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Principal’s Message
Hello Falcons,
It has been a very exciting start to our school year, and we hope that your children are coming home with cool stories to share about what they learned, who they played with, and how their day went at Venetia Valley.
I take the trust you place in me and the VV staff very seriously. We are deeply committed to keeping your kids safe, guiding them to be responsible humans, and educating them for a brighter future. Thank you for helping to make our campus a welcoming place for all of our school and community members.
We are thrilled to roll out more exciting opportunities, such as clubs and leadership, in the next couple of weeks, so please stay tuned to our updates sent home.
Finally, please pay close attention to the important reminders highlighted below. Following these guidelines helps make your time,and the time of all VV community members, much more pleasant when visiting Venetia Valley.
Single Entry-Exit Point Campus: To keep our campus secure and in alignment with district policy, Venetia Valley will continue to use a single point of entry and exit during school hours for all families and visitors. Between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, please use the front office as your only entry and exit point.
Visitor Sign-In process: All visitors are required to sign in using our check-in platform in the front office. Please remember to bring a government-issued ID (such as a driver's license) to gain entry. As an added layer of security to keep our students safe, the information shared during sign-in is securely and strictly compared against the Department of Justice database (Megan’s Law database)
Morning opening time and supervision: A reminder that we open our campus for all students at 8:00 AM every day. This allows students to enter our MPR and have breakfast in a supervised setting. At 8:30 AM, our front gates open and students may access the playground and blacktop areas. Because we do not have staff available to supervise students prior to 8:00 AM, please ensure you are not dropping your children off before this time so they are never left unsupervised.
Civic Center Jury Lot: I want to highlight an alternate pick-up and drop-off option for families who do not enjoy bumper-to-bumper traffic! The VV Admin team assigns staff to monitor students at the Civic Center Jury Lot to provide an easier alternative to our main drop-off zone. Please consider using this option to help ease the morning congestion on North San Pedro Rd.
Back to School Night: We are excited to invite all of you to Back to School Night on Thursday, September 3rd. Please see schedule below for both
Elementary and Middle School Students:
Construction Update:
Please find parentsquarehere the latest Construction Update from the various projects happening at Venetia Valley.
Lastly, I want to thank all of the parents who lead by example and help to reinforce our school rules with your children. This includes respecting our posted rules around the driveways and parking lots, not walking through our planter beds, helping to keep our campus clean, and being mindful of the individuals around us.
As a school, we work hard to promote these expectations when your children are with us, but it truly takes a partnership between the school and the community to highlight the importance of respecting them. Thank you for continuing to model for our students how to be safe on campus and good citizens in our community.
Sincerely,
Mr. O
Principal
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DEAN OF STUDENTS' DETAILS
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Welcome back to another exciting school year. I am so happy to see all of our new and returning students with their energy and smiles! Each month I will highlight some important school policies to review with your students. I’ve also linked our Student and Family Handbook below which includes all of our school policies and discipline procedures. When parents reinforce school expectations, it helps students understand their choices and build responsibility and accountability. Let's work together to make this a safe, joyful, and successful year of growth for every student!
ELECTRONICS POLICY
Our policy is that all electronic devices must be OFF and AWAY during school hours, including during after school programs.
K-5: We strongly encourage students to leave all electronic devices at home.
6-8: All middle school students must lock their cellphones in a Yondr pouch when they arrive on campus. New Yondr pouches will be handed out when our order comes in.
1st Violation: Confiscated for school day (elementary students: warning)
2nd Violation: Confiscated for school day - parent/guardian pick up
3rd or Subsequent Violation: Two weeks on Loss of Privilege (LOP) list and phone must be turned into the office every day.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS
Please keep personal items, including toys, stuffies, and makeup, at home to prevent classroom distractions, peer conflicts, and lost or damaged property. Any prohibited items brought to school will be confiscated by the Dean and returned at dismissal to the student or a parent.
SELLING AND TRADING
Students may not buy, sell, or trade personal items/food.Items and money will be confiscated and students will receive one week of lunch detention. This policy applies to, but is not limited to: Candy, snacks, and beverages, electronics, clothing, or toys, game accounts, currency, or social media services.
26-27 Student and Family Handbook.
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COUNSELOR'S UPDATES
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As the new year begins, we are excited to welcome your children back for another school year of learning and fun! Our counseling corner has been buzzing with classroom visits focused on community building, boundaries, figuring out “the size of a problem”, and clear instructions on how to meet with us. One can find students playing games, enjoying fidget toys, and coloring daily in our spaces with our first Falcon Table around the corner.
In other news, Ms. Julia Rinaldi has joined our Counseling Team. Originally from Marin County, she has been an educator in Philadelphia and San Francisco with special assignments in Sri Lanka and Mexico. Her specialties include social emotional learning, mindfulness, and wellness. Without question, she knows she landed in a magical place filled with good.
Lastly, please know and remember we consider ourselves partners as your children grow, bloom, and navigate the natural bumps that school life holds.
