Kellogg ROAR Newsletter

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Kellogg Families,

I hope you had a restful and relaxing weekend!

It has been incredibly joyful, eventful, and memorable at Kellogg as we wrap up the first quarter!

• First, welcome back to our 6th grade students, teachers, and staff members from Outdoor School. Today was our 6th grade students' first day back after a week of bonding, learning, and engaging with each other and with nature at various camps across the state. Outdoor School is one middle school experience that our students will always remember.
• Second, today we had our second assembly of the school year. It was truly amazing to have students, families, and community members come to dance, celebrate, and honor Hispanic heritages. Thank you to everyone involved for organizing and facilitating today's assemblies!
• Lastly, this week and next week are the final days of first quarter. Please remind your child to complete any outstanding work and reach out to their teachers if they have questions or need assistance. Your support at home can make a significant difference as we wrap up the quarter.

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

• 1:45 PM Early Release on Wednesday
• Battle of the Books
• PIL Winter Sports Tryouts
• ... and much more!

Have a wonderful week ahead!

Mr. Thai Nguyen

Principal

Kellogg Middle School

Kellogg is excited for our students to participate in the Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) again this year!

What

OBOB is a statewide program designed to motivate and enhance reading comprehension among students in grades 3-12, regardless of ability. Sponsored by the Oregon Association of School Libraries and supported by a Library Services and Technology Act grant, OBOB introduces students to quality literature that showcases diverse styles and perspectives.

The OBOB mission is to inspire a love of reading, broaden literary interests, improve comprehension, and foster teamwork among students. Run by volunteers, OBOB is dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism in all its practices.

Join us in celebrating the joy of reading through this exciting program by encouraging your students to participate and to volunteer!

Help is needed to make this happen….

One parent or small group of parents are needed to spearhead the question sessions known as battles for determining the student team to represent Kellogg in the regional competition. This occurs after school hours beginning in mid-late January or February depending on the number of students participating.

When

Regional Tournament: March 1-22, 2025

State Tournament: April 12, 2025 at Chemeketa Community College, Salem

How

The lead parent volunteer from last school year has agreed to be your mentor/trainer. If this is for you, please contact the Kellogg library team.

• Carri Nowak
• Tori Padellford

OBOB can’t happen without a lead parent or small lead team.

Each student team of 4 or 5 youths needs to have at least one adult/parent coach. Coach manuals are available free online or from the Kellogg library.

Let’s have fun reading and collaborating together promoting school and community spirit!

It is heartwarming to see our 7th graders involved in leadership activities from planning assemblies to welcoming new students arriving at Kellogg for the first time. We will continue to talk in classrooms about what community and role modeling looks like.

As we approach conferences, please make sure you have looked at grades in Studentvue to avoid surprises when the quarter ends on Thursday, October 31!

- Ms. Holly Vaughn-Edmonds

7th Grade Counselor

Picture Retakes will be on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024!

Students who were absent on Thursday, September 24th will be able to take their photo. Additionally, Advisory teachers will be inquiring as to which students would like to retake their picture.

If you would like to order photos using the physical form, please have your student pick up a form in the office and bring it in on the day of retakes to give to the photographers. Otherwise, to order photos online, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.

• Picture Day ID: EVTC4XW3C
• ENJOY 10% OFF your order with code: F202410OFF

Boys Basketball

Who:

• Head Coach: Marc Grassman mgrassman@pps.net
• Cluster Coordinator: Erin Brunton ebrunton@pps.net

Where:

• Franklin High School

When:

• Saturday, November 9th, 2024
• 6th: 9-10:30 am
• 7th: 10:45-12:15 pm
• 8th: 12:30-2pm
• Sunday, November 10th, 2024
  
• 6th: 2:15-3:45 pm
• 7th: 4-5:30 pm
• 8th: 5:45-7:15 pm

Girls Basketball

Who:

• Head Coach: Erin Brunton ebrunton@pps.net
• Cluster Coordinator: Erin Brunton ebrunton@pps.net

