Pella Middle School
September 2022

Important Dates
- 9/19-9/23 - Homecoming Week
- 9/20 - Business vs. Ballers (homecoming dress up)
- 9/21 - 90 min. early dismissal
- 9/21 - Neon (homecoming dress up)
- 9/22 - Travel (homecoming dress up)
- 9/23 - Pella Pride Green & White (homecoming dress up)
- 9/23 - Lunch Tailgate with Pella HS students visiting
- 9/26 - School Board Meeting at 4:30 PM
- 9/26 - Academic Ineligibility Report
- 9/28 - 90 min. early dismissal
- 9/28 - 10/11 - Academic Ineligibility Period for any athletes with a failing grade.
- 9/30 - WorkSmart Career Connector from 8:13-9:13 (1st period class)



Brilliant Start to the 2022-2023 School Year!

New Staff at Pella Middle School
What a terrific bunch of people, and I am guessing you would say the same thing if your student has them. We continue to add outstanding people to our team!
Cody Dekruyff - 7th Math & 8th Science
Charlee Eekhoff - 5-12 Orchestra Director
Joshua Ellis - 7th & 8th Science (Science Team Lead)
Brendan Foughty - 7th PE & Health (7-12 PE Team Lead)
Ryley Kozisek - .5 FTE Teacher Associate
Bailee Meyer - 7th ELA
Elizabeth (Liz) Pribyl - Art
Mari Rozendaal - 7th Science & PLTW
Brittany Rouze - Resource Teacher
Megan Timmerman - 8th PE & Health
Hayden Vroom - 8th Math & 8th Science
**Sarah Boyce - fulltime 7th grade ELA (21-22 .5 FTE)
We have wonderful longterm substitute teachers this year due to exciting new additions to our teachers' families.
- Etta Dekruyff for Lindsy Brandt
- Shawn Vandenberg for Megan Timmerman
- TBD for Megan Ferguson
Overall, very exciting times at Pella Middle School, and we are so grateful for this team of servant-hearted teachers. I can speak as the principal and as a parent!
Megan Timmerman - 8th PE & Health | Hayden Vroom - 8th Math & 8th Science | Not pictured: Sarah Boyce - fulltime 7th grade ELA (21-22 .5 FTE) Adam Walker, School Custodian |

Safety First - Safety Always - Safety at Pella Middle School
At Pella Middle School, we want to maximize the learning and other opportunities for everyone. First and foremost, mental and physical safety is our priority. We want this to be a safe space in order for everyone to learn, lead, achieve and thrive. If your student experiences anything that makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe, or if they witness behavior that is uncomfortable or unsafe, please encourage your student to inform Mr. Manning, Mr. Tjeerdsma, Mr. Fynaardt, or Mrs. Van Wyk. If you see something, say something!
There are several different ways you can do that:
Talk to us directly during a passing period, class, before or after school
Email us
Or send a message to our tip line on our front page of the MS site (it can be anonymous)
We cannot help if we don’t know, and we want to help! We love our students, and we know we can always improve.



2022 - 2023 Pella Middle School Student Ambassadors





Homework & Work Completion Expectations
This is a friendly reminder that the mid term is approaching, and we will run our elegibility reports soon. If any students are failing a course, students will be inelegible to particpate for two weeks, and they will be required to attend Wednesday study table regardless if the work is done or not or if the grade is no longer an "F". To read the expectations, please click the link below.
*Watch for emails that inform you of whether your student is falling behind or now.

Pella Middle School Art Club



PHS Homecoming Poster Contest

After School Activities Underway
During Events:
- All spectators should be in the gym or in the stands.
- During volleyball games, f there are children playing in the cafeteria, Mr. Tjeerdsma, Mr. Manning, or other school personnel will ask them to return to the gym
- Please model great sportsmanship for our student athletes.
We appreciate your partnership and support of our students and activities!

Drop-off and Pickup Lane
- Try to avoid blocking East 13th and pull around to the west side of the loop when the line is backed up in the AM/PM.
- Avoid parking in the spots designated for those with handicap stickers in front of the building.
- Drop your students off anywhere along the curbed portion of the driveway, so we can make the loading and unloading process go quickly.




Counselor Connection
Our first couple weeks have gone very well! I will be facilitating small groups throughout the school year as part of our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum available to all students. Groups will include topics on healthy coping, divorce, grief, and social skills. If you would like your child to participate in a specific group, please contact me. One of the things I enjoy most about school counseling is getting to know our students and their families. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions, concerns, or just to say hello.
Jourdan Van Wyk


