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Students Gain Powerful Presentation Skills in Semester-End POLs

Students Gain Powerful Presentation Skills in Semester-End POLs

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Students Gain Powerful Presentation Skills in Semester-End POLs

For Da Vinci Communications senior Sophia Alexander, Presentations of Learning (POLs) are a reminder of the skills she has acquired since she started at Da Vinci as a 9th grader.   “Every student, including me, can feel nervous or shy when presenting....
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Emily Shapiro Dec 23, 2024 Comments Disabled
WDV Performing Arts Celebrates A Sensational Fall Semester With 400+ Performers at Four “Full-House” Events!

WDV Performing Arts Celebrates A Sensational Fall Semester With 400+ Performers at Four “Full-House” Events!

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WDV Performing Arts Celebrates A Sensational Fall Semester With 400+ Performers at Four “Full-House” Events!

WDV Performing Arts concluded its most successful and busiest fall season to date, featuring 400+ performers at four “full house” events highlighting the diverse talent and commitment of students across all our schools. The “Fam Jam”:...
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Emily Shapiro Dec 23, 2024 Comments Disabled
Celebrating Student Learning and Growth at Exhibition Nights

Celebrating Student Learning and Growth at Exhibition Nights

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Celebrating Student Learning and Growth at Exhibition Nights

We are so proud of our students for showcasing their learning and growth at this month’s Exhibition Nights at Da Vinci Communications, Da Vinci Connect, and Da Vinci Design. Exhibitions provide all Da Vinci students in grades TK-12 with a unique platform...
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Emily Shapiro Nov 25, 2024 Comments Disabled
Another Community Learning Day Filled with Choice Around Learning and New Friendships

Another Community Learning Day Filled with Choice Around Learning and New Friendships

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Another Community Learning Day Filled with Choice Around Learning and New Friendships

We had another fantastic Community Learning Day on Nov. 8! Students enjoyed a day of flexible learning with time to explore their interests, follow their passions, and create their own meaningful learning experiences. CLDs were created in response to...
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Emily Shapiro Nov 22, 2024 Comments Disabled
Da Vinci’s First-Ever Community Learning Day Brought Students and Staff Together from Across Our Schools

Da Vinci’s First-Ever Community Learning Day Brought Students and Staff Together from Across Our Schools

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Da Vinci’s First-Ever Community Learning Day Brought Students and Staff Together from Across Our Schools

Da Vinci's first-ever Community Learning Day on Oct. 11 was a success with high school students across our organization enjoying a day of flexible learning with time to explore their interests, follow their passions, and create their own meaningful learning...
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Emily Shapiro Oct 29, 2024 Comments Disabled
Fostering a Sense of Community as Students Make the Transition from Middle School to High School

Fostering a Sense of Community as Students Make the Transition from Middle School to High School

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Fostering a Sense of Community as Students Make the Transition from Middle School to High School

Moving from middle school to high school can be exciting, intimidating and scary at the same time. Students leave behind a comfortable and familiar place and step into new surroundings with older teenagers and a focus on preparing for college and career. ...
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Emily Shapiro Jul 29, 2024 Comments Disabled
Da Vinci Connect TK-8 Students Embrace Their Talent and Share Their Passion in Talent Showcase

Da Vinci Connect TK-8 Students Embrace Their Talent and Share Their Passion in Talent Showcase

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Da Vinci Connect TK-8 Students Embrace Their Talent and Share Their Passion in Talent Showcase

An evening of talent and passion was celebrated at Da Vinci Connect’s Third Annual Talent Showcase on May 17. At near capacity, the Black Box Theater became a home away from home to our TK through 8th grade students who demonstrated their creativity...
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Emily Shapiro May 30, 2024 Comments Disabled
Da Vinci Students Gain Valuable Workplace Insights at Career Spring Fling at Belkin

Da Vinci Students Gain Valuable Workplace Insights at Career Spring Fling at Belkin

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Da Vinci Students Gain Valuable Workplace Insights at Career Spring Fling at Belkin

On April 10th, close to 100 students from all five of Da Vinci’s high schools, including 7th and 8th graders from Da Vinci Connect TK-8, attended a Career Spring Fling event at Belkin’s Headquarters in El Segundo, CA, where they were able to attend...
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Carla Levenson Apr 30, 2024 Comments Disabled
Two Da Vinci Connect Teams Headed to the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals for Creative Problem-Solving Competition

Two Da Vinci Connect Teams Headed to the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals for Creative Problem-Solving Competition

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Two Da Vinci Connect Teams Headed to the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals for Creative Problem-Solving Competition

