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June 27th, 2023
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April 5, 2024
NO SCHOOL - Monday, April 8
7th Grade Students - Today is the LAST day to register for the DC Trip!
Solar Eclipse - Taking Place Monday, April 8
I want to remind parents to be sure to keep their child safe during the eclipse that will be taking place on Monday afternoon. Specifically, students (and adults) should NOT be viewing the eclipse by looking straight into the sun. Please make sure the approved safety glasses are used to view the eclipse.
This is an exciting event! I am excited that the students get to be a part of this and experience it. Please stay safe and enjoy the darkness during the day!
Celebration of Eid al-Fitr
We understand that Ramadan is coming to an end and the Celebration of Eid will be taking place next week. If you are keeping your child home from school for this religious event, please be sure to let the school know your child will be absent. The absence(s) will be excused and teachers have been asked to be mindful of not having any quizzes or tests on these days.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
7th and 8th Grade Parents!
This form is provided to families to opt their student out of Ohio House Bill 123/SAVE Act requirements.
HB 123/SAVE Act mandates specific instruction in violence prevention every year for students in grades 6-12.
Programs approved by Ohio Department of Education and Workforce are used to satisfy the requirements of HB 123/SAVE Act. Approved programs can be found HERE. Dublin City Schools will comply with this mandate by showing pre-approved videos to groups of students during the school day.
If you would like to opt my student out of the scheduled videos provided to learn about violence prevention, as required by Ohio House Bill 123/SAVE (Safety and Violence Education Act), please click on the link below.
Please fill out this form if you wish to opt your child OUT of the mandated requirements of HB123/SAVE Act.
8th Grade Students - High School Classes During Testing
World Language Students: Report to Sells Middle School/No High School Classes - April 1, 2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23
Due to spring testing, middle school students who attend high school classes will not report to their high school on the following dates:
• Monday, April 1, 2024 (6-8 ELA)
• Tuesday, April 2, 2024 (6-8 ELA)
• Monday, April 15, 2024 (8th Science)
• Tuesday April 16, 2024 (HS Algebra & Geometry)
• Wednesday, April 17, 2024 (6-8 Math)
• Thursday, April 18, 2024 (6-8 Math)
• Monday, April 22, 2024 (HS Biology)
• Tuesday, April 23, 2024 (HS American History & Government)
Students will report directly to Sells Middle School at their regularly scheduled time. If students use district transportation they should ride their regular middle school bus and will have a study center until their first class begins if they are not testing.
Infinite Campus Notifications
Are you interested in getting notifications from Infinite Campus about your child's progress?
You can get messages about grade and/or attendance updates via text or email.
Follow us on Instagram at dublinsellsms
PTO INFORMATION
Staff Appreciation Committee - Join us!!!
Join the Staff Appreciation Committee on EARTH DAY, Monday, 4/22 as we paint terra cotta pots which will be gifted to our stellar Staff during Staff Appreciation Week!
No art experience required! We’ll have you covered with stencils, paints and brushes, and all supplies. Of course, if you’d like to bring any of your own supplies, you are welcome!
Just RSVP for as many family members as you’d like, and join our party!
Please see attached Sign Up for more details and to RSVP.
https://bit.ly/StaffAppreciationPrepParty
-Monique Fournet + Suzanne Schwarz
Spirit Wear Shop is OPEN!!!
Our Spring Spirit Wear Sale is officially OPEN! We added a new design and a lot of new items, so even if you already purchased in the fall, it's a great time to grab a new size for our every growing kids or a new style! The sale is only open until April 9, so take advantage while you can!
Feel free to share the link with any other supporters or future Sells families! Proceeds go back to our amazing PTO and building so if the sale is successful, we all win! Thanks for your support!
Bubbakoo's Burritos Night!!
Come out and support SMS
When: Wednesday, April 10th - 4:00 - 9:00pm
Where: 6048 Sawmill Road, Dublin, OH 43017 - (614) - 689 - 0555
10% of all net sales will go to Sells!
*Not valid with any other offer
8th Grade Celebration
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Thursday, May 23rd
12:30 - 2:30pm
We will be looking for volunteers and donations as the event gets closer.
Thank you in advance!
Donations
You can donate to the Sells PTO all year! Just click the QR code below for Venmo or Square or your child can drop off a check in the office in an envelope marked PTO Donation.
Don’t forget to join the Sells Middle School PTO Facebook page!
DCS INFO
Pathways College & Career Planning Page
Please visit the Pathways College & Career Planning page for newly added opportunities for students to participate in this summer. Two new opportunities were recently added, one related to exploring careers in Agriculture and the other featuring a scholarship opportunity to cover camp fees for a program called Inspirit AI, an artificial intelligence camp that is being hosted in the Emerald Campus building this summer. Both opportunities have an April 15th deadline!
Credit Flexibility/Intent for Online Learning Application Deadline is May 1
Dublin City Schools and the State of Ohio offer educational options for students to obtain high school credit using non traditional approaches. Students interested in Credit Flexibility and/or Online Learning (from an outside provider) for Summer 2024 or Fall 2024 must fill out Credit Flexibility Applications and submit to their School counselor no later than May 1, 2024. All information is available on the district website. Please note that there is no longer a fall (August) submission date. All 2024 requests should be submitted by May 1. This will allow for proper planning for families and schools.
8th Grade - Wanna try Field Hockey?
Any current 8th grade students interested in learning more about playing Field Hockey at Coffman High School next year are encouraged to join us at our annual Spring Information Meeting. No experience necessary!
When: Monday, April 22nd at 7:30pm
Where: Coffman High School Lecture Hall (Building Map HERE)
Who: Any interested 8th graders and their parents
Can’t make the meeting? Visit https://www.dchsfieldhockey.com/ or email dchsfhockeyboosters@gmail.com. Additionally, 6th and 7th grade students interested in learning more about field hockey can reach out to Coach Vicky of the Golden Shamrocks Field Hockey Club – vickygeorge20@gmail.com
From the City of Dublin
Are You Ready for Dublin in the Dark?
WATCH HERE >>> https://youtu.be/fTvkQUi7B5A?si=igx2fL8z1D0pE9zo
We're less than a week away from the Total Solar Eclipse! Wyandot Elementary students Melanie, Isabelle and Leah share safety tips and community viewing information for April 8. Find out more.
Submit Your Kiddos Earth Day Artwork
Dublin kids of all ages are encouraged to submit artwork showing how Earth Day is celebrated in the Dublin community. Submissions close on April 10! Celebrate Earth Month in Dublin.
Be Part of Dublin’s Community Plan
A year in the making, the Envision Dublin Community Plan update has gathered community feedback to chart a roadmap for Dublin for the next 20 years. Join us 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, Development Building (5200 Emerald Parkway), to review the draft plan and offer feedback. Discover Envision Dublin.
E-File Your Taxes, Parents!
Say no to paper cuts! All 2023 tax returns can now be filed electronically, including refunds for both City of Dublin residents and non-residents. E-filing is faster, secure and more accurate. Learn more.
Attendance 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.