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Parking Lot Safety

Student drop off: Please use ONLY the inside lane, closest to the building, to drop off your student. The outside lane is for parents to drive through only - no stopping.

Dress Code

Parents, please make sure that your child is adhering to the dress code for the school. With the weather getting colder, here is a reminder of our dress code.

• Hoods, hats, and scarves (unless for religious reasons) are not allowed to be worn in the building.

• Jackets and Coats are not allowed to be worn in the building during school hours.

• Shoes must be worn at all times (no slippers).

• Pajamas are not appropriate.

• Sleeveless shirts must have a shoulder strap width of at least three fingers (no less than 2 ") to be acceptable.

• See-through tops, shirts that expose the mid-section for both males and females, shirts that represent gang colors, as well as shirts with sayings or pictures concerning alcohol, drugs, or sex on them are not acceptable. Skin-tight clothing is inappropriate for school.

• Pants with holes must have the holes below their fingertips in order to be acceptable. Sagging pants will not be tolerated. Shorts must have an inseam that is at least 5 inches.

• Leggings and yoga pants can be worn as long as they are covered with a dress, skirt, shorts, or a top that is long enough to cover their behind (front and back).

• Head coverings of any kind are not permitted in school. No hoods or hats are allowed.

• Chains are not permitted to secure items (wallets, purses) to clothing or to be worn as belts.

• Coats, backpacks, and purses are not to be worn in the classroom.

• Team uniforms are not to be worn at any time during the regular school day without prior approval.

Attendance

We have officially completed 34 days of school! As we continue through the school year, we want to remind families of the importance of regular school attendance. Every day at school is an opportunity for students to learn, grow, and succeed!

A few important attendance reminders:

• Every day counts! Missing just 3 days of school at this point in the year means a student has missed more than 10% of the school year, which is considered chronic absenteeism.

• Please notify the school when your student is absent. Call the Kelloggsville Middle School office at 616-532-1575 to report your student's absence and provide the reason.

• Communication is key! If your family is experiencing challenges that make regular attendance difficult, please reach out. We are here to help!

Parent/Guardian Contact Information

Please make sure your contact information in Synergy is accurate and up to date. We have several students whose families have outdated phone numbers or missing email addresses. Having accurate contact information is extremely important, especially in the event of an emergency when we need to reach you quickly. Please take a few minutes to review your information and make any necessary updates.

We also encourage all families to download the ParentVUE app! ParentVUE is a great way to stay informed and involved in your student's education. Through the app, parents and guardians can easily access important student information, including grades, attendance, discipline records, and more.