The Diley Digest

DECEMBER

December 16-20: Spirit Week

December 17: PLSD Night of Engagement

December 20: Morning walk with students and staff

7:55-8:25

End of Quarter 2

December 23- Jan 3: Winter Break

JANUARY

January 6: Back to Class

January 10: Morning walk with students and staff

7:55-8:25

January 20: NO SCHOOL

January 23: Spelling Bee 5:30pm

1 more week before winter break! We are going to end the year with a themed spirit week:

• 12/16 - Dress like your favorite staff member
• 12/17 - Ugly sweater or shirt
• 12/18 - Mismatch day
• 12/19 - Neon Day
• 12/20 - PJ day

1-Winter Weather is HERE! Please make sure you send your school with warm coats, hats, and gloves. We try to go outside as often as we can.

Diley Middle School

Dear Diley Families,

We are excited to invite your students to join us for some fun and healthy walking exercise before the school day begins! Starting this month, we will be hosting Diley Wellness Morning Walks on the second and fourth Friday of each month from 8:00 AM to 8:25 AM. Check-in is at 7:55 am. The November walk will be November 15th. The rest of the year we will have two depending on the school calendar.

This is a wonderful opportunity for students and staff to come together, get some fresh air, weather permitting, and start the day off with a little movement. Not only is walking a great way to wake up and energize for the day ahead, but it also helps to build community and promote healthy habits.

Please fill out the form to RSVP for our monthly walk Diley Wellness Morning Walk

Details:

• When: Second and fourth Friday of each month (depending on when school is in session.

• Time: 8:00 AM - 8:25 AM (Check-in at 7:55)

• Where: Diley Middle School - Check-in at the Main Office with the Wellness Team

• Who: All students and staff are welcome!

Whether you can join us for just one or every walk, we’d love to see you there. It’s a fun and casual way to connect with others and set a positive tone for the day.

We look forward to seeing you at our first walk!

Warm regards,

Wellness Committee

Update: We will announce the names of the students moving forward in the spelling bee early next week. Stay tuned!

5th grade vision and hearing screening will take place on November 22nd during the school day.

The School Nurses are on Facebook and Twitter! Please follow them for important health tips and news about school health opportunities! On Twitter @PLSDNurses and on Facebook www.facebook.com/PLSDNurses

The PTSO needs help creating raffle baskets to our Euchre Night at Combustion on Wednesday January 15. Each team is assigned a theme for their raffle baskets. Parents shop of any item that we can add to the basket and return it to school prior to January 8 or contact the Diley PTSO board at dileyptso56@gmail.com for alternative options for drop off.

Click the link below to sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4FADAA2BA0FB6-53093862-combustion

Take a look a the following PDF to see what we have been doing in Art/ PE/ Music/ and SEL.

December Edition

Welcome to the Counselor’s Corner! Every month, the middle school counselors will share a bulletin board with the following information: hot topic, theme, and family resources.

Check out the amazing information supplied by our school counselor on our family resource board! You can find everything from student planners to food assistance to information on dealing with stress and anxiety. Check it out here: http://bit.ly/PLSDfamilyresources

School Pictures are Ready!

View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login

• DILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Event Code: FE31324
• Images are secured using the email address(es) provided to us by the school.

Want to be a part of the fun at our school? Click the link below to sign up to volunteer! We have all sorts of events coming up and we would love to partner with you.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchwwEkLNIac3Ub5ao8t44JRGPYPSoQ9rCmUwPlw2qoNY1D1A/viewform

*****Please contact Petermann at 614-837-8525 with any incidents that occur on the bus*****

Join Us for an Unforgettable Night of Engagement!

We’re thrilled to invite you to an exciting evening with Pickerington Local Schools! Mark your calendar for December 17th, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., at the beautiful Wigwam Event Center, 10190 Blacklick Eastern Road. Proudly presented by Kiddie Academy.

What to Expect:

• Discover school clubs and activities that make our district unique.

• Team up for family trivia and test your knowledge!

• Enjoy special performances by our talented students and building principals.

Doors open at 5:30 PM, and with free admission, it’s the perfect chance to connect, explore, and have fun with the whole family!

Don’t Forget to Register! Check out the flyer for the registration link. We look forward to seeing you there—let’s make it a night to remember!

October 24, 2024

Dear Families,

We would like to inform you about the recent passage of Senate Bill 29 (SB29), which will take effect on October 24, 2024. This new law establishes important safeguards for student privacy, especially concerning the use of school-issued devices. Below are some key points:

1. Privacy Protections: Schools and technology providers are prohibited from tracking students' locations, monitoring audio or visual features, or tracking their online activities (such as web browsing or keystrokes) on school-issued devices, unless in limited, specified circumstances. These include instructional purposes, technical support, or emergencies.
   
