The J-Hawk Experience!
Info you need to know for week of September 16-20
Message from the principal
UHS Homecoming Week 2019 is here! This week our Urbandale schools and community come together to celebrate our J-Hawk spirit and welcome home alumni.
Here again is a highlight of the many events for current UHS students and past students to have fun and show pride in our school. This year's theme for the week is Welcome to the Jungle.
We have included information about dress up days for UHS students, optional events like Powderpuff football/Ironman volleyball, as well as the Street Party, Lions Club Pancake Supper, football game...and much more!
Homecoming Dress up theme days
Monday, September 16 - Denim Monday
Tuesday, September 17 - Twin Tuesday
Wednesday, September 18 - Wildlife Wednesday
Thursday, September 19 - Tourist Thursday
Friday, September 20 - J-Hawk Spirit Day
Homecoming activities will take place the week of September 16, 2019.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
- 6:30pm - Ironman volleyball Boys from each grade compete against each other in volleyball in the UHS South Gym.
- 7:30pm - Powderpuff football Girls from each grade compete against each other in football on Frerichs Field.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
- 5:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. UHS Street Party We’re hosting a Street Party in the UHS Parking Lot before and after the Homecoming Parade. This is a free event with lots of fun activities planned including games, J-Hawk tattoos, football team autographs, DJ, and food trucks (food is for purchase)! Stop by the Urbandale Alumni Association booth by 7:30 p.m. to turn in your stamped “Find the J-Hawk” card. All Urbandale students, families, staff, alumni, and community supporters are welcome to attend. Go J-Hawks!
- 6:00 p.m. Homecoming Parade (Begins at Urbandale Middle School and ends at Urbandale High School.)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
- 4:30 p.m.– 7:00 p.m. Urbandale Lions Club Annual Homecoming Pancake Supper at UHS Commons (Tickets available at the door; 13 years old and up – $5.00; 12 years old and younger – $3.00)
- 4:30 p.m. UHS 1979 Football Team (State Runner up) celebration at UHS Commons. Help welcome and honor the last J-Hawk football team to play in the state championship game.
- 7:00 p.m. Football Varsity Game vs. Linn-Mar at UHS Frerichs Field. Cheer on your J-Hawks! UHS Marching Band at halftime.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
- 8:00 p.m.– 11:00 p.m. UHS Homecoming Dance at UHS Commons
- Cost is $10/person
- Must have a School ID to get into the dance; School IDs required for all attendees (even guests from other schools).
- Homecoming Dance tickets will be on sale September 9–20 in Room 105, Room 211, and at the door the night of the dance, but tickets will NOT be sold Friday, Sept 20 after school.
- Non-UHS students must have a guest form filled out by a UHS student and a ticket purchased prior to Friday 9/20 at 3:30 p.m. Guest forms are available in room 105 and 211.
Let's have a fun, safe, and memorable Homecoming 2019!
Tim Carver
Principal
#UHSpride
#UHSwillChangeTheWorld!
Homecoming Street Party 2018. Come out to this year's party on Thursday, September 19th!
Come see the UHS Homecoming Parade from UMS to UHS at 6:00pm on Thursday!
Attendance.
UHS attendance - 95%
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.
"Find the J-Hawk" game returns to Homecoming Week in 2019
The Urbandale J-Hawk will be displayed in local businesses around the Urbandale area from Thursday, September 12th through Thursday, September 19th. The object of the game is to go to businesses listed on the game card, locate the J-Hawk, and have the business stamp your card and proceed to the next business.
To obtain your game card, go to one of the participating businesses mentioned below. You’ll be able to spot the J-Hawk and collect your stamp at each of the businesses. Collect 12 or more stamps to complete the card.
Finished cards can be turned in at the Urbandale Alumni table by 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 19th during the UHS Homecoming Street Party at Urbandale High School, or at the Urbandale Chamber located at 2830 100th Suite 110, by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 19th. (Note: In case of inclement weather, The Homecoming Street Party will be held inside the high school).
