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)

Happy Friday Rock Families!

We had our first scrimmage this week for boys lacrosse and it was great to see our student athletes in action!

As we inch closer and closer to our regular seasons starting, please make sure you have completed the following steps to ensure a smooth transition into games.

1) Complete all forms on Final Forms. The most important being the Emergency Medical Authorization Form. Without this form, student athletes will not be permitted to ride the bus to away games.

2) Pay to Play Fees. The pay to play fee for all sports is $30. This can be paid using PaySchools, with cash or a check made out to Sells Middle School. This payment needs to be completed before the first regular season game.

Looking forward to another great week of Sells Athletics! GO ROCKS!!!

Attention ALL female students...Sign up for our annual powderpuff game this April hosted by the Sells cheerleaders. It's free to participate and open to all grade levels. Sign up here by March 21st. Go Rocks!! Questions? Email Devon Lewis (lewis_devon@dublinschools.net).

During the weeks of March 10 to March 20, Dublin City Schools students in Grades 3-12 will have the opportunity to participate in a questionnaire asking their perceptions about school and student support.

The students will complete the Panorama Survey on Monday and Tuesday next week.

The 8th grade trip to Washington, DC is now set for the next school year. This trip will be available to any 8th grader during the 2025-26 school year. The specific travel dates will be May 12-15, 2026. A parent information meeting will be held the first week of May before our school year ends. During this meeting we will discuss how to register for the trip, the cost, the planned itinerary and we will answer any specific questions. Please be looking for details as to the specific date and time we will host this meeting in May.

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.

Head on over to Shake Shack (3734 Dublin Granville Rd)! When you let them know that you’re there on behalf of the Sells PTO, they will donate 25% of your bill back!

Place your order for Piada (6495 Sawmill Rd) on their website or app using code 73QAMF OR go into the restaurant on April 9 (and tell them you're there for the Sells fundraiser) and they will send 20% of your bill back our direction!

It is that time of year to start planning the 8th Grade End of Year Celebration on May 22nd! We will be having an outdoor party with lunch, a DJ, Kona Ice, games and prizes. We are asking each family to contribute $10 to cover the cost of the event. You can pay via Venmo, Square or drop off cash/check in the office. Please include your student’s name in the comments/information section or the envelope of your donation. Additional donations are welcome.

Deadline: Friday, April 4th

Venmo: @SellsMSPTO

Square: john-sells-middle-school-pto.square.site

Cash/check (made out to Sells PTO) and delivered to Sells office

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

Taiko Gala - Get Tickets Now!

The 2025 Annual Dublin Taiko Gala will be held on Saturday, April 12 at 7PM at the Dublin Jerome Performance Arts Center. The concert will highlight over 80 Dublin Taiko student performers and celebrate our graduating seniors. Visit www.dublintaiko.com to purchase tickets!

Free Girls Rugby Introductory Clinic and More on the Info Hub

A Free introductory clinic to girls rugby is being offered March 22, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. for girls in grades 1-8. No experience is necessary. This is a great opportunity to try something new over spring break. We have also recently added some summer camps! Learn more on the Info Hub.

Find Your Civic Calling

From one-time volunteering to special events to serving on a board or commission, are you looking to get more involved with Dublin? See how your interests match with opportunities. Make a difference.

This Tuesday: Building Healthy Social Media Habits

Join Syntero Schools Program Manager Melissa Rotblatt for a free community conversation around navigating technology-related stress and building healthy social media habits for both adults and young people. Register for the March 18 meeting at the Golf Club of Dublin from 6 to 7 p.m.

Save the Date for Sustainable Saturday!

Kick off Earth Month with us at the Dublin Service Center 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 5. Dispose of your old documents, electronic and household hazardous waste, old clothing and items, expired medications and more! Find the full list of accepted items.

Last Chance, Parents! Citizen U Apps Open

Apply to join the 2025 McDaniel Citizen U academy. Participation is open to Dubliners interested in how their local government runs on a daily basis. Activate your civic duty!