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KELLOGG FAMILY NEWS | MAY 6, 2024

THREE SCOOPS!

SCOOP ONE

Beginning Wednesday, we will be moving backpacks back to lockers. Prior to COVID, students always kept their backpacks or bags in their lockers. During the pandemic, we allowed them to help keep materials separated, clean, isolated, etc. and we had just never moved back from this change. Given some patterns in behavior, we have decided to revert back to the former backpack expectations (in lockers from first bell to last bell). This decision is not the result of a singular event, rather we are seeing all sorts of backpack distractions from students bring vapes or other prohibited items and bags full of beauty supplies, to days’ worth of snacks and sneaky places to keep personal tech devices. None of these things aid in focused education and that's what we are really here to accomplish. Furthermore, the safety of our staff and students is always a top priority! Storing backpacks in lockers is already a practice at some RPS schools. We also know from Kellogg's history that kids can manage storing bags and materials in their lockers and getting to and from classes during a 4-minute passing time. We will, of course, be flexible, as we all settle in to a new routine, but we fully expect that kids will be acclimated within the first week or so.

Thanks to those that have emailed for clarification on some specifics.

If your child has a medical need to carry something (insulin pump, using crutches, carrying an EpiPen, etc.), please reach out to a principal for special permission.
Students are permitted to carry binders, water bottles, and a pencil pouch.
We will be flexible about tardies for the first week or so while everyone gets into an adjusted routine.
Backpacks are not permitted at lunch. Lunch bags can be stored in lockers other than on the way to and from lunch.
No backpacks are needed for PE since our locker rooms are closed for construction so no kids are changing right now anyway.

If you have other questions, please reach out!

anmcandrews@rochesterschools.org

SCOOP TWO

It's not too late to help with Teacher Appreciation Week!

We are still in need of Teacher Appreciation BINGO prizes. Please consider donating gift cards to are area businesses! You can drop them off in the office before Wednesday!
We are also still looking for luncheon donations and volunteers! Sign up here. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48AEAF28A4FC1-49361481-kellogg

SCOOP THREE

Thanks to our AWESOME parent volunteers who helped pack this round of Cool Comet orders! We are excited to wrap things up in the next week and get orders delivered! See photo below of packers in action!

THIS WEEK

MONDAY

B Day
Kellogg RISE Orientation (incoming 6th graders) 4-5:30pm

TUESDAY

A Day
Culture Day @ Media Center (with Social Studies classes)
7th Grade Band Concert 6:30pm @ Auditorium
8th Grade Band Concert 7:15pm @ Auditorium

WEDNESDAY

B Day
No Backpack Expectation begins

THURSDAY

A Day
7th Grade Orchestra Concert 6:30pm @ Auditorium
8th Grade Orchestra Concert 7:15pm @ Auditorium

FRIDAY

B Day
Last day for library check out

BEYOND THIS WEEK

MAY

12-16 FastBridge Reading
15 All library books due
16 Choir 6-8 Concert
21 Adaptive Music Program
21-23 FastBridge Math
24 Device Collection
31 Last Day Q4

Dress Up Day

Mon 5/13 K - Kellogg Spirit Wear Day
Tue 5/14 E - Elegant (dress UP) Day
Wed 5/15 L - Lollipop (Candyland) Day
Thur 5/16 L - Look-a-Like Day
Fri 5/17 O - Outside (nature) Day
Mon 5/20 G - Game (sports/Olympics) Day
Tue 5/21 G - Growing Up (future profession) Day
Wed 5/22 C - Comfy (pajama/lounge) Day
Thur 5/23 O - Ocean Day
Fri 5/24 M - Mighty (superhero) Day
Tue 5/28 E - Electric (neon) Day
Wed 5/29 T - Thinking Day (make and wear your own crazy hat)
Thur 5/30 S - Silly T-Shirt Day (funny but appropriate)
Fri 5/31 ! - Celebration Day!

BEYOND THIS YEAR

AUGUST

13 Popsicles with the Principals 1pm
14 Popsicles with the Principals 9am
15 Schedule Pick Up & School Pictures 11am-7pm
16 Popsicles with the Principals 11am
26 Meet Me in the Middle (grade 6 ONLY)
27 First Day of School
30 No School

SEPTEMBER

2 Labor Day (no school)
24 Meet the Teacher 6-7:30pm
25 Curriculum Adjustment Day (no school)

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Update 3.2.24

Building Hours

7:30am Office Opens
8:00am Doors Open (students)
8:10am School Begins
2:50pm Dismissal
4:00pm Office Closes

Please note, if students arrive prior to 8am, they will wait outside. We provide limited supervision beginning at 7:45am. Students will wait outside even in poor weather so please ensure your Comet dresses appropriately.

**2024-2025 Building Hours**

8:00am Office Opens

8:25am Doors Open

8:35am Student Day Begins

3:15pm Student Day Ends

4:00pm Office Closes