Game cards with 12 or more stamps will be entered into a random prize drawing. The drawing will take place on September 20th and winners will be notified by phone. Prizes can be picked up at the business location of the prize. Your prize must be picked up no later than three weeks from the date of notification. Have fun finding those J-Hawks!
Participating Businesses
- Amish Haus Furniture
- BMW of DM
- Cookies by Design
- EKGolf
- Felix & Oscar’s
- Flix Brewhouse
- Friedrich’s Coffee
- Hungry Boyz
- Hy-Vee (Urbandale)
- Midland Credit Union
- Plaza Florist
- R. Jones Collision 1
- The Range Grill & Golf
- The Urban Grill
- Urban Pet Hospital
- Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
- Vision Park Family Eye Care
- Westside Appliance
Sponsored by: Urbandale Alumni Association, Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, and UHS Student Senate
Go out and find the J-Hawk around the community
EK Golf on Merle Hay Road is a participating member of this new Homecoming event
Pick up your "Find the J-Hawk" game card at the Hy-Vee service counter. Look for the J-Hawk by the flowers
Student Announcements and Day 1/ Day 2 for the week
This week Monday, September 16, is a Day 1. Tuesday, September 17th is a Day 2. Block days are a Day 1. Friday is a Day 2.
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
Lunch Schedule 5th period (6th period on Wednesdays)
5A Lunch - 11:38 - 12:03
5A Class - 12:08 - 12:49
5B Class - 11:38 - 12:19
5B Lunch - 12:24 12:49Parking lot safety
To help provide a safer parking lot experience at UHS, I wanted to remind students, families, and staff, about a few parking lot items to be sure everyone takes care of each other:
1. There is to be no student parking at any time in the East Lot next to the stadium.
2. The universal speed limit in a parking lot is 5 mph.
3. Students crossing any streets and parking lots are reminded to use designated crosswalks.
3. New this year, speed bumps have been added in the parking lot by the baseball field to remind drivers to slow speeds at all times.
WHEN PARKING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, remember to park legally. This includes following all parking signs and NOT parking in front of mailboxes. Thank you!
PSAT sign up information
Things you should know about the PSAT:
It is a practice test for the SAT*, which is a standardized test for college admittance. The PSAT is also the entrance exam for the National Merit Scholarship program. Juniors who score in the top 3% nationally (approximately) are entered into the National Merit competition.
This is one of the highest academic honors a student may receive. This is a link for more information: National Merit Scholarship Program
*The SAT is a different test than the ACT. The majority of our students take the ACT rather than the SAT. Both are standardized exams that 4-year colleges and universities require for admittance. Here is a link that describes the differences between the two tests: ACT vs. SAT Comparison
How to register: To register, students should bring $18 cash or check (payable to UHS) to Mrs. Gibson in the UHS Counseling Office. Registration opens on September 16. Priority will be given to juniors who register by Tuesday, October 1st. Freshmen and sophomores registering prior to October 1 st will be placed on a waitlist and will be notified on October 2nd if they are not able to test. Please register soon. Space is limited.
If you have questions concerning the PSAT, please feel free to contact your student’s counselor at UHS.
Tracy Edwards - Students with Last Name F-K
Darlene Wagner- Students with Last Name L-Q
Eric Sackett - Students Last with Name R-Z
Academic Eligibility - Information for students in activities
Academic Eligibility
Athletic Rule (Scholarship Rule 36.15). Students must pass all classes and make adequate progress toward graduation. If not passing all at the end of a final grading period, student is ineligible to dress for and compete for the first period of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days in the interscholastic event in which the student is a contestant. There is no requirement that the student competed in the sport previously. Students in Baseball and Softball have the same penalty as all other students. The first date is figured as the first date of official competition or the first date in which grades are released. Students in Cheer and Dance will be handled in Urbandale within this rule (Board Policy 510) with their “season” commencing the first day of each semester or in accordance with the actual sport season in which they are participating.
