Recent Events
Jule 2nd, 2025
We had our annual 4th of July celebration with a beautiful parade and ice cream at the end. Thank you to our teachers and staff for a wonderful event and to our parents for joining us in celebrating.
June 17, 2025
Room 2 Culmination and celebration.
June 16, 2025
Room 5 End of the year celebration.
June 10, 2025
Congratulations on your retirement Ms. Cynthia!
We were honored to celebrate this incredible milestone with you. The joy, laughter, and memories shared during your retirement celebration are a reflection of the deep love and appreciation we all feel for you. It was a day filled with gratitude and happiness, just like the many days you've given to us.
Though we will miss you dearly, we are so excited for this new chapter in your life. May your days ahead be filled with relaxation, joy, and all the wonderful things you’ve given to others.
With heartfelt thanks and warmest wishes,
Vanalden E.E.C Colleagues and staff.
May 30, 2025.
Our most recent parent workshop. Ready, Set, Read - Science.
Thank you to our teachers for making this event a success and to all our parents for coming and participating with the workshop activities with their children.
Principal's Appreciation Day
In honor of Principal Appreciation Day, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Rossana for her incredible leadership and dedication to Vanalden EEC. Her unwavering support, warmth, and commitment to creating a nurturing and enriching environment make a lasting difference in the lives of our children, families, and staff. Ms. Rossana's passion for early childhood education shines through in everything she does, and we are truly thankful for her guidance, kindness, and the joy she brings to our school community each day.
LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin
We were honored to welcome Nick Melvoin to our school. As the representative for District 4 on the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education, he is dedicated to strengthening the connection between schools and communities, always placing students and families at the center of his work. We are grateful for his continued efforts to modernize our schools and for his commitment to bringing innovative technology and resources into our classrooms.
Friday, April 25 2025
Butterflies
Kids enjoying the release of the butterflies inside the green house!
Tuesday, April 22 2025
Earth Day
Our classrooms celebrated Earth Day by planting some vegetables, painting rocks and decorating their own plant pots. Thank you to all the parents that joined us to celebrate with their children and to our staff for making this such a wonderful time.
Week of the Young Child
Monday, April 7th 2025
Fire Fighters Day.
Los Angeles Fire Department visited the school, they talked to the kids about the important work firefighters do and also they show their uniforms and tools. Thank you heroes!
Tuesday, April 8th 2025
Spring Egg Hunt!
Wednesday, April 9 2025
Sports Day/Music and Movement.
Children enjoyed a fantastic time dancing with their teachers, classmates, and principal Rossana to promote music and movement.
Thursday, April 10th 2025
Literacy Day.
Thank you to all our parents and visitors that made this event a wonderful experience for kids!
Thursday, April 10th 2025
A Special Story Time Visit from District Leadership Ms. Pia Sadaqatmal, Chief of Transitional Programs.
We were delighted to welcome a member of our district’s top leadership to our preschool classroom for a memorable story time. Her visit brought joy, inspiration, and a shared love of reading to our youngest learners. These special moments highlight the importance of connection, literacy, and community in early childhood education.
Friday, April 11th 2025
Police Officers Day.
Thank you LAPD for coming to our school and speak to our children about the importance of safety and for giving them the opportunity to explore their police officer cars.
