
VALERIUS WEEKLY
December 5th - 9th
Every Monday is a LATE START! School starts at 10:00am (Doors open at 9:45am)
Theme Day Changing to MONDAYS starting December 5th!!
December Upcoming Dress Up Days on Monday!
- Dec 5th: College Day (favorite college)
- Dec 12th: Neon colors Day
- Dec 19th: Ugly Sweater Day
4th & 5th Grade Chorus
Valerius Elementary will soon begin its 4th and 5th grade chorus season! The purpose of the chorus is to provide upper elementary students an opportunity to perform choral music outside the general music classroom setting. The Valerius Chorus is a free, extra-curricular activity for any student who chooses to join.
Chorus will be featured at our 4th and 5th grade music program on Monday, April 3rd at 7:00 PM at the Urbandale High School Performing Arts Center (PAC).
Rehearsals will be held from 8:00-8:40 A.M. in the music room beginning on Thursday Dec. 8. Rehearsals will continue to take place before school on Thursday mornings until the concert in April. A schedule is provided on the back for your reference. You will want to enter these dates onto your family calendar and post the schedule on your refrigerator!
Please encourage your child to join the chorus this season. We will have fun!
Musically Yours,
Mrs. Irvin (3-5 Music Teacher)
Valerius Chorus Sign Up Form (Please return to the student's homeroom teacher or Mrs. Ivrin by December 8th)
PreK-12 Math Curriculum Review Underway: Share Your Feedback
During fall conferences, all staff and parents/guardians were able to review samples of materials and provide feedback as part of the curriculum review process. Materials were available to review at each school within our system. Following field testing and our learning communities’ feedback, the math leadership team will evaluate and make a recommendation for the adoption of new instructional materials. If you would like to provide feedback, please use this form.
https://www.urbandaleschools.com/school-news/prek-12-math-curriculum-review-underway/
Valerius/Karen Acres Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A
Tuesday, December 6th, 5-7 pm
Card-making for teachers & J-Hawk Tattoos!
20% of your mobile purchase supports our school (include spirit night in your special instructions)
15% of all other orders, just be sure to let the cashier know you’re there for spirit night.
Important: we need a few volunteers to make this night happen. Sign up here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA9AA2BA5FCC25-chickfila
Winter Classroom Parties on December 21st!
PREVIOUSLY SHARED INFORMATION...
Classroom Snacks
Classroom teachers have a snack time built into their daily schedule. Your student may need or want a snack each day. We encourage parents/guardians to send healthy and nutritious snacks (fruit, vegetables, crackers, popcorn, goldfish, granola bars, etc). Always check with your classroom teacher to confirm the presence of any allergies. Snacks should be packaged in single serving sizes vs bringing a large bag. *If you are unable to provide a snack for your child please reach out to the main office.
Visit UCSD Nutrition Services website has more information about Healthy Snacks for the classroom.
Meal Payments & Waiver Application
Funds can be loaded onto student accounts electronically through TITAN, or by bringing cash or check to your student's building. For more information on meal pricing, and how to build a complete meal, please check our menus page.
Video tutorials (with translations) - How to Use TITAN
2022-2023 Application for Waiver of Confidentiality and School Fees
VALERIUS ELEMENTARY
Principal: Lara Justmann; justmannl@urbandaleschools.com
Dean of Students: Derek Wilkins; wilkinsd@urbandaleschools.com
Guidance Counselor: Elizabeth Donner; donnere@urbandaleschools.com
Principal Secretary: Angie Jones; jonesa1@urbandaleschools.com
Nurse: Jenny Villegas; villegasj@urbandaleschools.com
FFO: Madison Punsalan; punsalanm@urbandaleschools.com
Website: https://www.urbandaleschools.com/schools/valerius-elementary/
Location: 6301 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA, USA
Phone: 515-457-6500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valeriuselementary