Da Vinci Counseling Bulletin
Information & Opportunities ** March 14
Schedule a Meeting with the Counseling Department
Nicole Chiamparino Roper--Last Names A-K grades 11/12; Last Names A-L grades 9/10
Make an Appointment: https://calendly.com/nchiamparinoroper/appointment
Erika Strand--Last Names L-Z grades 11/12; Last Names M-Z grades 9/10
Make an Appointment: https://calendly.com/estrand
Judy Wong-Chen--Internship Specialist
Becca Wittman--CTE & Dual-Enrollment Specialist
Unable to find a time that works? Please email your counselor directly!
Emotional Domain
Digital Mental Health Support!
California is now offering digital mental health support for youth, young adults, and families! These platforms will offer all California families with kids, teens, and young adults ages 0-25 free one-on-one support with a live wellness coach, a library of multimedia resources, wellness exercises, and peer communities moderated by trained behavioral health professionals to ensure content is appropriate and safe for all users.
Learn more at https://www.calhope.org/!
NAMI Basics Support Group - In-Person and Virtual monthly group
NAMI Yolo presents a FREE in-person and virtual support group. It is peer-led for any adults (parents, caregivers, and other family) who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health and seeking support from others with a shared understanding. Participants will receive mental health support and education. Contact NAMI Yolo at friends@namiyolo.org for more information or go to their Supports webpage.
Free Mental Health Resource for Students & Parents
Wellness Education Lab™ (WEL) offers free online mental health trainings for students (13+), families, and educators/school staff. Created by Wellness Together in partnership with the California Department of Education. Each training module is fun, relevant, and inclusive, offering strategies that participants can use immediately. Free WEL trainings include: Rethinking Anxiety, Mental Health Foundations, and Skills Lab. Parent/guardian modules also available in Spanish. Learn more: https://wellnessedlab.org/
Academic Domain
Course Planning for 2024-2025
Counselors continue to work individually with students to update course selections in the Q Student Portal. Students should make sure that they have completed the digital course request sheet with alternate elective courses! The Google form MUST match the Q Student Portal and we encourage students and families to work together on their selections. Because we build our master schedule around student requests, we encourage students to think of their course selections as final.
10th Grade Course Request Form
11th Grade Course Request Form
12th Grade Course Request Form
Resources
College and Career Domain
Post-Secondary Planning for Juniors & Families
Your counselors would like to support you through post-secondary planning.
Juniors--please sign up for an appointment with your counselor today!
Did you miss the meeting on March 5th? Check out the important Powerpoint HERE.
The College Tour Videos
The College Tour Videos shares the story of colleges through the lens of current students. The episodes stream on Amazon Prime and on the website - www.thecollegetour.com. We have featured 150 colleges to date - 10 of which are in CA.
Scholarships
Scholarships
April 5 is a major scholarship deadline. Be prepared by attending a workshop with counselors and staff on March 21st during lunch. Bring your laptop! We may schedule a follow up workshop in early April, as well.
SAT/ACT Testing Dates for Juniors
As you think about testing and the admissions process, it is important to note that University of California no longer considers SAT or ACT scores as a factor in admissions (beginning with the graduating class of 2021). California State Schools, too, have discontinued the use of standardized tests scores in undergraduate CSU admissions. Private schools, and those outside of California, may have different admissions processes including using standardized tests.
Fee waivers for the tests are available for students with demonstrated financial need! Students should see their counselor to receive a code for test registration.
Spring Enrichment Opportunities
City of Davis Recreation Guide
So Cal Safari
-Take the hassle and worry away from touring colleges this spring. This college adventure offers participants a first-hand look at some southern California colleges.
Babysitter Training
-Learn the skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of adults.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
-The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. Participants must attend all scheduled sessions and pass the skills/written tests in order to receive certifications.
Rec Leader in Training
-This program provides the essential skills for volunteering in City Programs.
Davis Art Center Teen Classes
Davis Arts Center Teen Classes, mostly ages 14-17, register at davisartscenter.org
Ceramics for Teens: Wheel Throwing, Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 pm, 3/14-4/18, 5/2-5/30
Teen Art Club, Thursdays 5-7 pm, 3/14-4/18, 5/2-5/30
Mixed Media for Teens: Tuesdays 5-7 pm, 3/12-4/16, 4/30-5/28
Weaving for All Ages 9+, Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 pm, 3/13-4/17, 5/1-5/29
Paid Weekend Job Opportunities at Bubble Gum Art Studio!
Support a new downtown art space. They are looking for help in the following areas:
Birthday Party Manager and Assistant positions: Available Saturdays and Sundays, 12-6 pm, overseeing all studio birthday parties, serving as point person, leading project, and supporting families with set up, clean up and throughout party. Manager oversees assistant.
Parents’ Night Out Assistant: Available Fridays and Saturdays, 5:30-9 pm, lead projects and self-led activities, support set up and clean up.
