VAMS is officially a Community School!
Take some time to search some resources found in the community!
Any questions or concerns, please contact Brian Martinez - VAMS Community School Manager:
(818) 830-1700 ext.8020 bmartinez@brightstarschools.org
What is Happening at VAMS?
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If you are in need of assistance on how to log in, send messages, change settings, or looking for a demo on how to use an app, please consider stoping by VAMS on Wednesdays from 8:15-9:15am. Mr. Martinez will be at the front gate to welcome you!
On Campus Opportunities for Families:
Established in 2023, the Advisory Council works to ensure the Community School Program is running according to the needs of the VAMS Community! The 2025 - 2026 school year marks the first official year that VAMS is a fully operating Community School! The council will meet 5 times throughout the school year to plan how to operate our community school at VAMS.
Please contact Brian Martinez if you are interested in joining! If you are interested in attening an Advisory Council Meeting, please see dates and times listed below. All meetings are held in person at VAMS.
Looking to get more involved at your child's school? Become a Parent Ambassador! Help plan fun events, support our amazing teachers and students, and build a strong, connected school community. Whether you have a little time or a lot, your involvement makes a big difference. Let’s work together to make this school year the best one yet!
All meetings will be held from 9:30 - 10:30am on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Meetings will be held on in person at VAMS and on Zoom. The Parent Ambassador Group will meet on the following dates:
August 21, 2025 - Kick off / Introduction Meeting
September 11, 2025
October 9, 2025
November 13, 2025
December 11, 2025
January 8, 2026
February 12, 2026
March 12, 2026
April 9, 2026
May 14, 2026
Want to actively engage and participate in making descisions at VAMS and share your visions and concerns? Join the VAMS School Site Council (SSC) & English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC). Meetings happen monthly with agenda and zoom link found on ParentSquare!
Meeting #1 - October 2, 2025 @4pm
Meeting #2 - October 30, 2025 @4pm
Meeting #3 - November 20, 2025 @4pm
Meeting #4 - February 26, 2026 @4pm
Meeting #5 - March 26, 2026 @4pm
Meeting #6 - April 30, 2026 @4pm
Meeting #7 - May 21, 2026 @4pm
⬇️Next Upcoming Workshop:⬇️
Please take some time to look through our list of upcoming workshops for families. All workshops will be held on zoom and links will be shared on ParentSquare.
Suicide Prevention - Wednesday, September 10th @4-5:30pm via Zoom *Hosted by Dignity Health
Disaster Preparedness - Wednesday, October 8th @5-6:30pm
Cyberbullying / Bullying Parent Workshop - Monday, November 10th on Zoom! @4-5pm
Sexual Health Education - November
Drug Awareness & Prevention - December
Testing (AP) - January
February Building Self-Esteem / Self-Care(Didi Hirsch)
March - Managing School and Life / Taking Care of your Mental Health (Didi Hirsch)
Higher education workshop or series hosted by counselors - April
Transitions - May (Counselors)
Take some time to learn some updates and news from VAMS Principal Perry! Zoom link to Coffee with the Principal will be shared on ParentSquare!
September 29, 2025 @10am
November 17, 2025 @10am
January 26, 2026 @10am
February 23, 2026 @10am
March 23, 2026 @10am
April 27, 2026 @10am
Need help with ParentSquare? Have any Questions?
Please contact Mr. Martinez to ensure you are up to date with your ParentSquare account and notifications!
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