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Kellogg Newsletter | August 14, 2020
Important Dates
- 31 Back-to-School Event, 4pm & 6pm
September
- 2 First Day of Distance Learning
- 4 No School
- 7 No School
October
- 15-16 No School
- 16 District Decision regarding Return to Learn next phase
You Asked! We Answered!
Will there be a Back-to-School night?
When will we get devices?
Will my child be able to get help in-person?
How will Distance Learning look different this fall?
- Kids WILL need to follow their regular schedule and attend live classes daily. They will not complete an attendance Google form. Instead, they will actually show up for classes online! Special arrangements can be made for students that cannot attend at a specific time, but largely, kids need to be online and connected with teachers daily during school hours.
- We are preparing professional development about rigorous instruction in an online setting. You will see increased expectations for the fall in terms of content and work production.
- We plan to spend the first two days of the year helping kids learn about what to expect in their various Google Classrooms, including how to manage those pesky notifications!
- We will host Advisory in Google Classroom this fall. During Advisory, students will work on relationships, social-emotional learning and other important middle school topics.
- We will be following the Grading for Learning model. Homework and classwork are considered practice and will be used to practice and prepare for summative assessments. Grades will be based on assessment scores (tests, projects, papers, etc). Students will earn A, B, P, NC grades.
- As mentioned above, we will make arrangements for in-person interventions for students that are struggling to make progress in Distance Learning.
How will Distance Learning look the same as last spring?
- Distance Learning will again be hosted in Google Classroom.
- We are looking at different models for the schedule. Nothing has been decided yet, but we are considering all your feedback from the spring. We know you liked limiting classes to just 4 per day. We are hopeful we can make that work again!
- Teachers will publish weekly plans once again. We plan to organize them into a shared folder like we did last spring.
Click this image to link to the Free & Reduced Lunch application!
Pesticide Notification
School Supplies
Remind
Send a text message to the number 8-1010.
With this message
- @kellogg602 (grade 6)
- @kellogg702 (grade 7)
- @kellogg802 (grade 8)
You don't need the app. Most people like this service better without the app!
Student Accidents
Please review this annual notification about student accident insurance. Click the image to enlarge or visit the district webpage for more information.
Student Handbook
Please review the Student Handbook with your child. Click here to access the Student Handbook online. A copy of the student handbook will also be mailed to your home. Additional copies can be requested at the school office.
Bus Information
Click here to find information on busing including request forms, router information and behavior expectations.
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Parent Corner
As a mom, I am constantly trying to find ways to improve my parenting skills, understanding and connecting with my children while advocating for their needs. In most newsletters, I like to share resources that I find helpful as a parent. This period of development takes strange twists and turns, so it's good to be grounded in what is expected and what should grab your attention. While the internet is full of articles and options, none of us have exactly the right answer! It truly takes a village. The articles you see linked below are yours to explore. Some will speak to you and some may not. Take what works for you and leave the rest. It's just one way I can remind you that we are all in this together.
As the Principal at Kellogg, a mom and a human, I am here to support you every step of the way!
Angi McAndrews
Proud Principal
Kellogg Middle School
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Emotional Well-Being
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Let's Connect!
Angi McAndrews, Principal
507-328-5817 anmcandrews@rochester.k12.mn.us
Mike Widman, Assistant Principal
507-328-5815 miwidman@rochester.k12.mn.us
Teri Linander, Assistant Principal
507-328-5816 telinander@rochester.k12.mn.us
Student Support
Tricia Fierst, 6th Grade Counselor
507-328-5811 trfierst@rochester.k12.mn.us
Amy Carstensen, 7th Grade Counselor
507-328-5808 amcarstensen@rochester.k12.mn.us
Danny VanWinkle, 8th Grade Counselor
507-328-5309 davanwinkel@rochester.k12.mn.us
Sara Rich, School Social Worker
507-328-5861 sarich@rochester.k12.mn.us
Akliah Sharif, School Social Worker
507-328-5861 aksharif@rochester.k12.mn.us
Jamie Patrick, Special Education Coach
507-328-5858 japatrick@rochester.k12.mn.us
Erin Widman, Behavior Specialist
507-328-5858 erwidman@rochester.k12.mn.us
Health
Lori Dietrich, School Nurse, LPN
507-328-5813 lodietrich@rochester.k12.mn.us
Sara Gnagey, School Nurse, RN, LSN
507-328-5814 sagagney@rochester.k12.mn.us
Office Staff
Robyn Davis, Office Manager
507-328-5801 rodavis@rochester.k12.mn.us
Lydia Ewing-Green, Registrar & Attendance
507-328-5810 peginther@rochester.k12.mn.us
Amy Clark, Receptionist
507-328-5800 amclark@rochester.k12.mn.us
Kellogg Middle School
Email: anmcandrews@rochester.k12.mn.us
Website: www.kellogg.rochester.k12.mn.us
Location: 503 17th St NE, Rochester, MN, USA
Phone: 507-328-5800
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Kellogg.Middle.School/
Twitter: @KelloggMiddle