Sellwood Principal’s Newsletter – June 10, 2022

Greetings Sellwood Community,

We have reached the final day of the 2021-22 school year.  Despite the many challenges, it was a school year full of learning, laughter, and love.

Today we celebrated 8^th-grade promotion for our current 8^th-graders.  Congratulations, high school class of 2026!  6^th and 7^th graders had a fun time at Oaks Park this morning as well.  We had some luck with the rain holding off till this afternoon!

We are currently finalizing student schedules for next year, and plan to send them in the mail next week.  More information about the upcoming school year will be forthcoming.

I wish you all a few months of rest, relaxation, and some old-fashioned fun.

Enjoy the summer.

Sincerely,

Jeandré Carbone

Sellwood MS Principal

jcarbone@pps.net

Sellwood Principal’s Newsletter – June 3, 2022

Greetings Sellwood Community,

It has been an intense week of highs and lows. On the heels of two horrific mass shootings, Sellwood experienced a very upsetting and scary graffiti threat that will take some time to heal and recover from. 

We also had the opportunity to welcome students and families to the building for our Spring Band Concert and our Showcase Night.  Both events were well attended and, after two years of COVID restrictions, it was lovely to see families in the school’s hallways once again.  Thanks to all of the teachers and students who shared their work with us.

Because only light can drive out darkness, I wanted to leave you with images from our final advisory session, where Sellwood students created the visuals of a peace sign and a heart out on our field.  Thank you to AP Diana Collins for the idea and the coordination, and custodian Scott Taylor for providing the drone and having the skills to capture these great images.

I hope you enjoy some peace this weekend.

Sincerely,

Jeandré Carbone

Sellwood MS Principal

jcarbone@pps.net

Sellwood Principal’s Newsletter – May 27, 2022

Greetings Sellwood Community,

I apologize for the late newsletter.  Things were so hectic last week I put the newsletter together and forgot to send it out!

So sorry!

This week will be a busy one with Band Concert on Wednesday evening and Showcase Night on Thursday, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM.  Please follow the link for our Showcase Program which shows the times and locations of exhibits and events.  Thank you to 8^th-grade block teacher Lisa Souther for her event organization and a great job creating the program.

Finally, I wanted to share a photo of Sellwood students standing together to protest gun violence.  With the horrendous recent mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas. our students are a beacon of hope in dark times.

Sincerely,

Jeandré Carbone

Sellwood MS Principal

jcarbone@pps.net

Sellwood Principal’s Newsletter – May 20, 2022

Greetings Sellwood Community,

At last, the sun is coming out this weekend!  I hope everyone has an opportunity to enjoy the spring weather.

Don’t forget that the PTA’s Garden Tour, benefitting Sellwood Middle School, is this Sunday.

I hope to run into you there!

Jeandré Carbone

Sellwood MS Principal

jcarbone@pps.net

PTA NEWS

Sellwood Garden Tour

The Garden Tour is this Sunday!  

• If you would like to volunteer, please sign up on Konstella!
• www.sellwoodgardentour.com

CLEVELAND HS IB INFORMATION NIGHT FOR MS STUDENTS

Want to know about the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Cleveland HS? Then this virtual information session is for you! A group of IB seniors are excited to be presenting all about the IB program and their personal experience with it on Monday, May 23rd from 7:00p to 8:00p. This presentation will include what IB is all about, how you complete a certificate or diploma and more. All are welcome, so come ready to hear about what IB has to offer during your high school experience.  Q&A included.  Zoom Link:  IB INFO NIGHT

**Hosted by Hosford PTSA and Cleveland IB**

Dear PPS Community:

We are pleased that COVID-19 cases are  declining in Oregon; however, we must remain vigilant as the virus is still widespread throughout the state. As PPS prepares for summer programming, we want to remind you of ways to protect your students and your family:

Dear PPS families,

Portland Public Schools is excited to provide free summer enrichment and extended learning. These opportunities are for students of all ages and include academic support, credit completion for high school students, enrichment activities, and culturally specific learning experiences. These programs are offered by our community partners and this catalog lists programs by each community partner. We also posted these opportunities on this website, where you can search listings by school and subject.

Dear PPS families,

This year our 2022 summer programs are set to begin as early as June 21. The $15m program is the most robust summer programming package in PPS and state history.

May 27, 2022

Dear PPS Community,

Earlier this year, the PPS School Board unanimously adopted one of the most aggressive school district climate crisis response policies in the nation.

We are now looking for PPS students and members of our community to join the district’s efforts to cut greenhouse gas emission in half by 2030 and make other meaningful progress on important sustainability initiatives.