Music/Speech Association Rules. Outlined in the Constitutions of the Iowa High School Speech Association (IHSSA) and Iowa High School Music Association (IHSMA). Students must pass all classes and make adequate progress toward graduation. If not passing, a student must sit out thirty (30) calendar days from the point in time when grades are released or the first thirty (30) calendar days of the semester.
In addition, Urbandale High School students must take and pass 4.0 credits to remain eligible each semester.
Reference Iowa Administrative Code 36.15 and Urbandale Community School District Board Policy 510.
Attendance - Information for students in activities
Attendance
Students must attend classes at least one half of a student’s day to be eligible for practice or an event.
This is defined as:
· Monday, Tuesday, Friday (Non-Block Day) – students must be in school for periods 5, 6, 7 & 8.
· Wednesday (Block Day) – students must be in school for periods 6 and 8.
· Thursday (Block Day) – students must be in school for periods 5 and 7.
The Activities’ Director will handle exceptions on an individual basis. Prior communication by the student should be completed whenever possible. Examples of common exceptions include scheduled medical appointments, college visits, and funerals.
Reference Urbandale Community School District Board Policy 510.
Exciting changes at UHS continue in fall 2019 with I.E.S.!
As we continue to expand and enhance opportunities for access to teachers to support learning, UHS is rolling out some exciting changes to support students learning. We will continue to have a modified-block schedule (8 classes on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and 4 block periods on Wednesday and Thursday along with Connections).
However, we have created time in school day on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, to have guaranteed access for teachers to have with students. Students sign up on Thursdays (started August 29th) during Connections for their I.E.S. time for the next three days (Friday, Monday, Tuesday). A student will attend the same location during that three day cycle and then sign up on Thursday for a new offering for the upcoming Friday, Monday, and Tuesday.
Students largely have choice of where they go during this time, including having intervention for additional learning, extensions of learning, and study table to further learning. Intervention, Extension, and Study table, are the heart of our additional time, resulting in the name "I.E.S." There will be no additional homework tied to this time though additional learning is the focus of it.
Student Activities Ticket
Information for Seniors
UHS Seniors and families,
thinking about going to college after graduating, the Iowa College Access Network has a series of tools and reminders for high school seniors about college planning and financial aid.
If you would like to sign up for these reminders, click on this link: Senior Resources from ICAN
If you have not already visited a few college campuses, talk to your family about getting those scheduled in the next few months. Many colleges and universities have already opened up their applications for the fall of 2019, so you may be able to apply for admission already. The earlier you can apply, the better!
Access Network as a free resource. You can visit their website, www.ICANsucceed.org, to
schedule an appointment, or call their toll free number, 877-272-4692 to talk to an advisor.
Stay on top of the process, and be sure to ask if you have questions!
FAFSA Completion Night!
Click here for more info and to sign up!
UHS Student Clubs & Organizations...get involved!
A note from Silver Cord Committe to UHS students
Welcome back to school! From the stack of hours turned in during schedule pickup and Open House, we can tell many of you did a TON of volunteer work this summer, and you invited your friends. The senior class has volunteered almost 11,000 hours during high school, and the freshmen are off to a great start with 654 hours this summer. Way to go!
Hours were updated last week -- check them here: Silver Cord Ladder If you have 40 or more hours, go see Mrs. Strong in Room 212 to pick up a free Silver Cord Volunteer t-shirt!
Do you love working with younger kids? We have lots of fun opportunities coming up, including Urbandale Team J-Hawk Football and Girls On The Run, where you can work with and inspire elementary age students. You can always find opportunities and current information at our Silver Cord information page. We try to put the current events at the top, with ongoing volunteer opportunities towards the bottom. This year, try setting up a weekly volunteering job, and see how fast your hours add up! Just read about each opportunity, choose something and sign up, and show up with an Hours Verification Form (attached). When you're done volunteering, have the adult in charge sign your form and turn your form in at the UHS Main Office. It's easy!
