JHawk Joggers Spring Program Starts March 25th!
We are planning to start our spring J-Hawk Jogger running program March 25th - May 3rd (6 weeks). We are needing four parents daily, two parents from 11:20-12:20 (K-2nd) and two parents from 12:20-1:20 (3rd-5th).
We will be using the same iPad system as in the fall. If you are available and willing to volunteer, please email Mrs. Cullinan your preference for day and time at cullinans@urbandaleschools.com
Turn in Your Reading Trackers
Our Spring Break Reading goal is for Valerius staff and students to collectively read 100,000 minutes over the break! If we meet our goal, every grade level will earn an extra recess with either Mrs. Justmann or Mr. Wilkins.
We launched our challenge at the Literacy with Loved Ones event before Spring Break at the Literacy for Loved Ones event. Reading trackers were distributed during conferences, and additional copies will be available at the event. Students will turn in their reading tracker to their teacher.
THANK YOU for your donations!
Sometimes it only takes one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life. Our Kids Heart Challenge program has officially ended, and your kindness and caring has certainly changed lives. THANK YOU for all your hard work to support the American Heart Association. Valerius raised an amazing $9,000! YOU have made a big difference in the lives of so many people affected by heart disease. We couldn’t do it without your generous support! Below are some our top donors...
Samantha S - $834.82
Garrett C - $502.38
Presley G - $444.93
Madelynn S - $441.55
Lennin B - $320.95
Amelia W - $280.23
Charlie D - $279.86
Malaika L - $251.67
Tripp W - $251.45
Register Your Incoming Kindergartener by May 24!
Safety City is a week-long summer program for children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2024. Children will learn about traffic safety, fire safety, home, playground and other kinds of personal safety in an entertaining, positive environment. To make learning about safety fun, Safety City incorporates songs, story books, films, games, and artwork in addition to riding Big Wheels in a mock city setting. Safety City also provides the experience of riding on a school bus to the Urbandale Police and Fire Departments for tours. Safety City is taught by Urbandale Police Officers and staff who are assisted by a team of student helpers.
If you have any questions or need financial assistance, please contact Officer Meagan Cowden at 515-331-6804 or mcowden@urbandle.org at the Urbandale Police Department. Fee includes t-shirt, bike helmet and daily snacks. Registration Deadline: May 24
UCSD Essential Tools: Quick Guide For Families
The “UCSD Essential Tools: Quick Guide For Families” is a 1-page overview of key tools in use throughout the district. You’ll find the name of each tool (and corresponding logo), grade levels using the tool, the primary purpose of the tool, where to login, and resources for help using the tool. You’re welcome to review the Guide as a Google Doc or download the Guide as a PDF. We hope the Guide is a helpful resource for you!
Log Into Your Powerschool Parent Portal and Register Today!
School registration for the 2024–2025 school year is open! Please review the following information for registering your child for school in the Urbandale Community School District. We know this is a busy time of year for students and families. Thank you in advance for taking time to register your student(s). We’re looking forward to welcoming your child(ren) and family this fall!
Log into your Powerschool Parent Portal to get started: https://powerschool.urbandale.k12.ia.us/public/home.html
K-12 Returning Students
Kindergarten through 12th grade student registration for the 2024–25 school year begins online March 1, 2024. We’re excited to share our new online school registration system as it will make registration more efficient and convenient. You’ll find detailed instructions for registering your returning student(s) by visiting: urbandaleschools.com/register
Preschool Students
Preschool Pre-Registration opened January 30, 2024. Click here to review detailed Preschool Pre-Registration Information for the 2024–2025 school year. Please Note: Preschool Pre-Registration will not only pre-register your student, but will play a key role in determining facility and programming needs for the 2024–2025 school year. Pre-registering your student does not guarantee your student a spot in the Urbandale Preschool Program. Once all facility and programming decisions are confirmed, you will be contacted regarding your acceptance into the Urbandale Preschool Program by April 12, 2024.
Outside Recess
Recess will be held outside unless the temperature (including windchill) falls below 10 degrees. Temperature checks will be made 15 minutes before all recesses at www.weather.gov
SAVE THE DATE - Plant Sale on May 4th from 8am-12pm
Join us for the first annual Valerius Elementary Plant Sale! Choose from a variety of house plants, pots, and veggies, raised by the Valerius PTO. More specific activity details and vendors will be released soon. Mark your calendar and come get a special gift for Mother's Day!
Updated Covid-19 Guidelines
There are new Covid 19 guidelines. It is now being treated like any other respiratory illness like influenza. The student needs to be fever free for 24 hrs without fever reducing medication and improving respiratory symptoms. No more out for 5 days.
Nurse Katie Scandrett
scandrettk@urbandaleschools.com
515.457.6503
Pikmykid Dismissal App Registration Information
Menus/ Payments
To access menus and make meal payments, you will need to visit LINQConnect.com and/or download the app in your app store.
Visit the UCSD Website for more information.
Free & Reduced Meal Application
School Fees
Beginning in the 2023–24 school year, we will be collecting payment for books, materials, and bus transportation fees via PowerSchool. We have created the following step-by-step instructions for this new process.
Translated instructions: Bosanski , မြန်မာဘာသာ, Laiholh (ဟားခါး-ချင်း) , Español , Kiswahili
VALERIUS ELEMENTARY
Dean: Derek Wilkins; wilkinsd@urbandaleschools.com
Principal Secretary: Angie Jones; jonesa1@urbandaleschools.com
Office Secretary: Caley Jo Schroeder; schroederc@urbandaleachools.com
Nurse: Katie Scandrett; scandrettk@urbandaleschools.com
Guidance Counselor: Liz Donner; donnere@urbandaleschools.com
FFO: Maddy Punsalan; punsalanm@urbandaleschools.com
Website: https://www.urbandaleschools.com/schools/valerius-elementary/
Location: 3305 92nd St, Urbandale, IA, USA
Phone: 515-457-6500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valeriuselementary