Please contact us as needed:
Ms. Barb Katz (Grades K, 2, 4, 6, 8) bkatz@srcs.org
Ms. Julia Rinaldi (Grades 1,3,5,7) jrinaldi@srcs.org
We will have a table at Back to School Night filled with resources as the new year begins! Be sure to find us, introduce yourselves, and gather some materials.
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Hello Venetia Valley Families,
Below is some information from the Main Office:
Picture Day is September 8
All elementary students will be taking their school pictures with their class throughout the day. Middle school students will be taking their picture during their P.E class.
How to order:
Order online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID code: EVTFJDK7T or send a completed picture day form with exact change to the Main Office
Any orders placed after picture day must be made online at mylifetouch.com
Important Dates
Attendance
If your child will not be attending school, please contact the Main Office directly on the morning of the absence at 415-492-3150, and provide the student’s name and the reason for the absence.
When a Child Should Stay Home:
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Fever (typically 99°F or higher) — stay home until fever is gone without fever-reducing medication and symptoms are improving.
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Vomiting or diarrhea — remain home while symptoms are active and usually until 24 hours after symptoms stop.
When a Child Can Return to School:
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Fever-free without fever-reducing medicine for at least 24 hours and symptoms improving.
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Vomiting/diarrhea resolved (typically 24 hours after last episode).
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For diagnosed contagious diseases (like strep throat, pertussis, etc.), return may be allowed after appropriate treatment and medical advice.
***After 3 absences, a medical note will be required to excuse the absences***
Please return any medical, dental, or other appointment notes to the Main Office as soon as possible. These notes ensure that your child’s absence is officially excused and help us maintain accurate attendance records.
Thank you for helping us support your child’s education by keeping their attendance up to date!
Technology: Chromebooks
First-time repairs are free. After that, the following charges apply:
Head Lice Guidance
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DLI Families (K-5)--Benchmark Family Resources
This school year, our DLI (Dual Language Immersion) teachers are using Benchmark Advance (and Adelante), a comprehensive, research-based literacy program designed to build strong reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Grounded in the science of reading, the curriculum combines explicit foundational instruction with engaging, grade-level texts to help every student succeed. The website linked below has different resources to help support your child with Benchmark Advance (and Adelante) at home!
SEI Families (K-5)--Arts & Letters Family Engagement
This school year, our SEI (Structured English Immersion) teachers are using Arts & Letters. Arts & Letters is a K–8 English Language Arts curriculum grounded in the Science of Reading that combines explicit phonics instruction with rich, content-driven knowledge building. Instead of disconnected passages, students read high-quality books and analyze fine art to develop writing, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills across history and science topics. Early readers build decoding skills with content-rich "Geodes" books, while all students receive support to engage with complex, grade-level texts. Families can actively guide learning at home through provided module tip sheets, take-home readers, and multilingual vocabulary guides.
There are also many free events, resources, and ways to engage with your child!
Marin County Library Events and Resources:
For translation, select the top left corner
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| Community Liaison's Updates |
ELAC Meeting Tuesday 09/22 at 6:pm
Marin Transit Youth Pass is Moving to Clipper
Walk & Roll ( Wednesday September, 16th at 8:25am )
Community Liaison
Elsy Susana Diaz - Ext. 2001
ediaz@srcs.org
Welcome Back!!
On behalf of the Family Center, we’d like to give a warm welcome to all of our Venetia Valley families as we begin another exciting school year! 🎉
We’re so happy to be back on campus and look forward to seeing both new and familiar faces throughout the year. Our Family Center is here to support you and your student in any way we can.
Please feel free to stop by the Family Center anytime to say hello, ask questions, or learn more about the resources and support we have available for our families.
We’re excited for another wonderful year together and can’t wait to see you around campus! Welcome back, Venetia Valley families! 💙
Data Confirmation
If you haven’t had a chance to complete your Aeries Student Data Confirmation, we’re here to help! 💙
Please stop by the Family Center, and a member of our team will be happy to walk you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
As part of the confirmation process, families are asked to bring their student’s medical/insurance card (such as Kaiser, Medi-Cal, etc.). Having this with you will help make the process quicker and easier.
If you have any questions or would like additional support, please give us a call and schedule an appointment. We’re always happy to help!
Thank you, families, for helping us make sure your student’s information is up to date! 😊
Upcoming Family Center Events!
Community Closet
The Family Center is excited to announce that our Community Closet is back! 🎉
Join us on September 24th from 3:00–4:00 PM to shop for free clothing for the whole family. We’ll have a variety of sizes and styles, with clothing available for everyone from newborns all the way through adults.
We’d love for our Venetia Valley families to stop by, take a look, and find something that works for you or your family. Everyone is welcome! 💙
We look forward to seeing you there!
Family Center Team Extensions:
Jesse Ochoa- ext: 2070
Rosa Flores- ext: 2049
Kim Mazariegos- ext: 2007
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IMPORTANT DATES
9.3.26
9.4.26
9.7.26
9.11.26
- Coffee with the Principal
9.22.26
9.24.26
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Dear SRCS Families,
