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At-Home COVID Test Pick-Up Event
January 6 & 7, 2022

This is a reminder that Da Vinci Schools is hosting an At-Home COVID Test Pick-Up event today and tomorrow for families from all Da Vinci school sites. This drive thru event will take place at the Douglas campus at 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo.

• Thursday, January 6 / 3:00-6:00 PM
• Friday, January 7 / 7:30-10:30 AM

There is one kit per Da Vinci student available. It contains two tests. Once you receive the kit from the pick-up location, parents/guardians should administer one test at home to their child(ren).The recommendation is to test each student when you receive the kit and then again on Sunday, January 9, 2022 or the day prior to returning to campus.

Please report all at-home results here both positive and negative.

Thank you in advance for your efforts to ensure that our schools remain as safe as possible when students return to our campuses.

We hope this message finds you and your families healthy and well.

Return to School

As we prepare for the return to school next week, we are cognizant of the spread of COVID-19, and in particular, the Omicron variant. Today’s update focuses on our return to school plan beginning Monday, January 10, 2022 for in-person learning. Please read this entire email for important information. 

The following new requirements have been enacted at all Da Vinci schools, effective immediately:

• Masking is now required for all outdoor activities where physical distancing is not feasible, except while eating or drinking, due to the new health order from the LACDPH. Students are strongly recommended to wear masks that are well-fitting, non-cloth masks of multiple layers of non-woven material with a nose wire.
• COVID-19 testing is required for all students and staff who are close contacts of a person who has tested positive for COVID due to a school-based exposure, regardless of vaccination or booster status. Affected employees and students may participate in testing at their school site (more info below)
• Staff are required to wear upgraded masks (three-ply surgical masks or higher-level PPE)

COVID Testing 

We strongly encourage students to secure a COVID test prior to returning to campus beginning Monday, January 10, 2022. Below are several options for testing:

• Pick up an At-Home COVID Test Kit on Thursday or Friday of this week.This drive-thru event will take place at 201 N. Douglas Street and is open to families from all Da Vinci school sites:
• Thursday, January 6: 3:00-6:00pm
• Friday, January 7: 7:30-10:30am
• Each kit contains 2 tests. The recommendation is that parents/guardians administer one test at home to their student when you receive the kit and then again on Sunday, January 9 or in the early morning of January 10, 2022.
• Please report at-home test results here
• A negative test is not required for students and staff to return to school on January 10, but in the event your child exhibits any flu-like or cold symptoms, your child should get tested and remain at home.

Additional options for obtaining a test can be found at the following:

• https://covid19.lacounty.gov/testing
• https://www.heal360.com/
• https://samedayhealth.com
• https://911covidtesting.com
• Your healthcare provider
• Local CVS/pharmacy
• Some local urgent care facilities
• An at-home COVID test
• Please note *Wiseburn school sites Tues/Thurs PCR tests previously advertised are now unavailable to the public due to capacity limitations

Once school resumes next week, please report any positive COVID results as soon as possible to the Da Vinci Schools Nurse via email at egreen@davincischools.org in order to determine isolation and return dates.

As we return from the holidays, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) has issued a number of advisories. Please be sure to review the LACDPH travel advisory and guidance.

Get Vaccinated, Get Boosted

To find out about availability of boosters for anyone age 16 and up, or to schedule vaccination appointments for anyone age 5 and up, families are encouraged to visit California’s myturn.ca.gov website. Up-to-date vaccination will provide greater opportunity for all students to remain in school and on campus. Up-to-date vaccination status refers to having received a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine when eligible or having completed a primary COVID-19 vaccine series if not yet eligible for a booster. Students are only considered up-to-date if they have received a booster (when eligible).

We will be communicating with you soon about uploading vaccination documentation. In the interim, please have your child carry either a copy or digital version of their vaccination status at school as it may be required for contact tracing.

Closing Comments

Our priorities remain to reduce transmission, keep our schools open for in-person instruction, and do so safely. We will continue to update you as new information becomes available. For additional questions about Coronavirus in Los Angeles County, please visit the LA County Department of Public Health coronavirus webpage. Thank you in advance for your efforts to ensure that our schools remain as safe as possible when students return to our campuses.

Greetings RISE students and stakeholders,

This message is to notify you that Da Vinci RISE High School will be closed from December 20th, 2021, to January 7th, 2022 in observance of winter break. Students will resume their individualized schedules beginning on Monday, January 10th. As a reminder, as an independent studies school, RISE students can continue to complete schoolwork from home on their assigned Chromebooks even when campus is closed. All work can be completed online and will be provided with feedback and graded once teachers return from break. On behalf of the RISE team and family, we wish you all a safe and joyous break.

Best,

Erin Whalen
Executive Director,
Da Vinci RISE High School

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Saludos a los estudiantes y partes interesadas de RISE,

Este mensaje es para notificarle que Da Vinci RISE High School estará cerrada desde el 20 de diciembre de 2021 hasta el 7 de enero de 2022 en observancia de las vacaciones de invierno. Los estudiantes reanudarán sus horarios individualizados a partir del lunes 10 de enero. Como recordatorio, como escuela de estudios independientes, los estudiantes de RISE pueden continuar completando el trabajo escolar desde casa en sus Chromebooks asignados incluso cuando el campus está cerrado. Todo el trabajo se puede completar en línea y se proporcionará retroalimentación y se calificará una vez que los maestros regresen de las vacaciones. En nombre del equipo y la familia de RISE, les deseamos a todos un descanso feliz y seguro.

