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Kellogg Families,
It's the final week before Winter Break! It has been a wonderful few months of growth, learning, and community-building. Our students have made so much progress, and we couldn’t have done it without your partnership.
In this edition of the ROAR Newsletter are important announcements and reminders including:
- Important Community Message
- Early Release on Wednesday
- Spirit Week
- Winter Break Student Health Center
- ... and much more!
Have a fantastic final week of 2024!
Mr. Thai Nguyen
Principal
Kellogg Middle School
In case you missed it, click here for more information.
Hello families,
Below are some reminders from our Kellogg Counselors:
Second Semester Schedules
I know many of us are thinking ahead to the second semester. Counselors have started getting requests to make an adjustment to student schedules. With that in mind here is our Kellogg Schedule Change Policy:
- Students/families may not request a teacher or class period.
No changes can be made to forecasted classes unless the student meets one of the following criteria:
Incomplete schedule,
class level misplacement
8th grade Families
The 2025-26 Middle and High School Transfer Cycle is now open.
Detailed information regarding the lottery has been sent to 5th and 8th grade families. If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor or the PPS Enrollment and Transfer Center via email enrollment-office@pps.net or call 503-916-3205.
Instructions on how to apply:
If you need to make changes to an already submitted application, please contact the PPS Enrollment and Transfer Center. Note: If you submit a new application, your existing application will be canceled.
Happy holidays Kellogg community!
Here are the most recent events, opportunities, reminders, and resources:
Reminders
We are currently in the works of setting up our SUN Winter classes! SUN Winter programming will be from January 21st to March 14th. Keep an eye out for registration forms coming out after winter break!
If you would like to donate to our Food Pantry/Clothes closet, the SUN staff, Kellogg staff, and PTSA have come together to create a running list of items that our community needs. Please consider donating items like jackets or warm layers for our students, especially as the weather gets colder.
Events
Free Food Market: Friday, December 20th from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Our monthly Free Food Market is back this Friday and it’s open to everyone! We will be providing groceries such as fruits, vegetables, snacks, and baking essentials. Invite your neighbors, friends, and community members to come get free food!
Know Your Rights Workshop: Tuesday, January 14th from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for a crucial workshop designed to empower you with the knowledge of your legal rights in the United States. We will cover essential topics such as your rights when interacting with law enforcement, understanding due process, and what to do if you face detention or deportation. This workshop will provide practical information to help protect yourself and your family.
Volunteer Opportunities
Free Food Market: We are in need of volunteers for our year-round Free Food Market! If you would like to help us, we would be incredibly grateful! Please contact Cristina at either 503-839-0672 or at floresc@latnet.org if you would like to help!
Kellogg Community Garden: Our wonderful Miss Jayne has been leading our Garden Club to make our community garden look beautiful! If you would like to learn more about our garden club or find ways you can help please contact Miss Jayne at mommajayne7@gmail.com or Cristina at floresc@latnet.org.
Franklin youth girls and boys basketball game schedule:
Games start on Saturday, Dec. 14th. Cost is free to attend. $2 donation is optional at Saturday games.
Thank you to those parents who volunteered at the Scholastic Book Fair! We truly appreciate your help! Guess what? Families can shop the Scholastic Book Fair online now thru December 22. Remember upcoming birthdays and holidays! Kellogg earns 25% of the online sales. Have your items sent to your home or any address of your choosing.
- Click here
Ms. Nowak and Ms. Tori
Bottle Drop
Thank you, Kellogg families for your kindness and generosity!
Kellogg Bottle Drop account is going strong and has earned about $300 so far!
Let's keep filling the blue bags during winter break! Every Dime Counts!
Social Media
Kellogg PTSA is on Facebook! Please follow us here for updates and information about what’s happening.
Upcoming Meetings
- Tuesday, January 14th at 6:30 PM (Kellogg cafeteria) = regular PTSA meeting with guest speaker Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong, PPS Superintendent. Please join us to meet the superintendent. She’ll be speaking and there will be time for a Q&A.
In general, we ask that you avoid picking up students early from school. Students are missing critical instructional time when they leave early. If possible, schedule appointments on Early Release Days and No School Days.
If you are picking up students early ...
- Avoid coming during Lunch and Recess times. It is more difficult to track down students during their Lunch and Recess.
- Avoid picking up your student between 3:45 PM and 4:00 PM, as our office becomes overwhelmed with accommodating early pick-ups and staff is limited in the afternoons. If you need to pick up early, we request that you arrive prior to 3:30 PM. If you arrive after 3:50 PM, you will kindly be asked to wait outside for the final bell at 4:00 PM.
