Kellogg ROAR Newsletter

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Kellogg Families,

I hope you are enjoying the sunny and crisp weather as we begin the week! It is great to be back on campus after I spent three days in Eugene last week collaborating with and learning from other school leaders across Oregon at a School Law Conference. It was also wonderful to celebrate and share all the amazing things happening at Kellogg!

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

• Student Drop Off
• School Safety Committee
• 8th Grade Field Trip
• Successful Schools Survey
• Free Food Market
• Scholastic Book Fair
• ... and much more!

Have a wonderful week ahead!

Mr. Thai Nguyen

Principal

Kellogg Middle School

Hello Kellogg Families,

Below are some important announcements and reminders to keep our campus safe:

Student Drop Off

Just a reminder, student supervision and front entrance doors open at 9:00 AM on days that are regular school hours. We are noticing that many students are arriving on campus as early as 8:15 AM. We want to avoid having students unsupervised especially in the cold prior to 9:00 AM. Please work with your student to ensure students are not arriving on campus too early. Thank you for your support!

Safety Committee

We are currently working to strengthen our Safety Committee and would like to extend an invitation for parents and guardians to be a part of this important group. The Safety Committee plays a vital role in ensuring a safe and supportive environment for both students and staff. We believe your insights and contributions would be invaluable to this effort.

If you are interested in joining, please feel free to email Ms. McClellan or attend our next meeting on Thursday, December 19th at 8:15 AM in the library.

Thank you for considering this opportunity, and we look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

Ms. Claudia McClellan

Assistant Principal

Kellogg Middle School

What

• 8th Grade Field Trip to Franklin High school for ALL 8th graders!

When

• Tuesday, December 10th from 12:15 PM to 3:30 PM

Where

• Franklin High School

Why

• Explore CTE Programs: Discover the various CTE Programs available at Franklin High School
• Hands-On Activities: Participate in engaging activities that give you a taste of each program.
• Meet Teachers: Connect with Franklin teachers who will share insights and answer your questions
• Learn About Career Opportunities: Understand how CTE can lead to exciting careers and real- world skills.

How

• Buses will leave from Kellogg and Sack Lunches will be provided.
• The deadline to turn in permission slips is Monday, December 9th by 4:00 PM.
• If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Ms. McClellan.

This week is the last week to complete the Successful Schools Survey!

The Successful Schools Survey is an opportunity for students, staff, and families to provide important feedback on their school environments, learning experiences, and sense of well-being and safety at school.

The survey is conducted once every school year to provide timely information to schools, district leadership, and the community, allowing us to make informed decisions about school climate and culture. The survey window has been extended to Monday, December 16th.

Portland Public Schools highly values the input and opinions of its families, and we welcome all PPS parents and guardians to complete this year’s survey. We use the data to help improve our schools, providing targeted feedback and training on how to create healthy school environments that are welcoming for all.

Action Item

You can complete the Successful Schools Survey online using the link provided below. Please complete one survey per household. If you have more than one student at PPS, we ask that you complete the survey considering the experiences of your eldest child.

The survey will take approximately 15-30 minutes to complete and is available in English, Spanish, Russian, Somali, Vietnamese and Chinese.

• https://surveys.panoramaed.com/portlandor/fall24family

For more information about the Successful Schools Survey, please go to pps.net/sss2024.

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.

Resources

• Rental assistance: If you need rental assistance and you have an eviction notice or court hearing, please reach out to Cristina at floresc@latnet.org to see if you qualify for this support.

Events

• Free Food Market: Friday, December 20th from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

• Our monthly Free Food Market is back 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!

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.

Save the date for our upcoming fall family night occurring next week. Bring your family or a friend for a night of games and food. Attached is the flyer to register, see you there!

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.

Fred Meyer Community Rewards

• Did you know we get money from Fred Meyer every year? When Kellogg MS PTSA is designated as the community you wish to support on your Fred Meyer account, we get part of the money you spend at Fred Meyer. Be a proud supporter of Kellogg MS!

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 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

• Tuesday, December 3rd = Staff Meeting Day (School Hours: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
• Thursday, December 5th = Winter Band Concert (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
• Wednesday, December 11th = Coffee with the Principal (9:30 AM - 10:00 AM)
• Wednesday, December 11th = Site Council (5:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
• Thursday, December 12th = Winter Choir Concert (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
• Wednesday, December 18th = Early Release Day (School Hours: 9:15 AM - 1:45 PM)
• Monday, December 23rd - Friday, January 3rd = No School (Winter 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!