Kellogg ROAR Newsletter

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Kellogg Families,

I hope everyone took time over Memorial Day to pause and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Thank you to all who have served and are currently serving in the military. I also trust the three-day weekend was refreshing and rejuvenating and we are ready to tackle the last week of May.

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

• Upcoming 8th Grade Events
• Counselor's Corner
• SUN School and REAP Program Updates
• ... and much more!

Have a wonderful week ahead!

Mr. Thai Nguyen

Principal

Kellogg Middle School

See below for details about 8th Grade Promotion:

Kellogg Staff, together with the PTSA are excited to announce the 8th grade end of the year Oaks Park Trip!

When

Wednesday, June 4th 8th graders will take school buses from Kellogg to Oaks Park where they will enjoy a day of fun with their friends. More details to come as the date approaches.

Cost

$25 PTSA has secured the spot at Oaks Park, but we still need to raise funds to pay for the buses and ride bracelets for the students. That comes out to $25 per student. Click this link to the School Pay site to submit your payment or scan the QR code to the right.

Don’t have $25? Pay what you can! Have more than $25? Pay extra to help offset others! Feel free to share this link with family and friends interested in helping to create a memorable experience for your 8th grader. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT PAYMENT – 5/23

Chaperones Needed

Want to be a part of the fun? We need chaperones to accompany the kids and teachers. This will be a full day's commitment, but can you think of a more fun thing to do? If you’d like to sign up to volunteer, please email Kerri Babin at kerribabin@hotmail.com

Volunteers must have a current cleared background check on file with PPS. The process is quick and easy. Click the link here.

Field Trip Eligibility

Please note that this field trip is a privilege and is intended to recognize students who have consistently demonstrated positive behavior and engagement. While we hope to include as many students as possible, not all students may qualify.

As part of our expectations leading up to the trip, any student who receives a Stage 2 or 3 referral starting on Wednesday, May 21st will not be eligible to attend.

We appreciate your support in helping us encourage positive choices and accountability as we approach the end of the school year!

REAP will be having our annual Institute of Purpose 4-week dynamic program to inspire and equip middle school students through hands-on learning and exploration. Refer to the flyer to see the tracks that best suit your student's interests.

Register via the QR code - the deadline to register is June 7th, 2025. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to altynaiw@reapusa.org.

Joint Town Hall with Local Elected Officials

We’ve been invited by Representative Willy Chotzen’s office to a joint town hall with State Representative Willy Chotzen, State Senator Khanh Pham, and District 3 Portland City Councilors Tiffany Koyama Lane, Angelita Morillo, and Steve Novick!

This is an in-person event hosted at APANO (8188 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97206), and will begin promptly at 6:30PM. Light refreshments will be provided.

If you would like to pre-submit a question and have it answered at the town hall, please RSVP here.

Topics for discussion include legislative priorities, the local and state budget forecasts, education, transportation, and many others.

If you have any questions or need any special assistance, please reach out to rep.willychotzen@oregonlegislature.gov or 503-986-1446.

Book Fair

It’s a BUY ONE BOOK GET ONE BOOK FREE BOOK FAIR from June 2nd through June 6th!

• Click here to sign up to volunteer at the book fair.
• Click here to create an e-wallet for your student, view the online brochure, and shop the fair

Important Dates

• June 6th = Return all library books on or before this day

• June 12th = The last school day to return library books (All lost or damaged books are paid for via School Pay)

If you have any questions/concerns contact Carri Nowak or Tori Padellford. Thank you for your support!

As you are aware, Portland Public Schools (PPS) is facing a $40 million budget shortfall for the 2025-26 school year. This deficit is driven by three major factors:

• Rising Costs – Inflation has made everything more expensive, from classroom supplies to staff salaries. The district has also increased investments in teacher planning time and benefits.

• Limited Funding – Oregon’s school funding has not kept up with the rising costs of operating our schools, and federal pandemic relief funds have ended.

• Declining Enrollment – Fewer students are enrolling in PPS, but the district still operates the same number of school buildings. Because state funding is based on student numbers, fewer students mean less funding.

How does this budget short fall impact Kellogg?

• Kellogg will have nine less teaching positions, which will impact class sizes. Core class sizes are projected to increase from about 25 students to about 29 students per class next school year.
• One less Special Education Learning Center Teacher position.
• Change to our counselor and social worker role. We will have three counselors who will each share social work responsibilities.
• We will no longer have the Restorative Justice Coordinator position.
• We will no longer have the half time Library Assistant position. We will continue to have the half time Teacher Librarian position, which means the library will be open half of the time.

How can you help?

While we're committed to ensuring the best education for your student no matter what, you can have a powerful impact on Kellogg's Future.

The State legislature is considering a bill, Senate Bill 5516 to address the current budget shortfall, pulling from existing pools of money to add to the current statewide school budget to help fill the gap.

• Fully Fund Special Education Services
• Funding for Student Supports
• Modernize School Curriculum

If parents wish to provide comments on SB5516, they should email the members of the Education Subcommittee of the Joint Ways and Means Committee. Those members can be found here: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/JWMED/Overview and you can click on their names to find their email addresses. Or, you can look up your representative here, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/FindYourLegislator/districts-initial.html and encourage them to vote for the bill when it comes to the floor.

Here is a sample email that you can adapt for your purposes.

I am writing to you today to express by support for SB 5516 as a PPS parent. The funding situation that my child's school is facing is dire. We stand to lose 20% of our teaching staff for the 25-26 school year. We are losing a special education teacher. We are losing our restorative justice program. Our library will be open half of the time. Our core class size average will increase from 25 students to 29 students. My child's educational experience will drastically change.

SB5516 helps to cover those gaps, not only for my child's school but for schools around the state. This bill specifies funding for the special education services and student supports we stand to use. Please vote for this bill when it comes to the floor.

Sincerely,

Your Name 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.

May

• Tuesday, May 6th = Staff Meeting Day (School Hours: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
• Wednesday, May 7th = OSAS Math Test
• Wednesday, May 7th = Coffee with the Principal (9:30 AM - 10:00 AM)
• Wednesday, May 7th = Site Council (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
• Thursday, May 8th = OSAS Math Test
• Wednesday, May 14th = 8th Grade University of Oregon/Bonneville Dam Field Trips
• Thursday, May 15th = Summer Send Off Band Concert (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
• Friday, May 16th = 8th Grade University of Oregon/Bonneville Dam Field Trips
• Monday, May 19th = OSAS Science Test (8th Grade only)
• Tuesday, May 20th = OSAS Science Test (8th Grade only)
• Wednesday, May 21st = Early Release Meeting Day (School Hours: 9:15 AM - 1:45 PM)
• Thursday, May 22nd = OSAS Science Test (8th Grade only)
• Thursday, May 22nd = PTSA Meeting (6:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
• Monday, May 26th = No School (Memorial Day)
• Thursday, May 29th = Choir Concert (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)

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!