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KELLOGG FAMILY NEWS | EARLY SUMMER EDITION
FIVE SCOOPS
SCOOP ONE
Kellogg Orientation will look different this year! Given we will be welcoming a new 6th grade class AND some 7th & 8th graders who have yet to attend in person, we have lots of folks to get familiarized with the wonderful world of Kellogg! Here's what you need to know:
- We will NOT be hosting a 6th Grade Seminar or Middle School Prep. Because the cost of the program made it inaccessible to many students, we changed our plan. We will be doing a few free open houses, called Popsicles with the Principals, in August where new Comets can come take a tour, enjoy a popsicle and hang out with principals for a bit. Popsicles with the Principals dates are listed in the flyer found below.
- New this year, the first day of school will be dedicated to students that are NEW to Kellogg. This special event is called Meet Me In the Middle. A letter from all RPS middle schools can be found below regarding this program.
- Our back-to-school Open House will take place on August 24 for grades 7-8 and on August 25 for grade 6 & newcomers. Both events will run from 5-7pm. You will be able to grab a copy of your schedule, settle supplies in your locker, meet teachers, get pictures taken and more!
SCOOP TWO
- Monday, August 30 we will host Meet Me In the Middle for 6th grade and new-to-Kellogg 7th & 8th graders.
- Our first day of school for ALL STUDENTS will be Tuesday, August 31.
- We will share more specific details in upcoming newsletters.
SCOOP THREE
- I know this is the furthest thing from your mind right now, but when the sales start coming you will want a copy of this close by! :) Click here to access the 21-22 school supply list for Kellogg!
SCOOP FOUR
- Because school pictures didn't happen until late in the year, yearbooks will not be delivered until late August. We will hand them out as soon as they arrive! If your Comet is now attending high school, we will be sure to get it to them!
SCOOP FIVE
Meet Me In the Middle Letter
We are pleased to introduce our plan for the start to the 2021-2022 school year; Meet Me In the Middle. Each of our RPS Middle Schools will dedicate the first day of the new school year to orienting all students who are new to their middle school. Meet Me In the Middle will provide all 6th grade students an opportunity to meet the teachers, have lunch, learn how to use lockers, navigate their transportation plan, and collaborate with peers with fewer students in the building. Along with 6th graders, our students going into grades 7 & 8 who have not yet been in-person in our buildings, will be invited to attend Meet Me In the Middle to participate in similar orientation activities. We know that laying a strong foundation for our students, as well as introducing them to their new peers, facility, and different structure will aid in their growth and preparedness for middle school. We are excited to begin our school year in this way as we believe we will be setting our students up for a safe, welcoming and successful middle school experience. Please reserve the first day of the school year, Monday, August 30th, 2021 for Meet Me In the Middle.
The first day of school for students entering 7th and 8th grade who attended in-person in the spring will be Tuesday, August 31, 2022.
Call the Kellogg Office with questions (507)328-5800.
Kellogg Theater
Auditions for Kellogg’s fall play, “Into the Woods Jr.” will take place August 31, September 1st, and September 2nd right after school each day. Tuesday, August 31 will be Singing Auditions, Wednesday, September 1 will be Speaking Auditions, and Thursday, September 2 will be Callback Auditions.
The play will be performed the week of November 15th. Daytime performances will be for student audiences only. Public performances will take place Thursday and Friday evening starting at 7:00pm.
There is a $20 activity fee for all students cast in the play.
Any questions can be emailed to Poppy Lear at kalear@rochesterschools.org.
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Administration
Angi McAndrews, Principal
507-328-5817 anmcandrews@rochesterschools.org
Mike Widman, Assistant Principal
507-328-5815 miwidman@rochesterschools.org
Teri Linander, Assistant Principal
507-328-5816 telinander@rochesterschools.org
Office Staff
Robyn Davis, Office Manager
507-328-5801 rodavis@rochesterschools.org
Lydia Ewing-Green, Registrar & Attendance
507-328-5810 lyewinggreen@rochesterschools.org
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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