Lastly, please be prepared to show your photo ID, as it is a legal requirement for picking up students during school hours. (i.e. driver’s license, state ID card, passport). As a reminder, your student will not be released to anyone that is not over the age of 18, anyone not listed on the registration form, or to anyone without an ID.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and support of your student and our school safety.
Thank you for taking the time to review our traffic circulation map provided by the Safe Routes to School teams at PBOT and PPS. PBOT and PPS staff visited our campus to conduct a traffic circulation observation and suggested the following modifications to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety
around our campus during the peak hours of arrival and dismissal.
Key Changes
- The School Street pilot project on SE Franklin Street behind the school has ended. SE Franklin Street will be no longer have School Street signs while PBOT and PPS revise the School Street program.
- As a dead-end street, drivers are discouraged from dropping off and picking up students on this section of SE Franklin St. Walking or biking is encouraged.
Vehicular Traffic
- Suggested vehicular traffic flow is depicted using purple arrows on your map.
- Drivers are encouraged to drive clockwise, so that the school is always on your right. Drop off students on the school-side of the street to limit crossings.
- Do not park in the school bus loading zone north of the school.
- When dropping-off or picking-up, avoid stopping in the travel lane or attempting to make U-turns. Student drop-off should occur in the marked parking section on SE 69 th Avenue. Do not drop off in the “No Stopping or Parking” area.
- Please consider parking 1-2 blocks from the school and walking the remainder of the way. This Park and Walk provides an opportunity to get active during the day and allows you to avoid the school traffic lines.
Thank you,
-Safe Routes to Schools Team
Action Item
- See image below for Kellogg's circulation map.
The image below lists all the big bus routes and stops for Kellogg.
Please call PPS Transportation Services at 503-916-6901 or email at transportation@pps.net if you have any questions.
During the 2024-2025 school year ...
- School officially starts at 9:15 AM and dismisses at 4:00 PM.
Throughout the school year there are Staff Meeting Days and Early Release Days.
- On Staff Meeting Days, school officially starts at 9:30 AM and dismisses at 4:00 PM.
- On Early Release Days, school officially starts at 9:15 AM and dismisses at 1:45 PM.
Click here for the 2024-2025 District calendar.
- Staff Meeting Days are noted with **.
- Early Release Days are noted with a clock icon.
At Kellogg we are proud of our schoolwide expectations as they provide our students with safe, structured, and productive learning environments. Please take the time to review some of our expectations below.
Cell Phones and Technology Devices
Cell phones and all personal technologies (e.g. gaming devices, wireless headphones, Bluetooth speakers, etc.) are expected to be off and away in lockers during the school day. Students are expected to keep cell phones and technology devices off and away in the hallways, restrooms, and at lunch recess as well. If a student is spotted with a cell phone or technology device, it will be immediately confiscated and taken to the front office. Students with repeated cell phone or technology infractions will be placed on individualized cell phone and technology plans.
Backpacks
In alignment with many other middle schools in the District, all backpacks must be stored in lockers during the school day. Backpacks clutter classroom spaces and items are frequently lost or stolen unless they are stored safely in a locker. Students will use their binders to carry their learning materials throughout the school day.
Learning Logs
To help students stay organized and keep track of important dates and deadlines, students will be issued a Learning Log. Be sure to check your student's Learning Log regularly to stay up-to-date with your student's assignments, tests, and other announcements. Learnings Logs will also serve as the student's hall pass when students leave the classroom during non-transition times. It is critical that students do not lose their Learning Log.
Toys and Valuable Items
Students should leave all toys, valuable items, and any item that can cause safety concerns or distractions at home. Leaving these items at home will ensure items are not lost or stolen.
Closed Campus
Kellogg is a closed campus. All visitors must check-in at the front office. Students must be signed out and picked up by a parent or guardian in order to leave campus before dismissal time. Additionally, our school will not accept DoorDash, Uber Eats, or other deliveries to students. Parents and guardians are welcome to drop off lunch items for their students at any time.
December
- Wednesday, December 18th = Early Release Day (School Hours: 9:15 AM - 1:45 PM)
- Monday, December 23rd - Friday, January 3rd = No School (Winter Break)
January
- Monday, January 6th = Students return to school from Winter Break
- Tuesday, January 7th = Staff Meeting Day (School Hours: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Wednesday, January 8th = Coffee with the Principal (9:30 AM - 10:00 AM)
- Wednesday, January 8th = Site Council (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
- Tuesday, January 14th = PTSA Meeting (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
- Friday, January 24th = Last Day of Quarter 2
- Monday, January 27th = No School (Teacher Grading Day)
- Tuesday, January 28th = No School (Teacher Planning Day)
- Wednesday, January 29th = Beginning of Quarter 3
