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Well-Being Tips for Students Participating in the Iowa Assessments
Every year, students in school districts across Iowa participate in the Iowa Assessments. This assessment data, in combination with district assessment data and numerous, valuable data points collected throughout the year, helps our district track student growth and achievement. Students in 3rd through 11th grades will be taking the Iowa Assessments Monday, February 6 through Friday, February 10, 2017.
Here are a handful of well-being tips families may consider in helping students feel prepared, confident, and ready to do their best.
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Centennial "Spotlight" Celebrations: Jensen Elementary
Throughout the 2016–2017 school year, we’ll be highlighting a school each month that is celebrating Urbandale Community School District’s Centennial Anniversary. Throughout January, Jensen Elementary students celebrated their 100th day of school with extra special activities as they paired them with the 100th anniversary of the District. From students sharing what makes them unique, to writing 100 things they love about their school and Urbandale, to sharing how the District is 100 years older and they are 100 sprinkles smarter, Jensen educators and students participated in some truly creative, fun, and memorable activities.
Check out all the fun here!
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Online Preschool Pre-Registration for 2017-2018 Begins February 8, 2017
Preschool Pre-Registration will begin on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. To pre-register your child for 3-year or 4-year preschool for the 2017-2018 school year, review the following Preschool Pre-Registration information. We look forward to welcoming your family!
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Open Enrollment Applications Due March 1, 2017 (1st through 12th grades)
Welcome J-Hawks! We believe the process of Open Enrollment should be one in which all families considering Urbandale CSD feel welcomed and valued. All Open Enrollment Applications are due to the student’s resident district and receiving district by March 1 for students in grades 1st -12th and September 1 for students entering Kindergarten. Note: If your child is currently open enrolled into the Urbandale district and would like to continue attending next year, you do not need to submit a new application. Once you have been approved for open enrollment, the approval continues until your child graduates or you notify the district you are ending your open enrollment. Learn More About Open Enrollment
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Plan On Attending A Kindergarten Registration Meeting: February 16th or February 21st
All families with kindergarten-age students for the 2017–2018 school year are invited to attend an upcoming Kindergarten Registration Meeting at your neighborhood school. To be eligible for kindergarten, a child must be 5 years old by September 15, 2017. All elementary schools within the Urbandale Community School District will provide full-day kindergarten programs. We're excited to welcome you!
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Multi-Cultural Community Discussion: Rescheduled For February 27, 2016
Events over the past twelve months and beyond, have been a strong reminder that this country has a long journey ahead in overcoming racial biases and disparities. That is not to say there hasn’t been any progress, because there certainly has. However, it is clear that we must do better. These issues, it seems, are hitting closer to home more frequently than ever. We would like to take time to discuss these matters in our community. We believe that is where it starts, in our community. We must take the time to listen, learn, and really get to know one another before real change can occur. Learn More & Register
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No School / Professional Development Day Monday, February 20, 2017
There will be no school Monday, February 20, 2017, as Urbandale CSD educators participate in the 6th Annual Professional Development Day affectionately referred to as "
Cabin Fever Day." It's an enriching day full of learning, insights, and leadership!
Adventuretime All-Day Program at Olmsted Elementary February 20, 2017
Register your child(ren) by Wednesday, February 15, 2017. To register, go to:
http://urbandaleschools.revtrak.net Click on: Adventuretime Family Services, 2016-2017 All Day Programs, 17ADV February 20, 2017, and click here to register. Then sign into your account and finish the registration process. Please note: no registrations will be accepted after Friday, February 17, 2017.
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"If you can’t fly, then run
If you can’t run, then walk
If you can’t walk, then crawl
But, whatever you do,
You have to keep moving forward
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
Never stop doing your best,
Just because someone doesn't give you credit.
This has helped me to not give up when I have a very challenging problem that I have to do.
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Last month we shared tips on building resilience in our youth and as a continuation of that topic, we’ll share several points regarding cultivating happiness. Much like resilience, cultivating joy can be learned and incorporating specific short tasks/actions in your day (which have been studied and proven to increase joy) can begin to create more positive thoughts leading to a more positive life.
When we think about health and well-being, much of our body of knowledge is based on research into disease, disorders and disabling conditions. But we can’t presume that the absence of illness results in wellness. Continue Reading
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If you find yourself saying this phrase more and more often, “It’s time to turn that off now…” or thinking, “I wonder if this app/game/website is okay for my daughter or son…” then you may be interested in these helpful resources for parents and educators. We’ll begin with Common Sense Media. Common Sense Media offers an extensive library of independent age-based and educational ratings and reviews for movies, games, apps, TV shows, websites, books, and music. Continue Reading
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Educational Equity Statement
No student enrolled in the Urbandale Community School District shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in the District’s programs on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status (for program), ethnic background, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (for employment) or socio-economic background (for program). The policy of the District shall be to provide educational programs and opportunities for students as needed on the basis of individual interests, values, abilities and potential. If you have questions please contact the District office at 11152 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA or call 515.457.5000. The District’s Equity Coordinators are Dr. Keri Schlueter, Coordinator of Student Services; Mark Lane, Director of Human Resources; and Crista Carlile, Director of Teaching and Learning.
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