VALERIUS ELEMENTARY
Late Start School Hours: 10:00am-3:35pm
Breakfast Time: 8:40-8:55
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Website: urbandaleschools.com
Location: 3305 92nd Street, Urbandale, IA, USA
Phone: (515)457-6500
Facebook: facebook.com/valeriuselementary
MESSAGE FROM MRS. MAURO
A few Odds and Ends updates for this month-
Progress Reports: Beginning in 2018-19, UCSD will be sharing report cards electronically via School Messenger. This change is being made to increase efficiency in how schools get this information to parents. Report cards are created at the end of each trimester. These report cards will be emailed directly to a student's primary contact as noted in PowerSchool. A student’s secondary contact will also receive the electronic report card if that parent does not live with the student and is designated to receive mailings. These report cards will be sent in pdf format, which is easily printable from a personal printing device. Should you wish to have a report card printed for you, please contact Mrs. Johnson during regular school hours.
Parent Rounding Update: Thanks to those who stopped by my table to chat during conferences! It was great to hear the parent perspective on what we’re doing well and what we can continue to better. Below is a summary of the things that parents shared in the form of what we call a “stoplight report.” It talks about what we are doing, things that are being worked on, or in progress, and things that are outside our locus of control.
Just for Fun: During November and December, we’re doing “Flannel Thursdays” dress up days. Staff members will be wearing flannels on Thursdays during the chilly months, and we invite students to join in!
MESSAGE FROM MRS. MACGREGOR
SHARE & CARE
November 5th-16th
The J-Leaders will be collecting food and other donations that are needed for the Urbandale Food Pantry.
Each class will be asked to donate a specific item. The class with the highest value of items donated each week will earn an extra recess supervised by Mrs. MacGregor.
Please send the following if you are able:
Mrs. Meier’s Class- Toothpaste
Mrs. Springer’s Class- Toilet Paper
Ms. Levy’s Class- Cans of Black Beans
Mrs. Roling’s Class- Bags of Brown Rice
Ms. Gustafson’s Class- Shampoo
Mrs. Squires’ Class- Cans of Carrots
Mrs. Gillespie’s Class- Cans of Red Beans
Mrs. Mataloni’s Class- Bags of White rice
Mrs. Faul’s Class- Cans of Potatoes
Mrs. O’Connor’s Class- Spaghetti Noodles
Ms. Bruggeman’s Class- Cans of Navy Beans
Mrs. Mertens’s Class- Jars of Spaghetti Sauce
Thank you for helping us share our blessings this holiday season!
MESSAGE FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
Hello Valerius Families!
Please remember to call the Health office phone at (515) 457-6503 or email the school nurse at villegasj@urbandaleschools.com to report any illnesses or if you have a health related question. This will allow all health related issues to stay confidential.
Jenny Villegas is our school nurse and goes between Valerius Elementary and Karen Acres. She is at Valerius on A,C,E days. Lori Havran is the health associate and attendance coordinator. She is at Valerius every day. When calling the attendance line to report your student absent from school, please let her know when and why your student is gone from school. If you send an email to your student’s teacher, please include Lori’s email also, which is havranl@urbandaleschools.com. This will eliminate any confusion when your student is absent.
Attendance Phone Number (515) 457-6503
When to Stay Home:
Fever- Student must be fever free for 24 hours (less than 101 degrees) without a fever reducer medication.
Vomit- Student must have not vomited for 24 hours before returning to school.
Diarrhea- Student must be free from diarrhea for 24 hours.
Pink Eye- Student can return to school after 1st dose of medication or as directed by your physician.
Clothes Donations
The health office is also in need of a few extra clothes in the 5-10 size range. We primarily need pants, but a few shirts would be fine also, if you have clothes that your children have outgrown. These donations would be very much appreciated.
MESSAGE FROM MS. TIFFANY
Greetings Everyone,
With the holidays quickly approaching us, there are a couple of holiday programs I would like to highlight for those in need. The Urbandale Community Network (UCAN), a non profit citizens group, is providing assistance to Urbandale residents. All eligible residents can sign up for UCAN’s Adopt a Family, Holiday Gift Mart or Food Assistance. The sign up dates are Nov. 7th 12-7pm or Nov. 8th 3-8pm at Lions Park Shelter 4103 72nd Street Urbandale, IA. Please bring identification for each member in your household, proof of Urbandale residency (current utility bill, lease or rent receipt etc.) and proof of eligibility (free and reduced lunch waiver, LIHEAP verification or 2 pay stubs).
For those not Urbandale residents, Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which provides toys for children during the holiday season. There are several locations around the community that a person can sign up or donate to the program. Please check out https://www.toysfortots.org for additional information.
Everyone's a Scientist Night!
Valerius families,
You are invited to join with other families and staff to celebrate the excitement of science! Please fill out the RSVP below so we can plan on you for the fun!
When: November 15 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Where: Valerius Elementary
Why: Science is awesome!
Schedule of Events:
5:30 - 6:30 Enjoy a free walking taco dinner and science experiments throughout the building
6:30 - 6:35 Readathon kickoff announcement
6:35 - 7:00 Choose a science presentation to enjoy as a family
To RSVP for Everyone’s A Scientist Night, click here!