PATRIOT PRESS

Hello, Patriot Families!

I hope everyone is having a restful weekend. This week, we're excited to announce our upcoming Wylie Way Day on Wednesday, September 11th. Students will explore lessons involving responsibility, de-escalation, hope, legacy and create a personal mission statement. The dress for Wylie Way Day is bright colors or dress in your favorite decade. I can't wait to see all the excitement in the building this Wednesday. Thank you for all who attended Patriot Preview last week. I hope you found the information beneficial as we work together to ensure learning for all students this year at Draper Intermediate School. Keep up the great work, and have a fantastic week!

Beth Craighead

Principal

beth.craighead@wylieisd.net

972.429.3350

Congratulations to the 24-25 Draper Student Council Members! Fifth grade STUCO members will have their first meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 3:30-4:45 in the cafeteria. Sixth grade STUCO members will have their first meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 3:30-4:45 in the cafeteria.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the STUCO Sponsors:

Lucy Herrera lucy.herrera-mixco@wylieisd.net

Sheila Perez sheila.perezrodriguez@wylieisd.net

The MAP district window closed on August 30. Once the data is available, parents can access the results in Skyward.

Here are the links and the directions to follow.

English:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q3G23MoIWIRHSdIrf_jDrR5k5FxDSP6g/view

Spanish:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q6-BSuewlIalzkQ5-RDaGe-jTlT6-bJY/view

Dear Draper 5th Grade Families,

Thank you so much for joining us at the parent meeting last evening! We’re really excited about Adventure Camp and can’t wait for our students to have a fantastic time. For those who choose not to attend Adventure Camp, we’ll be offering Draper Camp back at school, where students will enjoy a variety of fun and engaging activities.

Here are a few important details to help us get ready for the camp on October 7th:

1. Student Forms: This year, we’ve made it easy by linking all necessary forms under the “Forms” section of this post. Please complete the Adventure Camp waiver, Behavior Agreement, Sack Lunch form, Medical Form, and Chaperone Interest Form by September 16th. This will help us organize cabins and ensure everything is set for camp.
2. Payment: The cost for students is $170 and $120 for adult chaperones. You can pay by personal check made out to Draper Intermediate or through this link:

   https://wylie-isd.revtrak.net/intermediate-schools-8/Draper-Intermediate-School/#/v/draper-adventure-camp1

   If it’s easier, you can also use the following payment schedule:
• $60 by September 6th
• $60 by September 13th
• $50 by September 27th
3. Medication: Please make sure any necessary medication is submitted to the school nurse by September 26th.
4. Parent Chaperone Meeting: We’ll have a meeting for parent chaperones on September 26th at 6:30 PM in the Draper Cafeteria. We’ll reach out with more details once you’ve completed the Chaperone Interest Form.\
5. Dietary Requests can be made with Nurse Beth. She will contact Adventure Camp to support your needs. Please reach out to her at beth.thomas@wylieisd.net

We’re looking forward to a wonderful Adventure Camp experience and are here to help if you have any questions. Thanks for your support!

Please reach out to Assistant Principal, Holly Natonick (holly.natonick@wylieisd.net) if you have any questions

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.

SEPTEMBER

6th: Student Council Announced

10th: FPS Practice @ 3:30-5:00 in cafe

11th: Wylie Way Day

• 5th grade Student Council Meeting @ 3:30-4:45 in room 345

12th: Study Squad @3:30-5:00 in cafe

• PTA Board Meeting in Draper Library @ 7pm

17th: Spirit Night @ Freddy's Wylie from 4-8 pm

18th: 6th grade Student Council Meeting @ 3:30-4:45 in room 345

19th: PTA General Meeting and WATCHDOGS Kick-off @ 7pm

23rd: Fall Picture Day

Wylie ISD has streamlined its communication platform by using ParentSquare. It is designed to keep families informed and engaged in our schools and district. Secondary students (grades 5-12) can also use ParentSquare with their WISD email address. You can also add the WYLIEISD Connect app to your phone. This is a great way to stay up-to-date on all of the information!

Next Wednesday, September 11th will be our first Wylie Way Day of the school year. Our theme this year is Legacy. To celebrate the day, we are inviting all Draper staff and students to wear neon colors or decades dress! Students will take a break from traditional curriculum to focus on social emotional learning over the topics of responsibility and de-escalation, hope and legacy, support systems, and mission statements. We invite you to talk to your child about the meaning of the theme of legacy and to check in with them to see what amazing things they learned on Wylie Way Day here at Draper!

Bark for Schools is an invaluable safety net for schools, their faculties, and their students. Their monitoring service not only detects potential issues but also helps the administration better understand their student body. For more information, visit the Bark for Schools Monitoring site.

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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