Open Studio Assistant: Saturdays 8 am-1 pm, friendly, welcoming, collaborative staff member needed.
Assistant positions may be combined to provide more work hours. Job postings and specific application questions at https://bubblegumartstudio.com/jobs. Pay $18-24/hour
Summer Paid Job Opportunities
City of Davis Paid Jobs
Teen positions include Summer Camp Rec Leader, Inclusion Leader, Lifeguard and Swim Instructor, Concession Stand Worker, Senior Rec Leader, Camp Putah Leader, Special Events Attendant, Field Attendant, Batting Cage Attendant and Maintenance Aide. Minimum age varies from 14-18. Ideally apply by late February/early March, don’t delay! https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/davis?
City of Woodland Paid Jobs
Swim Instructor Aide, Lifeguard Instructor Aide, Lifeguard Instructor. https://cityofwoodland.org/1323/CSD-Now-Hiring
DARTS Summer Programming:
Summerdarts, Teendarts, Swim School and Dart Camp, June 10 through Aug. 15. Coaches are needed! These are paid positions and you must apply at this link (due March 8). Applicants must be age 14 by June 1, 2024. First year applicants will be interviewed. Applications must be completed by applicants, not by parents.
Finding Strengths High School or College Internship:
Assist with a summer day camp in south Davis/Putah Creek. 2 week sessions, must be available Mondays-Fridays 8:45 am-12:15 pm, June 17-28, July 8-19, July 22-August 2; training and planning begins May 18. To apply, submit by April 19, a letter of interest with current and summer availability, how you heard about this opportunity, and why you want to work with Finding Strengths. Prior experience with elementary age students (especially working with ages 8-12), current child CPR/first aid certificates and a passion for positive progress preferred. https://www.findingstrengths.com/work-with-us
Summer Enrichment Opportunities
Check out our list of summer enrichment options!
Check out descriptions, deadlines and details about so many amazing summer programs, classes and opportunities! Look carefully because some deadlines are quickly approaching and you don't want to miss out! LINK
Rockband University Summer Rock Band Camp
Rockband University Summer Rock Band Camp, Mondays-Fridays, 11 am-3 pm, ages 10-18
Play music all week long in your own band, meet and play with local musicians, learn songs that you like, build confidence in your instrument, and play a concert at a local venue. One-on-one music and band lessons and rehearsal space are also available.
Career Development Opportunities
PAID City of Woodland Summer Jobs, Applications due in early April (dates vary by position)
There are many paid Recreation and Community Services positions to be an activity leader, swim instructor aide, lifeguard, program staff or score keeper this summer. Apply here: https://www.calopps.org/city-of-woodland
PAID City of Woodland Summer Civic Fellowship, Application due April 15
Juniors and Seniors, here are opportunities in GIS at the Cemetery, Climate Action Planning and Equity, Utilities water treatment, Community Outreach with the Fire Department, Spanish services for the elderly, parking enforcement and public safety, STEAM Maker Camp at the library, and public works outreach. Knowledge of Woodland and passion for field of interest preferred. Must be available 8 weeks, June 17-August 9. Pays $19-24/hour, based on experience. You may apply to multiple positions, but can only accept one. More details here! https://www.cityofwoodland.gov/1429/Civic-Fellowship-Program; apply here: https://www.calopps.org/city-of-woodland
City of Woodland ENGAGE (formerly Summer at City Hall). Details to be determined in April
Look out for a multi-week local government course that provides the experience to engage with local government!
PAID FindingStrengths Internship
Summer Explorers Camp Counselor position. Work with 6 children ages 8-12 each week, 8:45 am-12:15 pm, June 17-August 2. Begins with training May 18. Submit resume and cover letter to Jeanie@FindingStrengths.com by April 19. Include availability, how you heard about this, why you are interested, and if you have experience with children, CPR or first aid certification, and a passion for positive progress. More details at https://www.findingstrengths.com/work-with-us
Challenge Island is hiring high energy teachers and assistants for their STEAM after-school programming March 11-April 26, 2:30-5 pm in Dixon Elementary Schools. 10 hours/week, must be available all sessions. Email: DavisContact@challenge-island.com
Public Safety Career Fair, Sacramento City College Quad, Thursday March 28, 10 am-2 pm
Learn about Fire and Rescue, Intelligence Agencies, Criminal Investigations, Legal and Court Services, Correction and Rehabilitation and more. A great way to spend time over spring break!
On the Horizon
3/14 Dino's Nest
3/8-3/15 CAASPP Testing at DSHS
3/19 Summer Community College Workshop @ lunch in room 18
3/21 Scholarship Workshop @ lunch in room 13
3/25-3/29 Spring Break
4/5 Galapagos
4/5 Deadline for Davis Scholarships
4/22-4/26 CAASPP Testing at DVHS