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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

Flyer about Parent Workshop

Vena Flyer - Parent Workshop - Signs of Depression in Children

Monday, September 15
Time: 8:30am - 10:00am
Where: Parent Center

Parent Volunteer Orientation

Vena Flyer - Parent Volunteer Orientation

Mandatory, in person meeting for all parent volunteers.

ELAC ORIENTATION AND ELECTION INVITATION AND AGENDA/INVITACION Y AGENDA DE LAORIENTACION Y ELECCION DE ELAC

Join us for ELAC Orientation and Election of Members 8-26-25 @8:30 am and 9:30 am in the Parent Center

8-27-25 Vena 2025-26 SSC Parent Orientation, Election Flyer and Agenda

student looking in mirror that teacher is holding up and seeing themselves as a graduate

Watch: Superintendent's Opening of Schools Address

Watch the Superintendent's Opening of Schools address, previously broadcast from The Music Center's Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Vena Flyer _ LA’s BEST Before School Program

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Calendar

School Events
District Events

Sep 15

Picture Day

Sep 15

Parent Workshop - The Signs of Depression in Children

Time: 8:30 AM – 10 AM

Location: Parent Center

Sep 15

Folklorico

Time: 2:45 PM

Sep 18

Folklorico

Time: 2:45 PM

Sep 18

Back to School Night

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Nov 27

Thanksgiving

Dec 25

Christmas

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The Hidden Jewel of Northeast San Fernando Valley in the City of Arleta

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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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