The Diley Digest
September 2, 2022
September Calendar
SEPTEMBER
September 5: No School Labor Day
September 6: Mum Orders Due! Pajama Day
September 7: Hat Day
September 8: Game Day-Favorite sports team
September 9: Pickerington Pride! White and Purple Day/ Diley Day
September 17: Family and Community Festival
September 19: Interims
September 22: Picture Day
Fall Fundraiser Update!
Currently Team Spirit is leading with most sales and Team Determinination is in a close second.
This is the last weekend to get those sales!
Mum Packets Due back to school 9/6
Continue selling through the weekend and ensure packets are sent to school Tuesday (9/6) with students.
Mark your calendars to ensure you are able to pick up all mums your student sold on 9/22 between 3:30-6:30pm.
Volunteers Needed!!!
In order to provide fun opportunities for students, staff and parents to engage beyond the classroom and inspire Diley Pride throughout the school/community – WE NEED YOU!
Looking for a few individuals that are interested in organizing/overseeing different aspects within the PTSO:
Fundraising Chairs – food nights, spirit wear, bookfair, etc
What: Engaging with partners, scheduling/organizing events, communicating opportunities to parents/students
Time Commitment: Can be done any time of day/week – estimated 30-60 mins/month
Teacher Appreciation Chairs
What: Coming up with creative ways to show appreciation to staff, creating sign-ups to allow others to contribute to efforts, executing plans
Time Commitment: Ability to be at school during school day only on scheduled events (if you have a flexible work schedule that works) – estimated 30-60 mins/month
Pickerington Education Foundation Liaison
What: Soliciting donations for raffle tree and reviewing scholarship applications
Time Commitment: Oct – early Nov (create tree); March – April: 1-2 meetings to review applications (couple hours total)
+1 Events Chairs (previously Girl/Boys Events)
What: Organize fun events to allow students, requires planning and execution as well as communication
Time Commitment: Depends on event – doesn’t require school time availability
Email dileyptso56@gmail.com if you are interested in serving in one of these roles.
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 August’s Bulletin Board: https://rb.gy/l84wrt
Click here to see the Family Resources Board: bit.ly/PLSDfamilyresources
Family Resources
Special 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.
School Fees 2022-2023
2022-2023 School Fees
5th Grade Fees
Digital Learning Fee $5.00
SCI Supplies $6.00
Literacy Consumable $10.00
Hands On Science $15.00
TOTAL $36.00
**Hands on Science fee which is for a proposed field trip to Cosi.**
6th Grade Fees
Digital Learning Fee $5.00
SCI Supplies $6.00
SpringboardWorkbooks $17.00
TOTAL $28.00
Fees can be paid through infinite campus https://pickeringtonoh.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/pickerington.jsp
For instructions on how to pay on-line please watch this short video.
OPTIONAL (but recommended)
We are once again offering a technology protection plan on the chromebooks. The cost is $40.00 and will cover $400.00 worth of repairs on your child’s device. The device is not covered until payment is received. We highly recommend this plan.
Family and Community Festival
We look forward to seeing you there!
Click the link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmoGYodjvTBqx1MfGskFFNo_UtLUNy0ea82yYJkGnesuhZQQ/viewform
Food Services (My Payments Plus)
Menus can be found on the Food Service Department website here: http://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1468598051693&page=menus
2022-2023 COST:
Breakfast $1.80
Lunch $3.25
Student Handbook
The Pickerington Schools Board of Education approves student handbooks annually. These handbooks contain most of the rules, regulations, and policies of the district as they relate to our students. Please read through the handbook with your student so our expectations for the upcoming school year are known.
https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-23-ES.MS-Final-Handbook.pdf
Want to join us?
Pickerington Schools is currently seeking support position substitute employees to work in our schools.
Positions are available for the 2022-23 school year in positions that include duty aides, secretaries, office assistants, paraprofessionals, library/media aides, kindergarten aides, healthcare assistants, food service, and custodial/maintenance.
Interested? Start by filling out the district’s online application through Applitrak. (Click on the “Start an application for employment” link.) Once completed, contact our Human Resources Department at 614.834.2162.
Of course, we’re always looking for qualified substitute teachers, too!
Keep informed!
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/
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