Sells eNews

Please remember to change your clocks and “fall back” one hour. Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 a.m. Sunday, November 3.

There is no school on Tuesday, November 5 due to a Teacher Work/Professional Development Day.

We are now into the 2nd quarter grading period. Report cards were made available for parents to view in their Infinite Campus portal for the 1st quarter grading period. At any time parents have a question regarding their child's grade and/or academic progress, please email that specific teacher. Our focus with the children this quarter is to help them maintain their focus and positive approach to school and to their academic commitments. We have challenged them to maintain high standards of themselves and to push themselves to persevere through challenges they may experience. I believe ALL students can learn at high levels both academically and behaviorally.

With this in mind, I encourage parents to discuss with their child the importance of demonstrating high standards in and out of the classroom. This includes the idea of our Common Commitments we have developed for the students in the classroom, the hallways, bathrooms and in the cafeteria. I know our parents want the best from their child and expect them to be at school to learn and respect the teaching staff with the efforts they put in everyday to meet the student's needs. Thank you for continuing to partner with us. Together we will positively challenge every student to demonstrate they have the skill to achieve at high levels!

Have a great weekend!

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)

Dublin Ski and Board Sign-Ups start Friday, November 1st-November 30th.

Details and Sign-Up information can be found at tinyurl.com/DublinSki.

Parent Meeting Slides from 9/30

Sign Up-Directions (they do not start until Friday, 11/1/24)

Sells is offering students an opportunity to join this year’s Junior Teen Institute club!

Junior Teen Institute (JTI) is a student-led organization that provides students with opportunities to develop their leadership skills while being confident in their ability to be drug-free, bully-free, and kind to others. Students who are selected to be members of JTI have the desire to lead a drug-free, bully-free life. They will support others who are making the same positive choices and encourage their peers to make healthy decisions. Junior Teen Institute implements alcohol and other drug prevention projects to clearly promote a “no use” message, and provides opportunities throughout the year for students to have fun without alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. It is open to all students grades 6 to 8.

JTI club will meet after school, once a month, from 3:15-4:15 on the following dates: 11/21, 12/12, 1/16, 2/13, 3/13, 4/10, 4/8. Transportation will need to be arranged.

Students can sign up through their chromebook or speak directly to Mrs. Mayer or Mrs. Lanka. If you have questions, please contact the advisors for JTI: Mrs. Kelly Mayer or Jessica Lanka

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

Rising Pneumonia Cases: What Parents Need to Know

We’ve seen a rise in cases of pneumonia across Dublin City Schools, and we want to ensure parents stay informed. Pneumonia, an infection that inflames the lungs, can lead to a variety of symptoms, including cough, fever, and difficulty breathing. Early recognition is essential, especially as these symptoms overlap with other seasonal illnesses. For more information on pneumonia, please refer to What is Pneumonia from the NIH and our pneumonia fact sheet from the CDC, which provide insights into prevention, symptoms, and when to seek care.

Ski Club for MS & HS students

Dublin Ski and Board Sign-Ups start Friday, November 1-30! Details can be found on the Ski Club Website. If you missed the parent meeting, you can view the presentation here. Here’s how to sign up: Sign Up-Directions.

Shred It! Document Destruction This Weekend

Document Destruction Day is back at the City of Dublin Fleet Building, 6351 Shier Rings Road, this Saturday! Shred and recycle your old documents the safe and sustainable way Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon. Use our list of accepted items to start packing your five boxes.

Honoring MLK with Project Warmth

Be part of the MLK Civic Service Series, a community initiative to serve others! We’re making tie fleece blankets Nov. 3 to donate to One Dublin and Nationwide Children’s ahead of the cold weather. Sign me up.

Election Day Reminders

Countdown to Nov. 5: Election Day is next week! The City of Dublin’s resource page has all you need to know before you go, including polling locations, sample ballots, election sign recycling and more. What you need to know.