We're excited to invite you into the school on late start Monday, Oct. 9th, 8:15 - 9:30 a.m. for a fun family learning event! There will be muffins, juice and coffee offered as you rotate through three learning experiences with your student(s). Number quilts, math number talks and a visit to our school library will make up the rotations.

If you're ABLE to attend, complete the RSVP link here. Feel free to have another loved one from the family attend in your absence. Limit 2 grown-ups per family. No need to complete if you or another grown-up is unable to attend.

We will once again have our fishing club this year at Valerius Elementary! All K-5 students are welcome to join the club and be a part of the fun! We actually partner with the high school in hosting this club so you will see kids of all ages at our events. We started this a few years ago with the high school, and last year was our first year of involving our Valerius students- and we had a great year!

Most of our events are on the weekend for about 2 hours at a time. We do ask that parents join for the entirety of the event to ensure transportation for students and to help supervise our kiddos. We will have equipment and bait, so if your student doesn’t have that- there is no need to worry!

The intent of this initial email is to gauge the amount of interest we have in the building so that I can prepare accordingly and set up the date for our first event. If you are interested in having your student join Fishing Club, please email me at wilkinsd@urbandaleschools.com

Tight lines! (That’s a fishing saying, meaning good luck!)

Parents and Guardians can now report their students absence using Powerschool Parent Portal. Click on the link below for step-by-step instructions.

English | Español | Bosanski | Kiswahili

All Valerius families are welcome to join us on Thursday, October 5th, from 7-8pm in the Valerius Conference Room.

Come meet other families, get to know our administrators, and share what you’d like PTO to focus on to support our school. ALL are welcome at our meetings!

https://www.urbandaleschools.com/schools/valerius-elementary/pto/

The 6th Annual Fall Festival is right around the corner! The goal of the Fall Festival is to bring the community inside our school walls to enhance our ability to fund students' learning opportunities outside of the classroom.

Everyone is invited (open to the public too) to the 6th Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 14th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. From vendors, crafters, free inflatables, a princess and superhero meet and greet, balloon animals, walking tacos, and of course raffle baskets, everyone is sure to have a wonderful time! The event is free to attend.

It is through the fundraising efforts of PTOs we can often support additional educational experiences outside of the classroom (field trips), playground equipment, P.E. equipment, and support running programs like J-Hawk Joggers. We can't do this alone! Whether you can donate food, time, or items for raffle baskets we appreciate everything!

Sign up below! It takes a village to invest in the lives of our students!

Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848AAAF23A2F8C25-44435259-fall

Food Donation:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848AAAF23A2F8C25-44233532-valerius

*Be on the lookout from your child's teacher for a sign up form to fill classroom raffle baskets! Your generosity makes the baskets a huge success! Funds raised will help send students on their classroom field trip.

**Own a business? Have an item or a service you can donate? Email valeriusfallfestival@gmail.com

Event Page: www.facebook.com/kafallfest

The Polk County Health Department will offer Flu Vaccine Clinics for Urbandale students, staff, parents, siblings, and community members.

Dates: October 25, 2023
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Urbandale High School Commons (cafeteria) (Note: Please enter the high school through the main entrance and turn right to walk toward the Commons.)

Reserve Your Flu Vaccine Appointment Online
It is highly recommended that you visit the website and pre-register to make your visit quicker – thank you!

• October 25 Flu Vaccine Appointments

Please make note:

• Most major insurance plans accepted.
• Please bring your insurance card.
• Flu vaccine for uninsured is $25 or what you can pay.
• Parent/guardian of students under 18 must be present and sign consent.

Students are not be dropped off or arrive before 8:35am (9:40am on Mondays). This time is when doors open for students to enter and staff supervision begins. Before this time there is no staff supervision for students.

Starting on Monday - A staff member will be reaching out to the parent/guardian if the student arrives unsupervised before 9:40am (8:35am T-F). Thank you for partnering with us to keep all students safe!

PIkmykid Parent App Registration Information

Pikmykid App Registration

Principal: Lara Justmann; justmannl@urbandaleschools.com

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