PATRIOT PRESS

Hello, Patriot Families!

Welcome back from fall break! I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable time off. As we dive back into the school year, I want to remind you to stay informed by checking the UIL tryout calendar below, along with all the important information, dates, and times listed in this newsletter. There are many exciting opportunities ahead, and I encourage everyone to get involved and make the most of the upcoming events.

Let’s make this part of the school year amazing!

Warm regards,

Beth Craighead

Principal

beth.craighead@wylieisd.net

972.429.3350

OCTOBER

21-25th: Fall Book Fair

21st: Term 2 Begins

22nd: PTA Fundraiser--ONLINE ORDERS, ONLY--Panda Express

• FPS Practice 3:30-5:00 cafe

23rd: Unity Day--Wear Orange

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

26th: Wylie Way Christmas and Holidays Registration (see graphic below for details)

28th: Wylie Way Food Drive Kick-off

29th: FPS Practice 3:30-5:00 cafe

COMING SOON

Nov. 11: Make-up for Fall Pictures

Nov. 25-29: Thanksgiving Break

Our Fall Scholastic Book Fair will be held October 21st-25th! Students will have an opportunity to visit with their ELAR class, but they will also be able to visit any day of the week in the morning, 7:45am-8:10am, or during their recess time. Teachers may allow students to visit the Book Fair with a pass throughout the day if they choose.

Payments can be made with cash, card (including Apple Pay or Google Pay), or by adding funds to your child’s Scholastic eWallet.

Follow this link to start or add funds to a Scholastic eWallet:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/draperintermediatesch

If you would like to volunteer as a cashier during our Book Fair, you can sign up for a time slot using this link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094EA9AA23A7F85-52235896-2024

Thank you for your support of the Draper Library and your child’s reading journey! Feel free to reach out to our librarian, Rhia Johnson, if you have any questions.

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

We'll have a Spirit Night at Panda Express ALL DAY on Tuesday, October 22. As you can see on the attached graphic, it's for online orders only and the code 924116 must go in the fundraiser code box during online checkout.

Navigating social situations at school can become overwhelming for your intermediate student. To help with this, the Draper counselors are doing guidance lessons on the topic of social problem solving. One of the key concepts we are emphasizing is the circle of control. Having students think about their own circle of control helps them to focus on what they can control in a difficult situation. This can help them with better decision making, resiliency, and being a better friend and classmate.

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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