Van Nuys Middle School
August 5, 2024
Dear VNMS Families,
We want to express our heartfelt thanks for your ongoing efforts in ensuring that our students are in uniform, have their Chromebooks fully charged, and arrive at school by 7:55 a.m. Your dedication plays a crucial role in setting your child up for success each day.
Last Friday, we had a fantastic lunchtime filled with activities like giant Jenga, Uno, cornhole, and musical chairs. The music added to the fun, and our students had an amazing time. A big thank you to Ms. Maynes, Ms. Sandoval, and our Leadership team for putting together such a wonderful event!
Looking ahead, we invite you to join us for Back to School Night this Thursday, August 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. During this event, you'll receive a quick introduction to your child's class content and expectations. Please remember that this is a short week with no school on Friday, August 30, due to Admissions Day, and on Monday, September 2, for Labor Day.
If you're interested in getting more involved with our school community, we encourage you to join us on Thursday from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. via Zoom for the Local School Leadership Council meeting. This is an excellent opportunity to participate in decisions about the calendar, events, and other important matters. Additionally, right before our Back to School event, Ms. Valdovinos and Ms. Minor will be presenting the Annual Title 1 and Master Plan Options in the auditorium from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. We hope you can join us for these important presentations.
Thank you once again for your continued support and involvement. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events!
Best regards,Cristina Serrano
VNMS Principal5435 Vesper Avenue
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
(818) 267-5900
Telehealth at VNMS
The Los Angeles Unified School district (LAUSD) will provide a comprehensive school -based telehealth program encompassing physical telehealth services.
The purpose of a school-based program is to expand a student's ability to access heath care providers with:
- a signed parental consent and
- a school medical expert
Telehealth allows a virtual health care provider to care for an individual without an in person office visit, while remaining in school and focusing on learning.
- Pre Telehealth Visit
- Parents sign and return the consent
- Telehealth Visit Occurs when Student feels sick
- Nurse initiates a telehealth visit when student visits the nurse office feeling sick
- Post Telehealth Visit
- An electronic summary of the visit is provided to the parent
STEPs
STEPS Organization
STEPS (Students, Teachers Educate, Parents Support) is the Van Nuys Middle School Parent Organization established to support our school community. Here you can find information on upcoming events, meetings, fundraisers, or sign-up forms to participate in activities.
Parent Meetings take place monthly on Zoom on Tuesday nights at 6:30 pm. Upcoming meeting dates and Zoom links can be found here and on the VNMS calendar.
For more information and to be included in the STEPS mailing list, please email us at vnms.steps@gmail.com.
Follow the Van Nuys Middle School Parents Facebook page for updates too!
Please consider STEPS by signing up with Ralph's and Amazon Smile! With your purchases, they will make a direct contribution to STEPS. See flyer attached for more information.
Please consider donating to STEPS! Monetary contributions go toward:
- Donation of Goods or Services
- Teacher Appreciation Gift Cards
- Student Recognition Gift Cards/Event Tickets
Financial Donations can be made one of these two ways:
- Checks (made payable to Steps for Our Community) can be left at the main school office.
- Zelle: Steps for Our Community steps@gmail.com
What Do Students Need to Bring Everyday
Students are to bring:
- Wear Uniform
- Yondr Cellphone Pouch phone & earbuds/earphones inside
- Fully charged chromeook/laptop
- Ticonderoga Pencils
- College Ruled Paper - not spiral notebook
- Bic Pen(s)
- Backpack
- Closed toed shoes
- Water Bottle
- Snack for break or money for the Student Store
- *** Teacher list forthcoming**
VNMS is a public school. Let any VNMS staff member know if you need support with supplies.
VNMS Student Cell Phone Expectation📱📱
Van Nuys Middle School has adopted Yondr cell pouch system to improve school engagement. ,While there is already a zero cellphone policy on LAUSD campuses, our current initiative aims to simplify compliance and alleviate the burden on school personnel tasked with enforcement.
We urge you to click the cellphone picture to view VNMS Student Phone Policy
Check this article out...The Washington Post
