The Diley Digest
October 12, 2023
October Calendar
October
October 13: No School
PTSO Fall Plus 1 Event
October 16: No School- Parent /Teacher Conferences
October 17-20: Book Fair
October 24: Picture Retakes
October 25: PTSO Euchre Night
Remember NO SCHOOL OCT. 11-16
Principal's Message
MY OH MY HOW THE TIME HAS FLOWN BY!!! I can not believe the first quarter is already over. It feels like we just started school. I would like to update and thank the community on a couple of items.
Thank yous:
I want to first thank everyone who is following the process when it comes to dropping off our students in the morning. The more we work together the faster and safer the line will be.
I would also like to take the time to thank our PTSO and community for the support you have shown. If you did not notice, the PTSO and community have helped in planning a lot of family and student events this year. This goes a long way in helping develop positive relationships and cultures within our schools. It is a vital component of our ultimate goal: Student Success. :) Thank you again.
Speaking of culture and helping our students recognize the good things in life, we have our next PBIS Quarter Challenge.
PBIS Challenge:
We would like to thank DJ J.J. for supplying our tunes during our grade-level recess. I think the students who earned the incentive had a lot of fun. And it turned out to be a beautiful day in which we could hang out and enjoy some music and popsicles.
As a reminder, for each grading period, DMS plans to hold a quarterly theme and challenge. In our second quarter, our themes will be: "Live to Give" and "We are Connected". Again this goes along with our 7 mindsets curriculum. Students will be asked to explain what it means to give and how they can show giving here at Diley. We will also challenge students to think about how individuals who enter our lives can help us achieve more and live our dreams. How can recognizing the importance of others impact the way we live? Students will be challenged to think about how that can relate to school and life. During the second quarter, students will be able to earn an ice cream sundae social by meeting the following criteria:
No more than ONE missing assignment in each class. (Working on a bigger goal this time)
Having no more than ONE assigned ISS consequence
And NO OSS consequences
We will have multiple chances to earn incentives throughout the year. Please continue to help us by working as a team and stressing positive behavior and actions at school! We believe we have the best students and school and we are trying to motivate our students to achieve more and be the best version of themselves. Keep encouraging our kids to keep trying and pushing through adversity and difficult times (I.E. - school work, conflicts, grit, etc..). The more we can guide them to keep trying the more we will shift to a growth mindset and achieve more. Let’s Go Tigers!
Please read the Diley PBIS Community Newsletter. There is also a Signup Genesis looking for support with the ice cream social. :)
DILEY PBIS COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Title One
Diley recently met the criteria for reaching Title 1 status. There are certain things that go along with this process such as community communication and planning of community events. DMS will be sending presentations, videos, and letters explaining what this means. We are currently working on events that we can hold to help our community and students. Be on the lookout for more information to come. In the meantime, check out the federal programs on the Ohio Department Of Education website. :)
The BOOKFAIR is COMING!!! October 17-20
Crisp Air....Falling Leaves....Sweatshirts.....Football
This can only mean 1 thing.....
Its time for the Bookfair!
Our Bookfair will run from October 17-20 and kids will shop during their ELA classes. Check out of Diley site where you can sign up for ewallet (a virtual way for kids to pay for their books)
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/dileymiddleschool2
Here is list of the days your child's ELA teacher will be taking them to shop the bookfair. Remember you can send cash or use the e-wallet noted above.
Tuesday: Mr. Smith and Mrs. Carr
Wednesday: Mrs, Jett and Mrs. Colon
Thursday: Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Hayes
Friday: Mr. Kesselring and Mrs. Palmer
We are looking for a few volunteers to check out students when they shop with their class. Please signup using the following link:
Diley PTSO Fall Plus 1 Event
Diley PTSO Fall Plus 1 Event
Lynd Fruit Farm
9851 Morse Rd Pataskala
Event Details:
Date of Event: Friday October 13
Time: 6PM-10PM (campfire until 9PM)
RSVP: Tuesday October 10
Cost: $30 for (1) student & (1) parent
$10 per add. DMS Student or Parent.
**Please note event is only for DMS
Students no siblings from other buildings
allowed***
Cost includes entrance to the corn
maze, fun zone, light snacks, campfire
and s'mores.
Forms were sent home with students this week to fill out and return.
Story turn in process.
Spirit Wear Time!
The Counselor Corner
Click here to see October's Bulletin Board: https://rb.gy/l84wrt
Family Resources
Diley Middle School - PBIS information
Qtr. 2 Community Newsletter 23-24
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vArhfEFQ_IZXNakaXQDYADCxaG8yKMCY7vF82rG4lpI/edit?usp=sharing
CELEBRATING AT OUR 1ST QUARTER INCENTIVE
A note from the nurse
In the event your child needs to take prescription medication while at school, please be sure to have the Request for administration of prescription medication by school personnel (pdf) form or completed by the child’s physician and parents. Forms are available in the school office and on the website.
Nonprescription medication such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and cough drops may be administered to students if the parent/guardian sends in the medication (in original container) along with written permission for the medication to be given. Dosages cannot exceed the manufacturer’s recommendations for age and weight. (i.e., We cannot administer medication to children under 12 if the label says: “Do not administer to children under 12, except under the direction of a physician.” We need to have a note from the doctor in order to give a dose of medication that is different than the dose stated on the bottle.) All medications, prescription and non-prescription, must be sent in the original container.
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- Week 1: Take A Bite Out Of Violent Crime
- Week 2: Decoding Cybercrime
- Week 3: Fighting Fentanyl
- Week 4: Haunted by Counterfeits
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Get Involved!
Click the link for more information:
PLSD Bilingual Family Liaison Information
23-24 PLSD School Year Calendar
Keep informed!
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Diley Middle School
Assistant Principal: Amanda Stemm
Secretary: Heather Ferns
Office Assistant: Stacy Gallion
Counselor: Gina Neilson
Nurse: Rhonda Carmel
Health Assistant: Robin May
Email: heather_ferns@plsd.us
Website: https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/diley-middle-school/
Location: 750 Preston Trails Drive, Pickerington, OH, USA
Phone: 614-830-2900
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Diley-Middle-School-401947110003982
Twitter: @DMS_Proud