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Kellogg Newsletter | February 2020
Important Dates
FEBRUARY
- 17 No School (President's Day)
- 20 Conferences 4:30-7:30
- 27 Orchestra Concert (8th grade & honors) 7:30
- 28 Author Visit (grade 6)
- 4 Student School Board
- 6 No School (Professional Development)
- 9 PTSA Meeting 6:00pm @ Media Center
- 20 IBM Engineer Day
- 23 Angst Screening & Discussion 6:00-8:00 @ Kellogg Auditorium
- 24 Cool Comet Store (Q3)
- 30 - Spring Break beings
APRIL
- 6-10 MCA Science Testing
- 6 School Resumes (Spring Break ends)
- 8-10 Grade 6 Quarry Hill
- 10 Student School Board
- 13-17 MCA Reading Testing
- 13 PTSA Meetings 6:00pm @ Media Center
- 17 Activity Night (tentative)
- 20-24 MCA Math Testing
- 24 Dental Clinic
- 28 HG Grade 6 Orientation 6:00pm @ Kellogg Auditorium
- 30 Grade 5 Orientation 6:00pm @ Kellogg Auditorium
MAY
- 5 Grade 8 Panoramic Picture
- 6-7 Grade 6 to Capitol
- 11-15 NWEA Reading Testing
- 11 PTSA Meeting 6:00 @ Media Center
- 18-22 NWEA Math Testing
- 25 No School (Memorial Day)
JUNE
- 2 Cool Comet Store (Q4)
- 5 Last Day
Save The Date!
RPS Middle Schools are collaborating to offer an event to support staff and parents in understanding our students. We have seen growing needs in Social and Emotional learning, along with anxiety being a factor for our students and staff.
This Indi Flix Original documentary will help jumpstart the conversation. After the film, we will have members from RPS facilitating a conversation in how we can best deal with this subject, as well as a way to support people with anxiety.
Kellogg Middle School Auditorium • March 23, 2020 • 6 PM • Free Event
We Need You!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4aada82da6fd0-parentteacher1
Morning Drop-Off
Thanks for your cooperation!
Orchestra Concerts
- 8th grade and honors - February 27th @ 7:30
- Spring Concert (all grades) - May 28th
Conference Format
- Conferences are open house style, first come first served.
- Please limit your conversation with teachers to five minutes so everyone gets a chance to meet.
- Grade 6 will be in classrooms.
- Grade 7 will be in the gyms.
- Grade 8 will be in the cafeteria.
- All others will be in their classrooms.
Manhattan Project
Mr. Rodgers and Mr. Adams took students on an electronic field trip last week, with the help of Ms. Michet & Mrs. Carlson. Learn more about their adventure by watching this short video.
https://youtu.be/qAkwiuAwgQoCalling Kellogg
With nearly 1200 students, it's harder than ever to personally answer every call that comes in. We want you to know a few things:
- We check messages regularly throughout the day, usually within minutes of missing a call. If no one answers, leave a message!
- Make sure you are dialing the most direct number: 328-5800 General, 328-5801 Office Manager, 328-5810 Attendance
- If you leave a message excusing your sick child, please leave general symptoms. For example, "My child has an upset stomach and a fever." or "My child has a sore throat and a bad cough." We track this information to watch for patterns of illness, helping to ensure the healthiest student body possible!
19-20 Yearbook
It's time to order the yearbook! The cost is $33 and they will be distributed at the end of the school year. Be sure to put your order in now to guarantee you get one!
Comet Pantry
Experiencing Anxiety
From Parents.com comes this article titled, "This Is How The Teen Generation is Experiencing Anxiety." This is an article written by a teenager, sharing her account of her struggles with anxiety, shedding light on what she wants parents to know.
Kleenex
Student School Board
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No School Monday, February 17
Give Back Challenge
Dorothy Day House
Special shout out to Mr. Joos who leads our Student Advisory Club that organized this supply drive.
Afterschool Enrichment Program
There's always something to do, Afterschool @ Kellogg!
Use this link to learn more!
https://www.rochesterce.org/enrichment/youth/after-school-programs
If your child has ideas for clubs they would like to see in our afterschool program, please email Mr. Hair at adhair@rochester.k12.mn.us.
Just a reminder . . .
Take Note!
Math Help
Cash 4 Students
Take note!
Grading for Learning
Over the last two months, I shared the first two big ideas about Grading for Learning with you through this newsletter publication. Let's review!
- Big Idea #1: Homework, quizzes, and other daily tasks are formative practice and should not negatively impact a summative academic grade.
- Big Idea #2: Reassessment is allowed on all summative assessments.
Now let's take look at the next big ideas, creating the foundation of the Grading for Learning philosophy!
Big Idea #2
Nonacademic factors are not counted in the summative academic grade.
What It Means
The way a student behaves in school does not necessarily show what a student has learned. Because grades are designed to show what students have learned, behavior and grades should be reported separately.
The district will be sending out a Parent Guide in the coming days. In addition, follow this link to learn more about the Grading for Learning philosophy and practices you should expect in the coming school year. https://www.rochesterschools.org/academics/curriculum-instruction-and-assessment/grading-for-learning
A Message From Your Principal
Earlier this year, I began featuring the Search Institute's Developmental Relationships Framework. So far, we have looked at
- Expressing Care
- Challenging Growth
- Providing Support
This month we will look at Sharing the Power.
As a reminder, we will continue to explore the Developmental Relationships Framework in the coming months. All the resources I share here are available as free downloads on Search Institute's website, so you are welcome to jump ahead if this work speaks to you!
As Maya Angelou once said, "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." As a parent and educator, this work helps me do better.
I hope you enjoy this journey.
Working With You,
Angi McAndrews
Proud Principal
Kellogg Middle School
Mission Statement: Search Institute partners with organizations to conduct and apply research that promotes positive youth development and advances equity.
Element 4: Share Power
Here are ways you can Share the Power with your young adolescent.
You can use these prompts as conversation starters with a spouse or friend. It might also be helpful as a journal prompt about your pathway as a parent.
We are always accepting Cool Comet prize donations!
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, Associate Principal
507-328-5816 telinander@rochester.k12.mn.us
Student Support Services
Amy Carstensen, 6th Grade Counselor
507-328-5808 amcarstensen@rochester.k12.mn.us
Darren Saner, 7th Grade Counselor
507-328-5309 dasaner@rochester.k12.mn.us
Darlene DoBell, 8th Grade Counselor
507-328-5811 dadobell@rochester.k12.mn.us
Sara Rich, School Social Worker
507-328-5861 sarich@rochester.k12.mn.us
Akilah Sharif, School Social Worker
507-328-5861 aksharif@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
Penny Ginther, Registrar & Attendance
507-328-5810 peginther@rochester.k12.mn.us
Amy Clark, Receptionist
507-328-5800 amclark@rochester.k12.mn.us
Tracy Malm, Receptionist
507-328-5800 trmalm@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