VALERIUS WEEKLY

March 20th - 24th

Classes Resume March 20th (Monday)!

School resumes for all UCSD students except Rolling Green: Monday, March 20
Reminder: Every Monday is a late start - Valerius starts school at 10:00am (Doors open at 9:45).

Current Online Breakfast & Lunch Menus

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

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Elementary Boundaries NEXT SCHOOL YEAR!

With the opening of the new Valerius Elementary School in the fall of 2023, UCSD is also implementing new elementary school boundaries beginning in the 2023–24 school year. These boundaries were created through the work of the Elementary Boundary Committee which was comprised of parents and school employees. The boundaries were approved by the school board on September 26, 2022. Learn More

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Incoming 6th Grade Parent Meeting

Urbandale Middle School would like to invite parents and guardians of our 5th grade students to an Incoming 6th grade Parent Meeting on May 1st from 5:30-6:30pm at UMS.

If you have any questions please contact UMS at 515.457.6600.

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Huge thanks to the Valerius parents during this already super busy year!

From BINGO night and classroom parties, to cookie dough, book fair and stock the lounge, our requests to you were nonstop, but Valerius families showed up strong! With your support, BINGO night was a hit. We then raised an awesome amount of money selling cookie dough with profits used to purchase every child a book from the Book Fair. Then, the Book Fair reached RECORD sales generating a profit of almost 5,000 dollars that goes directly to the library! The support kept going with food and monetary donations flowing in to feed our teachers during their busy conference week. We couldn’t do it without your support, time, energy and love. We have the best kids, families and teachers!!

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Uplifting Urbandale

For Read Across America Week, Webster Elementary invited Iowa children's author Ryan Sloth to read his books to students. Coach Sloth played football for the Iowa State Cyclones and the Iowa Barnstormers, has coached football for 10 years, and has even acted as a football player in movies such as The Amazing Spider-man and The Dark Knight Rises.

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PREVIOUSLY SHARED INFORMATION...

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Help Celebrate UCSD Teachers - Share Your Appreciation

In celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8 – 12, we’d like to invite UCSD parents, guardians, alumni, and community members to share thoughts on video about a current UCSD teacher(s) who has made a positive difference in your child’s life and/or your own life. We’re hoping to compile many short videos as a wonderful way to remind our teachers how much they are appreciated and valued. Videos will be shared online (social media, website, etc.) during Teacher Appreciation Week. If you would like to participate, please review the following.

Option 1: Submit Your Own Video

Keep your video to a maximum of 1 minute (60 seconds)
If using your phone to record the video, please turn your phone horizontal when recording (not vertical)
Make sure you are in a well-lit area, no background noise, and your voice is able to be captured well with the device you are using
Email Dena Claire claired@urbandaleschools.com, UCSD Communications Manager, when your video is ready; Dena will then send you a link to a Google Folder to upload your video(s)
Video content will be reviewed and anything deemed inappropriate will render the video unusable in its entirety
Videos must be received by 11:59 p.m. April 3, 2023

Option 2: Schedule Time For District To Record Video

We’re happy to help record your thoughts on video; please email Dena Claire claired@urbandaleschools.com to schedule a time (we can also arrange for a translator)
Videos may be recorded at your child’s school (if your child is currently a student) or at the District Administration Office 11152 Aurora Avenue (whichever is most convenient for you)
Maximum video length is 1 minute (60 seconds)
Video content will be reviewed and anything deemed inappropriate will render the video unusable in its entirety
Videos will be scheduled February 27 – March 10 and March 20 – April 3, 2023

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School Apps Available at Home

Students are able to access School Apps, like BookFlix or Dreambox, from home. Your student will need to sign into ClassLink. Click on the link below to access the ClassLink sign on page or you can also find this link under Quick Links on the UCSD Website.

https://launchpad.classlink.com/urbandalecsd

Students can login using their QR code or manually entering their Username and Password. QR codes are used in grades K-2 and can be requested to be sent home by your student's teacher. If your student does not remember their username or password parents can reach out to the teacher or the main office for this information.

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Meal Payments & Waiver Application

Meal Payments

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

UCSD COVID-19 Guidance (Updated 7/19/22)

Please follow this link for the up to date Covid -19 Guidance for the 22-23 school year.