The J-Hawk Experience!
Info you need to know for week of January 13 - 17!
Message from the principal
We will have one more day of regular class on Monday, January 13th (Day 2), before we start our semester finals. We find that it is important to schedule time for teachers to assess students learning in a summative fashion through semester final exams or projects on the last three days of the semester on January 14th, 15th, and 16th (see schedule below). There will be no school for students but a teacher workday on Friday, January 17th. Monday, January 20th, schools will not be open in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Semester finals
Teachers can assess student learning in their finals in a variety of methods (test, project, presentation, etc). If they have not shared with students yet, teachers will be sharing this week about their final exam format in their classes. Below are expectations during finals days.
"Seminar time" is intended for students who need to make up learning and/or other assessments with teachers during semester finals days. Due to all students having lunch at the same time and not being able to accommodate all students at once, all students will have the opportunity to have open campus lunch during finals days, meaning they can leave campus and then return for their next final.
Expectations:
- Students are required to be in attendance for ALL of their scheduled classes.
- PE classes will be a Day 1 (juniors and seniors) during finals days.
- Students are not required to come to Learning Centers during finals days.
- Students will remain in their testing areas/classrooms the entire testing period.
- All students must be in supervised areas of the building or must leave campus. Those supervised areas include the UHS Library Media Center or the lunchroom.
- Lunch will be available at UHS during each day of semester exams.
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
7:30 – 8:15 Seminar Time
8:15 – 9:45 1st Period Exam
10:00 – 11:30 2nd Period Exam
11:30 – 12:00 Seminar Time
12:00 – 12:30 Lunch
12:45 – 2:15 3rd Period Exam
2:15 – 3:30 Seminar Time
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
7:30 – 8:15 Seminar Time
8:15 – 9:45 4th Period Exam
10:00 – 11:30 5th Period Exam
11:30 – 12:00 Seminar Time
12:00 – 12:30 Lunch
12:45 – 2:15 6th Period Exam
2:15 – 3:30 Seminar Time
Thursday, January 16, 2020
7:30 – 8:15 Seminar Time
8:15 – 9:45 7th Period Exam
10:00 – 11:30 8th Period Exam
11:30 – 12:00 Seminar Time
12:00 – 12:30 Lunch
12:30 – 3:30 Seminar Time
Friday, January 17, 2020
NO SCHOOL for students
parental permission and administrative approval.
2nd semester schedules for 2019-20
We will not be making changes to 2nd semester schedules to add or change classes. Students who don't already have a daily Learning Center can drop a class for a Learning Center but need to fill out proper paperwork (with parent/guardian and school approval) through the UHS Counseling Office first.
Busing during finals
parental permission and administrative approval.
to stop in and visit us.
No School Monday, January 20th, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
We will start our 2nd semester on Tuesday, January 21st. We will start classes in Connections on the 21st.
Sincerely,
Tim Carver
Principal
#UHSpride
#UHSwillChangeTheWorld!
Attendance.
UHS attendance - 92%
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, January 13th, is a Day 2. Tuesday, January 14th, is a Day 1, Finals Schedule periods 1, 2, and 3, DISMISSAL AT 2:15pm. Wednesday, January 15th, is a Day 1, Finals Schedule periods 4, 5, and 6. Thursday, January 16th, is a Day 1, Finals schedule periods 7 & 8. NO SCHOOL Friday, January 17th.
Second semester lunch schedules will be available on Monday, January 13th.
Daily schedule reminder
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, are our non-block days with eight periods meeting along with I.E.S. and Wednesday and Thursday are block days. Even periods meet on Wednesdays along with Connections and odd periods meet on Thursdays along with Connections.
Click here for Daily bell schedule
Therapy pets for Finals week
UHS counselors are excited to once again team with the Animal Rescue League of Iowa to provide therapy pets on January 14 & 15 during Finals Week. Our aim is to help combat stress by providing therapy pets for students to play and spend time with before the 8:15 a.m. finals on Tuesday and Wednesday.
We recognize that taking finals can be an exciting, yet stressful time for our students. We hope that spending time with the certified pets and trainers can ease that burden and help our students tackle their finals with confidence.
Please come to the Media Center both mornings at 7:30 a.m. to enjoy the pets. Good luck on finals!
UHS Counselors
DMACC Night at UHS to be held on Thursday, January 23rd
DMACC Night at UHS is a perfect night to learn all about DMACC right at your high school! The event includes a presentation on DMACC programs, information on Admissions and Financial Aid, and a chance to ask questions of DMACC staff. Students from all grade levels are encouraged to come. All presentations will be made in English and translated in the following languages: Bosnian, Burmese, Spanish, Swahili, and Vietnamese.
Bring the whole family out to learn more about DMACC! There will be childcare, pizza and prizes!
RSVP required for all participants. Follow this link to sign up!
This event is for Urbandale High School students and their families only.
UHS Construction related issues - Main Drive Closure from 8:30am-2:30pm on Monday, January 13th
While construction continues on our new fitness room and related areas, we have experienced some issues where school has been interrupted as result of construction.
FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 13th: Construction crews will be using a large crane to install rooftop units on Monday, Jan 13th. The plan is to close off the eastern entry to the main drive at approx. 8:30am and break down the crane by 2:30pm.
We apologize for these interrupts and recognize that they may continue during this construction process.
