child is performing academically.

As you are aware, all of our students have their own Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) and this assessment is one more tool to assist us in personalizing the learning pathway and help strengthen your youth’s skills. 

We are truly excited to focus on your student’s individual growth and achievement. For more information about MAP Growth, visit NWEA.org/familytoolkit.

Sincerely,

Erin Whalen

Executive Director, Da Vinci RISE High School

Ewhalen@davincischools.org

Estimados estudiantes y familias de DV RISE,

Durante la semana del 4 de Octubre al 8 de Octubre, los estudiantes de Da Vinci RISE Hightomarán una prueba MAP® Growth ™ de NWEA® en una computadora de la escuela. Los puntajes MAP® Growth ™ ayudan a los maestros a verificar el desempeño de los estudiantes midiendo el rendimiento y el crecimiento, específicamente en las habilidades de lectura y matemáticas. Los maestros usan los resultados para adaptar las lecciones en el aula y establecer metas para los estudiantes. Como enfoque de año 5 en Da Vinci RISE High, nos esforzamos por proporcionar datos precisos de alfabetización a los estudiantes, las partes interesadas y las juntas directivas para graduar pensadores críticos que posean las habilidades y la pasión para crear cambios.

Las pruebas MAP® Growth ™ son únicas y se adaptan a las respuestas de su estudiante para medir el nivel de habilidad de su estudiante. Si su estudiante responde una pregunta correctamente, la siguiente pregunta es más desafiante. Si responden incorrectamente, el siguiente es más fácil. Estos resultados proporcionarán una imagen más completa de lo que su hijo sabe y está listo para aprender, ya sea que esté en, por encima o por debajo de su nivel de grado.

Los informes MAP® Growth ™ también proporcionan datos de crecimiento típicos para los estudiantes que están en el mismo grado, asignatura y tienen el mismo nivel de rendimiento inicial. Todos los estudiantes, sin importar la carga de cursos o el horario semanal, completarán las pruebas MAP® Growth ™ para inglés y matemáticas. Este es el segundo de los cuatro períodos de prueba de este año escolar. Después de este período de prueba, recibirá un Informe familiar que muestra un resumen del rendimiento académico de su hijo.

Como usted sabe, todos nuestros estudiantes tienen su propio Plan de Aprendizaje Personalizado (PLP) y esta evaluación es una herramienta más para ayudarnos a personalizar el camino de aprendizaje y ayudar a fortalecer las habilidades de su joven.

Estamos realmente entusiasmados de enfocarnos en el crecimiento y el logro individual de su estudiante. Para obtener más información sobre MAP Growth, visite NWEA.org/familytoolkit.

Sinceramente, 

Erin Whalen

Director Ejecutivo, Da Vinci RISE High School

Ewhalen@davincischools.org

Dear RISE Family, 

As most of you know, we officially launched our inaugural Giving Campaign last week. As part of our efforts, we are hosting a fundraiser in collaboration with Chipotle this Wednesday, September 22 from 4:00 – 8:00pm. We’d love to have as many members of our community as possible show up to support! 

Not only is Chipotle donating 33% of all proceeds directly to RISE, but through the generosity of Desolation Hotel, all funds raised from this event (as well as from donations made during the Giving Campaign) will be matched up to $25,000! In other words, you can double your impact by grabbing Chipotle on your way home this Wednesday!

Please see below for information, and share with others who may be interested in joining!

RISE Community,

At Da Vinci RISE, we all believe that students are more than just their math and reading test scores. For that reason, RISE students will share their voice with us by participating in The Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Survey, which is part of the XQ Super Schools Student Performance Framework (SPF). Students will take this survey within their classes this week (9/20-9/24). This framework was born from the desire for a more authentic, holistic, and student-centered approach to understanding your growth and learning. We want you to have a tool that captures all of the parts of your experience and development during your time in high school.

This online survey will provide students, their teachers, staff, stakeholders, and researchers at MDRC with information on how students learn, think, and feel about school and the world around them. All students will fill out three surveys during the 2021-22 school year.  The information they provide in these surveys will help the RISE staff understand more about our student’s learning and development than traditional academic assessments could do alone. The information will also help our partners at MDRC understand how students in different schools across the United States are learning and growing. We estimate that it will take approximately 10 minutes to answer the survey.

Student responses will be kept confidential and never reported at an individual level. MDRC will have access to anonymized information, meaning they will receive responses from students with an ID number, but they will never know who they really are. No one else will have access to the information provided by those participating in this survey, and when we report findings back to the schools, we will never discuss any individual student, nor will we report any small subgroup to ensure confidentiality.

If you have any questions or concerns about the survey, please feel to reach out to us directly!

Erin Whalen, Principal and Executive Director

Ewhalen@davincischools.org