Kellogg ROAR Newsletter

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Kellogg Families,

Hope you had a wonderful Saint Patrick's Day weekend!

We’ve made it to the final week before Spring Break! We closed out last Friday with Student Council-led assemblies. It was so wonderful to celebrate impactful women at our school, in the community, and across the world. We had some of our women teachers share dances, songs, and stories that illustrate the strength of women.

In this edition of the ROAR Newsletter are important announcements and reminders including:

• Lockdown Drill on Tuesday
• 1:45 PM Early Release Time on Wednesday
• Spring Break
• ... and much more!

Please remind your child to stay focused this week as we head into break. Thank you for your continued support, and I wish you all a restful and enjoyable Spring Break!

Have a wonderful week ahead!

Mr. Thai Nguyen

Principal

Kellogg Middle School

Kellogg Middle School will participate in a Lockdown drill today on Tuesday, March 18th at 1:45 pm.

Lockdown actions are initiated whenever there is an active threat against the safety of our school. This action includes “Locks, Lights, Out of Sight” and works to create a time barrier until our first responders can arrive at the scene. Lockdown emergency actions save lives, and conducting such drills helps to better prepare our staff and students if a threatening situation were ever to occur at our school.

We understand that these types of active threat drills can cause some anxiety for students and staff. Please know that our staff are working to connect with students in advance of the drill in an age appropriate way to help ease any anxiety and better support students who may be negatively impacted.

As a parent/caregiver, we wanted to share some additional resources that could help in connecting with your child(ren) about the drill:

• 15 Ways to Help Your Child Through Crisis: Parent resource from KidsPeace
• Helping Children Cope: Offered by ready.gov, this resource provides advice for helping children cope through disasters and emergencies.
• Talking with children about terrorist attacks and school and community shootings in the news: from the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
• Talking with children about violence: tips for parents and teachers: from the National Association of School Psychologists
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: this website offers guidance for trauma-informed care for children following a disaster or traumatic event and offers many resources including a Psychological First Aid training.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office. You may also reach out to our district’s Emergency Management program through Security Services at 503-916-3000 to discuss any issues of emergency preparedness, drills, or security measures taken at PPS.

On Wednesday, March 19th ...

• School starts at 9:15 AM
• School dismisses at 1:45 PM

There will be no school from Monday, March 24th to Friday, March 28th.

Students return on Monday, March 31st.

Bottle Drop

This week our wonderful students will bring home some blue bags. The blue bags can be shared with friends, relatives, neighbors, and community members who’d like to be generous supporters of Kellogg Middle School PTSA.

💥 Hot Tip : When filled blue bags get dropped off during Earth Day Bottle Drop Drive (Apr. 15 - Apr. 26), Kellogg PTSA will get extra 20% of the funds earned during that time.

Let’s show our love for Kellogg by sharing the blue bags!

Next Meeting

Please join us for our next meeting on Thursday, March 20th at 6:30 PM. A representative from the 2025 PPS bond campaign will be at the meeting to answer any questions you have about the bond on the May ballot.

Becoming an Askable Adult - Tools for Discussing Sexual Health with the Youth in Your Life

Talking about sexual and reproductive health with young people can be an intimidating task. Luckily, there are tools to make that task easier and more rewarding. Learn about some ways to address questions from youth, tips for initiating a conversation, and discover resources for moving forward.

Natalie Burton is a former high school teacher and a current educator with Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette. She and her husband are parents to three children who are students in the Arleta-Kellogg-Franklin feeder, currently in grades 6, 8, and 11.

Natalie will be hosting an information session on Thursday, April 17th, 2025 at 6:30 PM at Kellogg Middle School. Please RSVP here.

Hanging Flower Baskets

Kellogg Middle School PTSA is taking orders for hanging baskets and gift cards from Tony's Garden Center!

For more information or to order, go here.

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.

Student ID Badges

Starting on Friday, January 24th, all students are expected to wear their ID badge. As part of the 2023 PPS District-wide Policy aimed at improving safety and security, this policy requires that all middle and high school students wear visible ID badges on campus as a safety measure to help identify students quickly and easily. If a student forgets their badge, they can pick up a temporary one in the main office. If they lose it, we have a machine that can reprint a replacement badge, and they will receive a paper color copy and new badge will be kept filed and stored in the office. If a student repeatedly refuses to wear their badge, it may result in a lunch reflection or a meeting with a parent/guardian.

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.

Early Pick Ups

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. Also, 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.

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.

March

• Monday, March 3rd = No School
• Thursday, March 6th = Intermediate Band Field Trip
• Wednesday, March 12th = Coffee with the Principal (9:30 AM - 10:00 AM)
• Wednesday, March 12th = Site Council (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
• Thursday, March 13th = Choir Concert (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
• Wednesday, March 19th = Early Release Meeting Day (School Hours: 9:15 AM - 1:45 PM)
• Thursday, March 20th = PTSA Meeting (6:30 PM)
• Monday, March 24th - Friday, March 28th = No School (Spring Break)

Below are the counselors and Administrators supporting each grade level.

Student safety, student well-being, and student learning are our top priorities. If you ever need to speak to a teacher, counselor, administrator, or any staff member, please call the front office or e-mail the individual directly to schedule a meeting. Unannounced meetings are often difficult to accommodate as school staff have busy and tight schedules. In particular, before school, after school, and lunch times are the busiest times in schools as most staff members are on duty to ensure student safety. Thank you for your support and understanding!