VALERIUS WEEKLY

May 22nd - 26th

Every Monday is a LATE START!

Valerius starts school at 10:00am (Doors open at 9:45am). District & Valerius Calendars

Current Online Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Please click on THIS LINK to access Titan Breakfast and Lunch Menus.

Updates To TITAN Meal Menus/Payments

UCSD Families & Staff,

The platform we use to share breakfast/lunch menus and to receive meal payments, TITAN Family Portal, will be updating its name, website, app, and branding to LINQ Connect. This change will take place on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. We apologize for the late notice as we also just learned of this change.

If you are a current TITAN user, you will not need to change your username or password as all of your existing settings and information will be on the new site as soon as you login. To access menus and make meal payments, you will need to visit LINQConnect.com and/or download the new app in your app store beginning May 23. (Note: The LINQ Connect app will be available in the Google Play Store on May 23; however, it will not be available yet in the Apple App Store. For Apple users, please use the LINQConnect.com website until the app becomes available in the Apple App Store.)

Thank you for your patience as we make this shift together. Please reach out with any questions.

Jessy Sadler
Director of Nutrition Services

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UHS Jazz Band Visits 4th Grade!

The UHS Jazz Band shared their talents with our 4th graders last week to spark interest in band. It was great seeing so many former Valerius students perform!

All 5th graders have the opportunity to join band. Mrs. Wells and Mrs. Schultz will be the band instructors and will be sharing information in the fall with students and families.

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Valerius Field Day

Field Day will take place at Valerius on Wednesday, May 24th. The event will run a bit differently this year with having a morning session and an afternoon session. This will help increase student participation. The morning session will run from 10:00-11:30am for Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. The afternoon session will run from 1:30-3:00pm for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade. A cool treat for everyone will take place from 3:00-3:30pm. Students should bring a water bottle and extra pair of clothing in case they get wet in the water events.

*There won't be a need for volunteers this year. Families are still welcome to watch their student participate.

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End of Year Events!

Lots of fun happening in the month of May.

May 23rd: UHS Graduates Elementary Visits
May 24th: Field Day (K-2 from 10-11:30am & 3-5 from 1:30-3pm)
May 25th: Urbandale Public Library Visit (all grades)
May 25th: Combined KA & Valerius PTO Meeting 7pm at Valerius (at Jensen) Library
May 25th: 5th Grade Talent Show (1:15pm)
May 29th: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
June 1st: 5th grade Promotion (10:15am)
June 1st: 5th grade Clap Out (11:00am)
June 1st: Last Day of School Picnic with Families (regular lunch schedule)

Valerius Calendars & Valerius Facebook Page

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Show Choir Experience (Grades 4-6)

It’s time to get signed up for the Urbandale Show Choir Experience!

The Urbandale Show Choir Experience is a summer camp dedicated to getting kids excited about singing and performing. It is a fantastic introduction to this crazy world of show choir, learning an entire show choir show in four days and presenting it to a live audience. We are working to make this one the biggest camp yet, and hope your budding performer can join us for the week!

All singers who are incoming 4th-9th graders are welcome, not just Urbandale students. So, along with signing up your own singer, be sure to call family and friends from anywhere to let them know they can be a part of the experience as well!

If you have any questions, please email Jon Edgeton (edgetonj@urbandaleschools.com) or Ted Brimeyer (brimeyert@urbandaleschools.com).

Thanks for considering joining us for this fun-filled week.

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UCSD Summer Meal Program

Our UCSD Nutrition Services Team will be offering free breakfast & lunch for children ages 1-18 yrs June 8 – August 10. Children do not need to be enrolled in UCSD. Sites include Olmsted, Aldersgate Church & UMS. Dates/times vary by location. Learn more HERE!

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Combined Valerius & KA PTO Meeting

A combined Valerius/Karen Acres PTO meeting is scheduled for May 25th to elect board members for the 23/24 school year. Anyone interested, is invited to join us for this brief meeting at 7 pm in the Valerius (at Jensen) library.

The PTO is responsible for fundraising and planning many events throughout the school year that directly benefit our kids and teachers! There are several positions available, finding one to fit your schedule and passion is possible. For position descriptions or questions in advance please email valeriuspto@gmail.com .

Uplifting Urbandale

Since there is not an official "appreciation day" dedicated to recognizing the hard work of school district superintendents, Olmsted Elementary decided to create their own. On April 27th, Olmsted students and staff invited Dr. Rosalie Daca to Olmsted in celebration of the inaugural, "Superintendent Appreciation Day."

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PREVIOUSLY SHARED INFORMATION...

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UCSD Garage Sale July 14, 2023

Urbandale Community School District is hosting a garage sale event at Rolling Green Elementary. On July 14, 2023, the sale will be open exclusively to educators within UCSD and the community from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Please contact Brandi Crawford at (515) 457-5010 or crawfordb@urbandaleschools.com to schedule a time to visit the pre-sale (open for educators by appointment only). From 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. the garage sale will be open to the public. The sale will include chairs, desks, electronics, file cabinets, storage units, tables, and more. We look forward to welcoming you! Full details: www.urbandaleschools.com/sale

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Middle School School Supply Kits for 2023-2024

Middle School Supplies for Next Year

Dear Families of future 6th graders:

Ordering is now available for school supply kits through "SchoolKidz" for NEXT year (2023-24). These kits are an optional and convenient way to purchase your student's school supplies. Please visit www.shopttkits.com and enter our school's code "84484". Place your order by June 9, 2023 and your child's school supplies will be delivered to your home by August 11th. The kits contain all items identified on the UMS school supply list for next year, except for the following:

1) drawing pencils for 6th grade Art

2) guitar picks for 7th grade Music

3) PE attire

Please contact umspto7701@gmail.com with any questions.

Thank you for considering!

UMS PTO

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Safety City - Incoming Kinder Students

Safety City is a week-long summer program for children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2023. Children will learn about traffic safety, fire safety, home, playground and other kinds of personal safety in an entertaining, positive environment. Register HERE.

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23-24 Online Registration

Families with students in kindergarten through 11th grade currently enrolled in the district will receive an email between May 1 – May 14, 2023, with instructions for online registration.

Click HERE for more details.

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23-24 Bus Form

To be on a bus route for the first day of school, UCSD needs to receive your completed bus request form no later than August 1st.

23-24 Bus Request Form

Meal Payments & Waiver Application

Meal Payments

Funds can be loaded onto student accounts electronically through LINQ Connect 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.

2022-2023 Application for Waiver of Confidentiality and School Fees