26/27 Parent Newsletter

Dear Valadez Familia,

October has come and gone and we're excited for a new month! Thank you to all of you who joined us for our Electives Fair last week. It was such a fun opportunity for students to learn about their elective options like Video Production, Art, Digital Art, Band, Orchestra, Show Choir, Esports, Unified PE, and connect with their classmates. Next Friday, we'd like to invite you and your families to join us for our Dia de los Muertos event from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Come enjoy performances from our band and show choir, face painting, folklorico dance performances, and to see the amazing artwork from our students. Our PTA will also be serving food and refreshments so come have dinner with us!

I also hope to see you at our Coffee with the Principals at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, 11/4. I hope you have a great Halloween weekend!

Sincerely,

Mr. Truong

We invite families to join us for a Campus Tour to learn more about our Academy and elective programs.
Families will have the opportunity to tour our campus, visit classrooms, and learn more about what makes VMSA a great place for students to grow.

Please complete the Google Form using the link below to reserve your spot!

https://bit.ly/4AQSU6I

We look forward to welcoming you!

Our School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is now available! The SARC provides families with important information about our school, including student achievement, programs and services, school safety, facilities, and other key information.

Students in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District gain an advantage in unique, future-ready career technical education academies and pathways at high school.

Did you know that Valencia High School offers a Residential and Commercial Construction Program? Check out their website to learn more about it! Please contact the Principal, Paige Stills at pstills@pylusd.org for more information.

Each week, our teachers select up to five students who exemplify Valadez's core values of being Respectful, Responsible, and Kind. These students have shown incredible effort in the classroom and beyond. Congratulations to these soaring Eagles!

PYLUSD Reflections Program

Calling all young artists! The PYLUSD Reflections Program is a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their creativity through art.

Students can submit original work in categories such as:

• Dance Choreography

• Film Production

• Literature

• Music Composition

• Photography

• Visual Arts

This year’s theme: ​“What my culture means to me.”

​Click HERE for more information.

Report a Student Absence

If your student will be absent from school, please remember to report their absence as soon as possible.

You can report an absence in one of the following ways:

Complete our Google Form: Report an Absence or Late Arrival

Call the school attendance office: 714-986-7440

Thank you for helping us keep our attendance records accurate!

Did you know there are programs available to help lower your energy costs and provide assistance during difficult times?

Click on the links below for some helpful resources.

Community Resource Guide

California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)

Family Energy Rate Assistance (FERA)

As part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, the FRC is dedicated to supporting families by connecting them with essential resources and bridging the gap between school and home. We welcome all PYLUSD families, especially those qualifying under the McKinney-Vento Program, which supports students experiencing housing instability.

Our role includes ensuring children can attend school, arranging transportation, and providing free meals. We offer essential items like bedding, backpacks, clothing, and toiletries, maintain a food pantry, and offer limited wellness/counseling services. We also help families connect to housing solutions in Orange County.

To qualify, notify your school office and fill out a McKinney-Vento Enrollment Form.