Upcoming da Vinci Calendar Highlights
9/12, Outdoor School Presentation for all 6th graders, 1:20 pm in Auditorium
9/12, Alumna Megan Moore Reception in the Connie Cheifetz Gallery, “Nostalgia” 5 - 6:30 pm, Photography exhibit open to the public
9/13, Picture Day
9/17, STOPPS bus safety drill, special schedule
9/19, Back to School Night, 6-8 pm
9/23- 9/27, Spirit Week
9/26, PTSA Meeting, 7 pm, Library
10/4, Run for the Arts
10/ 20 - 10/25, Outdoor School for all 6th graders
Thank You! Thank you to Beth Lemen (and friends) and Lara Raban for coordinating social events before school started. Thanks to everyone who came to the Project Community Care event and helped clean up the school grounds. We had a great crew and got so much done! Thanks, everyone, for the supply donations sent in to start the year. We always appreciate contributions of tissues, extra locks for students who need them, and other school supplies.
Verification Forms Due Please review the Verification forms sent home the first week of school carefully. Make any changes necessary and return to the office ASAP. Be sure to sign the form! It is essential that we have accurate contact information and emergency contacts.
Outdoor School Information Session 9/12 Students will be receiving information about Outdoor School from site representatives on Thursday this week. Family members are welcome to attend, though the session is primarily geared for students. Students will be bringing home a packet of information and most sites have an open house so that you can visit in advance if you would like. Students will be going to five different sites, with one da Vinci teacher per group and the students in their Science period. More information about Outdoor School is on the MESD website.
Picture Day this Friday LifeTouch will be photographing all students this Friday. Every student receives a complimentary student ID and this is the photo used for the Yearbook and Synergy, our Student Information System. You can send in the order form that day if you wish to order a photo package or order online. Look for an email with a link to order photos directly through LifeTouch. We could use a few adult helpers on Friday to help! Please let Sheli know if you can come help manage lines and communication between the auditorium and the office. Volunteers receive a free photo package.
Traffic Patterns and School Building Hours Please travel EAST on Everrett from 24th Ave. toward 28th Ave. to avoid traffic jams during drop off and pick up. The 106 Computer Lab is open at 7:45 am with Paraeducator, Shantel. The cafeteria opens at 8 am for breakfast. Before 8:30, students should enter the building from the SE corner accessible door (by Ms. Steven’s room). Enter the gate from the playground to the garden courtyard to get to that door. At the first 8:30 bell students can go to their lockers and head to class. After school, the Library is generally open until 4 pm. The office is open until 4:30 pm.
Dance Extensions, After School Dance Class Registration Open Now
The after school dance program is back with a new name and some new classes!
Sarah Fuhrman is the new director of Dance Extension, LLC. Dance Extension will be offering two levels of jazz with Mari Juras, ballet class with Sarah, and a new rotating supplemental class on Mondays. The first term of the supplemental class will be a musical theatre class with Andrés Peraza, the second term is TBA. Students will take jazz and ballet every week with the option to add the Monday class or students may enroll in the supplemental Monday class only.
The schedule will be as follows, starting the week of September 9th:
Monday 3:30-5: 00 pm, Musical Theatre with Andrés Peraza
Tuesday 3:30-5: 00 pm, Jazz 1 with Mari Juras
Wednesday 3:30-5: 00 pm, Ballet with Sarah Fuhrman
Thursday 3:30-5: 00 pm, Jazz 2 with Mari Juras
The registration link is below. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. REGISTER HERE
Sarah Fuhrman, Dance Extension Director
Danceextensionllc@gmail.com
Schedule Update from Counselor Katie At this point if your student’s schedule change request has not been directly addressed, a change is not possible. The scheduling team did their best to accommodate requests, but unfortunately, there are limitations to what we can do. Thank you so much for your patience as we've been working through these issues.
After School Music with Mr. Gerolami
- Trogdor, da Vinci's very own rock band, will be holding auditions on next Thursday, September 12th in the music building starting at 3:30 pm. Bring a piece to play that demonstrates your ability.
- Jazz Band rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, September 18th from 3:30 pm- 4:45 pm. Anyone who plays an instrument and can read music is welcome to attend.
Hamlet Auditions and Rehearsals Once again da Vinci will collaborate with Portland Playhouse and the Fall Festival of Shakespeare for the fall production. Please see the da Vinci Drama website for updated information. The callback lists for Monday and Tuesday are now posted and the schedule for the rest of the week will be posted soon.
The da Vinci PTSA and Foundation Need You! Please come to the first PTSA meeting on September 26th at 7 pm in the Library to learn about the many opportunities to get involved at da Vinci. All are welcome. You don’t have to commit to anything, just bring your voice to the table We want to hear your questions and concerns, and your presence will give strength to our community.
Attendance Reminder and Early pickups
If your student will be arriving late or be absent for any reason, please email sbryan@pps.net or call the main office number, 503-916-5356. Let us know the student’s name and the reason for the absence. If you need to pick up your student early or have the office deliver a message, please let us know.
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