Vena Avenue Elementary and Vena Highly Gifted Magnet School

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Our Mission and Vision

About Us

Our school's greatest strength is our common vision--teachers, staff members, parents, and administrators are dedicated to teaching our children the academic, social, and personal skills that encourage the love of learning. Our goal is for our students to become responsible citizens who will enjoy productive lives. We strive to meet the individual needs of student learning styles while focusing on the "whole child."

Our Mission and Vision

Our mission is to provide a rigorous academic program that challenges each student to achieve their fullest potential while fostering a joyful and nurturing environment. We celebrate our community and take pride in offering diverse programs that honor multicultural respect and promote inclusivity. With a dedicated team, we are committed to creating lifelong learners who are prepared to thrive in a global society.

Our vision is to be a center of excellence that promotes leadership and critical thinking while cultivating creativity and kindness to ensure all students persevere and succeed.

News & Announcements

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On-Time Choices Application Window Oct. 1 thru Nov. 14

If you are interested in having your child be a part of Vena's Magnet Program next year, now is the time to apply.

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Big Smiles Mobile Dentist Visit

Big Smiles Mobile Dentist is scheduled to come out and see our students on 11/4/25. Permission slips have already been sent home, but families can also sign up online.

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Parent Workshop Flyer: K-1 Math Strategies

ELAC Meeting Flyer

ELAC Meeting Information

Date: October 3, 2025
Time; 8:30 am
Location: Parent Center
Topics: SPSA Evaluation

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PSW Flyers - Walk to Wellness Workshop & Healthy Start Information

Walk to Wellness eight week workshop begins October 7, 2025.
See flyers for details.

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PSW Newsletter and Flyer

PSW's monthly newsletter along with a parent resource for lgbtq-support group.

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Calendar

School Events
District Events

Oct 8

Parent Workshop: K-1 Math Strategies

Time: 8:30 AM

Location: Parent Center

Oct 9

Walk & Roll to School Day Event

Oct 9

Coffee with the Principal

Time: 8:30 AM

Oct 13

LSLC Meeting

Time: 2:45 PM

Oct 14

Walk to Wellness Workshop

Time: 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM

Nov 27

Thanksgiving

Dec 25

Christmas

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Vena Folklorico STEAM Fest 2025

Vena Career Day 2025

Tutorial - Using Paper at Home

Vena Career Day 2024

LAFD Fire Safety Instruction

LAFD Fire Safety and Demonstration

Big thanks to LAFD for coming out and teaching our students about fire safety and giving a neat demonstration!

We Tell Stories Assembly

We Tell Stories Assembly

We Tell Stories Assembly

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