Da Vinci High School

Announcements

• Angst is a film-based education program designed to raise awareness around anxiety, with an emphasis on youth and families. The film includes interviews with kids, teens, experts, and parents. The film helps people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety and encourages them to reach out for help. Staff, students, and families are invited to participate in this event with our partners in the Sacramento area. Pick a time to watch the film and then attend the virtual panel so you can hear from local experts, including DJUSD Manager of Prevention & Wellness, Jennifer Mullin. You will be able to view the film once during the on-demand period of November 14-16. We will hold a live panel discussion November 17  at 6:30pm and include access to further resources and materials.  Click to register.  View the flyer.
• Purchase a Da Vinci High yearbook or senior ad at yearbookforever.com.  Click to view the yearbook flyer, which includes prices and deadlines.
• Calling All Gamers! Do you want compete on the official DJUSD Raptors eSports Team against some of the toughest schools in the state? The team is currently looking for League of Legends and Rocket League players to join the squad for the upcoming Fall Season.
  
  Grades 9-12 are eligible to participate.
  • There was an informational meeting Tuesday, October 13th via zoom.
  • We will cover league policy, where to sign up and other team info.
  • The first match is October 19th so be sure you make it to the meeting.
  • For any questions regarding the meeting or eSports, please contact Mr. McBurney .
• The Davis Scholastic Chess Club (DSCC) is going to be holding online chess club meetings for the 2020-2021 school year.  Students from all schools and all abilities will be welcome.  We plan to start the chess club during the week of 10/12 and it will run through the week of 12/14 with a break over Thanksgiving.  That will be 9 meetings for the fall term and we will resume in January (new registration). Families have the option to select from one of three meeting times each week  (Tu, W, or Sa).  We are also holding a tournament on 10/18.  Details for both the club and tournament are on the attached flyers and listed below.  Would you please share with parents who may be interested? Very much appreciated! 
  John Langreck, United States Chess Federation (USCF) Master
  (c) 916.996.1428 
  Davis Scholastic Chess Club Flyer
  Tuesdays @ 3-4 PM Wednesdays @ 3-4 PM
  Saturdays @ 1-2 PM
  Davis Scholastic Chess Tournament Flyer
  10/18 (Su) @ 1-4 PM
• 2020 Good Tidings Community Service Scholarship Application:  The scholarship aims to reward low-income high school seniors who have committed themselves to community service.  There are 10 scholarships for $10,000 to each winner. Submit an application online at 
  https://goodtidings.org/scholarship/. Applications are due Friday, November 6, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
  
• This Fall, SWE is hosting a 10 week long mentorship program to support female and non-binary high school seniors who are interested in applying to engineering majors. There will be weekly sessions with UC Davis College of Engineering advisors, faculty, current students, and alumni, as well as smaller group mentorship sessions with current engineering students to help answer questions and provide individualized support. The program will run from September 24th to November 22nd and is open to high school seniors who identify as female or non-binary. 
  The registration form can be found here: http://bit.ly/swe-prospective
• AP exams can be purchased at the Da Vinci Online Store from September 10th through November 10th. Sale dates differ from Davis Senior High School dates.  Click for more information.  Buy my exam now!
• The leadership class has put together a website specifically designed to help you during this time of distance learning. Here you can find Daily Announcement recordings, DVTV episodes, and Upcoming events (including all links). This is a great resource for you and as we get further into the year it, will have more and more information so be sure to check it out! 
• Monday, September 28th College Worshop - 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.  Join Mrs. Roper and Ms. Strand for the first College Application Workshops on Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation! Have your computer ready and your tabs open to the task at hand. Meeting Link:
  https://djusd-net.zoom.us/my/estrand77?pwd=NXpjYWIyK3BXOVBXUnk1dEdiV3loZz09
• The Learning at Home webpage has launched. Find supplementary learning lessons and resources for students affected by the COVID-19 closure at Learning@Home.
• DJUSD will continue to serve meals to children age 18 and under from Monday, March 16 through December 31, 2020. Breakfast and lunch service will be available Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the following sites: Montgomery Elementary, Harper Junior High, Davis Senior High, Patwin Elementary. Click for school addresses.
• The Vitruvian is Da Vinci Charter Academy's student-run publication. Student journalists cover news regarding the school and the Davis community at large. In addition, reporters write about national news and how it relates to the student body. Visit their website at davincivitruvian.com and pick up their printed issues in the office. 
• SpeakUp - Share concerns about classmates or school safety by emailing speakup@djusdstudents.org or calling/texting (530)359-8658).  

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