The Diley Digest
October 7, 2022
October/November Calendar
OCTOBER
October 10: No School (Parent/Teacher Conferences)
October 17-21: Scholastic Bookfair
October 18: Mobile Dentist
October 19: PTSO Meeting (7pm)
October 24: No School (Professional Development)
October 25: Virtual Learning Day (Professional Development)
NOVEMBER
November 1: Picture Retakes
November 8: Virtual Day (Professional Development)
November 23-25: Thanksgiving Break
PTSO donations needed
The Diley PTSO needs your donations to help provide a yummy dinner to our teachers during evening conferences AND the Wine and Dine tree for the Pickerington Education Foundation raffle.
Please sign up below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49AEAB2FA4F9C61-teacher
October date reminders!
We have several days in October that the students are not in school. Here are the dates and the expectations for those days:
Monday, Oct 10th - Parent Teacher Conferences (no work assigned on this day)
Monday, Oct 24th - Professional Development Day (no work assigned on this day)
Tuesday, Oct 25th - Virtual Learning Day (students will have assignments, please have them check their Google Classrooms and school email)
The Bookfair is Back but we need YOUR help!
WE STILL NEED PEOPLE TO HELP WITH THE BOOKFAIR!
If you cannot work the whole time slot that is ok. Just email heather_ferns@plsd.us and we can make arrangements!
Click on the link to sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090949ACAB23A4FA7-book
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/dileymiddleschool2
Get your fall decor
The Counselors Corner
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.
Click here to see October's Bulletin Board: https://rb.gy/l84wrt
Click here to see the Family Resources Board: bit.ly/PLSDfamilyresources
Family Resources
Reminder from the office
Congratulations!
Aubrey Thomas..........................................Makenna Balko
Olivia Stewart.............................................Corina Contreras-Wilson
Stane Hele..................................................Papa Diop
Retika Mainali............................................Tyler Tiller
Anna Sefcik................................................Avery Patrick
Lydia Massey..............................................Sasha Branch
Manna Reddae...........................................Noah Camp
Elen Bekhru................................................Jackson Long
Ziaire Porter................................................Annalis Sambois
Raelyn Anderson........................................Taiveon Matthews
Joseph Hudson.........................................Josiah Pompey
So much fun!
Check out the video of him breaking free! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A6dojsnOYVw7Zmt9V5DvtxEOZRN4T56S/view?usp=sharing
Plan for Progress Update
Why Bond Passage Nov. 8 Would “Feel” Similar to a Renewal Levy
In case you missed the article in Pickerington Magazine this month, we wanted to share a useful explanation of tax rates as they pertain to Pickerington School’s Nov. 8 bond issue.
As home values appreciate in the district, tax rates are reduced so that the aggregate tax collections for the school do not increase. The graphics at the end of this article show an assumed 24% increase in district taxable value, and the impact on 3 different homes. The graphic is showing ONLY taxes calculated for the district.
As the chart shows, 3 different homes appreciate at 3 different rates — Home A at 15%, Home B at 20%, and Home C at 30%. The taxes calculated for these homes in 2022 are shown at the bottom of the chart.
Although home values are increasing, the calculated taxes are not increasing by the same amount. In fact, Home A's tax bill would fall by 1.37%; Home B's tax bill would only increase 2.91%; and Home C's tax bill would increase 11.49% even though Home C's value increased by 30%. That's because the tax rate falls from 34.769 mills (or $1,217 annually per $100,000 of market value) to 29.784 mills (or $1,042 annually per $100,000 of market value). So, while market values increase by 24%, tax rates will fall by 14.4%.
What does this mean for the Pickerington Schools 2.80 mill bond issue that is on the November 8, 2022 ballot? Even though the levy is a new levy, the existing millage for aggregate bond collections, even if the bond issue passes, is forecasted to fall by ½ a mill. This will make the new levy ‘feel’ like or be similar to a renewal in that tax rates won’t increase while the community continues its commitment.
You can learn more about the upcoming bond issue here. Information about voting is available at the Vote Ohio website. Don’t forget: The deadline to register to vote for the November election is October 11.
Special Note from the Nurse
The in-school dentist is coming to Diley on 10/18/22!
Smile Programs…the mobile dentists is an in-school dental program designed to address today’s dental crisis and keep children healthy. Our innovative model offers state of the art dental care to students in the comfortable and familiar surroundings of their school; keeping them in class and learning. Easy and convenient for parents at no cost to them*.
Many children sadly find themselves without affordable access to dental care. Our program uses the latest technology in portable equipment, bringing dental services directly to your school. We use our network of locally licensed dentists, hygienists, and assistants to provide high quality care to your students. Our program sets up a mini dental clinic directly in your school.
Your Students Will Receive
- Complete Oral Exam
- Cleaning
- Fluoride
- Sealants
- X-Rays#
- Fillings#
- Pulpotomies#
- (Treatment of the nerve inside of a baby tooth)
- Simple extractions#
- Oral Health Education
- A Report Card from the dentist
- A Free Toothbrush
- # As needed, in select areas
- * In most states for children with Medicaid
Language Assistance Plan
In English:
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 PLSD 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 614-833-2110 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 614-833-2110.
5TH GRADE TESTING IN OCTOBER
Fifth grade students will be administered the Terra Nova for Science and Social Studies and the InView for cognitive identification. The results of these assessments will be used to inform teachers of student achievement in comparison to national norms and to identify students as gifted and talented.
Testing will take place on the following dates:
October 17, 19 and 20
For more information please see the attached letter.
Gifted Testing for 5th graders
Dear Diley 5th Grade Families,
In accordance with the Pickerington Local School District assessment policy, second, third, and fifth grade students will be administered whole grade testing for the purposes of the identification of gifted students. Second grade students will be administered the Naglieri for cognitive identification. Third grade students will be taking the Cognitive Ability Test for cognitive identification. Fifth grade students will be administered the Terra Nova for Science and Social Studies and the InView for cognitive identification. The results of these assessments will be used to inform teachers of student achievement in comparison to national norms and to identify students as gifted and talented.
The testing window for 5th grade will be October 17 – October 26. Diley will be testing 10/17, 10/19, & 10/20. We respectfully ask that you do not schedule appointments during this testing window. Results of the assessments will be available once the scores are reported back to the district at the beginning of the second semester.
If you have any questions, please view the Pickerington Local School District’s Gifted Education website. The website can be found at http://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/gifted-services/
If you have any questions, please contact gifted services coordinator Todd Stanley at Todd_Stanley@plsd.us.
Thanks,
Todd Stanley
Gifted Services Coordinator
Pickerington Local Schools
Twitter @the_gifted_guy
Holiday Assistance
Dear Families,
Pickerington Schools are once again teaming up with the Violet Township Fire Department
to help provide some holiday assistance for families in need during this holiday season.
In need of assistance?
Request an online form for holiday assistance by contacting me at gina_neilson@plsd.us or
at 614-830-2922. The request link will then be provided to you, only one per household
please. This form is handled in a confidential manner with more details from your school
counselor. Please remember that we will only be able to supplement your holiday. The
online form must be completed by Friday, November 18th.
Please remember, the deadline to request holiday assistance is this Friday, November 18th.
Thank you,
Gina Neilson
School Counselor - Diley MS
(614)830-2922 - Office
Keep informed!
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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/
Diley Middle School
Assistant Principal: Ashleigh Jackson
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