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)

8th Grade Chromebook Collection

On May 21, 2025 all eighth-grade students will turn in their Chromebooks and chargers. They will receive a new Chromebook during 9th Grade Orientation in the fall. By doing this, we can ensure that the students are equipped with their Chromebooks on the first day of the 2025-26 school year.

Location: 1919 Auditorium

What to bring: Eighth graders are required to bring their Chromebook with all personal stickers removed and a charger. (The only stickers remaining on the Chromebooks should be the DCS barcode/serial number and the nametag). If the student’s Chromebook is in repair, the student should bring the loaner that was issued to them. Both charger and Chromebook need to be returned to the school on this date. Please note students who do not return a charger with their Chromebook will be subject to a $20 recovery fee.

If you need a charger, please replace it before the week of May 20 with a USB type C charger that is either 45 or 65 Watts. An example of this is found here.

If you have any questions, please come to the library or contact Danna Armstrong.

Calling all 8th grade girls interested in playing volleyball at Coffman HS next fall! Please join us for a Meet the Coach night next Wednesday, May 7th, at 7:30pm in the PAC at Coffman. New coach and former Ohio State player, Sydney Taylor, will be talking with parents and families about our summer program and tryouts for Coffman in the fall of this year. Can't make it? Email the boosters at ladyrocksvolleyballboosters@gmail.com for information. We can't wait to welcome the next group of Rocks!

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.

Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner, and we need your help to celebrate the incredible staff at Sells Middle School!

Sells PTO will be setting up a snack bar for our amazing staff Tuesday, May 6 and providing a catered lunch on Thursday, May 8.

Sells families, we need your help to provide the following items to makes these events a success:

• drinks (water, flavored seltzer, sodas)
• paper products (plates, napkins, cups)
• snacks (chips, pretzels, popcorn, granola bars, fruit, etc.)
• treats (cookies, candy, cupcakes, etc.)

Items should be dropped off at the Sells Front Office. Please label with "Sells PTO" on ALL items!

Perishable items should be dropped off on Tuesday morning (5/6) before 10am.

Non-perishable items can be dropped off any time between now and Tuesday (5/6) at 10am.

Please use the link below to donate items.

Join us Tuesday, May 13th at 7pm for our last Virtual PTO Meeting of the year. Mr. Sachtleben will give an update on things going on around Sells and the PTO will share a recap of this year and updates for next school year including open PTO positions.

meet.google.com/eek-tmim-fpt

We hope you can join us!

We are planning for the 2025-2026 school year and have a few committee chair openings. Please send an email to sellsmiddleschoolpto@gmail.com if you are interested or would like to know more about the Sells PTO.

All School Tailgate Chair, Spirit Wear Chair, Beautification Chair, Staff Appreciation Co-Chair, Restaurant Nights/Hockey Fundraisers Chair, Parents and Educators Raising our Community (PERC) Representative

Thank you for your consideration and support! The Sells PTO can't provide fun events for the students and teachers without parent volunteers!

The Sells PTO 8th Grade Event Committee has planned a "Beach Bash" farewell for the 8th Graders on Thursday, May 22. Students will be having an outdoor party with lunch, a DJ, Kona Ice, games and prizes. Students are encouraged to wear or bring a white t-shirt for their friends to sign at the signature station. Tropical attire, hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are also recommended for this outdoor celebration!

Volunteers needed!!!

Please review the sign up genius and click on the button below to sign up.

If your 8th Grader has special dietary needs/restrictions, please complete the Google form below ASAP!

Thank you for your support!!

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

Dodgeball week is here!

Our District Dodgeball tournament is next Friday, May 9 @ Coffman High School. Leading up to the big event, support our beneficiary Kateswell by dining at these local establishments.

Monday and Tuesday, May 5-6

Raising Canes on Sawmill will give 15% of net sales to the tournament - Just mention the Dodgeball fundraiser any time between 11 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. For online and app orders, use the code RCFUND96.

Wednesday, May 7

Mikey’s Late Night Slice at Bridge Park will give 15% of net sales to the fundraiser when guests mention the Dodgeball Tournament anytime between 11 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 8

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 7360 SR 161 in Plain City will give 25% of all proceeds to our Dodgeball Fundraiser when customers mention it between 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Friday, May 9

Gates Open at 5:00 p.m. and the action starts at 6:00 p.m.! If you still need to purchase tickets for the event, you can do so here. We can’t wait to see everyone next week!

Can't attend but want to support the cause? Make a donation here. #DodgeBecauseYouCan!

Save the Date for Experience Public Works Day!

Roll into the Dublin Service Center from 9 a.m. to noon May 17 to celebrate National Public Works Week and Bike Month with big trucks, bounce houses and biking activities! Kiddos can climb into the vehicles and learn about the people and equipment that keep Dublin moving safely. Join us!

Engage in Our Region: Jerome Township

Similar to the City's Envision Dublin Community Plan, our neighbors in Jerome Township are also thinking of the future. Their Draft Comprehensive Plan is a blueprint for how and where the township will grow. The plan will be presented to their Board of Trustees 7 p.m. May 7 at Township Hall, 9777 Industrial Parkway. Public comment is welcome. Review the plan.

Maintenance on The Dublin Link

Crews will be repairing the lights on the bridge May 5-9. The shared use path on the east plaza of Riverside Crossing Park beneath the bridge will close for the week. Daytime closures will take place on the bridge beginning May 6 for two to three days, opening for public access no later than 5 p.m. See more details.

Road Work Ahead: Your Construction Updates

Here are projects to keep in mind on your Dublin Drive this week!

• The Emerald Parkway bridge will close for resealing 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, to 5 a.m. Monday, May 5.

• Rings Road, west of Avery Road, is currently closed for 145 days.

• Starting Sunday, May 4, Post Road eastbound will be closed, and single lane closures will be enforced on Post Road westbound overnight, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Friday, May 9.

Get the latest on construction updates and detour maps on the City of Dublin website.