November

As we start November, we are excited for the cooler days, beautiful changes, and all the learning and fun that comes with this time of the year! I am so thankful for our wonderful students, supportive families, and dedicated staff who make SE Kelloggsville such a special place. Thank you for being an important part of our school community!

A big thank you to all of the parents who took time to connect with your child's teacher at Parent-Teacher conferences either in-person or by phone. We appreciate the collaboration in helping your child be successful at school. Also, thanks to all the parents who filled out our building survey at conferences! We got great information that will help us plan and prepare for the remainder of the year!

Denise Wass

SE Kelloggsville Principal

Elementary Parent Handbook

SE/West Discipline Rubric

November 3 - Voting Day

November 11 - No School (Staff Professional Development Day)

November 25, 26, 27 - No School (Thanksgiving Break)

The November 2026 bond proposal includes improvements to traffic flow and pick-up/drop-off areas at several schools to create safer, more efficient arrival and dismissal for students, families, buses, and staff. Learn more at www.kvilleps.org/2026-bond

Did you know that SE Kelloggsville is creating a student/staff community here at school? Four times a year, all students and staff will get to participate in fun events to show our SE Kelloggsville Rocket Pride right here at school. Our school community-building events bring students and staff together to build relationships, create connections, and strengthen the sense of belonging that makes our school community special. This past month, each student got to eat a special snack on the playground - blueberry-glazed donuts and juice boxes! Students also participated in a team-building activity called "Granny Pants" where they had to make baskets into a moving staff target's hoop!

During November, the staff and students of Southeast Kelloggsville are excited to celebrate Native American Heritage Month!

The Rocket Unity and Culture Committee will provide teachers with resources to help students learn about Native American and Indigenous cultures. Some classrooms will create animal-inspired totem poles, with each student choosing an animal that represents a positive quality, such as kindness, courage, or strength.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact your child’s teacher or a member of the Rocket Unity and Culture Committee.

November 8 is National Injury Prevention Day! We’re encouraging adults to “Be SMART” by storing guns securely in all homes and vehicles where a child may be present and making sure they are always inaccessible to kids. Free gun locks are available at all Kelloggsville locations. If you need one, please pick one up at your child's school or the administration office.

Visit kvilleps.org/community/secure-storage and BeSmartForKids.org for more info.

Before School Procedures:

*Parents dropping off students will enter from 52nd Street and turn right into the parent-drop off/pick up parking lot. Parents can stay in their car along the sidewalk loop and have their child exit onto the sidewalk. If parents would like to walk their child to door, they will park in a parking spot in front of the main entrance and walk their child up to the sidewalk area. We do not want any kids walking unattended through the parking lot. Door B will open at 8:00am and close at 8:25am. Anyone arriving after 8:25am will have to be signed-in by a parent in the front office, Door A.

*All drop-off students will enter the school doors by the gym - Door B, and then walk directly across to the playground to play until the school bell rings. Parents will be asked to say their goodbyes from the sidewalk area to ensure our kids have a great start to the school day!

After-School Procedures:

*Parents picking up students will enter from 52nd Street and turn right into the new parent pick-up/drop-off parking lot. Parents can choose to stay in their car along the sidewalk loop and have their child brought to the car, or they can park in a parking spot and walk up to the sidewalk area to get their child. We do not want any kids walking unattended through the parking lot.

*Parents must be on time at 3:15pm to keep the process running smoothly.

Important Notes:

*Parents may NOT park in the bus loop AT ANY TIME! That is the designated area in front of the school. If a parent needs to enter the main office at any time of the day, parents need to park in a designated parking spot (NOT THE BUS LANE).

End of day bus changes:

*To make sure the end of the day runs smoothly you must call the office 616-532-1590 by 2:30 to make any student release changes for the end of the school day. Our office and staff are extra busy at that time of day.

First school bell - 8:20am

Last school bell - 8:25am

Anyone arriving after 8:25am is considered tardy and will need to have a parent come into the office to sign their child into school.

End of day school bell - 3:15pm dismissal

Southeast Kelloggsville Elementary

Denise Wass, Principal Email: dwass@kvilleps.org

Karen Kellogg, Secretary Email: kkellogg@kvilleps.org

Phone: (616) 532 -1590