   

2. Parental Notification: If the District needs to monitor or access a student's device for one of the permitted reasons, families will receive advance notice, or in the case of an emergency or stolen device, notification will occur within 72 hours. The District will send an email communication to families every three days, in accordance with the new Senate Bill 29.
   
   

3. Technology Provider Contracts: We are also updating our contracts with technology providers to ensure that student data is handled securely, not shared for commercial purposes and that records are properly protected.

Click the link below to view the list of PLSD technology vendors, their contracts, and the student data shared with them (refer to page 11, under the agreement type column): https://sdpc.a4l.org/district_search_national.php?districtID=5004.

1. Ongoing Compliance: Please note that the District has NOT implemented any new or changed monitoring services. The District will continue to follow all applicable state and federal laws, such as the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), to ensure a safe and secure online environment for our students. This notice is a new requirement per Ohio Senate Bill 29 (“SB29”), which was passed by the Ohio General Assembly at the end of June 2024, signed by Governor DeWine on July 24, 2024, and became effective on October 24, 2024.

In the coming days, the District will communicate about the new GoGuardian Parent App, a mobile app designed to provide you with insight and control over your student’s online activity on school-managed devices and websites. This app is a powerful tool to keep you informed and knowledgeable about your child's digital learning journey.

We are committed to maintaining student privacy while providing the necessary tools for learning. If you have further questions or concerns, please attend our Community Connections Workshop on November 4, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., at Lakeview Junior High, 12445 Ault Road.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Respectfully,

Dr. Kara Jackson
Executive Director of Academic Innovation and Instructional Technology
Pickerington Local Schools

In Français:

In Español

In Nepali

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• Pickerington Schools will take reasonable steps to ensure that persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) have meaningful access and an equal opportunity to participate in all services, activities, and programs available throughout the district. It is the policy of Pickerington Schools to ensure meaningful communication with LEP students and families and to communicate information related to the education of all students. All services needed to comply with this policy will be provided for students and their families in need of such assistance free of charge. For assistance, please call 614-833-2110.

(In Nepali)

भाषा सहायतासम्बन्धी सूचना:

Pickerington Schools ले सीमित अङ्ग्रेजी प्रवीणता (LEP) भएका व्यक्तिहरूसँग डिस्ट्रिक्टभर उपलब्ध सबै सेवा, क्रियाकलाप र कार्यक्रमहरूमा अर्थपूर्ण पहुँच र सहभागी हुन पाउने समान अवसर छ भनी सुनिश्चित गर्नका लागि उचित कदमहरू चाल्ने छ। LEP भएका विद्यार्थी र परिवारहरूसँग अर्थपूर्ण सञ्चार सुनिश्चित गर्ने र सबै विद्यार्थीहरूको शिक्षासँग सम्बन्धित जानकारी सञ्चार गर्ने PLSD को नीति हो। यो नीतिको अनुपालन गर्न आवश्यक पर्ने सबै सेवाहरू यस प्रकारको सहायता आवश्यक भएका विद्यार्थी र उहाँहरूका परिवारहरूलाई निःशुल्क रूपमा उपलब्ध गराइने छ। सहायताको लागि, कृपया 614-835-2083 मा कल गर्नुहोस्



En Español:

Las escuelas de Pickerington tomarán medidas razonables para garantizar que las personas con dominio limitado del inglés (LEP) tengan un acceso fácil y la misma oportunidad de participar en todos los servicios, actividades y programas disponibles en todo el distrito. La política de PLSD es asegurar una comunicación significativa con los estudiantes LEP, sus familias y comunicar información relacionada con la educación de todos los estudiantes. Todos los servicios necesarios para cumplir con esta política se proporcionarán a los estudiantes y sus familias que necesiten dicha asistencia de forma gratuita. Para obtener ayuda, llame al 614-835-2083.

En Francais:

Le district scolaire de Pickerington prendra des mesures raisonnables pour s'assurer que les personnes ayant une compétence limitée en anglais (LEP) ont un accès adapté et une chance égale de participer à tous les services, activités et programmes disponibles dans le district. La politique du PLSD est d'assurer une communication efficace avec les étudiants et les familles LEP et de communiquer les informations relatives à l'éducation de tous les élèves. Tous les services nécessaires pour se conformer à cette politique seront fournis gratuitement aux élèves et à leurs familles qui en nécessitent. Pour toute assistance, veuillez composer le 614-835-2083.

Please visit the following link to find out more about important school information.

https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/domain/395

There are a number of ways you can stay up to date on all things Diley.

Follow Diley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DMS_Proud?s=20

Follow Principal Koch on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/mrerickoch?s=20

Follow our PTSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2085717574996931

Is social media not your thing? You can find all sorts of information on the Pickerington School District's website located at: https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/

Principal: Eric Koch

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