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JI - Back to School Newsletter #2

JI - Back to School Newsletter #2
JI - Back to SchoolNewsletter #2
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Start of School 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 Dates

Event Information
4th Grade Orientation - August 18 | 4:00-5:30pm

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.

When?
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026, 04:00 PM
Where?
Event Information
5th/6th Grade Open House - August 20 | 4:00-5:30pm

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.

When?
Thursday, Aug 20, 2026, 04:00 PM
Where?
Event Information
First Day of School - August 24

Start Time: 8:05am

Dismissal: 3:18pm

When?
Monday, Aug 24, 2026, 08:00 AM
Where?
Event Information
Picture Day - September 1

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

When?
Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026, 08:15 AM
Where?

Transportation Reminders Transportation Reminders

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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.
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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

  • Walk Zone Maps - All Schools


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:

  • Transportation Department Procedures

  • Transportation FAQs

Food Services Food Services

Breakfast 26-27

Pella Schools will NOT be providing free breakfast for all students this year. Students will be able to purchase breakfast each day for $1.55. Jefferson serves breakfast from 7:40-8:00am.
Food Services

Message from the Counselor Message from the Counselor

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I offer brief counseling sessions to address a variety of academic, social, and emotional needs affecting our students. Please fill out this form to give me some idea of how I can best support. Feel free to follow up with a phone call or email (emily.miranda@pellaschools.org) to provide additional context if you'd like! Looking forward to working together to support Jefferson students!
JI Counseling Referral Form
PCSD Jefferson Intermediate

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Important Links Important Links

PCSD Academic Calendar | 26-27
JI Supply List
JI Bell Schedule
JI Staff Directory
Student Handbook

Jefferson Office

Amy Mente

Phone: 641-628-8267

Email: jeffersonoffice@pellaschools.org


Blaine Forsythe

Principal

Phone: 641-628-8267

Email: blaine.forsythe@pellaschools.org

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