JI - Back to School Newsletter #2
Start of School
The start of the new school year is right around the corner! We can’t wait to welcome our students back to the building on Monday, August 24th. Our teachers will spend next week in professional development preparing for a great year and are excited to see everyone at our Meet the Teacher nights.
Please review the important updates below to help prepare for the upcoming school year.
Dates
Event Information
Session 1: 4:00-4:45pm Session 2: 4:45-5:30pm Parents and students may attend either session. Sessions will start in the gym with a short presentation before visiting the classrooms to drop off supplies and meet the teachers.
Event Information
Students will tour the building, drop off supplies, and meet their teachers. Be sure to pick up the PCSD Device Acceptance Policy and return to your homeroom teacher by Monday, August 24th. These must be completed in order for students to use their computers.
Event Information
Start Time: 8:05am Dismissal: 3:18pm
Event Information
Picture Day is coming on Tuesday, September 1!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTQKTMRQ. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com
Transportation Reminders
Drop Off and Pick Up
- Students must be dropped off and pick up in the back of the building. DO NOT USE the front parking lot before or after school.
- Back of the School: Enter the parent loop off of E. 8th St.
- 7:30-8:05am
- 3:00-4:00pm
- Jefferson Parking Lot
- 8:05am-3:00pm
- There will be a crossing guard at the top of the Jefferson parking lot to get to students to and from Third Church. We still recommend using the parent pick up in the back of the building.
Walkers and Bikers
Walkers/Bikers: To keep walkers and bike rider safe it is recommended that walkers and bikers use the yellow route before and after school. This will avoid the bus and parent traffic at the MS. There are bike racks located in the back of the building.
Cross Walk Options: Use the three way stop crosswalk at E. Union St./E. 13th St. or cross with the crossing guard at E. University/E. 13th St. by the football stadium.
Additional Transportation Information
Walk Zones
Walk zones have been established for each school in the district. If your household is located within a school's designated walk zone, bus transportation will not be provided. You can view the walk zone maps here:
Jefferson Intermediate Walk Zone (4-6): View Interactive Map
If you have questions about walk zone boundaries or need assistance, please contact Harlan in the Transportation Office at 641-628-3486 or harlan.denadel@pellaschools.org
Primary Bus Address Reminder
Each student may have one designated bus address for the morning (AM) and one for the afternoon (PM). These do not need to be the same.
Students are not able to ride home on the bus with a friend(s) even with a transportation change.
For families who still need to update their transportation details or make changes please email transportation@pellaschools.org.
Additional Resources
We encourage families to review the following transportation documents:
Food Services
Breakfast 26-27
Message from the Counselor
Pella Schools Social Media
Important Links
Jefferson Office
Amy Mente
Phone: 641-628-8267
Email: jeffersonoffice@pellaschools.org
Blaine Forsythe
Principal
Phone: 641-628-8267