VAAS Family Update 4.28.25

This week will begin with a B day.  

Tuesday will be our weekly PD day for all faculty and staff.  Students will be dismissed at 2:20 p.m. 

CAASPP Testing for 11th Grade - All 11th grade students will continue to participate in CAASPP Testing this week. Please be sure to send your student to school with a fully charged school issued iPad or Chromebook.  

Junior-Senior Prom

Prom tickets go on sale tomorrow, Monday, April 28! To purchase a ticket, Senior and Junior Class students must meet all eligibility requirements, have a completed prom application, and a contract packet. Tickets will be sold at the Student Store for $165 from April 28 through May 9. After May 9, the price goes up to $175, so be sure to buy early and save! Please see the attached Prom flyer for more details!

Drop in with Admin 

Join us via Zoom on Tuesday, April 29th at 9am. for Drop in with Admin.  This month’s topic is School Safety.  All parents/guardians welcome!  Zoom ID: 898 8437 3849 

Decision Day

Parents of seniors, we are excited to announce that Decision Day is approaching, and we would be honored to have you join us on Friday, May 2nd at 9:30 am to celebrate our Class of 2025. Our annual "Decision Day" parade is where we will honor our students' post-secondary commitments. Your presence would mean the world to their classmates as they embark on their next chapter of life. This event is powerful for the 9 - 11th graders because it motivates them to think of their post-secondary choices as we continue to build on our College and Career knowledge across our campus. 

VAAS Music and Arts Festival - The Annual VAAS Music and Art Festival will be held on Friday, May 2nd from 4:30 - 8:00pm. The night will include 3 student bands, 2 teacher bands, and a student DJ.  Plus 4 food trucks: Handels Ice Cream, Sonora Street Style, OneHotMinute LA and FryDay Eats. 

Grad Nite Tickets

Parents/Caregivers of Seniors: Disneyland Grad Nite Tickets sales have been extended to April 30th.  PTSA is accepting cash (exact amount) and checks only.  For more information please email [email protected]

Baseball and Softball will have games this week. For game times and locations please visit our VAAS website.

Stay on top of all things happening at VAAS.  Please visit our school website and master calendar at https://thevalleyacademy.edlioschool.com/  

 

VAAS Family Update 4.21.25

This week will begin with a B day.  

Tuesday will be our weekly PD day for all faculty and staff.  Students will be dismissed at 2:20 p.m. 

CAASPP Testing for 11th Grade - All 11th grade students will participate in CAASPP Testing starting tomorrow, from April 21 - May 2.  Please see the CAASPP Parent Letter that was sent home, for more information.  

School Closed - Thursday, April 24 - in observation of Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

Saturday School 

We are inviting students to attend "Just-in-Time" Tutoring Support this Saturday 4/26. These sessions will provide students with opportunities to access grade-level resources to increase their knowledge and skills and prevent low grades. 

Grad Nite Tickets

Parents/Caregivers of Seniors: Disneyland Grad Nite Tickets sales have been extended to April 30th.  PTSA is accepting cash (exact amount) and checks only.  For more information please email [email protected]

Stay on top of all things happening at VAAS.  Please visit our school website and master calendar at https://thevalleyacademy.edlioschool.com/  

 

VAAS Family Update  4.7.25

 

Good afternoon VAAS Families!

 

This week will begin with an A day.  

 

Tuesday will be our weekly PD day for all faculty and staff.  Students will be dismissed at 2:20 p.m. 

 

WIN Week

This week is WIN week at VAAS. This is a week for those who have been struggling in their classes to make up or resubmit work as well as to meet 1:1 with each of their teachers. Those students who are all caught up and satisfied with their current grades will be able to participate in various enrichment activities throughout the week. The schedule for the week will be shared with your student via Schoology.  

 

Grad Nite Tickets

Parents/Caregivers of Seniors: Disneyland Grad Nite Tickets are on sale this week from April 7th - 14th.  PTSA is accepting cash (exact amount) and checks only.  For more information please email [email protected]

 

VAAS Steam Night - We will have a VAAS STEAM Night on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 5 PM to 7 PM.  We hope you will be able to join us.  Please see the attached flyer for details. 

 

VAAS Sports

Softball, Baseball, Boys Volleyball have games this week. Let’s go Vipers!!  

For game times and locations of our athletic events, please check our school calendar on the VAAS Website. 

 

Minimum Day

Friday, April 11th is a minimum day. Dismissal will be at 1:03 pm

 

Spring Break

School will be closed for Spring Break from April 14th - April 18.  Classes will resume on Monday, April 21st with a B Day.  