Remember, this is the only Silver Cord email address that is checked on a regular basis. Please send hours and questions to us!
Please turn in your summer volunteer hours to the UHS Main Office as soon as possible so we can get them added, and keep on doing good!
Deb Bremser
Silver Cord volunteer
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
2020 Page Program- Iowa Senate, House of Representatives, Legislative Services Agency
The Iowa Senate, House of Representatives, and Legislative Services Agency invite Iowa high school juniors and seniors to apply for Page positions for the 2020 session of the Iowa General Assembly. Serving as a legislative page is a great opportunity for students.
The Iowa Senate, House of Representatives, and Legislative Services Agency invite Iowa high school juniors and seniors to apply for Page positions for the 2020 session of the Iowa General Assembly. Serving as a legislative page is a great opportunity for students.
Included in this email is a link https://www.legis.iowa.gov/careers to the online application. The application forms can be found here: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/careers/positions/6EAB05A4-621B-4817-8A3D-50247F998E79.pdf.
Please note that living arrangements for Pages are not supervised or provided. We ask parents, guardians, and school personnel to carefully consider this aspect of the program and not recommend students who may need a supervised environment.
Please disseminate this information at your earliest convenience. The deadline for receipt of applications is, October 4th, 2019.
If you have questions regarding the program, please contact one of the persons listed below. Thank you for your assistance in making this opportunity known to your students.
Sincerely,
W. Charles Smithson Meghan Nelson
Secretary of the Senate Chief Clerk of the House
Charlie.smithson@legis.iowa.gov Meghan.nelson@legis.iowa.gov
515.281.5383
Shout Outs
J-Hawk teams battle!
The J-Hawk Football team took home their first victory in convincing fashion, beating DM Lincoln with a score of 53-12 on Friday! Great work!
The J-Hawk volleyball team won their first home match of year against Marshalltown on Tuesday, September 10th! They also took two of four matches at the SEP tournament on Saturday! Great work, J-Hawks!
Offense preps for next series
UHS Students and Cheer Squad cheer on the J-Hawks!
UHS shows their spirit!
UHS Seniors participate in NCYL!
This past week, the following seniors participated in the National Council on Youth Leadership seminar held at Drake University. Approximately 240 students from 24 area high schools were selected to attend for their leadership qualities and scholastic record.
Congratulations to all of our senior leaders! We thank you for your contributions to Urbandale High School and our Urbandale community.
Reese Dial
Damon Drury
Ashleigh Kistenmacher
Sam Rempe
Sierra Ruden
Peter Schumacher
Emily Scieszinski
Jessie Stoelk
Cal Watson
Lukas Zerajic
UHS Fishing Club kicks off their year!
Learning around UHS
Human Anatomy and Physiology class work on display
Human Anatomy and Physiology class work on display
Students in Drama practice new skills
College Chemistry students engage in lab
UHS Academic Decathlon team learns from a team member
English class engaged in MAP assessment
Students learning from Language and Literature on display
Student studying English with Mrs. Kane-Finn
AP Government students hold trial
Mr. Clark leads learning of Physical Science concepts
Mrs. Smith work with students on Foods and Nutrition concepts
UHS students encouraged to join Hyperstream Club
Inspire Iowa's Future Speaker Event
On September 18th at the Knapp Center, located on the campus of Drake University for a night of FREE food, FREE entertainment, and inspiration. Doors open at 5:30 pm. You'll be inspired by incredible music from "American Idol" winner Maddie Poppe and "The Voice" contestant Jon Mero. Our featured speaker is Sadie Penn, who will be speaking about suicide prevention and what inspires her. This is not a school sponsored event.
Wednesday, Sep 18, 2019, 05:30 PM
The Knapp Center, Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA
UHS Marching Band Invitational
Saturday, Oct 5, 2019, 03:00 PM
Urbandale High School, Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA, USA
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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