PTO
2024-2025 UMS PTO Board
President: Nicole Schwegler
Vice President: Nicole Berger
Vice President: Sara Scott
Vice President: Lindsay Walker
Vice President: Kassandra Cline
Vice President: Candice Fantauzzi
Vice President: Jamie Goetsch
Vice President: Duana Laird
Vice President: Jill Gilmore
Treasurer: Jamie Rennie
Secretary: Elizabeth Whitver
Teacher Rep: Ashley Bartlett
Teacher Rep: Camy Havlicek
Principal: Dr. Cheryl Modlin
PTO email: umspto7701@gmail.com
Urbandale Middle School
Parent Teacher Organization
Sponsored Activities
Staff Appreciation
UMS has a tremendous staff—teachers, associates, custodial & support staff, and administrators. As a token of appreciation for their hard work and dedication, PTO provides back to school and end of year meals, dinner for staff on conference nights, and other fun things during the year! We also assist the UMS Leadership Team with their initiatives. New ideas are always encouraged!
The PTO depends on donations from individuals and families for most food and supplies, although a small annual budget is allocated to cover items not received as donations.
One or more Activity Coordinators are needed to lead the Staff Appreciation events. Numerous people are needed to supply donations.
First Day Locker Help for 6th Graders
During the first few days of school each year, PTO volunteers are available in the 6th grade hallways in the mornings to help new students find classrooms and practice opening lockers. At the end of the school day, volunteers help students open lockers, gather their belongings and get to the buses. This is a great way to make the new students’ first few days of school feel a little less stressful.
Approximately 14 volunteer shifts are available for locker helpers.
Teacher Wish Lists
PTO volunteers encourage teachers to submit a wish list of small items for their classrooms. These wish lists are presented to UMS families for them to fulfill, and the PTO distributes the collected items. Teachers have a limited school budget and often purchase supplies with their own funds. Donations of supplies go a long way toward success in the classroom.
One or more Activity Coordinators are needed to lead the Teacher Wish List event. Numerous people are needed to supply donations.
Class Parties
Class (grade level) parties sponsored by the UMS PTO provide a great opportunity for students to interact with each other outside of school hours and get to know students they may not typically see during the school day. Party activities include socializing, enjoying pizza, snacks and beverages, playing dodgeball, dancing and organized games. The party takes place in a structured environment on school property supervised by volunteers and school staff.
The grade level parties takes place immediately after school from 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm.
Numerous volunteers are needed during the weeks and days leading up to the party, and on the day of—before, during and after the party. Volunteers plan and facilitate the party, sell concessions, and provide supervision of activities and common areas.
Teacher Grants
Teachers are encouraged to submit applications to the Principal and PTO to apply for annual grants of to be used for classroom supplies, books, materials, or special projects. No volunteers are needed for this activity.
Spirit Wear
Go J-Hawks! Seeing students wear their Urbandale gear boosts the sense of community and belonging in the school. Each school year, the PTO sells Urbandale Spirit Wear through a 3rd party vendor. Orders are usually taken at the beginning and middle of the school year with items delivered to the students at school. In the spring, the PTO sells clothing that meets the requirements for Physical Education—and it is completely optional. Also, 8th Graders have a special t-shirt made just for them—artistic students submit design ideas then the entire grade votes on the favorite design.
One or more Activity Coordinators are needed to lead the Spirit Wear event
