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Kellogg Families,
There is a lot of excitement as we prepare for students, teachers, and staff members to return for the 2024-2025 school year! One way we are preparing is by hosting Community Care Day on Saturday. Thank you to all the parents, teachers, and staff members who have signed up so far. We look forward to seeing you!
In this edition of the Kellogg ROAR Newsletter are some new announcements including ...
- New Assistant Principal!
- Volunteer Opportunity
- Sun Extended-Day Programing
- Message from PTSA
- Free Meals
- and much more!
Have a wonderful rest of the summer! We look forward to seeing everyone soon!
Mr. Thai Nguyen
Principal
Kellogg Middle School
After a thorough interview process involving teachers, staff members, and parents, we are excited to announce our new Assistant Principal.
Dr. Dan Carpenter joins us as our new Assistant Principal here at Kellogg Middle School. Dr. Carpenter comes to us with a wealth of over 25 years of experience teaching middle school, high school and college science and STEAM. Most recently he served as Climate Specialist at Harrison Park Middle School. His passion for student success, commitment to fostering a positive school culture, and his expertise in assessment, authentic pedagogies like project-based learning and working with teachers in professional learning communities make him an excellent addition to our administrative team.
In his new role, Dr. Carpenter will be working closely with our students, teachers, and families to ensure that Kellogg Middle School continues to be a place where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We are confident that his leadership will greatly benefit our school community.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Dan Carpenter to the Kellogg community!
Volunteers are needed to help prepare beginning-of-year packets on Thursday, August 22nd from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Kellogg Cafeteria.
Feel free to come at any time from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Volunteers must check-in at the front office upon arrival.
Action Item
- If you plan on volunteering, please complete this form by Wednesday, August 21st at 3:00 PM.
Welcome new and returning Cougars! We're excited to see students and families next week!
Please mark your calendars with a few important dates:
- Tuesday, August 27th at 9:15 AM = Stop by the basketball courts after you drop off your sixth graders to meet other parents and PTSA board members.
- Friday, August 30th at 4:00pm = PTSA popsicle sale after school
- Thursday, September 12th at 6:30pm = First PTSA meeting in the cafeteria
You can also take this opportunity to join the PTSA by visiting https://www.oregonpta.org/membership. There is a $2 processing fee to join online. To avoid the fee, you can wait until school starts and pay by cash or check.
Fall SUN Extended-day Programming will take place from September 30th-November 22nd, 2024.
Enrollment forms will be ready by September 9th.
Action Item
- Please take this brief survey to help ensure that the support offered through the Kellogg SUN Community School meets the needs of the Kellogg school community this year.
Portland Public Schools Nutrition Services is happy to announce all students will be able to enjoy breakfast and lunch at no charge for the 2024-25 school year. One breakfast and one lunch will be provided to all students at no charge each day and families do not need to submit a free and reduced-price meal application.
Due to this change in services, our kitchen teams will no longer be able to take cash or check payments. If students bring their lunch from home and want milk, they must choose two other foods – such as a fruit and vegetable – at no charge. Milk can no longer be purchased separately.
The first day of school for 6th grade students will be on Tuesday, August 27th. All students return on Wednesday, August 28th.
Student schedules can be viewed on ParentVue by Friday, August 23rd.
In addition, on the first day of school lists will be posted in the cafeteria. The lists will indicate students' first period class. Many staff members will be available to help students find their first period class. Students will then receive a printout of their full schedules from their first period teacher.
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.
Schedule Appointments
Student safety, student well-being, and student learning is our top priority. 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!
August
- Saturday, August 17th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM = Community Care Day @ Kellogg Middle School
- Tuesday, August 27th = First Day of School (6th Grade only)
- Wednesday, August 28th = First Day of School (All Students)
September
- Monday, September 2nd = No School (Labor Day)
- Tuesday, September 10th = Staff Meeting Day (School Hours: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Wednesday, September 11th from 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM = Coffee with the Principal (Cafeteria)
- Tuesday, September 17th = NWEA Fall MAP Testing
- Wednesday, September 18th = NWEA Fall MAP Testing
- Tuesday, September 24th = Picture Day
- Wednesday, September 25th = Early Release Day (School Hours: 9:15 AM - 1:45 PM)
- Date and Time in September TBA = Title I Family Open House Night
