Sells eNews

Principal: Matt Sachtleben (sachtleben_matt@dublinschools.net)

Assistant Principal: Katy O'Neal (oneal_katy@dublinschools.net)

Here are the assignments for our school counselors this school year.

Last names A-F: Mrs. Erin Bissell (bissell_erin@dublinschools.net)

Last names G-M: Mrs. Jessica Lanka (lanka_jessica@dublinschools.net)

Last names N-Z: Mrs. Dawn Wolf (wolf_dawn@dublinschools.net)

We are thrilled to invite you to attend a parent info session where we will dive into one of DCS’ most exciting student travel opportunities – Ms. Banker’s Rome, Athens, and the Greek Islands Tour. We get to CRUISE the Mediterranean!

Parent Meeting Date: Jan 28th Time: 7:00 PM Location: Davis MS Media Center

In this info session we’ll talk about:

• How this opportunity will benefit your student (rising 8th - 12th grade)

• What we’ll see and do on our trip

• Everything that’s included in this experience

• How your child can earn academic credit

• How we’re keeping this safe and affordable - we have an awesome incentive this month!

• How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period

Register Now: To confirm your attendance, please register using the link below: https://bit.ly/3OTLitm Don’t miss this chance to ignite your child’s curiosity and passion for exploration. We look forward to seeing you there!

Check a back-to-school box off your list by going ahead and filling out the Free and Reduced Meal Application for your students. Apply online through PaySchools Central or use one of our printable forms (translated in multiple languages) to submit your information.

If your child will be absent from school, please email our attendance line at sms_attendance@dublinschools.net

Or leave a voicemail at 614.718.8572

Please do not call the main line for attendance before 9:00am.

Please utilize the attendance EMAIL or attendance VOICEMAIL.

• Students MUST be in Rock period by 8:28am - Anytime after 8:28am is considered LATE and MUST sign in at the Main Office.
• LEAVING EARLY - A note from the parent/guardian should be given to Mrs. Stevenson (Attendance Secretary) first thing in the morning. She will give them a pass to leave class at the given time and your student will meet you in the Main Office at that time. You as the Parent/Guardian will need to come in to the office to sign them out.
• ARRIVING LATE - If your student is arriving late to school due to an appointment, they will need to sign in at the Main Office with Mrs. Stevenson. Medical appointments will be excused with a note from the medical provider.

The complete attendance policy is located in the Middle School Student Handbook on

pages 11-13.

CandyGrams ONLINE sale is now OPEN! Starting today, Friday January 24th thru Friday February 7th is your chance to purchase a CandyGram for your loved one.

Submit the following Google form along with payment and we’ll take care of the rest.

CandyGram Online Order

Students will have the chance to purchase (cash only!)during their lunch period on Tuesday 2/4, Wednesday 2/5, Thursday 2/6.

The CandyGrams fundraiser is an annual Sells tradition allowing ALL students and

parents to purchase candy and have it delivered to their recipient's classroom on

2/13. The proceeds fund the 8th Grade Celebration at the end of the school year.

Donations and volunteers are still needed to make this a success. Please sign up

below!

Thank you for your support! Contact Abby Derryberry, CandyGrams chair, with any

questions at abbyderryberry@yahoo.com or 614-638-8599.

• Online sale: 1/24-2/7

• Student lunch period sales: 2/4-2/6

• CandyGrams delivery on 2/13!

Date: February 7th

Time: 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Theme: Red Carpet Movie Night

Cost: FREE - Students will need their student ID or a ticket from Mrs. Stevenson in the Main Office. Tickets will be available Monday, February 3rd - Friday, February 7th. Each student is allowed one ticket.

You can donate to the Sells PTO all year and it is easy to do! Donations support several

fun, FREE things planned for the students and teachers and they wouldn't be possible

without your support!

Just click link below or your child can drop off a check in the office in an envelope

marked PTO Donation.

https://john-sells-middle-school-pto.square.site/

Don’t forget to join the Sells Middle School PTO Facebook page!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1741183269442405

Something for Everyone

Dublin City Schools is happy to collaborate with local organizations to bring families an array of exciting opportunities for students! Explore our Info Hub Page and After School Activities pages on our website to discover activities and programs your child will love. Don’t miss out—check them out today and find the perfect fit for your family!

Dublin Scioto Theater presents Titanic: The Musical

Don’t miss Scioto’s production “Titanic: The Musical” this weekend! Showtimes are Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available at: https://dshstd.booktix.com/.

Deadline for Scheduling High School Courses

Current 8th-11th grade students should have all academic planning completed in Infinite Campus no later than January 31. Counselors are currently meeting with students to work through their plans. Course codes can be found in the Academic Programs and Pathways document.