Construction crews worked on cutting a new doorway opening to the UHS main office
Construction crews worked on cutting a new doorway opening and building stairs to the UHS main office
New opening to the UHS main office is closed until new doors can be built and installed later this semester
UHS Seniors: Complete Your Online Application For Urbandale Dollars For Scholars Scholarships and FAFSA, too!
UHS Seniors: Complete Your Online Application By April 1st For Urbandale Dollars For Scholars Scholarships and complete your FAFSA, too!
Scholarship information
Interested in scholarships but concerned about the time it takes to apply? Now, the Urbandale Dollars for Scholars program makes it easier than ever! Urbandale High School students may create an online profile which enables students to apply for and be matched to local and national scholarships. By creating an online profile, students will be able to see scholarships available to them and choose the scholarships they wish to apply for—parents can also view student progress on the application.
Learn more here and be sure to develop your online application profile NOW to be alerted about scholarship opportunities.
FAFSA information
Did you know over $2 billion dollars of financial aid goes unclaimed each year? It's not too late to fill out the FAFSA, and every family with a student attending college in 2020-21 should do so. Not sure why? Here are the many reasons to fill it out and info on how to get FREE help! If you have already filled out the FAFSA, your effort is much appreciated!
UHS Prom and Graduation Dates for May 2020
A letter from the Urbandale Education Foundation regarding summer fundraiser golf tournament--Brad Peyton Memorial
As always, the Urbandale Education Foundation would like to extend a sincere thank you for your support of the Brad Peyton Memorial Golf event. We are grateful for the 200 sponsors, participants, volunteers and dinner guests who came together this past June to honor a family, celebrate a life, and support Urbandale Schools.
Since the tourney began in 2014, we’ve raised over $125,000 in support of scholarships for students and classroom grants for teachers. All of which wouldn’t have been possible without you!
As we begin to plan for our 2020 event, we hope you will again consider supporting the golf tournament. We are recruiting Title, Lead, Lunch, Beverage, and Hole sponsors. Details of all sponsorship levels are listed in the attached PDF; you’re also welcome to sign up online.
You may be in the midst of planning your charitable donations for the coming year. We will plan on following up with you shortly after the first of the year to request your commitment to supporting the upcoming Peyton Memorial Golf Tournament scheduled for Monday, June 29, 2020, at Hyperion Field Club.
Thank you for your support and we’re looking forward to another successful event in 2020!
Sincerely,
Marty Trepp
Peyton Memorial Golf Tournament Director
Support Scholarships For UHS Students: Urbandale Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Brunch
Support Scholarships For UHS Students: Urbandale Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Brunch
Join us for brunch! The Urbandale Education Foundation is hosting the Urbandale Dollars for Scholars® Scholarship Brunch on Saturday, February 29 from 8am to 1pm at UHS. Plus, a fantastic raffle, vendor fair & entertainment! All proceeds will support student scholarships! Thank You to Hy-Vee for providing food, the Lions Club for providing pancakes, and Lioness Club, Leo Club and Silver Cord students for volunteering their time and providing much needed support. #thankful4U PURCHASE TICKETS Your support makes all the difference!
UHS Student Clubs & Organizations...get involved!
Student leaders in the new gaming club collaborate with Mr. Ahlquist
New members of the UHS Gaming Club engage gaming
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
Shout Outs
J-Hawk winter sports in action!
The J-Hawk Girls and Boys Bowling Teams were in action on Monday and Tuesday. Though they came up short in both meets, they fought hard with the boys team having their best score of the year at Marshalltown on Tuesday. Great work, J-Hawks!!
Click here for link to www.j-hawks.com for upcoming events this week. Go J-Hawks!!
Jaywalkers performed at Midwest at the UDA Spirit of America Gold Championships!
The Jaywalkers performed in Minneapolis on Saturday, January 11th against top teams in the Midwest at the UDA Spirit of America Gold Championships. They took home 4th place in Jazz and 8th place in Pom. Great work, girls and coaches!
The team consists of seniors Kari Schreck, Kat Tollas, juniors KaItlyn Bouska, Taylor Traywick, Ellee Klein, sophomores Alayah Schmitz, Eliza Quigley, Maddie Davis, Savannah Nguyen, and freshmen Ava McConnell, Brittney Krueger, Megan Reinhardt, Sami Walljasper, Ashlyn Meyer, May Greenlee, and Raina Graalfs. They are coached by Ashley Fisher and Courtney Nikkel and assisted by Jerri Ann Longlet.
Show choir preps for season!
UHS Cheer Squad hosts youth cheer clinic!
Urbandale's Allen Lazard starting for Green Bay Packers as they enter post season!
Learning around UHS
Professor Barnchat from Drake University speaks to physics class
Professor Barnchat from Drake University speaks to physics class
Ms. Watson leading learning with students in the LMC
Mr. Hammerand leads a review session in AP Environmental Biology class
Students in Mrs. Hammerand's class engaged in review
Students conduct a mock trial in American Government class
Bass Choir prep with Mr. Edgeton for Pops Concert
Moch Supreme Court activity in Mrs. Hale's Economics class
Chemistry review activity in groups
POE marble sorter videos
Principles of Engineering marble sorters...some of the best we've ever had for your viewing pleasure!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJyyHmHFjyw&list=PLhy-Ne6FAXKYNfumRMwN43J7boEB1mExO
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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