 

Mark Your Calendar - Upcoming VAAS Events

 

• CAASPP Testing for 11th Grade - All 11th grade students will participate in CAASPP Testing from April 21 - May 2.  Please see the CAASPP Parent Letter that was sent home, for more information.  

 

• School Closed - Thursday, April 24 - in observation of Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

 

• VAAS Music and Arts Festival - The Annual VAAS Music and Arts Festival will be held on Friday, May 2nd.  

VAAS Family Update 3.31.25  

School will be closed on Monday, March 31st in observance of Cesar Chavez day.  

This week will begin with an A day.  

Tuesday will be our weekly PD day for all faculty and staff.  Students will be dismissed at 2:20 p.m. 

Say Something Program

This week at VAAS, the students will be learning about the Say Something program, which teaches students to recognize the warning signs of someone at-risk of hurting themselves or others and how to “say something” to a Trusted Adult to get help. As parents and caregivers, you are the Trusted Adults our students look to. While you may not be able to help with everything, you can listen, show compassion, and provide validation. We encourage you to ask your child to tell you what they learned about how to Say Something when they have a concern

VAAS Sports

Softball, Baseball, Boys Volleyball have games this week.  Our Spirit Squad has competition on Saturday.  Let’s go Vipers!!  For game times and locations of our athletic events, please check our school calendar on the VAAS Website. 

Updated PTSA Board Member Elections for 2025-26 

There has been a change to the PTSA Board Member elections date.  Nominations and elections will be held IN PERSON at VAAS on Tuesday, April 1st at 6:30 pm.  All VAAS PTSA Board positions are open. If you are interested in running for a PTSA board position, please send an email with your name and the position you are interested in to [email protected].  Nominations will also be taken on the day of the elections. All nominees must be a current PTSA member. 

Senior Class Meeting 

The first of two senior class meetings for graduation will be held on Wednesday, April 2.  Seniors will receive important information regarding the rest of the senior year, including graduation.  Please make sure to check with your student to see this information.  Some of it will require a parent/caregiver signature.

New Student Welcome Night 

Our virtual New Student Welcome Night will be held Thursday, April 3, from 5-7pm.  

VAAS Spring Dance - Spring Fling, Mama Mia is this Friday April 4th.  There will be food, drinks, a complimentary photo booth, and of course lots of dancing.  This island themed get-away event is sure to be super fun.  Students must bring their actual, current student ID card to enter the dance.  No bags of any size allowed.  Please see the flyer posted on the school website and attached to this email for more information.  

Saturday School  - We are inviting students to attend "Just-in-Time" Tutoring Support once a month on Saturday. These sessions will provide students with opportunities to access grade-level resources to increase their knowledge and skills and prevent low grades. The remaining Saturday Dates are 04/05, 04/26, & 05/17.

Mark Your Calendar - Upcoming VAAS Events

• April is Autism Awareness, Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy, Child Abuse Prevention, Financial Literacy, Jazz Appreciation, Mathematics Awareness, Poetry, School Library, and Sexual Assault Awareness Month

• VAAS Steam Night - We will have a VAAS STEAM Night on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 5 PM to 7 PM. Please see the attached flyer for more details

• VAAS Music and Arts Festival - The Annual VAAS Music and Arts Festival will be held on Friday, May 2nd.  This year the popular shirts are PRE-SALE only and can be purchased at the student store for $15 each now through Friday, March 28. An image of the Music & Art Festival T-shirt is attached.

Stay on top of all things happening at VAAS.  Please visit our school website and master calendar at https://thevalleyacademy.edlioschool.com/  

 

VAAS Family Update 3.21.25

This week will begin with a B day.  

Tuesday will be our weekly PD day for all faculty and staff.  Students will be dismissed at 2:20 p.m. 

Drop in with Admin 

Please join us on Tuesday, March 25th for our monthly “Drop in with Admin” meeting.  After the “Every School Safe” presentation, parents will have the opportunity to speak with VAAS Admin and ask questions.  The remaining dates for DIWA are April 29th and May 27th at 9am. All parents/guardians are welcome!    Zoom ID: 898 8437 3849 

Parent Center News - Parent Workshop

We would like to invite parents and caretakers to our upcoming workshops called Resilient Families. In these workshops, we will be discussing stress management and emotional well-being. Using a strength-based approach, we will share information on how to increase connectedness, lower stress, & promote well-being for families. Please join us for this week's session on Thursday, March 27th from 8-9:30am. We hope to see you there!

Updated PTSA Board Member Elections for 2025-26 

There has been a change to the PTSA Board Member elections date.  Nominations and elections will be held IN PERSON at VAAS on April 1st at 6:30 pm.  All VAAS PTSA Board positions are open. If you are interested in running for a PTSA board position, please send an email with your name and the position you are interested in to [email protected].  Nominations will also be taken on the day of the elections.   More details coming soon  ** All nominees must be a current PTSA member. 

