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The Flyer Hub is a great resource for finding information about community activities, opportunities, and services. We post flyers from our district, community education, and organizations within our community. Flyers are organized by age group (elementary, middle school, high school, and adult) and are frequently updated so be sure to check back often.

We thank our Rolling Green Elementary students for contributing their Encouraging Words as they reflect on the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey as well as provide words of inspiration for us all during challenging times.

"You can do anything if you put your mind to it. Mistakes are proof you are trying." Jaime

"Hang in there, you'll be safe, remember you aren't alone on this!" Tynise

"Hang in there and stay safe Texas, hope you are ok." Brei

"Practice makes perfect, try try try." Adriana

"Keep on working hard so you can make your goal." Madi

"Never say 'you can't do this,' the harder you work the sooner it will be achieved." William

"You can do this!" Connor

"I believe in you." Ruby

"You can succeed." Aiden

"Keep practicing and you will get it." Karla

"Never stop believing." Adrian 

"You are not alone on this." Ava

"Our thoughts are with you, hang in there!" Jacie

"Nothing is impossible if you believe in yourself." Oscar
With the first few weeks of school underway, many students, staff, and families are becoming more comfortable with new schedules and routines. For some, this period of adjustment may take days or weeks, while for others, it may take weeks or months. We all adjust to new situations in our own time and at our own pace, which is why engaging in healthy communication practices with our children is so important...which begs the question, what is healthy communication?

As many of us recall from our own youth, communication between parents and teens can often feel fraught with obstacles. There are intrinsic difficulties communicating between generations, and when you consider that often conversations can be emotionally charged, it is no wonder so many times parents and teens walk away from a discussion feeling frustrated. 

This is why it’s important to remember that healthy communication doesn’t just involve listening and responding; Continue Reading
The digital age has opened many doors enabling interaction and communication between students, parents, teachers, and coaches outside the classroom and practice. The sheer volume of messaging apps available can be overwhelming, however. One tool that has served the vocal music program at UHS well for the past several years has been Remind. A messaging app conceived with educators in mind, Remind’s greatest strength is in large group messaging. It also supports small group and individual communication. Attaching photos, pdfs, and active hyperlinking are also quite useful capabilities when approaching the 140 character limit. Remind has a built in translate feature which while not perfect can help to connect educators with families where English is not the first language spoken at home. Students and parents can enroll to receive messages via text, email, or directly through the Remind app, and can easily opt out at any time. This app has been instrumental in helping our entire vocal music program stay connected, updated, and informed.

Ted Brimeyer
Director of Choirs
UHS


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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. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy 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, schlueterk@urbandaleschools.com , Mark Lane, Director of Human Resources, lanem@urbandaleschools.com and Crista Carlile, Director of Teaching and Learning, carlilec@urbandaleschools.com .
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