1. Students who have turned in their rsvps and are expecting visitors are excused to the gym at 9:50. Teachers have the list of who can attend. TODAY IS GRANDPARENT’S TODAY IS GRANDPARENT’S & SPECIAL FRIEND’S DAY! 10-16-15

2. ALSO, the block class that raises the most funds will enjoy a class party at Nectar Frozen Yogurt!!! R EGISTER N OW ! HTTPS :// SELLWOODMIDDLE. EJOINME. ORG / * Pre-registration begins at 8:30 am, Kids Fun Run/Walk begins at 9:30, 5K run/walk begins at 10 THE SELLWOOD 5K IS THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 TH. COME OUT AND BE A PART OF THE FUN! 10-16-15

3. BOOK FAIR! The Scholastic Book Fair begins TODAY! 10-16-15

5. PIL GIRLS BBALL TRYOUTS October 19 or 20 (Mon and Tues next week) Sixth grade: 6-7 PM Seventh grade: 7-8 PM Eighth grade: 7-8 PM Come either day (or both) SMS gym 10-16-15

6. PIL BOYS BBALL TRYOUTS October 18 (this Sunday) Sixth grade: 2-3 PM Seventh grade: 11:15-12:15 PM Eighth grade: 10-11 AM CHS gym 10-16-15

7. WRESTLING BEGINS NOV. 9 Forms and fees are in the office Three practices a week One game a week Open to boys and girls Our team was the biggest last year! Forms and fees due by first practice 10-16-15

8. CROSS COUNTRY THIS WEEK Monday: practice, 4-5 Wednesday: practice, 4-5 Thursday: last Overlook meet @ 5, bus leaves at 4 pm 10-16-15

9. AVID FORMS ARE IN THE OFFICE Did you know… 90% of AVID students who applied to a four- year university were accepted Only 54% of CHS grads went to a four-year university last year 10-16-15

10. Don’t forget, Sellwood hoodies for sale! Show your school spirit Just $22—available online www.booster.com/sellwood-gear One style/color Sizes S-XXL Order by October 30 Delivered to school 2 weeks later Proceeds benefit 8 th grade travelers on the East Coast Trip in June 10-16-15

11. Do you remember what the life skill is for the month of October? That’s right – Integrity! “Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.” ~Chris Karcher 10-16-15

12. Students are no longer allowed at recess to sit on the steps that are on the field side of the gym. That exit must remain unblocked. Thank you. 10-16-15

13. REMINDER There is NO gum chewing allowed here at school. Thank you for your cooperation. 10-16-15