DaVinci Connection-July 1, 2021

DaVinci Academy

Staff Directory

Food Service

School Calendar

School Supplies

Volunteer Information

Anti-Bullying Policy

Subject to change-see online calendar

7/5-7/9 Offices Closed

7/26 Board Meeting

8/5 Open House

8/10 School Starts 1-8

8/12 Kindergarten Starts

To the left, you will find helpful links to important pages on our website.

End of the 2020-21 School Year

Family Survey

As we end the 2020-2021 school year, we want to thank you so much for sticking through this challenging year with us.  Please take a few moments between now and July 6, 2021, to share your feedback with us so that we can continue to provide a top-notch educational experience for your children and family.

Family Survey

Summer COVID Guidance

Based on updated guidance from the MN Dept. of Health and MDE, DaVinci Academy has adjusted our mask policy for the summer months. During the summer break, masks will be optional for individuals on-site. DaVinci will be releasing community-wide COVID guidance for the fall later this summer. 

Yearbook Ordering

The DaVinci Academy yearbook for this extraordinary year can be purchased online by following the link below. The cost for each book is $27.78 and there is a shipping charge for the book to be mailed directly to your home. The link for ordering this book will be open until Sep 1, 2021.

Yearbook Order Link

Parent Passcode: 18537

2021-22 School Year

Back to School Information

If you are looking for information about next year, please visit our back-to-school page. There you will find information about:

•         Important dates
•         Supply lists
•         Food service
•         Student immunization forms
•         Bussing

Each year it is important for families to review School Policies as these are updated by the School Board frequently. This page will be updated throughout the summer so check back often.

Bus Registration – Deadline Extended 1 Day

Carpooling

Volunteer Background Checks

Are you one of our awesome DaVinci Academy volunteers? If not, would you like to volunteer with us? As appropriate for the protection of our students, volunteers who have contact with students will be asked to submit and successfully complete a background check every two years, at their own expense.

Thank you again to our wonderful volunteers! We are excited to have you back with us this coming year.

Classroom Placement Reminder

It is school policy that we do not accept parent requests for particular teachers or classmates. Teachers work very diligently to place all students in a classroom which will be beneficial to their needs and learning styles. The staff regards the annual assignment of students to classrooms to be a very important process and task. Many hours are spent weighing and considering a number of factors to create a classroom where each student can learn and thrive.

Factors considered in recommending a classroom include:

• a balance of boys and girls
• a range of academic abilities
• special needs
• social and emotional development
• learning styles

Final approval of class lists rests with the Academic Director, Terry Moffatt. Parents and students are given this information at Open House in August.

Media Release – Opt Out Option

We no longer require families to do the Back-to-School Registration each year. However, if you do NOT give your permission for your child’s image to be used in the different media, both internally and externally, you will need to complete the Media Release form to opt out. This includes, but is not limited to, articles and photographs in a school newsletter, video of a student program shown in school or published to families via an online program, a news story by local media, or something on our web site. Click here for the Media Release Form.

Back to School Shopping – Uniform Policy

The purpose of the Uniform Policy is to minimize distraction and focus students’ attention on their work at school rather than their attire, and to project a unified school image, which is proper and neat in appearance, reflecting the important work of the school. The dress code is also a means to support and promote the mission and vision of the school.

Please note that pants should be chino, Dockers, or Cargo style pants with a fitted or elastic waist. Denim jeans, black jeans, sweatpants or athletic style pants, leggings, or jeggings are all not allowed. Sweatshirts and sweaters must be in solid uniform colors without logos (DaVinci logo is acceptable). Student polo shirts should also be worn tucked in.

For more information please review the Uniform Policy and Guidelines (Policy 504) prior to completing your back to school shopping.

Uniform attire can be purchased at any major retail store.   If you would like to purchase uniform shirts that include the school logo – which is completely optional – you may shop at Lands’ End.  Just search for DaVinci Academy in the school section.

**If you have gently used uniform items that your child has outgrown, bring them to school before the open house in August and we will include them in the uniform swap.**

Kindergarten

Kindergarten Family Conferences

Our amazing Kindergarten teachers will be contacting all families to schedule in-person conferences which will take place in August. Families and students will have a chance to see the classroom, drop off school supplies and meet with their teacher to discuss the upcoming year.

Parent Communication

New Campus Portal Payment Processing Vendor

Dear Parent,

On March 8, 2021, Infinite Campus (our parent portal) announced it was switching payment processors for all online payment functions in the Campus Portal. We chose to make the switch on 6/25/2021. This change has minimal impact to you; however, any payment methods you’ve set up for your credit cards or eCheck accounts were deleted to ensure the security and confidentiality of your data. Due to this switch, you will be asked to enter your payment methods into the Parent Portal.

Any recurring payments you may have set up (if you intend to continue making payments this way), will also need to be updated to use the new payment methods you create. There are no other changes in the way you will experience online payments. The instructions below will walk you through the process of setting up your payment methods and updating you recurring payments.

This change will improve financial reporting efficiency for the district, as well as the support experienced by district staff when researching reported issues.

Add Payment Methods

If you need assistance adding payment methods, please follow these instructions

Add Recurring Payments

If you need assistance with recurring payments, please view these instructions.

Make a payment

If you need assistance making a payment, please follow these instructions:

•       Fee Payment
•       Recurring Payment
•       Optional Payment

Sincerely,

DaVinci Staff

Help Wanted

Employment Needs at DaVinci Academy

Spread the word!

Immediate Openings:

• Enrollment & Infinite Campus Coordinator

21-22 School Year:

• Middle School Science Teacher
• Elementary Advanced Academics Teacher
• Kindergarten Teacher
• 3rd Grade Teacher
• 5th Grade Teacher
• Special Education Teacher (ABS/ASD)
• English Language Instructor
• Food Service Assistant (PT)
• Lunch/Recess Monitor (PT)
• DaVinci Den Teaching Assistant (PT)
• On-Call Substitute Teacher

For more information about these positions, please see the Employment page of our website.