Kellogg ROAR Newsletter

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Kellogg Families,

I hope you had a restful and rejuvenating weekend! Losing an hour with daylight savings is challenging, but having increased daylight in the evening is always a welcomed result. The change in time signifies that we are almost to the official start of spring and only two weeks until Spring Break!

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

• Coffee with the Principal
• Dropping Off and Picking Up Students
• Counselor's Corner
• ... and much more!

Have a wonderful week ahead!

Mr. Thai Nguyen

Principal

Kellogg Middle School

6th grade update

Hello Families! This week 6th graders received a lesson about how thoughts and feelings impact our behaviors. Here is the slidedeck that was used during this lesson.

7th Grade Update

Many 7th graders have recently experienced a schedule change because of moving in, or out of a support class. I know these changes can be emotional for our kids. As a high school counselor for 14 years, I’ve seen middle school students enter with some deficits that can be addressed by a short term support class before going to high school. These support classes are less available to students at the high school level, so I feel good about our system. We also have a talented group of support teachers who have seen some great gains from our students! Congratulations to those students who have worked hard to see such growth!

8th Grade update

Hello Families! This week, 8th graders worked on CIS Jr. (Career information system) and had a “Reality Check” regarding expenses associated with lifestyle choices, salaries for various jobs and career cluster choices. Please ask them to share their Reality Check reflection worksheet and discuss life after high school l!

Next Meeting

Please join us for our next meeting on Thursday, March 20th at 6:30 PM in our cafeteria. Current things we’re working on include a flower basket sale for Mother’s Day; 8th grade dinner and Oaks Park Field Trip; and Staff Appreciation Week (May 5-9).

Coming soon: information about our Spring Flower Basket sale!

Statement from your PTSA

We affirm that diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility are essential components of our purpose: promoting the welfare of all children and youth. We know that students, families, and educators experience vastly different education systems that either support or hinder their ability to reach their full potential. These differences are often due to disparities in opportunities, access, financial resources, and whether or not parents are honored as equal partners in their child’s education. We stand with our state and national PTAs in our belief that diversity is our strength and collaboration must be inclusive. We commit to doing our part to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging at Kellogg Middle School so that every child can thrive.

• Free Food Market: Friday, March 21 from 3:30 to 5pm

Resources

• FREE Adult English Classes (ESL): Sign up link here!

The SUN team at Franklin High School is continuing their partnership with Portland State University to offer free adult ESL classes. For their Spring term, student teachers from PSU will be teaching on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6:15pm to 7:30pm from April 8th to June 4th. If you or anyone you know would be interested in registering, please share this sign up link!

• FREE E-Bikes with Ride2Own

If you live east of 82nd and south of Division–that’s Lents, Pleasant Valley, Powellhurst-Gilbert, and part of Centennial–read more about the program and apply today at ride2own.org.

Ride2Own East Portland has been made possible through funding entirely by the City of Portland, Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Dia del Niño Party:

• Free Food Market:

• Kellogg Community Garden:

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)
• 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!