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Sells Middle School
2013-2014
Fifth Grade Parent Meeting
Welcome to Sells Middle School
PTO Involvement
 Introducing 2012-2013
 President Karen Eicher
 Membership
 Committees
 Leaders/ Co-leaders
 Volunteering
• How does PTO contribute?
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Student Recognition
Market Day
Canteens
Breakfast for OAA’s
Athletics Concessions
Staff Hospitality
Sell-a-bration
Special Guests/Presentations
Supporting School Initiatives
Gifts to the School
What is a team?
The entire sixth grade will be divided into two, heterogeous
groups of students.
-Academically
- Equal number of boys and girls
-Musically
What is a team?
• There will be a common group of
teachers assigned to each team.
• There is a Team Leader assigned to
coordinate each team.
• The Team Leader helps to facilitate
the needs of the student as well as
the concerns of the parents.
A Typical Day at Sells
There are 9 periods in the day.
• 3 Academic Blocks = 6 periods
• Math Block (84 minutes)
• Science or SS (SS Seminar) Aday/B-day (84 minutes) OR unit
based rotation.
• Language Arts Block (84 minutes)
• Lunch (30 minutes) = 1 period
• 2 Related Arts Blocks = 2 periods
These Are Your Choices
Music
• Band
• Choir
• Strings (Level 1 or Level 2)
*Music will be taken every other day
with SC
SS or SS Seminar
Every Student Takes…
•Physical Education (18 weeks)
•Reading 6 (18 weeks)
School Climate/Bullying
• Parents and the school need to work together!
• Get involved & stay involved in what your child
is doing in middle school!
• Facebook/Cell phones…Be aware of what your
child is posting/sending, what’s on their wall!
• Higher rate of bullying on-line/phones.
What The School Is Doing
• Proactive programs: Character Pillars/Antibullying programs/High School Role Models/Jr
TI.
• Merit system for positive behavior.
• Teacher awareness/involvement.
• Guidance counselor teaching lessons in class,
small group, and individual settings.
• Prompt and thorough investigation into reports
received. *Student handbook used*
How To Report Bullying
• Student contact with staff member
• Parent contact with school
• On-line reporting system
(www.dublinschools.net/sells)
• We can’t help if we don’t know
• Students/parents often don’t report because they
fear it will make things worse. This is usually
not true.
Scheduling
• Course Selection Sheets were sent home this
week with your child.
• Select Music and SS choice.
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Return to your child’s classroom teacher March
11, 2013.
Study Center Meets Every
Other Day
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Homework
Focused Learning
Teacher Assistance
Library
Silent Reading
Organizational Skills
Cafeteria
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SPS EZ pay (same as elementary)
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Large variety of choices!
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Sack Lunch
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Hot lunches $2.65
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A la carte:
– Yogurt, sandwiches, salads, pizza, fruits, vegetables, cookies and much
more!!
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Recycling Program
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Seating
Co-Curricular Activities
Outdoor Education
• Heartland in Marengo,
Ohio (28 miles)
• 3 Days, 2 nights
• Fee - $110/student
• Dates: week of 11/11
• Nature’s Classroom
Clubs
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Art Club
Ski Club
Shamrockin’ Club
Junior TI
• Drama/Musical
• Yearbook
• Student Council
• Broadcast Club
Canteens
• Friday after school
• PTO Volunteer sign –up
• Food, friends
and music
• Outdoor Tailgate before home
football game.
Fifth Grade Visitations
Monday, April 8, 2013
9:30 am – 11:00 am
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Bailey Elementary
Indian Run Elementary
Thomas Elementary
Wright Elementary
OPEN HOUSE
• Date: August 12 and 13 (look for a
packet in August)
• PTO School Supply Sale
• Activity Passes on Sale
• Yearbook
• Locker assignments
• Student pictures
• Emergency forms returned
***Schedules will be sent home, by
mail, in August.
First Day of School
Wednesday, August 21
• All 6th grade students report to the gym upon arrival.
• Bring school supplies or leave in locker.
• Teachers will escort students to their 1st period class.
http://www.dublinschools.net/sells
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Course Description Booklet
Newsletter Sign Up
Calendar
Messages
Curriculum Capsules
PTO
Progress Book
Thank you!
Sells is the greatest!
We look forward to meeting your child!