Pella Middle School
News from December, 2018

IMPORTANT DATES
- December 24 - January 2 No Classes - Winter Break
- January 3 - Classes Resume
- January 9 - 90 minute Professional Development Early Dismissal
- January 11 - End of Quarter 2 / Semester 1
- January 14 - No Classes - Teacher Work/PD Day
- January 15 - Begin 3rd Quarter / Semester 2
- January 23 - 90 minute Professional Development Early Dismissal
- January 30 - 90 minute Professional Development Early Dismissal
- February 4 - No Classes - Teacher Work/PD Day
- February 4 - Conferences from 3:30 - 7:00

Teachers and staff enjoyed the many holiday 'thank you' treats shared by middle school parents. We appreciate all of you!

Student Council Delivers Again!
Members of the Pella Middle School Student Council Ashlyn Branderhorst, Emily Blom, Braelyn Ensor, Mallory Westerkamp, Tess Hopkins, Ryan Sales, Kelby Sorheim, Eli Ebeling, and Ryder Bates discuss the service projects they’ve been working on this year and the importance of giving, as heard live on 92.1 KRLS.
Iowa Bike & Fitness Owner of Iowa Bike and Fitness partners with our student Council to provide a bike to a family in need through Crossroads. | Crossroads Mrs. Schulz, Eli Ebeling, Emily Blom, Kelby Sorheim, Mallory Westerkamp, Braelyn Ensor, Jackson VanKley, and Tess Hopkins pictured with Jim Hibma and their gifts to Crossroads. | Wrapping Gifts at Pella Middle School Student Council wrapped gifts for Crossroads. |
Iowa Bike & Fitness
Owner of Iowa Bike and Fitness partners with our student Council to provide a bike to a family in need through Crossroads.
Crossroads
Mrs. Schulz, Eli Ebeling, Emily Blom, Kelby Sorheim, Mallory Westerkamp, Braelyn Ensor, Jackson VanKley, and Tess Hopkins pictured with Jim Hibma and their gifts to Crossroads.
Favorite Holiday Movie CharacterCousin Eddie, of course! | Favorite Holiday Movie CharacterCindy Lou Who! | Santa Hat Day Happy Holidays from the front office! |

Stephen Gaul working on his Eagle Scout Badge
Stephen is working toward his Eagle Scout badge by fixing a walking bridge on the trail at Big Rock Park. His hard work will be appreciated by many!
Kristin Schulz Recognized by Local VFW
Kristin Schulz has been recognized by the VFW 5th District as Middle School Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Schulz does an amazing job engaging students in Social Studies and leading our middle school student council. Congratulations to Mrs. Schulz; we are proud to have her as part of the middle school family!

Too Much Time on Your Phone?

8th Grade Party - April 13, 2019
If you are interested in helping plan and prepare for this year's 8th Grade Party (8GP) on April 13, 2019, please contact the 8GP facilitators.
Holly Kraber: hkraber@gmail.com
Melissa Brown: ronlissa@mchsi.com