Portland Public Schools
Portland, Oregon

Sellwood School

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and what we mean when we say Panther Pride!

8300 SE 15th Avenue | Portland, OR 97202
Phone: (503) 916-5656 | Fax: (503) 916-2672

Sellwood Bridge Groundbreaking

On December 16th, a group of Sellwood students were invited to the new Sellwood Bridge groundbreaking ceremony. We walked down to Oaks Bottom, refreshed ourselves with cookies, and attended a presentation featuring the US Department of Transportation’s Undersecretary, Mayor Sam Adams, Sen. Diane Rosenbaum, Rep. Carolyn Tomei, and Sellwood student Riley Wolfe. Riley gave an informative speech about his class Integrated Science Design and its focus on the Sellwood Bridge, the involvement of the professional bridge construction team and how the $263,000,000 project affects us. Note the photo of everyone holding the last piece of the puzzle; a check from the USDT for $17,700,000.00!

INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR PARENTS OF INCOMING 5TH GRADERS, FALL 2012

Evening:   Wednesday,  2/22/12, 7:00-8:15 pm

This evening event begins in the gym with an overview of Sellwood Middle School including information about forecasting, orientation procedures and staff introductions.  The evening will conclude with a self- guided tour of the building and a chance to talk with Grade 6 teachers in their classrooms.

 

Daytime:    Tuesday, 2/14/12, 9:30-10:30am & Tuesday, 2/21/12, 9:30-10:30am

Our daytime events begin in the library for an overview of Sellwood Middle School, including information about forecasting, orientation procedures and staff introductions.  The daytime sessions will also include a tour of the building while class is in session (teachers will not be available to talk during the school day). 

These sessions will all cover the same information, so it's only necessary to attend one of them.  In early spring, 5th Graders will have an opportunity to visit the Sellwood campus and the Sellwood administrators will visit each feeder school to discuss electives and forecasting with students. 

Looking forward to seeing you!    

School News & Announcements

 Located in the heart of Southeast Portland's Sellwood neighborhood, our school is known for its commitment to academics, wide range of electives and activities, engaged parent community and dedicated staff. Our students start in 6th grade as they make the transition from elementary school, and in three years, they leave well prepared for the rigors of high school.

Along the way there's a lot of fun and enrichment - ways to get involved and make new friends. Our school has one of the strongest music programs in Portland, with three levels of concert band, a jazz band and two marimba bands. Other electives range from art and shop to Spanish and media production. After-school activities include drama, dance team, sports and homework club.

Most importantly, students attending Sellwood Middle School can earn high school credits in math and Spanish, ensuring they are ready to enter International Baccalaureate or Advanced Placement programs in high school.

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Daily Schedule

8:50 a.m. Breakfast Begins
9:05 a.m. Breakfast Ends
9:05 a.m. First Bell
9:15 a.m. Tardy Bell
11:14 - 11:45 p.m. Lunch Grades 7-8
12:14 - 12:45 p.m. Lunch Grade 6
3:45 p.m. Dismissal

2-Hour Late Opening

10:50 a.m. Breakfast Begins
11:05 a.m. Breakfast Ends
11:05 a.m. First Bell
11:15 a.m. Tardy Bell
12:31 - 1:01 p.m. Lunch Grades 7-8
1:12 - 1:42 p.m. Lunch Grade 6
3:45 p.m. Dismissal

Equal Access Statement

Equal Access Statement for Public Meeting Notices
This meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities or special needs.
A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or other accommodations
for persons with disabilities should be made 48 hours in advance. In the case
of language translators, more time may be required to locate appropriate
providers.

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