The J-Hawk Experience
Info you need to know for week of October 30-November 3!
Message from the principal
Later, an announcement came out about the Iowa State Marching Band receiving the prestigious Sudler Trophy for excellence (like the Heisman Trophy for band). Looking closer at that release, I saw that another UHS graduate, Brian Carrier, is leading the ISU band as the Drum Major.
UHS alumni are changing the world in Ames, leading these programs to places they have hardly been to before! Just a few years ago, they walked the halls at UHS, learning, working, and developing their passions. You can do it, too! Focus on your passion and go get it! #UHSwillChangeTheWorld!
Sincerely,
Tim Carver
Principal
#UHSpride
Attendance.
UHS attendance - 96%
Student Announcements and Day 1/ Day 2 for the week
This week Monday, October 30th, is a Day 1. Tuesday is a Day 2. Block Days are a Day 1. Friday is a Day 2.
UHS Drama Department presents Almost Maine - November 2nd, 4th, & 5th
UHS Conferences and Teacher Dinners
UHS Parent/Teacher Conferences are one week away on November 6 & 9 from 4:00-8:15pm each night. UHS teachers will be available to meet with parents and students in the UHS lunchroom (Commons). A list of parent dinner times are listed here. Teachers will not be available during their 30 minute dinner times.
UHS parents are providing the meals during conference nights for the teachers and are in need volunteers to provide food.
The parents organizing these meals have asked that we include this request to all parents. Please see the links below to sign up. The teachers really appreciate the hot meal on a long day. Thanks for your help.
Taco dinner - Monday, November 6, 2017
Chicken dinner - Thursday, November 9, 2017
UHS first Write Out Loud a success!
UHS Writing Lab now open!
The lab is open Monday and Thursday afternoons from 3:15-4:00pm; and Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 7:00-7:45am in the English Pod on the 2nd floor.
All students are encouraged to come. There will be at least one English teacher there.
UHS Student Clubs & Organizations...get involved!
UHS Athletics and Activities for the week! Go J-Hawks!!
Shout Outs
J-Hawks perform well in State competitions, prep for more!
The UHS Varsity Football team hosted Dowling Catholic on Friday in the first round of the state tournament. Though they came up short, the J-Hawks fought hard and had a successful season, finishing 6-4 overall. Great job, J-Hawks!
The UHS Volleyball team swept Indianola in three games on Tuesday night and advance to the regional final on Monday, October 30th, at 7:00pm at Pleasant Valley in Bettendorf (Quad Cities area)! The winner goes on to the state tournament. Good luck, girls!
UHS Vocal Music All-State!
On Saturday, Oct. 21st, 23 students from Urbandale High School auditioned for the Iowa All-State Chorus. The selection process is very competitive, with approximately 17% of auditionees being selected to participate in the All-State Music Festival in Ames, Iowa, on November 16th – 18th, 2017. It is the highest individual honor a student can receive from the Iowa High School Music Association.
Urbandale students who audition for the Iowa All-State Chorus undertake a rigorous process of quartet rehearsals, study with private teachers, multiple mock auditions, and hours of individual and quartet practice time. The following 23 Urbandale students should be applauded for their dedication and exceptional representation of themselves and their community.
Auditionees:
Brenden Ball
Jenna Brady
Sydney Hartman
Megan Hess
Andrew Menke
Jessica Stoelk
Katherine Stoelk
Recalled:
Ryan Harrison
Anna Kerr
Jonah Larsen
Kerry Munyon
Peter Schumacher
Sophi Wilker
Selected:
Jenna Booth, 11th grade, 2nd year, Alto II
Abby Carver, 12th grade, 1st year, Soprano II
Lauryn Fraaken, 11th grade, 1st year, Alto I, alternate
Tyler Gajewsky, 12th grade, 1st year, Bass II
Aditya Kotla, 11th grade, 1st year, Bass I
Joe Jackowski, 12th grade, 2nd year, Bass I
Sarah Madison, 12th grade, 2nd year, Soprano I
Jack Pearson, 12th grade, 3rd year, Bass I
Riley Vander Hart, 11th grade, 2nd year, Tenor II
Claire Weihs, 12 grade, 1st year, Soprano I
2nd row from left: Joe Jackowski, Jack Pearson, Riley Vander Hart, Tyler Gajewsky, Aditya Kotla
UHS Band All-State!
On Saturday, Oct. 21st Urbandale High School had 18 students audition for the Iowa Instrumental All-State Festival. Statewide over 1000 instrumental student-musicians audition and approximately 17% of the candidates are selected to participate in the All-State Music Festival in Ames, Iowa, on Nov. 16-18, 2017. It is the highest individual honor a student can receive from the Iowa High School Music Association.
Urbandale students who audition for the Iowa Instrumental All-State undertake a rigorous process of weekly mock auditions, they study with teachers both in and out of school, and they devote many hours to individual practice time. The following 18 Urbandale students are to be commended for their dedicated efforts and outstanding contributions to the Instrumental Music Department.
Student Auditionees:
Lindsey Ingraham, Mary Bergstrom, Hunter DeJager, Zach Mataya, Hope Johnson, Josh Muller, Audrey Krukow, Alec Albrecht, Grace Pearson, Amanda Brown, Robert Kaman, Katherine Koele, Jon Meyer, Nate Baysinger, Erin Valle, Anne Schroeder, Sera Veeder, Anne Gage
Recalled:
Robert Kaman, trombone
Accepted:
Alec Albrecht, trombone, 2nd alternate (pictured below)
Mrs. Smith receives UEF Grant for books
Learning around UHS
UHS Photography students encounter an urban scene
Foods 1 & Foods 2 students explore the culanary arts
Mr. Dirks works with a student one-one-one
Ms. Maharry's students research post-secondary college options
ISU featured in one student project
Combat Hunger makes final appearance at final fall assembly
The UHS Senate led our final fall assembly with pie in the face to three teachers and two radio celebrities, as well as shout outs to our fall activities and German visitors. Special thanks to Mr. White, Mr. Brimeyer, and Mrs. Veenstra, for offering their "faces" for a cause. :) Our German partners from Lindenberg, Germany, enjoyed their last full week in Urbandale filled with more exploring and experiencing our culture. They were introduced at our pep assembly. Way to go, J-Hawks!
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UHS Parent/Teacher Conferences
Monday, Nov 6, 2017, 04:00 PM
Urbandale High School, Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA, United States
UHS Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday, Nov 9, 2017, 04:00 PM
Urbandale High School, Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA, United States
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