Where:

• Franklin High School

When:

• Friday, November 8th, 2024
• 8th: 5-6:30 pm

• Saturday, November 9th, 2024
• 6th: 2:15-3:45 pm
• 7th: 4-5:30 pm
• Sunday, November 10th, 2024
  
• 6th: 9-10:30 am
• 7th: 10:45-12:15 pm
• 8th: 12:30-2 pm

Wrestling

Who:

• Head Coach: Steve O’Neill soneill@pps.net
• Head Youth Wrestling Coach: Bradley Vaughan bvaughan@pps.net
• Cluster Coordinator: Erin Brunton ebrunton@pps.net

Where:

• Franklin High School Mat Room

When:

• Practice will begin November 12th 2024
• Practice Times: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 - 7 pm

Register on FamilyID

• https://www.familyid.com/franklin-youth-sports-registration

Hello everyone! It’s been lovely to get to know you all and I’m excited to share with you all some community resources and community building events!

Events

Garden Work Party on Friday, November 1st from 12:30 to 2:30 pm

• We want to get the Kellogg community together for our Garden Work Party on November 1st! This event will be from 12:30pm-2:30pm. November 1st is also Dia de los Muertos, so our event will be themed! Food and gardening materials will be provided. Please come and learn more about gardening, our after school garden club, and other opportunities that SUN provides!

SUN Cafecitos on Thursday, October 31st from 9:30 to 10:30 am=

• I am very happy to announce that we will be starting with our SUN Cafecitos in room 111! Our first meeting will be on Thursday, October 31st from 9:30 to 10:30. This is a good opportunity for Kellogg's Latino families to come and learn more about the SUN program, the resources we offer, and ways the program can be a source of support for the community. These meetings will be monthly, so please come to enjoy the coffee, sweet breads, and conversations we will have!
  

Resources

Mortgage Assistance

• We want to share an opportunity for mortgage assistance for families that live within the 82nd Avenue boundary. Click here to see if your home is within the limits. Families must be at 80% AMI (area median income) to qualify. This support is available to eligible families with overdue mortgage bills. Please get in touch ASAP with Cristina at 503-839-0672 as this opportunity is closing on October 31st!

Christmas Tree Applications

• For families that would like a little more support for this holiday, you can submit a request for a free Christmas tree using this link to submit your form!

Christmas Holiday Support

• We are delighted to share an opportunity with the Live Love Christmas program where families are provided with one gift per child, food during the event, Christmas carols, games and prizes, and spiritual support. Families who are facing financial hardship or special circumstances are eligible for support. Please get in contact with Cristina at 503-839-0672 as soon as possible as applications are due November 15!

Next Meeting

Our next meeting is on Thursday, November 14th at 6:30 PM in the Kellogg Cafeteria. We hope to see you there!

Dine Out

Our next Dine Out fundraiser is on Tuesday, November 19th at Mod Pizza (9500 SE 82nd Ave). Mention Kellogg or order online with the code MODGIVES20 to support the Kellogg PTSA.

Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers for the upcoming school dance on Friday, November 22nd! If you’d like to help, sign up here.

Sign ups are coming soon for our bake sale and potluck for teachers during conferences on November 25 and 26.

Questions or suggestions, or to join our email list - email us at kelloggmsptsa@gmail.com.

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 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.

October

• Wednesday, October 9th = Coffee with the Principal (9:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
• Friday, October 11th = No School (Statewide Inservice Day)
• Sunday, October 13th - Friday, October 18th = Outdoor School for 6th Graders
• Tuesday, October 15th = Staff Meeting Day (School Hours: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
• Wednesday, October 16th = Kellogg PTSA meeting (6:30 PM)
• Wednesday, October 23rd = Early Release Day (School Hours: 9:15 AM - 1:45 PM)
  
• Thursday, October 24 = Fall Performing Arts Showcase (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
• Thursday, October 31 = End of Quarter

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!