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Message from the Admin Team
At Ventura Park we work collectively every day to ensure that all students reach their fullest potential.
This year we are continuing to focus on implementing rigorous, standards-based instruction, personalizing instruction to meet every student’s needs, reflecting on our data-driven cycles for continuous improvement, and creating a joyful culture for learning.
We look forward to continuing to partner with families and the community to ensure academic success for all of our students. Student success is all about teamwork. One third comes from staff, one third comes from students and one third comes from families. Together, we’ve got this!
Lydia P. Smith & Miki Johnson
Ventura Park Admin Team
School Year Office Hours
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Office is closed for the summer. School re-opens August 25.
First Day of School
Grades 1-5: Wednesday, September 9, NO LATE START. Doors open at 8:55
Kindergarten Gradual Start: September 9-10
Wednesday September 9th: Kindergartners with last names starting with A-L attend
Thursday September 10th: Kindergartners with last names starting with M-Z attend
No school for kindergartners on Friday September 11th
Preschool Home Visits: September 9-11
Preschool Gradual Entry: September 14-15
First day of school for all Preschoolers: Wednesday September 16th
Early Kindergarten Transition program
July 20-July 30
Monday-Thursday 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
To register, please complete the application form.
Back to School Night Event
Tuesday, September 8 from 5:30-6:30 pm
Stay Current on VP Information
- The school newsletter, The Voice of the Viking, is sent electronically twice a month
- Follow us on twitter at @VP_Vikings
- Ventura Park PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) Facebook page