Save the Date - April 29th
UMS is inviting parents of incoming 6th graders to an informational meeting on April 29th from 5:30pm - 6:30pm in the UMS East Gym. 5th Grade students will be coming to tour the middle school with their class in May, this meeting is for parents and guardians. If you are unable to attend this meeting, a video of the presentation will be made available to you.
Translators are available upon request so please call the school at 515-457-6600 if you would like a translator.
Coming Up in ParentSquare
Over the past few months, all school-office, district-office, and baseball coach communications have been sent via the Urbandale app (powered by ParentSquare). The next step in our phased implementation will take place at the end of April when we’ll provide initial training for teachers to begin learning about ParentSquare. Before the end of the school year, parents/guardians will receive a Post from their child’s teacher(s). Posts in ParentSquare are delivered via email, text, and/or app depending on your preferences. Beginning this fall, we’ll fully onboard all teachers and our entire District (teachers, coaches, school-office, district-office) will use ParentSquare for school-to-home communications.
Activate your account by going to parentsquare.com/signin and enter your email or phone number within the “Register” section. You’ll need to use the same email or phone number that is in PowerSchool. If you’d like the app on your phone, search 'Urbandale' in the App Store or Google Play. If you have questions or need help, please complete this brief help form.
2024 Valerius Fun Run - Friday, April 26
Attention all! The annual Fun Run will be held next Friday, and this year, it will take place on the beautiful trails around Valerius. Although the running path will be different this year, we believe it will make for a special afternoon for students.
We are looking for volunteers to help ensure the event runs smoothly. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up using the link below. We need 10-15 volunteers, but we would happily take more! Please note that check-in for volunteers will be at the shelter house by the tennis courts 15 minutes before your sign-up time starts. We will have stations marked where you'll be stationed during the run to guide and assist the students.
**Please note that we will not be allowing spectators this year due to space limitations and to ensure that the event runs smoothly. Anyone who wants to attend the Fun Run needs to be signed up as a volunteer.
Volunteer Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA9AA2BA5FCC25-49213718-2024
Please feel free to reach out to Becky Rozenboom (rozenboombecky@gmail.com) with any questions on volunteering.
SAVE THE DATE - May 4th from 8am-12pm
The Valerius PTO Plant Sale will be held May 4th from 8am to 12pm outside the main entrance to Valerius. This will run in conjunction with the Polk County Master Gardeners' Spring Sale at the Demonstration Garden, so it's a great time to take care of all of your gardening needs. Houseplants, perennials, vegetables, herbs, gift baskets, and more will be available, along with a student-run lemonade stand!
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
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 for the 24-25 school year. 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
**Don't forget that you must also register for the bus every year as well. You can find the 24-25 Bus Request form in your Powerschool Parent Portal under FORMS.
Saftey City for Incoming Kindergarteners
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!
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