The J-Hawk Experience!
Info you need to know for week of April 15 - 19!
Message from the principal
Important reminder about 2019-20 scheduling at UHS: The time for changes to 2019-2020 schedules has passed. We are currently working on the master schedule for next year and determine the number of sections and courses based on the requests made before break. As a result, we are no longer making changes to student requests.
Important reminder about ISASP at UHS: The Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (formerly known as the Iowa Assessments) will be administered to students in grades 9 - 11 during the week of April 22nd.
Below are the times we will have the on ISASP testing days April 22nd and 23rd:
- Monday, April 22nd - Day 1
- Testing in Connections area - 8:00-11:33am (READING and MATH tests)
- 5th period - 11:38-12:49 (Normal time)
- 4th period - 12:54-1:36 (Normal class length but after lunch)
- 7th period - 1:41-2:23 (Normal time)
- 8th period - 2:28-3:10 (Normal time)
- Tuesday, April 23rd - Day 1
- Testing in Connections area - 8:00-11:33am (LANGUAGE/WRITING tests)
- 6th period - 11:38-12:49 (Wednesday lunch classes)
- 1st period - 12:54-1:36 (Normal class length but afternoon)
- 2nd period - 1:41-2:23 (Normal class length but afternoon)
- 3rd period - 2:28-3:10 (Normal class length but afternoon)
Our 10th graders will test in their science classes on block day that week for the science portion of the tests.
Seniors are not expected to arrive in the building until 11:38am on April 22nd and 23rd unless they need to make up CPR.
Sincerely,
Tim Carver
Principal
#UHSpride
#UHSwillChangeTheWorld!
Attendance.
UHS attendance - 93%
This is a reminder that if a student has an unexcused absence for any period, our automated system will be sending out a call as well as an email as means to notifying you of the absence. If you feel it is in error, please contact Mrs. Chavez in our attendance office at 457-6805.
Student Announcements and Day 1/ Day 2 for the week
This week Monday, April 15th, is a Day 1. Tuesday, April 16th, is a Day 2. Block days are a Day 1. Friday is a Day 2.
UHS Silver Cord planning Meals from the Heartland packaging event!
All UHS students and staff are invited to join us at an all-school service event in the UHS Commons on April 24. We will be packaging 30,000 meals to feed hungry people in Iowa and all over the world with Meals From the Heartland! Shifts are available from 1:30-6:00 pm, and no training is necessary. Just sign up at the link below, and come help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d4faeac28a3f94-meals
Pictured here is Deb Bremser, Silver Cord community volunteer, who's helped organize all things Silver Cord, including this event. She was at the UHS lunchroom last week on Wednesday and Thursday collecting donations and signing up volunteers. Thank you!
Senior graduation and senior pictures
UHS graduation for the Class of 2019 will be on Wednesday, May 29th, at 7:00pm at the Drake University Knapp Center.
UHS senior pictures to be included in the yearbook are due to Mrs. Oda-Lawler by March 14th. Link to more information about senior pictures in the yearbook.
Link to the senior Baby Advertisement for the yearbook
CPR requirement for Graduating Seniors
could lead towards certification. Most students complete this requirement in PE class during
their high school years.
requirement. Please follow up with Mrs. Ness, confirming your student will be attending the
assigned class, or bring a copy of their approved CPR certificate, by April 15 th.
Prom 2019 Q and A from Mrs. Brown-Luke
Saturday May 11th
Where is Prom?
State Historical Building- Downtown
What time is Prom?
8-11pm
What if I want to bring a guest?
Guest forms are located with Mrs. Brown-Luke or Mrs. Veenstra. They must be filled out and returned by Friday May 10th.They will be available starting April 22nd- that way they have 3 weeks to fill them out.
What if my guest isn’t in high school?
Fill out a form and have a responsible adult sign for them- (Lines where an administrator might have signed)
How much is Prom?
$20 per person- cash or check is fine. Checks made out to UHS
Tickets will be on sale April 29th- May 10th with Brown-Luke and Veenstra
If any other questions come up let me know and I’ll be happy to address them.
Amy Luke
AP Social Studies and Student Senate
Urbandale High School
brownlukea@urbandaleschools.com
Post Prom - DONATION and VOLUNTEER - sign up info
I'm sending this out on behalf of our volunteer parents who are organizing Post Prom again this year.
