We have 10 days until winter break. Here are some fun kindness challenge ideas for the students! They will bring home a calendar tomorrow that they can check off at home if you want to play along.

Day 1- Give someone a compliment

Day 2- Hug a friend (but ask them first if it's ok)

Day 3- Pick up litter on the playground or outside the school

Day 4- Leave a nice note on someone's desk

Day 5- If you see a coat on the ground, hang it back up

Day 6- Hold the door for someone else

Day 7- Say thank you to the lunch ladies

Day 8- Make a nice card for your teachers

Day 9- Do a chore for someone in your family

Day 10- Share a candycane with a friend

Valerius Pride and Spirit Night at the UHS basketball games on Friday, December 13th. Students will receive a free pass to get into the games.

Girls play at 6:15 and boys play at 7:45. Mrs. Cole plans to attend both games!

If you are interested in supporting the J-Hawks and attending other sporting events the schedules and information can be found at J-Hawks.com .

We'll have a series of short video links for parents this month about popular social media apps including TikTok, SnapChat, and Instagram. Technology continues to evolve and it is important

as a parent that you stay up to date. A popular

social media application SnapChat is used by many

students. Watch this quick video to stay in the

know about this application and how students are

using it! SnapChat

Parent Advisory Council is held three times a year. Mrs. Cole will share about the strategic plan our work has been focused on this year, the results of our staff engagement survey and our student engagement survey, and will seek parent feedback on how we can continually improve student and families experience at Valerius.

Our first meeting will be Monday, December 16th from 6:30-7:30pm in the Valerius Media Center.

Please RSVP to me at colem@urbandaleschools.com so I can anticipate how many people plan on attending.

Many people ask how they can help teachers. We are creating this volunteer section for opportunities at Valerius:

Mrs. Nye has a lot of things to cut for her classroom. If you'd be willing to help her out she can send them home. Please email her at pinegarn@urbandaleschools.com

Monday, December 9th- NOVEMBER SOAR AWARD ASSEMBLY 3:00pm

Tuesday, December 10th- Band Rehearsal (8am) and Lessons

Friday, December 13th- BREAKFAST BUDDIES at 8AM

Friday, December 13th- Chorus Rehearsal (8am), Tornado Drill (10am), Pride Night at UHS Basketball

Principal- Valerius Elementary

Email: colem@urbandaleschools.com
Website: www.urbandaleschools.com
Location: 3305 92nd St. Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone: 515-457-6501
Twitter: @MichelleACole