Carla Levenson – Da Vinci RISE High

Vocal Music/Choir Interest Form

Da Vinci is thrilled to announce we will be offering a new Vocal Music/Choir class on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00PM in the Black Box Theater at 201 N. Douglas St. beginning on January 17, 2023. This class is open to high school students from ALL Da Vinci schools. Students are expected to attend both days each week throughout the 2nd semester. No prior vocal music/choir experience required.

Da Vinci welcomes Alexi Paraschos as our new choir teacher. Alexi has more than 14 years of experience as a music teacher and choir director. Welcome, Alexi!

If you are interested in participating in Vocal Music/Choir, please complete the Interest Form HERE. We can’t wait to get started!

By Carla Levenson|2022-12-12T20:07:51+00:00December 12th, 2022|News, Student Life|Comments Off

Naomi Lara Selected as Next Principal of Da Vinci RISE High

We’re excited to share that Naomi Lara moved into the Da Vinci RISE High Principal role, effective July 1, 2022. Naomi oversees all three RISE sites along with Assistant Principal Edith Funes. Erin Whalen will continue to serve as RISE’s Executive Director.

Naomi joined RISE as a math teacher in 2018 and became an assistant principal in 2021. As Assistant Principal, Naomi supported the development of partnership programming with RISE’s newest co-location non-profit organization, Richstone Family Center, providing students access to Cooking classes, Gardening, Art classes and music enrichment.

As Principal, Naomi is committed to continuing the revolutionary work at RISE through a focus on Wellness, Advisory Communities, and Interdisciplinary project based learning where students are empowered to be co-designers of their learning experiences.

We are excited to work with Naomi in this new capacity.

By Carla Levenson|2022-08-01T17:41:27+00:00August 1st, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off

Da Vinci Extension Info Night – April 27th at 7:30PM

Da Vinci seniors and their families are invited to learn more about how Da Vinci seniors can receive FREE COLLEGE and support in their first year of college and beyond. DVX partners with El Camino College, UCLA Extension and Southern New Hampshire University to bring a supportive and unique college experience that includes career building and exploration as well life skills development, including financial literacy along with earning their college credits and college degrees — an A.A. or Bachelor’s degree all for free.

If you are planning to attend El Camino College in the Fall or are undecided about your college future, you don’t want to miss this opportunity!

Please join us on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 7:30PM on the DVX campus located at 550 Continental Blvd in El Segundo, or you can join us via our live stream on Zoom. Link below.

Hope to see you there!

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Meeting ID: 986 0974 8426

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Noches de Información sobre DVX para Estudiantes y Familiares

Todos los Seniors de Da Vinci y sus familiares están invitados cordialmente a hallar de cómo los Seniors de Da Vinci podrían recibir crédito universitario SIN COSTO y apoyo con su primer año de colegio y más.

Da Vinci Extension (DVX) se asocia con El Camino College, UCLA Extension y Southern New Hampshire University para provocar una experiencia única y con apoyo que incluye la exploración y el desarrollo de carrera y además el desarrollo de habilidades de vida, incluso las habilidades financieras mientras obtienen sus créditos universitarios y/o diplomado o título.

Si piensan en asistir a El Camino College en el otoño o estás indeciso/a acerca de su futuro académico, ¡no deben perder esta oportunidad!

Por favor, acompáñennos este miércoles, 27 de abril a las 7:30 de la noche en el campus de DVX ubicado a 550 Continental Blvd. El Segundo, CA 90245 o pueden participar en línea por nuestra transmición en vivo en Zoom. Por favor vean el link abajo.

¡Esperamos que los veamos!

Saludos,

El Equipo de DVX

Join Zoom Meeting
https://bit.ly/3LrVGF6

Meeting ID: 986 0974 8426

Dial in
+1 669 900 6833 US
Meeting ID: 986 0974 8426
Passcode: 60135968

#DaVinciSchools

By Carla Levenson|2022-04-25T19:45:38+00:00April 25th, 2022|College, News|Comments Off

Coronavirus Update: School Status & Tech Pick-Up Announcements (March 17, 2020)

Dear Da Vinci Families and Staff,

As of today, March 17, there are still no known cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) within Da Vinci or Wiseburn schools.

RISE Status
Da Vinci RISE High will continue with virtual instruction this week (March 16-20). Classes and programming will be canceled during Intersession (March 23-April 3). RISE will resume virtual instruction on April 6. We hope to return to our RISE learning center campuses on Monday, April 13. However, we will remain flexible and will do what is best for the health and safety of our students and staff, in consultation with local and state authorities.

School Status (pertains to DV Connect, Communications, Design, Science, DVX)
Da Vinci Schools will continue with virtual instruction through Friday, April 3, 2020. Da Vinci Schools will remain closed from April 6-10, 2020 for Spring Break. It is our hope that we will resume on-campus instruction on Monday, April 13. However, we will remain flexible and will do what is best for the health and safety of our students and staff, in consultation with local and state authorities.

Technology

RISE-Hawthorne students may pick up their tech/resources and meals at the 201 N. Douglas campus from 12:00-1:30pm daily. RISE-APCH students may pick up their tech/resources and meals at APCH from 12:00-1:00pm M-F.

For those who do not have a device at home for virtual learning, we will be open again tomorrow (March 18) from 10am-12pm at DV Connect, DVC, DVD, DVS and DVX for students/families to pick up school-issued Chromebooks.

Internet and WiFi Access
If you do not currently have Wi-Fi access at home, Charter is offering FREE access to Spectrum for 60 days. To enroll in the program, call 1-844-488-8395 (English) or 855-765-6995 (Spanish). Installation fees will be waived for new student households. > MORE INFO

Virtual Instruction
Your teachers, counselors and school leaders will continue to share curriculum and resources directly with students/families.

Meal Pick-Up
Students/families from all six of our Da Vinci Schools may pick up “grab-and-go” meals M-F in the Multipurpose Room at Da Vinci’s home campus, located at 201 N. Douglas Street. Meals are for students only.

Breakfast: 8:00-9:00am
Lunch: 12:00-1:30pm

Check out the Menus here. Please be aware that, due to the unusual circumstances, every meal item listed on the menu may not be available during the duration of the meal distribution. Thank you for your understanding.

I am deeply proud of all of our Da Vincians — our students, families, teachers and staff — who are all pulling together and rising to meet these challenges with optimism, flexibility, creativity, and determination. I encourage all of us to look out for each other as we take care of ourselves. I am confident that our Da Vinci and Wiseburn communities will meet this challenge.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to your school leader or reply to this email. We also want to direct you to our Coronavirus webpage for regular updates.

With gratitude,

Matthew Wunder, Ed.D.
Chief Executive Officer

By Carla Levenson|2020-03-17T20:03:31+00:00March 17th, 2020|News|Comments Off

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