Progress reports will be emailed home via School Messenger on Monday (2/27) in the afternoon. If you do not receive an email check your junk/spam folders.

Please call the main office with any questions 515.457.6500

Spring Conferences are on February 28th and March 2nd from 4:00-8:00pm.

The Spring Conference Sign Up Link was emailed to families 2/3/23 at 4:00pm. If you haven't signed up yet please use the link below to schedule your student's date and time for Spring Conferences.

https://ptcfast.com/schools/Valerius_Elementary

2023 Spring Conference Newsletter

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

You can show your appreciation for our staff 2 different ways during conference week.

• Help us stock the lounge with snacks and drinks anytime between 2/27-3/3.

• Provide a monetary donation to provide dinner on 2/28 or 3/2. PTO will provide food from Palmer's and Urban Grill for dinner each night.

Sign up here to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA9AA2BA5FCC25-feed1

If you chose to make a monetary donation, please also visit https://valeriuspto.square.site/ to donate.

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.

• Tuesday, February 28th and Thursday, March 2nd -Family and friends shop during conferences until 8 pm. Students can shop both Tuesday and Thursday during their lunch recess using *E-Wallet or cash.

• Online shopping is available starting February 24th – March 9th through the fair homepage.

*E-Wallet allows family and friends to load funds through an online account accessible at school. Please review this option through our book fair homepage: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/valeriuselementaryschool

Volunteers are needed to run a successful fair. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA9AA2BA5FCC25-breakfast

If you have any questions about the Book Fair please contact your fair chair, Jaime Goetsch jaime.goetsch@hotmail.com

Urbandale Spring Apparel is now available for purchase! Please visit this link to place an order. All orders must be placed by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Questions may be directed to Adam Fraher at adam.fraher@j-hawks.com.

Is your student attending Webster next year? Webster would like to welcome you to join PTO! If you would like to get involved in the school or interested in more information about Webster's PTO and committees, contact the Webster PTO at volunteer.websterpto@gmail.com.

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.

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

Principal: Lara Justmann; justmannl@urbandaleschools.com

Dean of Students: Derek Wilkins; wilkinsd@urbandaleschools.com

Guidance Counselor: Elizabeth Donner; donnere@urbandaleschools.com

Principal Secretary: Angie Jones; jonesa1@urbandaleschools.com

Nurse: Jenny Villegas; villegasj@urbandaleschools.com

FFO: Madison Punsalan; punsalanm@urbandaleschools.com

Website: https://www.urbandaleschools.com/schools/valerius-elementary/
Location: 6301 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA, USA
Phone: 515-457-6500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valeriuselementary