VAAS Sports

Softball, Baseball, and Boys Volleyball have games this week.  Let’s go Vipers!!  For game times and locations of our athletic events, please check our school calendar on the VAAS Website. 

Mark Your Calendar - Upcoming VAAS Events

• Minimum Day - Friday, March 28th will be a minimum day with dismissal for all students at 1:03 pm.  

• School Closed - School will be closed on Monday, March 31st in observance of Cesar Chavez day.

• VAAS Spring Dance - Spring Fling, Mama Mia! Dance tickets are on sale now!  Ticket prices increase to $12 starting tomorrow, March 24.  The dance is Friday April 4th.  Your ticket includes pizza, salad, drinks, dessert, a complimentary photo booth and of course lots of dancing.  This island themed get-away event is sure to be super fun.  

• VAAS Steam Night - We will have a VAAS STEAM Night on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 5 PM to 7 PM.  Please see the attached flyer for details. 

• VAAS Music and Arts Festival - The Annual VAAS Music and Arts Festival will be held on Friday, May 2nd.  This year the popular shirts are PRE-SALE only and can be purchased at the student store for $15 each now through Friday, March 28. An image of the Music & Art Festival T-shirt is attached.

• Saturday School  - We are inviting students to attend "Just-in-Time" Tutoring Support once a month on Saturday. These sessions will provide students with opportunities to access grade-level resources to increase their knowledge and skills and prevent low grades. The remaining Saturday Dates are 04/05, 04/26, & 05/17.

Stay on top of all things happening at VAAS.  Please visit our school website and master calendar at https://thevalleyacademy.edlioschool.com/  

 

VAAS Family Update 3.17.25

This week will begin with an A day.  

Tuesday will be our weekly PD day for all faculty and staff.  Students will be dismissed at 2:20 p.m. 

School Day SAT Exam - Special Bell Schedule

This is an important reminder about SAT School Day. On Wednesday March 19th, all 11th-grade students will take the SAT unless they opt out by 3:30 pm on Monday, March 17th. If you wish to opt out your student, please complete the form at bit.ly/SAToptout2025.

Students must bring a fully charged school-issued device and report to their assigned testing location on Wednesday morning for testing. If students are unsure what room to go to, there will be signs posted on the first and second floor doors.  To ensure they perform their best, we recommend they get a good night’s sleep and eat a nutritious breakfast, as lunch will be moved to 11:40 AM on test day. Also, please remind students that cell phones, earbuds, hoodies, and hats are not allowed to be used or worn in the testing room.

Open House

Open House is Thursday, March 20th from 5 - 7 p.m.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Valley Game Day Cheerleading Competition

The Valley Game Day Tournament will be held at VAAS on Friday, March 21st from 4 - 6 pm. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults.  Please see the attached flyer for more information.  

School Experience Survey (SES)

The deadline for parents to complete the School Experience Survey is Friday, April 11, 2025.  We strongly encourage parents to take the survey online by going to https://www.lausd.org/TakeTheSES and clicking the “Parent Survey” button near the bottom of the page. As part of the school community, your opinions are important and we would like to hear from you.  Thank you for your cooperation and support.

VAAS Sports

Softball, Baseball, and Boys Volleyball have games this week.  Let’s go Vipers!!  Please see the attached flyer for information about tryouts for next year’s Spirit Squad. eSports tournament practice will be held on Saturday, March 22, from 8am - 12pm. 

For game times and locations of our athletic events, please check our school calendar on the VAAS Website. 

VAAS Spring Dance

Spring Fling, Mama Mia! Dance tickets are on sale now!  The pre-sale price is $10 from March 10 - March 21.  Then increase to $12 on March 24.  The dance is Friday April 4th.  Your ticket includes pizza, salad, drinks, desert a complimentary photo booth and of course lots of dancing.  This is an Island Themed Get-Away event sure to be super fun.  See attached flyer for more details. 

Upcoming VAAS Music and Arts Festival

The Annual VAAS Music and Arts Festival will be held on Friday, May 2nd.  This year the popular shirts are PRE-SALE only and can be purchased at the student store for $15 each now through Friday, March 28.

Update About PTSA Board Nominations & Election for 2025-26 

All VAAS PTSA board positions are open. If you are interested in running for a PTSA board position, please send an email with your name and the position you are interested in to [email protected].  Nominations will also be taken on the day of the elections which will take place IN PERSON at VAAS.   More details coming soon   *Nominees must be a PTSA member. 

