Pella MS Newsletter

Pella MS Families,

Only a few more days until the end of the first semester and a long break. This month we have been busy with dress-up days, WorkSmart site visits, concerts, wrestling meets, and basketball games. Even with all of these events and changes in our routine, students have continued to do a fantastic job in the classroom as well.

Thank you for continuing to support your student during these busy days. I hope the upcoming break will relax them and recharge them for a great second semester.

Sincerely,

Scott Tjeerdsma, Principal

The Middle School Student Council adopted a family of five for Christmas and helped Crossroads of Pella set up their Toy Shelf for families in need this holiday season.

Pella Middle School had 7 students selected for the Iowa OPUS Honor Choir. Close to 2,400 students auditioned across the state for this prestigious honor. On November 21st these students performed at CY Stephens Auditorium in Ames. They are:

Allie Hellbusch

Zylie Hoekstra

Emmerich Olin

Kadin Ryals

AJ Brand

Andrew Rowe

Henry Place (Solo Finalist)

During the month of December, our students have been traveling to area employers to learn about careers in the Pella area. We thank the businesses that have welcomed our kids. Please ask your student about their experience.

-Grinch Green (Thursday 5)

-Flannel Friday (December 6)

-Pajama day (Monday 9)

-Twinning Tuesday (Tuesday 10)

-Ugly sweaters (Wednesday 11)

-Festive Feet (Monday 16)

-Color wars (Wednesday 18)

-Tropical Day ~ Christmas Vacation (Thursday 19)

-Christmas spirit (Friday 20)

Although it may feel surreal, it is almost time to register your 8th grader for his/her high school classes! Jessica Manning and Rachel Van Zante (the high school counselors) will be holding a Student AND Parent Course Registration Meeting on Wednesday, December 11th.

Student AND Parent Course Registration Meeting - Wednesday, December 11th

Location: Pella High School Auditorium

Time:: 5:15-6:15

Bring: Your student’s laptop

At the beginning of March we will be hosting student-led conference at Pella MS. Students will work throughout the next few months on a leadership portfolio that they will share with their parents and their Monday Leader in Me teacher.

More details to come, but please plan on attending these conferences on either March 3 or 6.

December 11 and 20: 90 min early dismissal

December 20: End 2nd quarter, 1st semester

December 23-January 3: winter break-NO SCHOOL

January 6: Begin 2nd semester

January 8, 15, 29: 90 min early dismissal

January 20: NO SCHOOL-MLK Day

Email: scott.tjeerdsma@pellaschools.org

Website: pellaschools.org
Location: 613 East 13th Street, Pella, IA, USA
Phone: (641)628-4784