Sells eNews

Today marks the end of the 1st Semester of the school year! It is hard to believe we are at this point already. Our students have demonstrated such great growth both academically and behaviorally so far this school year. Both Mrs. O'Neal and I are so proud of their efforts!

Mrs. O'Neal and I are also so proud to be leading this very dedicated teaching staff. Our teachers continue to demonstrate that they want nothing but the best for our students and they seek learning opportunities for themselves in order to improve their craft. Sells MS is a great place for our students to learn and grow!

All of us wish our parents a very happy and safe holiday season! Enjoy the time with your family and we hope all of our students get the opportunity to relax and rest! We will see all them back here on January 7.

Happy Holidays!

Matt

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)

Today marks the end of the first semester and the beginning of winter break. We hope you have a great break, filled with special moments. We can’t wait to see everyone back at school on Tuesday, January 7.

We're excited to announce that we'll be partnering with Junior Achievement, January - May, as they provide support for volunteers who come to our school to discuss their educational and career journey with our students.

Junior Achievement believes that career exploration should be a funnel, not a hose; that kids need to learn about as many jobs as possible so they can confidently self-direct to a career of their choosing!

With that in mind, we'd love if YOU would join us as a JA Career Speaker Series volunteer, helping the students connect the dots from the classroom to the Real World. By the end of the program, the students will share with their parents a full portfolio of career research and steps they need to take to further their exploration.

Junior Achievement has made it easy for you to participate by creating a Google Slides presentation for you to follow. (If you'd like to create your own presentation or "just talk to the kids," that's great, too! However you are most comfortable.)

Please click the link below to register as a JA Career Speaker Series volunteer:

JA Career Speaker Series Schedule and Registration

After clicking the link, scroll through the volunteer opportunities or simply hold downControl-F on your keyboard and enter our school name into the "find" box at the top right corner of the page. Then hit the down arrow to see dates on which we are welcoming volunteers into our classroom.

Please consider volunteering at other schools as well and please share this email with friends, family and colleagues. All careers are welcome ... remember ... the funnel!

Thank you for all you do in support of our school and community.

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.

Another fun hockey opportunity to raise money for Sells PTO!

Join us on Saturday, January 11th at 7pm at The Schott as the Buckeyes take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Tickets are $20 and a portion of each ticket is donated back to the Sells PTO and parking is free.

Go Bucks!

Let's get ready for some hockey! We have partnered again with the Columbus Blue Jackets to offer 4 different fundraiser games which means they will donate a portion of the ticket cost back to Sells PTO. It is a great opportunity to raise some money and have fun!

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

Get Festive with AR Holiday Trail, Ice Skating

Bring your family to Downtown Dublin for the Augmented Reality (AR) Holiday Trail! Discover 12 festive scenes on both sides of The Dublin Link by simply scanning QR codes with your smartphone. After you complete the AR tour, take a spin around the Riverside Crossing Park Ice Skating Rink! The rink has new operating hours and extended days during the holidays.

City of Dublin Holiday Service Impacts

During the holiday season, please remember these changes to your trash and recycling collections and DCRC programming. Find out more.

Dec. 25 Service Impacts

City of Dublin Offices: Closed

Yard Waste Pickups: Monday, Dec. 23

Trash & Recycling Pick-ups: Thursday, Dec. 26

Dublin Community Recreation Center: Open Dec. 24, 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Dec. 25

Jan. 1 Service Impacts

City of Dublin Offices: Closed

Yard Waste Pickups: Monday, Dec. 30

Trash & Recycling Pick-ups: Thursday, Jan. 2

The Dublin Community Recreation Center: Open Dec. 31, 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open Jan. 1, 8 a.m. to noon.