Valerius Weekly
February 26 - March 1
Monday (2/26) is the First Conference Night!
Spring Conferences are on Monday (February 26) and Tuesday, (March 5th) from 4-8pm each day. *Please take note the dates are a bit different from previous years (times are the same). The two dates are a week apart.
The sign up link from PTCFast. com was sent through ParentSquare. You can also access the sign up link on the Spring Conference Newsletter or Valerius Website under Announcements.
https://ptcfast.com/schools/Valerius_Elementary
Check out the PTO Corner section of the newsletter for information about the Book Fair, Breakfast & Books and how you can help teachers during conferences. Don't hesitate to call the main office with any questions 515.457.6500.
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
Kids Heart Challenge Ends this Week!
Our Kids Heart Challenge event at Valerius Elementary will be wrapping up shortly and we are so proud of our students who have registered and thank you for their support of the American Heart Association. For those who have not yet, please join us before our event ends on February 29. All you have to do is click HERE to register!
We have already smashed our goal, but let’s keep going to help more people with special hearts! Let’s keep going by letting friends and family know we’re saving lives and ask for their support. Posting on Facebook is the best way to get the word out.
We’ve had 20 students complete Finn’s Mission and are officially LIFESAVERS! Our goal is set at 40 and remember all students that complete Finn’s Mission are entered into a Midwest drawing for (2) Super Bowl Tickets to the 2025 Super Bowl!
A special shout-out to all students and families that have joined our team and supporting this important cause.
Thank you!
Mrs. Cullinan
Valerius K-5 Physical Education
Literacy with Loved Ones
Join us on March 7th from 8:15-8:45am for a reading event to kick off the Spring Break Reading Challenge. During spring break students will record how many minutes they read to help meet our goal of 100,000 minutes.
Families will go to their child's grade level pod to find a cozy spot to read together. Enjoy hot chocolate and muffins while you read. Teachers will be present in pods to help pick out a book, answer questions and hand out resources.
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
The Book Fair Is HERE!!
There’s so much to do and multiple opportunities to shop! At the fair you will find book recommendations from your child’s teacher and have the option to donate books directly to their classroom with the teacher wish lists found near the checkout.
Book Fairs benefit the Valerius library and classrooms with 50% of profits going directly to the school. There’s so much to do and multiple opportunities to shop! At the fair you will find book recommendations from your child’s teacher and have the option to donate books directly to their classroom with the teacher wish lists found near the checkout.
- February 26 (Monday) and March 5th (Tuesday) Family and friends shop during conferences until 8 pm
- Kids can shop during lunch recess using *E-Wallet or cash
- Online shopping is available from February 23rd-March 7th on the fair homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/valeriuselementaryschool1
Volunteers are needed to run a successful fair. If you’re available please check out volunteer times here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA9AA2BA5FCC25-47680129-breakfast
If you have any questions about the Book Fair, please contact your fair chair: valeriuspto@gmail.com
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