Comet Connection
Kellogg Middle School Newsletter | August 2018
Welcome Back!
The 18-19 school year is just around the corner! We hope that you have taken plenty of time to recharge with friends and family over the summer & are feeling ready to send your children back to school for another year of growth, both academically and socially.
This spring, I received an invitation to join the stellar Kellogg Middle School staff, filling the role of Principal, given Mr. Johnson's departure to John Marshall. With 18 years of experience in education, 16 at the middle level, I am familiar with the excitement and challenges that exist in a building full of young adolescents.
Being selected to call Kellogg home is a remarkable honor. I have spent time over the summer familiarizing myself with the Comet Way, connecting with staff at Kellogg and learning the ins and outs of the Rochester Public School District. Next week, I will have the privilege of welcoming students and families as our new year unfolds.
I look forward to connecting with you as your child embarks on the middle school journey. As a mom, I can appreciate the trials and tribulations of this stage of development and look forward to partnering with you to ensure your child's success.
Feel free to connect with me directly.
507-328-5817
anmcandrews@rochester.k12.mn.us
Angi McAndrews
Principal
Kellogg Middle School
Schedule Pick-Up
Thursday, August 16
Noon-7pm
Please join us!
Wed, Aug 22
5-7pm
Grade 7-8 & Newcomers
Thur, Aug 23
5-7pm
Regular Hours
7:40 School Begins
2:30 School Dismisses*
3:30 Office Closes
*All students should be out of the building at 2:40pm unless arrangements have been made to be with a teacher. Supervision is not provided after 2:40pm.
PTSA
Our first PTSA meeting of the year will be held Sept 13, 6:30pm at Kellogg. We hope to see you there!
No shots? No school!
You can check your child's status or bring documentation to schedule pick-up, open house or during normal office hours.
If you choose to file a conscientious objection, please stop at the Registration Office at 615 SW 7th St.
Games, Sporting Equipment & School Supplies
Additionally, the PTSA is collecting school supplies to support Kellogg students. You can bring in donations at schedule pick-up or open house!
Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures @ Kellogg
Student pick-up and drop-off are two very busy times of day at Kellogg! In order to keep all families safe (and to limit frustration), please follow these procedures from 7:15-7:40 and 2:10-until all busses are gone.
- Doors open at 7:10 a.m. Students report to the cafeteria until 7:25 a.m. The cafeteria is supervised by Kellogg staff. Breakfast is available for students through SNS.
- The main circle / turn around near the main entrance is reserved for buses ONLY before/after school.
- If you drive your child to Kellogg, refer to the diagram (above) to understand expected traffic patterns. Cars entering from the west side of the building will be restricted to the west parking lot. Traffic behind Kellogg will enter from the east side of the property and proceed to the west. No cars will be allowed to enter the back lot from the west parking lot with the exception of school busses and school vehicles.
- Handicap parking is available in the back at door 6. Please access these parking spots from the east during these high traffic times.
- When waiting for your child after school, please be aware that other cars are arriving behind you. Pull as far forward as possible to allow others room to park.
- CAUTION. While we work to get all students to use crosswalks, this does not always happen. Be alert to students who may be crossing outside of crosswalks!
New Faces to Kellogg Middle School
- Elizabeth Hazard - science teacher
- Catherine McCreadie - math teacher
- Hanna Rodenbaugh - special education coach
- Tony Charlebois - special education teacher
These faces are new to Kellogg, coming from other buildings in Rochester Public Schools:
- McCaleb Vagt - special education teacher
- James Alcorn - social studies teacher
- Nikki Anglin - health teacher
- Keri Babcock - phy ed teacher
- Ian Benoit - choir director
- Akilah Barlow - social worker
- Sarah Gnagey - school nurse
- Adam Hair - social studies teacher
- Andrew Kappel - instructional coach
- Mike Kleiman - English teacher
- Sarah Kowalski - math teacher
- Jon Osterlund - phy ed teacher
- Emily Wartsbaugh - special education teacher
- Lindsey Maeder - mental health practitioner
- Denise Koster - library para
- Darlene Pierce - EL para
The Sound of Music
Auditions start the 2nd day of school!
Tuesday, August 28th
SINGING Auditions! Sing a short song like “Happy Birthday” or some tune from the play. If you wish to sing another song, please bring music for the piano player.
Wednesday, August 29th
SPEAKING Auditions! If you wish to audition for a speaking part, you need to come to this audition. The reading material will be provided at auditions.
Thursday, August 30th
A list of students’ names will be posted Thursday morning to inform them to attend this audition.
All auditions start right after school each day in the auditorium at 2:35. Most auditions are over by 4:30. Students may leave as soon as they finish auditioning. Students need to inform then director of any afternoon conflicts they might have such as sports or music lessons Monday through Friday.
REHEARSALS
All rehearsals are in the auditorium right after school, Monday through Friday. The time commitment is based on the size of the role and student’s conflicts.
PARTICIPATION COST
All students who are in the play will need to pay a $20 district activity fee. This can be paid by check or cash in an envelope with the child’s name on it. This fee should be paid during the first week of rehearsals and turned into the Kellogg office.
PERFORMANCE
The public performance of The Sound of Music will be Friday, November 16 at 7:00pm in the Kellogg Auditorium.
Admission to the performance is $5.00 per person.
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Athletic Event Expectations
As the new school year kicks off, we wanted to reach out to you regarding expectations at athletic events. Our goal is to ensure that all of our Rochester Public School athletic events are a fun and safe experience for all.
Please review the following guidelines with your child:
- All elementary and middle school students attending games must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or under adult supervision.
- Students are expected to sit at events, remain in the assigned areas, and stay with their parent/guardian or adult supervisor.
- All high school students must show student ID upon entry.
- No food or beverages are allowed to be brought into athletic events.
- No backpacks, skateboards, or any other items which can be deemed unsafe are not allowed at athletic events.
- If students are not meeting behavioral expectations by being respectful, responsible, and safe, they will be asked to leave the event. The behavior expected at athletic events is no different than what would be expected on a school playground during recess or at lunch during free time.
Back-to-School Resources for Rochester Public Schools
Attendance Line
CELLPHONES & OTHER ELECTRONICS
- Phones & other electronic devices are allowed before school, after school, and at lunch.
- Phones, other digital devices and accessories are not to be used in class unless expressly permitted by the teacher.
- Phones & other devices capable of taking pictures are never allowed in a locker room or restroom.
- Headphones are allowed before school, after school, and at lunch.
- Headphones are not permitted in class or during passing time or in the hallways.
- Photos & videos may not be taken without expressed permission of the building principal.
- We expect safe and courteous use of devices and social media from our students both at school and home. We will again be providing education to our students regarding internet and social media safety during the school year.
- Kellogg’s open wifi is turned off during the school day. Students using personal mobile devices to surf the web before school, after school, and at lunch will be using their own data plans.
- Kellogg is not responsible for lost or stolen phones or devices. Lock them up!
Administration
507-328-5817
anmcandrews@rochester.k12.mn.us
Mike Widman, Assistant Principal
507-328-5815
Teri Linander, Associate Principal
507-328-5816
Student Support Services
507-328-5309
Darlene DoBell, 7th Grade Counselor
507-328-5811
Sam Simmons, 8th Grade Counselor
507-328-5808
Sara Rich, Social Worker
507-328-5861
Akilah Barlow, Social Worker
507-328-5861
Health & Clerical
507-328-5813
lodietrich@rochester.k12.mn.us
Sara Gnagey, RN, LSN
507-328-5814
Robyn Davis, Office Manager
507-328-5801
Penny Ginther, Registrar & Attendance
507-328-5810
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