Mejor,

Erin Whalen
Director Ejecutivo,
Da Vinci RISE High School

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)

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. 

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!

Dear Da Vinci families,

On July 1, 2021, Assembly Bill 104 was passed and per Assembly Bill 104, parents of eligible students can request retention in their child’s 2020-21 grade for the 2021-22 school year.

Who are eligible students?
Students in grade K-11, who received a D, F, or No Credit grade in at least half of their courses during the 2020-21 school year. Per AB 104, 12th grades during the 2020-21 school year are not eligible for retention.

If you would like to request a retention consultation meeting, please email your child’s principal and a meeting will be held within 30 calendar days. You can find a list of all Da Vinci principals on the Da Vinci Schools website at:https://www.davincischools.org/specialization/principals-school-leaders/.

Your child’s school administrator, a teacher, the parent, and the student will participate in the retention consultation meeting. At the retention consultation meeting the following items will be discussed:

1. Discussion of all available learning recovery options;
2. Discussion about research on the effects of retention and the benefits of particular interventions and supports for students; and
3.  Consideration of the student’s academic data and any other information relevant to whether retention is in the student’s best interests both academically and socially.

It is important to note that making a request for retention does not guarantee that your child will be retained. Following the retention consultation meeting, the school will issue a decision within 10 calendar days. Students who are retained will be offered specified supplemental interventions and support. Students who are not retained will also be offered the same specified supplemental interventions and supports, in addition to access to prior semester courses in which the student received a D or F, or some other form of credit recovery.

If your child has an IEP, you do not need to request an IEP meeting to discuss retention, however your child’s IEP will be reviewed by staff prior to the retention consultation meeting to take into consideration any past discussions about retention.

If you have any questions about this process, you can reach out to me directly at ajohnson@davincischools.org or you can reach out to your child’s principal for support. You can find a list of our school counselors on our website at https://www.davincischools.org/specialization/counseling/.

Sincerely,

Dr. Allegra Johnson
Executive Director of Educational Services
ajohnson@davincischools.org

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Queridas familias de Da Vinci,

El 1 de julio de 2021, se aprobó el Proyecto de Ley 104 de la Asamblea y, según el Proyecto de Ley 104 de la Asamblea, los padres de estudiantes elegibles pueden solicitar la retención en el grado 2020-21 de su hijo para el año escolar 2021-22.

¿Quiénes son estudiantes elegibles?
Estudiantes en el grado K-11, que recibieron una calificación de D, F o Sin crédito en al menos la mitad de sus cursos durante el año escolar 2020-21. De acuerdo a AB 104, los grados 12 durante el año escolar 2020-21 no son elegibles para retención.

Si desea solicitar una reunión de consulta de retención, envíe un correo electrónico al director de su hijo y se llevará a cabo una reunión dentro de los 30 días calendario. Puede encontrar una lista de todos los directores de Da Vinci en el sitio web de Da VInci Schools en: https://www.davincischools.org/specialization/principals-school-leaders/

El administrador de la escuela de su hijo, un maestro, el padre y el estudiante participarán en la reunión de consulta de retención. En la reunión de consulta de retención se discutirán los siguientes puntos:

1. Discusión de todas las opciones de recuperación del aprendizaje disponibles;
2. Discusión sobre la investigación sobre los efectos de la retención y los beneficios de intervenciones y apoyos particulares para los estudiantes; y
3. Consideración de los datos académicos del estudiante y cualquier otra información relevante para determinar si la retención es lo mejor para el estudiante, tanto académica como socialmente.

Es importante tener en cuenta que hacer una solicitud de retención no garantiza que se retendrá a su hijo. Después de la reunión de consulta de retención, la escuela emitirá una decisión dentro de los 10 días calendario. A los estudiantes retenidos se les ofrecerán intervenciones y apoyo suplementarios específicos. A los estudiantes que no sean retenidos también se les ofrecerán las mismas intervenciones y apoyos suplementarios especificados, además del acceso a cursos semestrales anteriores en los que el estudiante recibió una D o F, o alguna otra forma de recuperación de créditos.

Si su hijo tiene un IEP, no es necesario que solicite una reunión del IEP para discutir la retención; sin embargo, el personal revisará el IEP de su hijo antes de la reunión de consulta de retención para tomar en consideración cualquier discusión anterior sobre la retención.

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este proceso, puede comunicarse conmigo directamente en ajohnson@davincischools.org o puede comunicarse con el director de su hijo para obtener apoyo. Puede encontrar una lista de nuestros consejeros escolares en nuestro sitio web en: https://www.davincischools.org/specialization/counseling/.

Atentamente,

Dr. Allegra Johnson
Directora Ejecutiva de Servicios Educativos
ajohnson@davincischools.org