Six teams from Da Vinci Connect TK-8 took part in Odyssey of the Mind this year with two teams of 5th through 8th graders advancing to the World Finals that will be held on May 21-24 at Iowa State University. All 42 Connect students in the competition...
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Emily Shapiro Apr 30, 2024 Comments Disabled
Dual Enrollment Helps Shape and Transform the Lives of Kids at Da Vinci Connect High School

Dual Enrollment Helps Shape and Transform the Lives of Kids at Da Vinci Connect High School

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Dual Enrollment Helps Shape and Transform the Lives of Kids at Da Vinci Connect High School

When Milissa Sutton and Leo Millot chose Da Vinci Connect High School, they knew the idea of earning a college degree, and/or taking college classes, while in high school intrigued them, but they didn’t realize all the other life-changing benefits...
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Emily Shapiro Apr 30, 2024 Comments Disabled
DVS Students Attend The Youth & Government’s Model Legislature and Court in Sacramento

DVS Students Attend The Youth & Government’s Model Legislature and Court in Sacramento

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DVS Students Attend The Youth & Government’s Model Legislature and Court in Sacramento

Over President’s Day weekend, 28 Da Vinci Science students embarked on a transformative journey at Youth & Government’s Model Legislature and Court program. This four-day event, which drew over 2,000 students from across the state, provided...
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Emily Shapiro Feb 29, 2024 Comments Disabled
Da Vinci Design Celebrates Students in their First-Ever Presentation of Learning (POL) Excellence Awards

Da Vinci Design Celebrates Students in their First-Ever Presentation of Learning (POL) Excellence Awards

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Da Vinci Design Celebrates Students in their First-Ever Presentation of Learning (POL) Excellence Awards

On February 2, 2024, Da Vinci Design hosted their first-ever Presentation of Learning (POL) Excellence Awards Breakfast to honor and celebrate 11 Designers who went above and beyond in their POLs last semester. Designers’ families were invited to attend...
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Emily Shapiro Feb 29, 2024 Comments Disabled
Presentations of Learning: Students Gain Powerful Presentation Skills While Reflecting on Their Academic Learning and Growth

Presentations of Learning: Students Gain Powerful Presentation Skills While Reflecting on Their Academic Learning and Growth

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Presentations of Learning: Students Gain Powerful Presentation Skills While Reflecting on Their Academic Learning and Growth

Presentations of Learning, known as POLs, are a tradition at Da Vinci Schools beginning in Transitional Kindergarten. All students in grades TK-12 prepare and deliver POLs at the end of each semester or academic year to “show what they know” in front...
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Carla Levenson Dec 23, 2023 Comments Disabled
December’s Performing Arts Showcases had 560 Student Performers and More Than 2,200 Audience Members

December’s Performing Arts Showcases had 560 Student Performers and More Than 2,200 Audience Members

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December’s Performing Arts Showcases had 560 Student Performers and More Than 2,200 Audience Members

This month, we had many firsts in our recently expanded Wiseburn Da Vinci Performing Arts Department, including two performances at two locations with 560 student performers and more than 2,200 audience members. On December 5th, we had the pleasure of...
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Emily Shapiro Dec 22, 2023 Comments Disabled
RISE Students Build Confidence By Preparing for a Cold Call Event

RISE Students Build Confidence By Preparing for a Cold Call Event

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RISE Students Build Confidence By Preparing for a Cold Call Event

Sometimes a cold call is just a cold call. Other times it’s so much more and the leaders at Da Vinci RISE High turned the idea of a cold call into a full-blown project-based learning experience for students that culminated into the first annual experiential...
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Emily Shapiro Nov 29, 2023 Comments Disabled
Summer Career Training Programs Provide Students with Exciting, Hands-On Experiences

Summer Career Training Programs Provide Students with Exciting, Hands-On Experiences

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Summer Career Training Programs Provide Students with Exciting, Hands-On Experiences

What a summer it’s been! From welding to artificial intelligence, business, aviation, space system design, robotics, graphic design, and more — it’s been an incredible summer at Da Vinci Schools! About 200 middle and high school students...
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Carla Levenson Aug 03, 2023 Comments Disabled
DVC DECA Places at CA Conference and Earns Opportunity to Participate in International Conference Leadership Academy

DVC DECA Places at CA Conference and Earns Opportunity to Participate in International Conference Leadership Academy

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DVC DECA Places at CA Conference and Earns Opportunity to Participate in International Conference Leadership Academy

By Jeanette Arteaga, Da Vinci Communications Class of 2021 and DVC DECA President Six DECA members from Da Vinci Communications high school were recently recognized at the 2021 California DECA State Career Development Conference and will send two of its...
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Carla Levenson Mar 22, 2021 Comments Disabled