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March 29, 2024
Assistant Principal - News
We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Joe Santa-Emma, assistant principal at Sells Middle School, for his unwavering dedication and years of service in education. Joe will be embarking on a well-deserved retirement this summer. We wish him well in this new chapter of life. He will be greatly missed here at Sells by both staff and students! But we know that he is looking forward to retired life!
As Joe retires, we are thrilled to welcome Katy O'Neal to the Sells Middle School family as our new Assistant Principal! Currently serving as the administrative intern at Scottish Corners Elementary, Katy brings a wealth of experience and passion for education. Starting with the 2024-2025 school year, Katy will assume the role as the Assistant Principal which was previously held by Joe. We eagerly anticipate the positive impact she will make within our Rocks community. Welcome Katy!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ATTENTION ALL PARENTS!
Please be sure to have your student charge their chromebook over the weekend AND bring their charger to school for testing on the following dates.
April 1st & 2nd
April 15th, 17th, & 18th
As we begin the mandatory Ohio State Tests, I am asking that parents refrain from making any appointments on the days listed above so as to not have your student miss school. This will help tremendously with the efficiency in which we administer these assessments. If you have any specific questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact the school.
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.
7th Grade Students
ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER FOR THE DC TRIP!
Washington, DC Trip Registration - DEADLINE EXTENDED
Click on the button below to access the information needed to establish an account with Prodigy Student Travel. Please note that a downpayment must be made at the time of registration. If you have any questions, please contact Matt Berner here at school.
The deadline to register is now set for April 5 -- NO EXCEPTIONS!
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
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!
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!
Dublin Scioto Lady Irish Basketball Camp
Who: 2nd - 8th grade girls
When: June 17 - 19
9:30am - 12:00pm
Where: Scioto HS Main Gym
Cost: $70 per Camper
Bring cash or check payable to, Lady Irish Basketball, on the first day of camp or VENMO @ladybasketballdublinscioto
Trip to Ecuador & Galapagos Islands
Informational Meeting
Do you want to hike in the Andes Mountains and Amazon rainforest? Relax in volcanic hot springs? Visit an animal rescue center? Straddle the equator? Snorkel with sea turtles? Chill on the beach with sea lions, giant tortoises, iguanas, and birds? See beautiful waterfalls, cities, and volcanoes? You can do that and more when you travel with us to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands in June 2025! There will be an informational meeting for anyone interested in traveling on Thursday, May 9 at 6pm in the Grizzell cafeteria.
DCS INFO
Summer Camps, Learning Opportunities Posted on Info Hub
If you are looking for camps, classes or enrichment opportunities for your student(s), check out the Info Hub Page on the website. There are a wide variety of opportunities for students now and throughout the summer, including visual and performing arts, academic enrichment, athletics, and life skills.
Did you know that Dublin City Schools has a Parent Mentor?
The Parent Mentor is a vital part of the special education program in DCS, providing learning opportunities for parents, promoting collaboration in the special education process, and assisting the district in improving programs for students with disabilities. Learn more about the Parent Mentor program here.
Job Fair & Post Secondary Pathways
As a reminder Dublin City Schools is hosting a student job and internship fair on April 4 at Dublin Scioto High School. Students may register here. Other opportunities for students related to post-secondary pathways can be found here. These include summer camps, internships and other extended learning experiences.
Residential Services Seminar for Individuals with Disabilities & Their Families
Dublin City Schools is pleased to host a residential services seminar for individuals with disabilities and their families, at Scioto High School, Wednesday, April 3, 6-8:30 p.m. The goal is to assist individuals in the special needs community with regard to trusts, guardianship, alternatives to guardianship, benefit applications, living arrangements outside of the family home, and much more. Questions? Email yearling_kristen@dublinschools.net.
From the City of Dublin
Easter Closures
City of Dublin offices and the Dublin Community Recreation Center will be closed on Sunday, March 31.
Join the Earth Day Art Challenge
Show us how your kiddos celebrate Earth Day in Dublin! Submit their artwork by April 10 for a chance to be showcased to the community! Find all the qualifications here.
March Madness – Dublin Style
The City of Dublin needs your help to crown the community's favorite City service. Cast your votes on the City's Instagram stories! Did you know you can request more than 30 City services through the GoDublin app? Learn more about the challenge.
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.