All small groups will be held during student lunch/recess periods on specified days below.
5th Grade students will meet on Tuesdays
6th Grade students will meet on Thursdays
New Students/Building Friendships (September) – This group will discuss the following topics: what’s unique about Diley Middle School/PLSD, explore different ways to get involved at DMS, conversation starters, and different aspects of being a good friend.
5th Grade – 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22
6th Grade – 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24
Academic Success (October) – This group will discuss the following topics: Organization, time management, test taking strategies, and study habits.
5th Grade – 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27
6th Grade – 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29
Empower – self esteem (November/December) – This group will discuss the following topics: strengths & weaknesses, the power of positive thinking, and how to put yourself in a position to be successful.
5th Grade – 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8
6th Grade – 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10
Families in Transition (January) – This group will discuss the following topics: how to manage differences between households, not playing the middle man, understanding that you are not to blame, and not being defined by circumstance
5th Grade – 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26
6th Grade – 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 28
Stand up Against Bullying (February) – This group will discuss the following topics: T different types of bullying, how not to be a bystander, and how to handle different bulling situations.
5th Grade – 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23
6th Grade – 2/4, 2/2/11, 2/18, 2/2/25
Career Exploration (March) – This group will discuss the following topics: strengths and interests, personality type, exploring different career clusters based on your personality type and interests.
5th Grade – 3/1, 3/ 8, 3/15
6th Grade – 3/3, 3/15, 3/17
Transitions – {6th grade only} (April) – This group will discuss the following topics: navigating the Jr. High, organization and study skills, and student schedules.
6th Grade – 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28