Sells eNews
June 27th, 2023
March 8, 2024
Daylight Savings Starts On Sunday!
Remember to "spring forward" one hour Sunday morning
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break - March 18-22
From Mr. Sachtleben's Desk...
Happy Friday to you all! We are quickly coming to the end of our 3rd Quarter. Next week is the final week for students to submit work for the third grading period prior to teachers submitting grades.
Parents are encouraged to check their Infinite Campus portal to determine how their child is progressing academically. If there are any questions or concerns, please reach out the individual teacher. Our teaching staff is dedicated to updating Infinite Campus at a minimum of once a week. However, they are encouraged to sync grades frequently throughout the week in order to have the most up-to-date and most accurate progress your child is making.
Next week we are also celebrating the diversity at Sells MS! We will be participating in the "Sells-a-bration" Day on Friday. I am so excited to learn more about our students and the cultures and heritages they are so proud to be from! Thank you to our Sells Equity Committee for putting together the schedule for this day!
Click on the button below in order to see the different foods our students brought in during lunch last week!
Have a great weekend. If you have any specific questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me here at school.
Matt
Observance of Ramadan
For any of our students who will be observing the traditions of Ramadan starting next week, the library will be open during lunch so these students do not have to be in the cafeteria during lunch. This will be a supervised time for each grade level. This will also be a no chromebook and no cell phone zone during this time. We will have games available for the students to play as they socialize during this time of fasting.
CELEBRATION! Orchestra earns SUPERIOR Rating at
the Central Ohio String Festival!
CELEBRATION! March Students of the Month!
Congratulations to those students who are being honored as our March Students of the Month!
6th Grade: Jameson Klein, Amina Okanovic, Nitara Rakesh, Kazuki Tsuchiya, Helena Wehnke and Kosei Yamaguchi
7th Grade: Avery Kubik, Paul Laramore, Coralynn Nicholas and Hunter Suter
8th Grade: Reethika Avula, Carlie Dannhausen, Hari Sangameswaran and Jacob Verbus
CELEBRATION! Power of the Pen Regional Competition
8th Grader - Janiece Lehman earned 1st place!
7th Grader - Analise Arevalo achieved 12th place overall
Sells-a-bration!!!
Friday, March 15th
Sells-a-bration Spirit Week!!
Monday 3/11: Athletes around the world - represent your favorite sports team, player, or sport!!
Tuesday 3/12: One Sells Family - Wear your Sells gear or green!
Wednesday 3/13: Just like waving a flag - wear the colors of the flag where you or your family is from!
Thursday 3/14: Celebrate the earth that unites us - wear GREEN or BLUE!
Friday 3/15: Sell-a-brating our heritage - wear any traditional or fancy clothing that makes you proud of where you come from!
*ALL attire must be school appropriate
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.
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PTO INFORMATION
Chipotle Fundraiser
Wednesday, March 13th
4:00 - 8:00pm
6590 Sawmill Road, Columbus, OH 43235
Use code: XTKFF3B
Or show the flyer below
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
Student Registration for the Job Fair Now Open!
Dublin City Schools is partnering with the Dublin Chamber of Commerce to present the annual Work In Dublin Student Job Fair on Thursday, April 4. DCS high school students looking for jobs or internships must register and select a time to attend at this link no later than Monday, April 1.
Attention Job-Seeking Seniors
Senior students who are hoping to secure full-time employment post graduation should sign up here for the Bright Futures part of the job fair. Seniors who sign up for Bright Futures will also have an opportunity to participate in a resume workshop prior to the event. Contact Kevin Patton, Pathways Counselor or Lori Mesi, Coordinator of Secondary Pathways for questions.
Spring Forward
Please remember to change your clocks and “spring forward” 1 hour. Daylight Savings Time officially begins Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 a.m.
Golden Shamrock Nominations Accepted
Is there a DCS staff member that regularly goes above and beyond that you think is deserving of a Golden Shamrock Award? Learn more about the award and nominate a deserving staff member here. The deadline to nominate someone for the April award is March 14.
From the City of Dublin
Going to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade? What To Know
Get ready for Dublin's St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 9! Plan where you'll watch by checking out the parade route and accessible parking. The City is also partnering with Central Ohio Safe Ride for discounted Lyft rides to or from the parade and Downtown Dublin. Get the Lyft code and find your spot.
Dublin Is an Exceptional Community Because of YOU
You’re invited to the State of the City from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at The Exchange in Bridge Park. Hear from your City Council, public servants and fellow neighbors about Dublin’s successes and what’s to come this year and in the future. All are welcome to attend. RSVP today!
We Need Your Input on the DCRC Refresh
Join us for the third and final DCRC Refresh Engagement Session from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the Dublin Community Recreation Center in Talla 1. A presentation from the designer will begin at 6 p.m. Guests will have an hour after the presentation to walk around, see different design renderings up close and ask questions in an open house-style session. Can't make it? Share your feedback here.
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.