Cougar Connection
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
From Principal Dr. Barnette
Dear Diegueño Community,
Diegueño Middle School is partnering with San Dieguito High School Academy’s Peer Assistance Listeners (PALs) program to raise awareness about suicide prevention. We will be having class presentations and a lunchtime activity for Yellow Ribbon Day on Tuesday, October 4th. Suicide has impacted our state and local communities, and we want to encourage our students to seek help. We acknowledge that this can be a difficult topic of conversation; however, we want students to know that suicide is preventable, that help and resources are available to them, and, “It’s okay to ask for help, tell a trusted adult when concerned about yourself or a friend.” Trained SDA high school students from PALs will be visiting Diegueño on Tuesday, October 4, during 3rd-period and CAT classes. Their presentation will focus on the warning signs of someone who may need help and the importance of telling an adult. At lunch, the SDA PALs will have an activity where students can pledge to be a “helping hand” to a friend in need by telling a trusted adult. The yellow ribbon symbolizes life and hope. Thank you in advance for your support.
Celeste Barnette, Principal
Laura Martin, School Counselor
Duncan Brown, School Counselor
Tiffany Fendell, School Social Worker
Emily Yuan, School Psychologist
Samantha Steinberg, Student Support Facilitator
Additional Resources:
Know the Signs - Suicide is Preventable
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988
Call 911 for an immediate crisis
San Diego County Access & Crisis Line: 1-888-724-7240
National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Trevor Project: National Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ Youth: 1-866-488-7386
Care Solace: An online resource to assist individuals in finding local mental health-related programs and counseling services.
Protective Factors: Protective factors are skills, strengths, or resources that help people deal more effectively with stressful events and can help decrease suicide risk. Strengthening protective factors for teens is an ongoing process and a home-school-community effort. To learn more about protective factors, visit SDUHSD's Suicide Prevention Policy and Resource Page.
Estimada comunidad Diegueño,
Diegueño Middle School se ha asociado con el programa Oyentes de Asistencia Entres Pares (PALs) de San Dieguito High School Academy para crear conciencia sobre la prevención del suicidio. Tendremos presentaciones en clase y una actividad a la hora del almuerzo para el Día de la Cinta Amarilla Martes 04 de Octubre de 2022. El suicidio ha afectado a nuestras comunidades estatales y locales, y queremos animar a nuestros adolescentes a buscar ayuda. Reconocemos que este puede ser un tema de conversación difícil; sin embargo, queremos que los estudiantes sepan que el suicidio se puede prevenir, que la ayuda y los recursos están disponibles para ellos y que "está bien pedir ayuda, cuéntaselo a un adulto de confianza cuando estés preocupado por ti o por un amigo". Los estudiantes de secundaria SDA capacitados de PALs visitarán Diegueño el Martes 04 de Octubre de 2022 durante las clases del tercer período y CAT. Su presentación se centrará en las señales de advertencia de alguien que pueda necesitar ayuda y la importancia de informar a un adulto. Durante el almuerzo, PALs tendrá una actividad en la que los estudiantes pueden comprometerse a ser una "mano amiga" para un amigo que lo necesite, diciéndole a un adulto de confianza. La cinta amarilla simboliza la vida y la esperanza. Gracias de antemano por su apoyo.
Celeste Barnette, Directora
Laura Martin, Consejera
Duncan Brown, Consejera
Tiffany Fendell, Trabajadora Social Escolar
Emily Yuan, Psicóloga Escolar
Samantha Steinberg, Facilitadora de Apoyo Estudiantil
Recursos adicionales:
Reconozca las señales - el suicidio es prevenible
Línea de vida nacional para la prevención del suicidio: Llama al 988
Llame al 911 para una crisis inmediata
Línea de Acceso y Crisis del Condado de San Diego: 1-888-724-7240
Línea de texto de crisis: Textea HOME a 741741
Proyecto Trevor: Intervención Nacional de Crisis y Prevención del Suicidio para Jóvenes LGBTQ: 1-866-488-7386
Care Solace: Un recurso en línea para ayudar a las personas a encontrar programas locales relacionados con la salud mental y servicios de asesoramiento.
