PATRIOT PRESS

Hello, Patriot Families!

I hope this message finds you well. The school year is moving so quickly. It is hard to believe that we are beginning the last week of Term 1 already tomorrow. The enthusiasm and positive energy throughout our campus is truly inspiring. Our students are thriving, and it is thanks to the partnership we share with each of you that we continue to create an environment where they can succeed.

Please take a moment to review the upcoming events and announcements in this newsletter. There are many exciting activities happening across our campus, and we look forward to your continued support in making them a success.

Warm regards,

Beth Craighead

Principal

beth.craighead@wylieisd.net

972.429.3350

OCTOBER

7-9th: Adventure Camp and Camp Draper for ALL 5th grade students

7th: 6th grade Choir rehearsal 3:30-4:45 in room 218

8th: Wear RED in support of Dyslexia Awareness Month

• FPS Practice 3:30-5:00 cafe

9th: 6th grade Choir Fall Concert @ 6:30 in Cooper JHS Gym

10th: STUCO Officer Elections

11th: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by wearing Bright Colors!

Patriot Pride Assemblies for Term 1

• 5th grade at 9:30 in the gym
• 6th grade at 1:30 in the gym

14-18th: FALL BREAK--All Wylie ISD buildings are closed.

21-25th: Fall Book Fair

21st: Term 2 Begins

22nd: FPS Practice 3:30-5:00 cafe

• PTA Fundraiser--ONLINE ORDERS, ONLY--Panda Express

23rd: Unity Day--Wear Orange

• 6th grade STUCO meeting 3:30-4:45 cafe

All 5th graders remaining on campus will have a camp-like experience for these three days (Monday-Wednesday). Students have been divided into camp groups and will travel together for these three days. Students will rotate over the three days to different classrooms where our teachers have designed science inspired activities. PE will be a daily rotation combined with art, choir, or band each day.

Because of this camp experience, all students will eat either F, G, or H lunches each day. It varies depending on the camp-room they are in during third block and could change each day. Please be aware of this change if you bring lunch to your child. Here are the times for each lunch:

• F lunch 11:52-12:27
• G lunch 12:05-12:40
• H lunch 12:15-12:50

We are looking forward to this fun time at Camp Draper!!

Draper had another great month of positive office referrals! We love celebrating student success!

Patriot Pride Assemblies are held at the end of each term at Draper Intermediate. This is a time we come together to celebrate students, staff and the campus. You are invited to join us for our first Patriot Pride Assembly of the 2024-25 school year! Our students and staff have put in so much effort these first nine weeks, and we would like to celebrate them. Please view the flyer below for additional information including the date and time. See you there!

Do you like taking pictures, creating photo collages in Google Slides… then Yearbook Club might be the place for you!!

Yearbook Club Applications will be available to pick up in the office, outside the library, and from Mrs.Witt/Mr.Walton on Monday, Oct. 21st. Limited spots are available.

Please fill out the application and return it by Thursday, Oct. 24th to either Mrs. Witt (Rm 369), Mr. Walton (Rm 503) or the office.

Draper UIL is right around the corner! We are excited to offer this academic competition between the students of Draper, Davis, and Harrison. There are a variety of competitions that students may try out for and compete in.

Tryouts will be taking place October 21-24. For additional information please review the attached flyers. bit.ly/DraperUIL

Being resilient allows your child to face new experiences and challenges with more confidence and success.

Try these resilience building discussion questions:

What was your favorite thing you did today?

What is the hardest thing you did today?

What’s something you did today that you are proud of?

What makes you feel good about yourself when you’re at school?

On Thursday afternoons, Study Squad is available from 3:30-5:00 in the cafeteria. Students can come to ask questions and get support of our professional staff on any learning for all content areas. It is also a time for students to complete missing or late work with the support of our teachers.

In an effort to have tutorial support for students each morning and afternoon, each team has a representative available from 7:45-8:15 and 3:30-4:15. The chart below shares who is available and when. Students can go to ANY session for support; they do not have to attend with their teacher.

Did you know that Draper has a Facebook page that is constantly updated with news, announcements, pictures, and more? If you have not yet "Liked" our Draper Facebook page, we encourage you to do so. We know you'll love it!

At Draper Intermediate School, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, dynamic environment that celebrates diversity and promotes a love for learning. We empower every student to reach their full potential through innovative teaching and supportive collaboration preparing them to be compassionate and responsible members of society.

We are here for you! Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with questions, concerns and feedback anytime. We are here to work in partnership with you to provide a quality education for all students. #DRAPERDRIVEN

beth.craighead@wylieisd.net - 972.429.3355

austin.keisler@wylieisd.net - 972.429.3368

holly.natonick@wylieisd.net - 972.429.3356

rhonda.pearce-marven@wylieisd.net - 972.429.3362

rhett.lange@wylieisd.net - 972.429.3359

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