Drop in with Admin 

Just a reminder Drop in with Admin sessions happen once a month via Zoom.  After the presentation parents have the opportunity to speak with VAAS Admin and ask questions.  So please join us next Tuesday, March 25th.  The remaining dates are April 29th and May 27th at 9am. All parents/guardians are welcome!    Zoom ID: 898 8437 3849 

Mark Your Calendar

Stay on top of all things happening at VAAS.  Please visit our school website and master calendar at https://thevalleyacademy.edlioschool.com/  

 

VAAS Family Update 3.10.25

This week will begin with a B day.  

Tuesday will be our weekly PD day for all faculty and staff.  Students will be dismissed at 2:20 p.m. 

Daylight Savings Time  

Daylight Savings time began today, signaling the coming of Spring.  We lost one hour of sleep. Check your clocks and make sure they have changed.

Safety Message

March is a great time to reflect, reset, and keep striving for traffic safety success. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with crosswalks and stop signs in your neighborhood and on your route to school. Students, when walking to school, stay on sidewalks and when driving stop ahead of the stop sign limit lines! Additionally, remember the crosswalks on San Jose and on Devonshire both have heavy pedestrian traffic. Be extra vigilant when using and approaching these intersections. Let’s stay safe and alert as we progress through the rest of this semester!

Fantastic News

Our VAAS Robotics team has been invited to participate as a Premier Event at the FIRST Tech Challenge Championship in Houston, Texas! This achievement, which reflects the teams dedication, problem-solving skills, and commitment to STEM excellence. Way to go VAAS Robotics!

Seniors

Seniors! It is time to order graduation gowns. Last week a link was sent to parents/guardians of all 12th graders   This link is requesting information for your child’s 2025 graduation ceremony gown. This information was due by March 7th.  We will be reaching out to any parents who have not yet submitted the information. Thank you.

VAAS Spring Dance

Spring Fling, Mama Mia! Dance tickets go on sale tomorrow, Monday, March 10th!  The pre-sale price is $10 from March 10 - March 21.  Then increase to $12 on March 24.  The dance is Friday April 4th.  Your ticket includes pizza, salad, drinks, desert a complimentary photo booth and of course lots of dancing.  This is an Island Themed Get-Away event sure to be super fun

School Day SAT Exam

We will be administering the  School Day SAT on Wednesday March 19, 2025 for all 11th grade students. During this time we will be having a  special bell schedule. If you do not wish for your 11th grader to participate in this test, please complete the bit.ly opt out form: bit.ly/SAToptout2025. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Montsinger at [email protected]. 

School Experience Survey (SES)

The district’s School Experience Survey began on Monday, February 10, 2025. The deadline for parents to complete the survey is Friday, April 11, 2025.  We strongly encourage parents to take the survey online by going to https://www.lausd.org/TakeTheSES and clicking the “Parent Survey” button near the bottom of the page. The parent survey is available in different languages and can be completed on any digital device, including the computers provided by Los Angeles Unified. If you are not able to take the survey online, a limited number of paper surveys are available at our school. Please contact us for details.  As part of the school community, your opinions are important and we would like to hear from you.  Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Parent Center Workshops 

We would like to invite parents and caretakers to our upcoming workshops called Resilient Families. In these workshops, we will be discussing stress management and emotional well-being. Using a strength-based approach, we will share information on how to increase connectedness, lower stress, & promote well-being for families. The workshops start this Thursday, March 13th from 9:00-10:30am. We hope to see you there!

Sports

Softball, Baseball, and Boys Volleyball have games this week.  Let’s go Vipers!!  For game times and locations please check our school calendar on the VAAS Website. 

Saturday School 

We are inviting students to attend "Just-in-Time" Tutoring Support once a month on Saturday. These sessions will provide students with opportunities to access grade-level resources to increase their knowledge and skills and prevent low grades. The remaining Saturday Dates are 04/05, 04/26, & 05/17.

Drop in with Admin 

Just a reminder Drop in with Admin sessions happen once a month via Zoom.  After the presentation parents have the opportunity to speak with VAAS Admin and ask questions.  So please join us.   The remaining dates are March 25th, April 29th and May 27th at 9am. All parents/guardians are welcome!    Zoom ID: 898 8437 3849 

PTSA Fundraiser and Nominations for 2025-26 Board

The VAAS PTSA is looking for nominees for next year’s board.  All board positions are open. If you are interested in running for a PTSA board position, please send an email with your name and the position you are interested in to [email protected]  Elections will take place at the March 25th PTSA Association meeting.  

Mark Your Calendar

Open House is March 20th from 5 - 7 p.m.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Stay on top of all things happening at VAAS.  Please visit our school website and master calendar at https://thevalleyacademy.edlioschool.com/