What is Student Council? Student council is a student-based civic organization designed to help promote school spirit and leadership among students. Students participating in all levels of the student council will maintain a high standard of personal conduct. Student council members will demonstrate leadership qualities by serving as good examples of behavior through their words and actions. All student council members will be expected to participate in approved activities, which will serve to enhance the quality of both the physical and behavior environment of the school. The purpose of student council is: To develop positive attitudes and to practice good citizenship. To promote harmonious relations throughout the entire school. To improve student/faculty relationships. To improve school morale and general welfare. To provide a forum for student expression. To plan special events or projects. Benefits of being involved in student council include: Opportunity to improve reading and writing skills, gain experience in public speaking, and learn how to make a positive impact on school and community environment. In addition, student council serves as a chance to meet new friends and work with a wide variety of people. Objectives of the student council are to: 1. Provide a democratic form in which students can address those school related issues, which affect their lives. 2. Maintain open communication between students and school staff. 3. Train students in the duties and responsibilities of good citizenship. Students must be very responsible people who are willing to work hard. As student council members you will be called to serve other students by representing their issues. The council does not have the power to change policies, only to voice student opinion. Student council will be involved in many community minded projects: 1. School beautification. Clean up, painting, repairing, etc. 2. Community service. Food drives, recycling projects, coat drives. 3. Student opinion polls, student council newsletter, etc. The student council is made up of representatives from every block classroom 6th-8th grades. Students are invited to obtain a student council application packet in the office. They are due back to the office by October 20th at 3:45 p.m. Once the student council is selected, the student council will meet and decide who from that group would like to run for offices in the student council. These students will have a school wide campaign culminating in an assembly with speeches and posters on November 9th

This Friday at 10:00 - If you haven’t already, please remember to turn in your rsvps. Thanks! GRANDPARENT’S & SPECIAL FRIEND’S DAY!

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

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

A student lost her ring, and this is a picture of it. If you’ve seen it, please let us know in the office…thx!

Oregon Battle of the Books comes to Sellwood Middle School! If you are interested in this fun reading competition, pick up an information sheet and a team contract in the library

SPIRIT WEEK Oct. 26 th thru Oct. 29 th !!!!! Mark your planners and show your Panther Pride by participating in the following Spirit Days: Monday – October 26: Twin Day Tuesday – October 27: Future Day Wednesday – October 28: College “U” Day Thursday – October 29: Ugly Sweater and Crazy Sock Day Please remember school rules when deciding what to wear. All clothing needs to be school appropriate

BOOK FAIR! The Scholastic Book Fair begins this Friday and continue through conferences. Be sure to stop by!

Sellwood Hoodies! Show your school spirit Just $22—available online 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

REMINDER There is NO gum chewing allowed here at school. Thank you for your cooperation

Buy the New Yearbook 6s!! Innovative technology will bring you an all new yearbook with a shockingly sleek design. Pre-order by November 1 st and save $5.00 ($20) Yearbook 6s coming June 2015 Pick up an order form in the office or go to