Art classes hosted by Ventana’s very own Art Specialist - Jenny Bishop - so parents can have the opportunity to explore their creative side, learn more about the Reggio approach to art, and connect with others.

This is a casual time to chat with other parents who are new to the Ventana Community, as well as with our Head of School, Director of Elementary and Director of Early Childhood Education. There is no agenda or presentation, but you are welcome to join us and ask any questions you may have.

Ventana School has invited various experts to come and speak to us about critical topics in child development. We strongly encourage at least one parent per household to attend our Parent Education sessions!

A weekly gathering of the entire Elementary School - and, separately, Preschool - where we cultivate curiosity, resilience, and wonder. Through singing and yoga, stories and art invitations, mindfulness practices and cultural celebrations, we explore the Ventana Values at the heart of our school.

Every first Friday of the month (with the exception of a few), parents are invited to visit their child(ren)’s classrooms to view the beautiful learning that has been taking place since school began.

A much-loved back-to-school social event where students and families will have the opportunity to connect with their teachers and socialize with each other.

An adults-only event where you will be introduced to the entire staff and get a preview of the year to come! This is also an opportunity to see your children’s classrooms and to connect with teachers and other parents.

An adults-only event to make use of our ever-popular tinkering space and to explore, invent, and experiment with a variety of materials!

Our first all-school social event centered around celebrating fall. Filled with carnival games, crafts, a float parade, a preschool bike-a-thon and an elementary obstacle course, there is fun for every age!

Come show off your costume at Ventana’s Annual Halloween Parade! Parents, students, and staff will gather at Lower Lawn for Halloween celebration!

A fun, inspiring, and energizing service opportunity to give back to our community and make a positive impact. This is a family-friendly event and children of all ages are encouraged to participate!

Stone Soup is a traditional folktale, found in many parts of the world, whose moral is that “by working together, contributing what you can, a greater good is achieved”. Come join Ventana as we make our own Stone Soup!

Ventana’s Gratitude Week is a time for students to celebrate and be thankful to the community around them, including participating in a service-learning program to give back to the larger community.

A special event and fundraiser at Linden Tree Books in Downtown Los Altos. Bring family and friends to listen to stories read by Ventana staff and shop for books, unique gifts, games, music, and more!

Our annual Winter Holiday Concert where each class will be singing songs which touch on the holiday season and a special theme.

Please join us for a tinkering event with your family! Parents and children are invited to work together to solve a problem using our ever-popular tinkering space.

Ventana’s Annual Book Fair! We’re partnering with Hicklebees to create the fair, and the books on sale were lovingly chosen by VePA and Amanda Stewart, our Head of School.

A fun, inspiring, and energizing service opportunity to give back to our community and make a positive impact. This is a family-friendly event and children of all ages are encouraged to participate!

An art event where student musicians perform their instrumental and choral ensemble work and student visual artists share their creations.

An adults-only event where parents and staff will be able to connect and socialize with other adults! Come spend an evening over drinks, dinner, and dancing with an opportunity to bid on some incredible items and trips!

A dinner for the parents of graduating fifth graders. This is a time to look back on and celebrate the journeys your children have had during their time at Ventana.

A graduation ceremony to commemorate the accomplishments, triumphs, and learnings of our graduating fifth graders.

A classroom visit where children will share their culminating learning projects and reflect back on the school year. Each classroom will hold their event on a different morning to accommodate families with more than one child at the school.