Factores protectores: Los factores de protección son habilidades, fortalezas o recursos que ayudan a las personas a lidiar con eventos estresantes de manera más efectiva y pueden ayudar a disminuir el riesgo de suicidio. El fortalecimiento de los factores de protección para los adolescentes es un proceso continuo y un esfuerzo entre el hogar, la escuela y la comunidad. Para obtener más información sobre los factores de protección, visite SDUHSD's Página de recursos y política de prevención del suicidio.
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Have a wonderful fall weekend! Go Cougars!!
Dr. Celeste Barnette
Upcoming October Events
October
Monday, October 3 - Make-Up Picture Day - Students will be called out by the office accordingly
Wednesday, October, 5 - Bagels w/Dr. Barnette - 8:45 a.m. in the Learning Commons
Thursday, October 6 - DLI Fall Meeting - 6:00 p.m. in the Learning Commons
Monday, October 10 - Late Start - school starts at 9:45 a.m.
Mon-Fri, October 10-14 - RED RIBBON WEEK
Monday, October 24 - Friday, November, 4 - ASB - APEX Fundraiser - more info to come.
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Dropping Off Forgotten Items
To minimize class disruption please be aware drop-off items such as Chromebooks, PE clothes, homework, lunches, etc., will not be delivered to class.
In morning announcements, students are told to ONLY come to check the Forgotten Items Cart during the break, CAT and lunch. The office is NOT responsible for items not picked up by students.
Attendance Corner
· Report all absences to the Attendance office. Parents/guardians have 48 hours following the absence to verify and clear absences. After 48 hours, any unverified absences will automatically be considered truant.
· Call or email 24-48 in advance for an “Off-Campus” pass, if picking up students early for appointments. Students will need to pick up a pass before school on the day of their appointment.
· For the safety of our students, a Parent or Guardian will need to sign out a student through attendance in the administration building. Students cannot walk or ride their bikes/e-bikes home.
Thank you for your cooperation
A few words from our Diegueño PTSA
PTSA Membership
Thank you Cougar Community to all of those who've donated to PTSA and signed up to be members. Strong membership participation allows us to have more of a voice at the state level. If you would like to donate and become a PTSA member please go to www.dieguenoptsa.org/donate. You are welcome to donate all year, however, we would love to see more funds at the beginning of the year so we can plan and do as much for the students as soon as possible.
We would love to hear your thoughts on how we can utilize this money to help all students. Please look out for upcoming events. Everyone's voice is welcome. We are thrilled to have such a generous and active school community.
Sincerely, PTSA
Calling all artists!! The 2022-2023 National PTA Reflections art program is here!
Do you enjoy art, music, and dance, or have an interest in writing, producing films, and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! This year's theme is "Show Your Voice". Students are invited to participate and submit original artwork in one of six areas:
- Dance Choreography
- Literature
- Photography
- Film Production
- Music Composition
- Visual Arts
Experienced artists will review your work for interpretation of theme, creativity, and technique. We look forward to celebrating your artistry and achievement in the arts!
Click here for submission guidelines and an entry form. Physical forms are also available in the Diegueno office.
Submissions are due to the Reflections box in the Diegueno office by October 7, 2022.
For more information please contact Stephanie Turl at stephanie.turl@gmail.com.
ASB & Student Announcements
RED RIBBON WEEK is Monday, October 10 - Friday, October 14.
2023 DNO Yearbooks are on Sale NOW!
Buy your yearbook for the lowest discounted price all year! They are $50 until the end of THIS month. They go up to $55 on Oct. 1 Buy your 2023 Yearbook TODAY!
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8th Grade Parents - Yearbook Recognition Ads are now on sale until Feb. 1, 2023
For $35 you can give your amazing student a shout-out in this year's yearbook.
CLICK HERE to start creating your recognition ad!
Business Ads are on sale now until Feb. 1, 2023
Starting at $50 you can create a beautiful color business ad in our yearbook. It's a great way to be seen by your community and support your student's school.
CLICK HERE to start creating your business ad!
Optional Chromebook Insurance - Deadline to register is October 15
Once again the District Office has partnered with School Device Coverage to offer Optional Chromebook Insurance to all our families.
The deadline to register is October 15 and will cover the entire year from the moment of purchase until August 2023.
Diegueño Middle School
2022-23 SDUHSD Instructional Calendar
Boys & Girls Club Big Ei8ht Sports
Chromebook Insurance - School Device Coverage
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Location: 2150 Village Park Way, Encinitas, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 944-1892
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