Pella Middle School
October 2022
Important Dates
- 11/2 - 90 Minute Early Dismissal for PD
- 11/2 - Middle School attend Little Shop of Horrors HS Musical
- 11/7 - 3:30-7:00 Parent Teacher Conferences - See conference link below!
- 11/8 - Election Day
- 11/9 - 90 Minute Early Dismissal for PD
- 11/14 - Pella School Board Meeting @ 4:30
- 11/16 - 90 Minute Early Dismissal for PD
- 11/23 - 90 Minute Early Dismissal for Thanksgiving Break
- 11/24 - Thanksgiving
- 11/25 - Thanksgiving Break
- 11/28 - Pella School Board Meeting @ 4:30
- 11/30 - 90 Minute Early Dismissal for PD
- 12/7 - 90 Minute Early Dismissal for PD
Pella Middle School Earns EXCEPTIONAL School Performance Profile Rating
Pella Middle School is one of three middle schools in Iowa that earned the "Exceptional" rating, and we were the second highest overall rated middle school in the entire state according to the Iowa School Performance Rating system.
iaschoolperformance.gov can provide you with more information on the criteria and elements that go into our profile rating.
I am extremely proud of our staff and students for the work they do to make our building such a special place. Thank you, parents and guardians, for your support. What a team we are blessed to be a part of!
8th Grade visits Pella Corp and Central College
It is never too early to start preparing for your future. Our 8th grade students had the opportunity to explore the behind-the-scenes at Pella Corporation to see what careers they have to offer in honor of National Manufacturing Day. They also visited Central College the same day to get a first glimpse at what college life has to offer.
Brenneman and Scheckel Earn Central College Kid Captain Award
From Pella Middle School: Elsie Brenneman, daughter of Neal and Kara Brenneman, and AJ Scheckel, son of Dan and Megan Scheckel. Elsie and AJ are students who represent respect, responsibility, leadership, teamwork, caring and loyalty consistently.
Kid Captains were nominated by their peers using a rubric of characteristics such as having a positive attitude, making positive contributions, considering the needs and wants of others, showing respect and accepting and tolerating the views and beliefs of others — all of which makes them a great teammate.
The top five Pella Middle School finalists were Elsie Brenneman (8), AJ Scheckel (8), Parker Evans (7), Sam Manning (7), and Aniah Rozenboom (7).
Garland & Hugen on to State!
Kayla Garland and Teah Hugen qualified for the special education state bowling tournament, and their friend and classmate, Grant Finkin, was there to support them. Congratulations to Kayla and Teah, and good luck at state!
Pella Middle School Student Council
Mrs. Kristin Schulz is once again leading our student council this year, and they are already having a big impact in our building. Most recently, they hosted all students with birthdays in August, September, and October for a birthday celebration. The service learning and value they will add to our building will be endless! Thank you for your leadership!
Service Learning - Tulip Prep and Planting
Pella Middle School Conference Night - Monday, November 7, from 3:30-7:00
Cupcake Wars - Another BIG HIT!
Avery Parks, Avery Schroeder, Genevieve Svenby, Emma Riddick “take the cake” in the FCS cupcake wars contest first quarter with their swimming themed cupcake.
PHS Homecoming Poster Contest Winners
Brooklyn Sorheim and Reid Svenby were the Middle School homecoming poster contest winners. Outstanding artwork by both!
Wrestling and Basketball Spectator & Student Expectations
Thank you for allowing your students to participate in extracurricular events. Participating in these events is a privilege, and students must maintain passing grades in order to participate.
During Events:
- All spectators should be in the gym or in the stands.
- During basketball games and wrestling meets, if 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!
Kinsley Parrott, a graduate student at the University of Iowa pursuing her Master’s in Child Life donated several of her "
Packs for a Purpose" to Pella Middle School. Kinsley created Packs for a Purpose because she felt a need for more activities, games, and educational materials for children in vulnerable situations. Kinsley earned her undergraduate degree from Central College prior to attending the University of Iowa. Thank you, Kinsley!!
Marlaina Lightkeeper on to the National Pageant!
Marlaina Lightkeeper, Class of 2027, earned the title of 2022 National American Miss Iowa Pre-Teen at the state pageant held in Des Moines on July 30th, and she will be attending the National Pageant in Orlando, Florida, during Thanksgiving week representing Iowa. Good luck this month, Marlaina!
8th Grade Ambassadors Share the Love
Our ambassadors had the opportunity during homecoming week to share the love with Jefferson students. Our students adhered over 500 cheek stickers to celebrate our Pella Pride on homecoming Friday. Go Dutch!
Infinite Campus Access & Download
Download the Campus Parent Mobile App (Students have one too)!
Infinite Campus has two mobile apps: Campus Student and Campus Parent. Download your free app for real-time access to grades, assignments, attendance, schedules, announcements, payments and more.
New address? New email? New phone number?
Through the Campus Parent Portal, parents are able to update emails, phone numbers, addresses and emergency contacts through the Infinite Campus parent portal. See the steps below on how to make your updates on the ICPP:
Address update: under MORE > ADDRESS INFORMATION
Phone & Email update: under MORE > FAMILY INFORMATION
Emergency Contact update: under MORE > DEMOGRAPHICS
Password & Security Email: under PERSON ICON > ACCOUNT SETTINGS
What have we spent on school fees and school lunch?
Through the Campus Parent Portal, parents are able to see a journal on all fees paid to the Pella Schools for school fees and food service fees. See the steps below on how to see that fee journal on the ICPP:
Jourdan Van Wyk
jourdan.vanwyk@pellaschool.org
