Pella Middle School
October 2021
Important Dates
- 11/2 - Vote YES - Pella CSD Bond Vote
- 11/2 - School Board and City Counsel Election
- 11/3 - 90 Minute Early Dismissal for PD
- 11/3 - Watch CLUE at Pella HS followed by Quarter Reward Day
- 11/8 - 8th Grade Creators Wanted Experience at Vermeer (90 min/group)
- 11/8 - 3:30-7:00 Parent Teacher Conferences
- 11/8 - 11/21 Virtual Book Fair
- 11/10 - 90 Minute Early Dismissal for PD
- 11/17 - 90 Minute Early Dismissal for PD
- 11/18 - Pella Hiring/Job Fair 4:00-7:00 @ Pella HS
- 11/22 - 1:15 Dismissal - Elementary Conferences
- 11/23 - 1:15 Dismissal - Elementary Conferences
- 11/24-26 - Thanksgiving Break
- 12/1 - 90 Minute Early Dismissal for PD
- 12/8 - 90 Minute Early Dismissal for PD
- 12/15 - 90 Minute Early Dismissal for PD
- 12/23 - End first semester/2nd quarter
- 12/23 - 90 Minute Early Dismissal for Winter Break
- 1/4 - Class Resumes
Preparing Everyone to Learn, Lead, and Achieve.
Vote YES Today, November 2, for Tax Neutral Facilities Improvements
As our community grows, so do our infrastructure needs. We have the opportunity to make significant improvements with a tax neutral bond. This would allow Pella Middle School and Jefferson to connect with a shared space for band, choir, and orchestra. There is also an early childhood center that would open up space in our elementary classrooms and support our community's childcare needs.
School Board Election TODAY, November 2nd
Our Pella CSD school board plays a vital role in our district, and we have been blessed with great leaders for many years! Once again, we will be voting for our school board members on November 2nd. To learn more about the candidates, you can watch a public forum on our Pella Dutch Live Youtube channel linked here.
Launching Arrows hosts "All Active" Baseball
Missing/Late Assignments Decreased by 50% First Quarter
Students Need Your Number!
Exciting new FCS class, Friends and Food Trucks, is a HIT!
8th Grade Visits Central College
7th Grade Participates in first WorkSmart Connector Event
Pella Middle School Hosts Virtual Book Fair
Virtual Book Fair hosted by Pella Middle School from November 8-21 https://www.scholastic.com/bf/pellamiddle. There will be over 5,000 book options that could be delivered to your door!
Pella Hosts First Hiring Fair November 18
7th Grade Social Studies Welcomes Local Business Leaders
Photo on the right: Dave Hopkins, owner of Hopkins Roofing visits with first period.
Jeff Namminga,
Valle Drive-In owner
Homecoming 2021 Another Success
Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.
The Counselor Connection
A survey was sent out to all students asking if they are interested in joining a small group counseling experience. These small group experiences are part of our overall school counseling program curriculum. They will incorporate using the 7 habits of Leader In Me. The possibilities for small groups are as follows.
- Friendships-Seek First to Understand, then Be Understood
- Who Am I? -Be Proactive, You’re in Charge
- Sharpen the Saw-coping/stress management
- Put 1st Things 1st- prioritizing, time management
A reminder about schedule changes...
Students may apply for a schedule change through the school counseling office. Schedule changes after the first five days of the quarter/semester require approval from the principal or dean. Approvals for schedule changes will be given on the merit of each case and not be automatic. We do not accept teacher or period of the day requests.
Jourdan Van Wyk jourdanvanwyk@pellaschools.org
School Phone: 641-628-4784
Pella Community School District Vision, Mission, and Elements
Pella Middle School
Email: msoffice@pellaschools.org
Website: https://www.pellaschools.org/schools/middle-school/
Location: 613 East 13th Street, Pella, IA, USA
Phone: 6416284784
Twitter: @pellamidschool