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 on Friday at 4:00pm 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

Don't hesitate to call the main office with any questions 515.457.6500.

ISASPs are quickly approaching. Please keep in mind when scheduling appointments during these testing days. All 3rd-5th graders will take the ISASP's at Valerius on April 15-19.

Invitations were sent to staff, families, and UHS students last week on Thursday, February 8th. To learn more about ParentSquare in UCSD, please review this summary of previously shared information.

Download a 1-page overview:

• What can I do in ParentSquare? (English)
• What can I do in ParentSquare? (Bosnian)
• What can I do in ParentSquare?(Burmese)
• What can I do in ParentSquare? (Hakha Chin)
• What can I do in ParentSquare? (Spanish)
• What can I do in ParentSquare? (Swahili)

With the warmer temperatures and all the snow melting it is extremely wet outside. We are asking you to include an extra set of clothing in your student's backpack to change into in case they get wet when outside for recess. The Health Office has limited clothing to borrow and are running low on items. If your student has come home in borrowed clothing please wash and send back to the Health Office. Thank you so much!

Friendship parties will be held in the afternoon on February 16th (Friday). Below are the times for each grade level.

Sign up her if you are able to help volunteer in the classroom for the party: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA9AA2BA5FCC25-47680135-friendship

*Volunteers - If you haven't checked in to our Raptor visitor system using your driver's license please stop into the main office before the day of the party to get registered.

Classroom Party Times below...

• Kindergarten ~ 1:45-2:30pm
• 1st Grade ~ 2:15-3:15pm
• 2nd Grade ~ 2:45-3:30pm
• 3rd Grade ~ 2:45-3:30pm
• 4th Grade ~ 2:20-3:05pm
• 5th Grade ~ 2:45-3:30pm

*Preschool friendship parties listed below...

-AM PreK (Mikayla/Shylo) ~ 10:45-11:15am

-PM PreK (Ben/Nowelle & Kristen/Sarah) ~ 2:30-3:20pm

-PM PreK (Mykalya/Shylo) ~ 2:45-3:15pm

Can't make it to the party? You can still help by donating to the classroom party funds. Do so through the square store: HERE

The Valerius PTO provides dinner for our teachers on conference nights and coordinates treats for the lounge so they can stay energized and have time to eat when working all their extra hours. This time, we'll be providing Urban Grill and Chick-Fil-A for dinner.

With our bigger school this year—we have more staff to feed and we could use your help. If you’d like to help cover some of the cost, you can make a monetary donation. These funds go directly to covering the cost of the meals. If you’d prefer to bring an item, there are options for snacks and drinks you can provide as well.

• Sign up to donate here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA9AA2BA5FCC25-47881841-feed
• To make a monetary contribution, click here: https://valeriuspto.square.site

PIkmykid Parent App Registration Information

Pikmykid App Registration

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

English | Español | Bosanski | Kiswahili

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