VALERIUS WEEKLY

January 9th - 13th

Every Monday is a LATE START! School starts at 10:00am (Doors open at 9:45am)

Current Online Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Please click on THIS LINK to access Titan Breakfast and Lunch Menus.

District Wide 5th Grade Winter Band Concert

The 5th grade District Wide Rehearsal and Winter Band Concert is on Tuesday, January 10th at the UHS PAC.

The combined Rehearsal will take place UHS PAC starting at 7:45am. Students will need to be dropped off at and enter at the doors labeled "Performing Arts Center". Students will ride a bus back to school after rehearsal.

The Winter Band Concert is that evening, also at the UHS PAC and stats at 7:00pm. Students must report to the commons no later than 6:45pm. They will not need to bring their music stand to the concert, but will need all other band materials.

For more details about the rehearsal or the concert click HERE to view the January/February Calendar sent by Mrs. Wells.

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2023–24 Preschool & Kindergarten Pre-Registration Opens January 24, 2023

The Urbandale Community School District (UCSD) welcomes your preschool and/or kindergarten student(s)! We take great care in creating a culture of learning in our classrooms to help make the transition to preschool and kindergarten a positive experience for your child(ren) and family. Our focus is to help each child learn, grow, and achieve success on the pathway of lifelong learning. We’re looking forward to welcoming your child(ren) and family this fall!

Click HERE for more information about Pre-Registration.

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PTO Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Our Valerius PTO is doing a Cookie Dough fundraiser that will began January 6th! Funds raised will help purchase classroom materials and support the work of the Valerius PTO. This is a wonderful fundraiser as each tub sold gives Valerius $7. This year Karen Acres will also be partnering with us in anticipation of our new building next year! Coming home in your student’s bag will be a flyer with all of the information about the seven types of cookie dough available for purchase, plus an order form on the back side.

Please keep careful track on the order form of requested purchases. Order forms are due back to school on January 19th. Please make sure your student’s name and a parent contact phone number are on the form.

All payments will be made online using this link: https://valeriuspto.square.site/

We request ONE payment per order form.

Pick Up will be Saturday, February 11th from 11:00-12:30.

Volunteer to help with pick up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA9AA2BA5FCC25-valeriuskaren

Event Information

Dine to Donate Fundraiser at Tropical Smoothie Cafe

https://www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com/

When?

Tuesday, Jan 10, 2023, 02:00 PM

Where?

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Northwest 86th Street, Johnston, IA, USA

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Uplifting Urbandale

Rolling Green 5th grade English Language Learner (ELL) students are honing their broadcasting skills with their latest innovative project-the "Urbandale Memory Masters" podcast. Rolling Green ELL Teacher Laura Beth Vander Ploeg was awarded a Making A Difference Grant from the Urbandale Schools and Alumni Foundation (URBSAF) which provided the ability to purchase podcast equipment.

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PREVIOUSLY SHARED INFORMATION...

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What Parents Need To Know About Fentanyl—Community Forum January 17

What Parents Need To Know About Fentanyl—Community Forum January 17 (click for flyer)
Urbandale Community School District is hosting a community forum regarding the dangers of fentanyl. Fentanyl is a deadly synthetic opioid that is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. U.S. Department of Justice Assistant Attorneys Mallory Weiser and MacKenzie Tubbs will share critical information about counterfeit pills, warning signs, NARCAN, and how social media is impacting distribution. Attendees will also gain an understanding of Des Moines metro area statistics on seizures of fentanyl, drug cases, and overdoses. The forum is the next session in the District’s “Parent University” program. All metro area parents and guardians are welcome to attend this free event.

Event: What Parents Need To Know About Fentanyl Community Forum
Time/Date: 6:30 p.m. January 17, 2023
Location: Urbandale High School
Performing Arts Center
7111 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
Attendees: All metro area parents and guardians
Tickets: No tickets necessary; free admission

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Meal Payments & Waiver Application

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

UCSD COVID-19 Guidance (Updated 7/19/22)

Please follow this link for the up to date Covid -19 Guidance for the 22-23 school year.