Upcoming Calendar Highlights
September 20, PPS 2 hour late opening, school starts at 10:45 am
September 20, PTSA General Meeting, 7 pm in the Library
September 26, Back to School night, 6 - 8 pm
September 27, Arts Fair team meeting, 9:00 am, conference room
October 6, Run for the Arts
October 11 and 12, Locker painting
October 13, Statewide inservice day, no school
October 18, PPS 2 hour late opening
October 24, Pizzicato Dough for Dollars, Laurelhurst, Dine out for Foundation
School Pictures
Thanks to our picture day volunteers, Alexandra Ryder, Dyanne Hall and Virginia Meyers! The day went smoothly, thanks to your help. You can still order picture packages online if you did not yet on mylifetouch.com and our da Vinci code is FO767033Q0.
Coding Club to start Monday, 9-18
Da Vinci parent, Richard Ames will once again offer the popular Coding Club on Mondays starting this week from 3:30 to 5 pm. There is no cost and interested students can just drop in. The club meets in room 106, the downstairs computer lab. For more information see his Coding Club webpage.
Back to School Night, September 26, 6 - 8 pm
Parents and guardians are invited to attend the program on September 26th from 6 pm - 8 pm. We will start in the Auditorium, then you will follow your student’s schedule and visit all their classes. This is an opportunity to learn more about what your students will be doing this year, expectations, and how you can support them. Due to limited space, we ask that if you are able to do so, please make arrangements for childcare. If you need assistance with childcare, please let Alicia McMillen know the ages of the children so we can plan accordingly
Homework help and resource room now open before and after school.
Room 106 is now staffed by Shantel Schneider, Paraeducator, before school each day from 8:00 to 8:30 am, and on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15 to 4:30.
Verification forms
Please review the verification forms and return them to the office as soon as possible. If your address has changed, please send in two forms of proof of current address. It is essential that we have an accurate address and current emergency contact information for students. Make sure the emergency contact section is updated and provide one contact who does not live in the immediate area. Contact the main office if you have questions at 503-916-5356.
The da Vinci Library needs volunteers!
We have a ton of new library books and lit circle books that need processing asap. There are a host of other jobs that you can do in the library as well – dusting, stamping, repairing books, etc… We can accommodate your schedule so please contact Lori Lieberman in the library @ llieber1@pps.net or call the office and ask for the library.
Bench restoration in progress
The visual arts and some of the science classes are working toward restoring the playground dragon with concrete and mosaic! If you have any tiles, broken plates, or broken pottery that could be used for mosaic, please save and bring to the office. It is helpful if you could break it up into mosaic pieces yourself, before bringing it in.
Dancescape after-school dance class registration open now
Classes are on a first come, first served basis. If your student is interested in taking advantage of this special opportunity, please click this online registration link: Registration Now Open
For the past 17 years, Dancescape After School Dance Program has had the pleasure of offering after-school jazz and tap classes at da Vinci Arts Middle School. The classes have a specific goal of increasing the knowledge base, technique and overall passion and execution in each student. Currently, tap is open to all students, although it is strongly encouraged that students have a minimum of one year experience before enrolling, and the teacher decides on final level placement.
If you have a student interested in jazz, please email to set up an audition time for your student to be assessed for placement.
If you would like additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact Éowyn Barrett the Dancescape After School Dance Program Director at dancescapepdx@gmail.com.
Chinook Books
This year we have a new easy way for you to support da Vinci: purchase a mobile subscription to Chinook Book using our special fundraising link!
Tap the link from your phone to purchase your $15 Chinook Book app subscription and you’ll enjoy a whole year of savings at local, sustainable places you love like Staccato Gelato, Pizzicato, Cha Cha Cha, Laughing Planet, Hot Lips, Whole Foods, OMSI, Hollywood Theater, and so much more. Your subscription will continue to benefit our fundraiser year after year as long as we continue to fundraise with Chinook Book. Tap here from your phone to purchase your Chinook Book mobile app subscription: https://chinook.co/davinciartsmiddleschool
Don’t Wait! Purchase a subscription by October 15th and Chinook Book will contribute a full 60% of the subscription fee toward our fundraising goal.
P.S. If you would prefer to purchase a print book or app gift card you can send order and payment to the office with your student or buy in-person on Fridays in September. Questions? email maggievera29@gmail.com
da Vinci Arts Fair- Save the date for December 2nd, 2017
The planning team is holding their next meeting September 27th at 9:00 am in the conference room. The application site will be up soon for artists to apply to this juried show and important community and fundraising event. Anyone interested in helping out is invited! If you know of an artist who would be interested in applying, please share this application link with them.
Here is the Call for artists
COMMUNITY NEWS
“Screenagers” Showing
ScreenSage is hosting a viewing of “Screenagers” this week. This documentary is a must-see for tweens, teens, and parents. It explores how teens interact with each other using electronic devices (smartphones, computers, social media, etc.) and looks at whether parents can - or should - try to limit or control this behavior. Cost is $5! Seating is limited so reserve your tickets today. The event is open to the public. Hosted by ScreenSage Thursday 9/21 7-9 PM Hollywood Senior Center (1820 NE 40th Ave). Children 10 & up and Adults welcome.To purchase tickets, visit https://screensage.net/events
Jangano Marimba band is looking for new recruits! No experience required. Jangano consists of members from various middle and high schools around Portland. They play high-energy marimba music from Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Botswana. The band performs in the community whenever possible. We are looking for members who can commit to the band for the entire school year since most of our performances take place in the Spring. Here is a link to one of our performances
Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00pm at MyLinda King's marimba studio, which is three blocks from da Vinci, 2904 NE Flanders St, 97232. The cost for the entire school year is $250. If you are interested in joining or have questions please contact MyLinda at marimba@teleport.com or 503 233-4372
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