Hello Junior and Senior parents! This year "We're Rolling out the Red Carpet" for your students! The 2019 Post Prom Event will be held at UHS on Saturday, May 11th from 11pm until 4:30am. It's sure to be a night filled with food, prizes, and lots of fun, but most importantly a supervised and safe night! Please get your students registered now! See attached registration form for more information.
Also, please consider donating and/or volunteering to help make this event a success! Post Prom is ran soley by parent volunteers, donations, and registration fees. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Chastity Price at (515)745-0806 or price1175@yahoo.com. Thanks in advance for your support!
Post Prom Donations:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084ea8ac2ca4f85-2019
Post Prom Volunteers:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084ea8ac2ca4f85-20191
Urbandale Post Prom is a Nonprofit organization solely ran by parent volunteers and funded by parent donations, fundraising, and registration fees. Also, with the cooperation and support of UHS, which provides us a free, safe, and chaperoned place to host this event."
Important information about vaping
Please click on this link to read important information about vaping, and it's many negative impacts for users and as it relates to students at UHS.
Mr. Wilkins & Mrs. Ness
UHS Student Clubs & Organizations...get involved!
UHS Athletics and Activities for the week! Go J-Hawks!!
Message Monday - Transportation Matters for Iowa
Message Monday - Life is a highway - drive safely all day long from the Iowa Department of Transportation
Cops & Teens: Coffee & Convos April 17 4:30pm – 5:30pm Urbandale Public Library
The Urbandale Police Department hosts regular “Coffee With A Cop” events geared toward “breaking bread” with Urbandale citizens and encouraging an open forum of dialogue in order for community members to feel more and more comfortable around officers. This month, UPD is co-hosting an event at the Urbandale Public Library geared specifically toward connecting with teens.
UPD will be filling coffee orders for teens (youth ages 12-17 years) who attend and it will be a great opportunity for youth to sit down with officers, ask questions, and have a conversation. Officers are open to all questions, but a few examples include: What do I do if I get pulled over? How fast do you have to be going over the speed limit for an officer to stop you? Pre-Registration is required and FREE.
Cops & Teens: Coffee & Convos
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Urbandale Public Library Meeting Room A
Pre-Registration is required.
UPD and UPL look forward to welcoming you!
Shout Outs
UHS track seniors recognized at Gary DouBrava Invite! Soccer keeps rolling! Girls golf swinging ahead!
The Boys and Girls track teams hosted the Gary DouBrava Coed Track Invitational on Tuesday, April 9th! The Urbandale Girls Track Team placed 4th and the Boys 3rd. It was also senior night where all track seniors were recognized and are pictured below.
The J-Hawks were back on the track on Saturday at the Blue Oval Classic at Drake University. Harrison Waylee won the 100 and 200 meter dash while Payton Marrs (2nd in 3200m), Jay Marcotte (3rd in 400m), and David Odunsi (long jump), placed in the top three as well. Great job, J-Hawks!!
Both Boys and Girls soccer teams each picked up wins this past week! Great job, J-Hawks!
The Girls Golf team will hosted their first home meet of the season on Tuesday at Urbandale Golf and Country Club. They are pictured below. Good work, girls!
AP Biology students present at DUCURS at Drake University!
Senior quiz bowl honors
Key Club spreads shares kind words through happiness project!
Learning around UHS
Mrs. Hanson's College Chemistry students engage in a variety of projects!
Student in Spanish II engage in review activity for upcoming quiz
Student in Spanish II engage in review activity for upcoming quiz
Public Speaking class discusses famous speeches from history
Mr. Ahquist leads discussion in history class
Students in Psych class co
Concert Choir rehearsing for an upcoming performance
Connections students engage in "Scavenger Hunt" for team building
Ms. Maharry's Connection ready to go.
Mr. Peterson's Connection finds J-Hawk in "Scavenger Hunt"
Connections students engage in "Scavenger Hunt" for team building
Mr. Moreno's Connections in action
Ms. Carman's Connections stops for pic while searching for next clue
Mrs. Gyure's Connections finds another item
Student led Connections Committee with Dr. Powers supporting groups during activity
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Urbandale High School
Website: http://www.urbandaleschools.com/schools/urbandale-high-school/
Location: 7111 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA, United States
Phone: (515) 457-6800
Twitter: @UHS_UCSD
Tim Carver, Principal
Email: carvert@urbandaleschools.com
Website: http://www.urbandaleschools.com/directory/tim-carver/
Location: 7111 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA, United States
Phone: 515-457-6801
Twitter: @TimPCarver