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Kellogg Families,
As we approach Fall Break, we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership throughout the first part of the school year. It’s hard to believe we’re already here, and we’re grateful for the hard work, growth, and joy that has marked this fall so far. We have a full and exciting week ahead with Spirit Week and our Fall Dance!
In this edition of the ROAR Newsletter are important announcements and reminders:
- 1:45 PM Early Release Time on Wednesday
- Spirit Week and Fall Dance
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Food and Hygiene Products Drive
- ... and much more!
Have a wonderful week!
Mr. Thai Nguyen
Principal
Kellogg Middle School
Greetings families and friends! We have many exciting beginnings here at Kellogg Middle School that we would like to share with you.
Spirit Week
Second, Fall School Spirit Week and Dance are coming up at the end of November. Spirit week will take place Monday, November 18th through Friday, November 22nd.
Fall Dance
At the conclusion of the week on Friday, November 22nd we will have our Fall Dance here at Kellogg in the Cafeteria from 5:00 pm until 6:30 pm. Our expectation for students is that for the week of November 11-22, that in order to be eligible to attend the dance students must not have a Stage 2/3 Referral.
Volunteers Needed
For parents, we hope to get as many parent volunteers to help with food and supervision as we can get into the building. We really need your help with our student after school events and so please consider volunteering. You can sign up here.
Thank you to every person in the community in advance for your assistance in helping with the Fall Dance.
Dates and Times
Parent- Teacher Conferences will occur on the following dates:
- Monday, November 25th
- Tuesday, November 26th
Location and Format
Conferences will be held in-person at Kellogg. Each teacher will have a table in the Cafeteria or Gymnasium.
Families will have the opportunity to sign up for a 1-hour block where they can visit and connect with individual teachers within that 1-hour time block.
Conference Toolkit
Every year PPS serves approximately 10,000 students that speak a language other than English
at home. We serve these students in over 100 languages every school year. For many linguistically diverse families, Parent-Teacher Conferences is a completely new experience and it can be an intimidating one.
- Click here for a helpful Parent-Teacher Conference Toolkit
Action Item
- Click here to schedule a Parent-Teacher Conference time. Right now, the only option is Tuesday, November 26th. Teachers are working collaboratively to schedule conferences with specific families on Monday, November 25th. Teachers have until Wednesday, November 20th to schedule those conferences. Families will be able to sign up for Monday, November 25th conferences starting on Thursday, November 21st.
Today Portland Public Schools begins the annual 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. This year, the survey window is open November 1st to December 6th.
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.
For more information about the Successful Schools Survey, please go to pps.net/sss2024.
The food pantry at Kellogg is running low on many items, so we're inviting families to drop off shelf stable foods and hygiene products at the dance on Friday, November 22nd and during conferences on Monday, November 25th and Tuesday, November 26th.
Some of the items most needed are:
Ramen
Healthy snacks
Tuna
Canned chicken
Rice
Canned pinto beans
Refried beans
Cereal
Shelf stable milk/non-dairy milk
Masa
Deodorant
Toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, and alcohol-free mouthwash
Menstrual products
Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap
Backpacks and lunchboxes - new or gently used/like new
Contact Emma Sohriakoff (Social Worker) if you have any questions.
Our Library will be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair during the second week of December. The Book Fair is open to all students during the regular school day. Online shopping is available.
Action Item
- Parents can create an ewallet for your students, instead of sending cash. Click here for more info.
504 Plans
Counselors will be reaching out to families with students who have a section 504 plan to update the 504 plan during conferences. If your child's 504 plan has already been updated this school year we will not be reaching out to you to schedule a meeting during conferences.
8th Grade Families
Below are upcoming High School Info Nights
2025-2026 High School Lottery
The 2025-26 High School Lottery Window is now open and will remain open through December 16th. Students from across Portland Public Schools can apply to lottery slots at our three focus options high schools:
- Benson Polytechnic High School
- Jefferson High School-Middle College for Advanced Studies
Metropolitan Learning Center
Hello Kellogg community! Here are the most recent events, opportunities, and reminders:
Utility Bill Support
Pay less for your energy With PGE’s Income-Qualified Bill Discount program, your monthly discount could be between 15% to 60% on your energy use depending on your annual household income and household size. This discount is in addition to any assistance you’re receiving from PGE or other agencies. And if you’ve received energy assistance in the past, you’ll likely qualify. Visit portlandgeneral.com/pgediscount or call 503-228-6322.
Volunteering 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.
Resources
Turkey Boxes: Latino Network and the Kellogg SUN Community School are partnering with Sunshine Division to provide Turkey Boxes to families. Please click the link above to request a Turkey Box for your family. Boxes are not guaranteed and we will not know how many boxes are available until November 19th. Click here to request a box.
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. We need an MC, chaperones, and people to help with concessions.
Sign ups are coming soon for our bake sale and potluck for teachers during conferences on November 25 and 26.
Bottle Drops
It's time to start dropping off the filled blue bags. Kellogg PTSA gets 20% extra through December 2nd. Families can also donate funds directly from their Bottle Drop accounts to Kellogg Middle School PTSA.
Bottle Drop bags are always available inside the front entrance of the school.
Questions or suggestions, or to join our email list - email us at kelloggmsptsa@gmail.com.
Research shows that esports and STEM programs offer a wide range of benefits and often mirror the benefits of other team sports and youth programs.
Action Item
- Click here for more information about eSports and STEM programs offered at Warner Pacific University.
Join the first global ebook club!
What: Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key by Tracy Occomy Crowder
Who: Students in grades 4-7
When: November 7-21
Access free copies of the eBook and digital audiobook through Sora (on Classlink)—no waitlists or holds. Be part of this worldwide reading adventure and share your thoughts using #biglibraryread. Don’t miss out on this exciting book club experience!
Action Item
- Click here for more information and to access the eBook.
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.
November
- Friday, November 1st = No School (Teacher Grading Day)
- Monday, November 4th = No School (Teacher Planning Day)
- Tuesday, November 5th = Staff Meeting Day (School Hours: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Wednesday, November 6th = Picture Makeup Day
- Monday, November 11th = No School (Veteran’s Day)
- Wednesday, November 13th = Coffee with the Principal (9:30 AM - 10:00 AM)
- Wednesday, November 20th = Early Release Day (School Hours: 9:15 AM - 1:45 PM)
- Monday, November 18th - Friday, November 22nd = Spirit Week
- Friday, November 22nd = Fall Dance (5:00 PM - 6:30 PM)
- Monday, November 25th = No School (Parent-Teacher Conferences)
- Tuesday, November 26th = No School (Parent-Teacher Conferences)
- Wednesday, November 27th = No School (Thanksgiving Break)
- Thursday, November 28th = No School (Thanksgiving Break)
- Friday, November 29th = No School (Thanksgiving Break)
