PATRIOT PRESS

Hello, Patriot Families!

Happy Friday! As we wrap up another productive week, I want to thank you for your continued support in making our school a place where students feel excited to learn and grow each day. This week, we saw incredible enthusiasm from students in the classroom and throughout the campus.

As we look ahead, please mark your calendars for a couple important dates: Red Ribbon Week is upon us and we will celebrate by wearing red on Monday, October 28th and the Wylie Christian Care can food drive begins on Monday, October 28th, too. Please review the information regarding Multicultural Night set for Monday, November 18th. We look forward to learning about the various cultures in our campus family soon. Thank you again for all you do to support our students and school. Together, we make a difference.

Warm regards,

Beth Craighead

Principal

beth.craighead@wylieisd.net

972.429.3350

OCTOBER

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

28th-1st: Red Ribbon Week--Wear RED on Monday to Kick-off Red Ribbon Week!

28th: Wylie Way Food Drive Kick-off

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

COMING SOON

Nov. 4: Yearbook Club Meeting 3:30-4:30

Nov. 5: FPS Practice 3:30-5:00 cafe

Nov. 6: STUCO 5th graded 3:30-4:45 CAFE

Nov. 11: Make-up for Fall Pictures

Nov. 18: Multicultural Night 5:30-7:00

Nov. 19: Mod Pizza Spirit Day

Nov. 25-29: Thanksgiving Break

Do students dress up for Halloween at Draper?

• Yes, they do! Many of our students wear costumes to school.

Are there any guidelines for these costumes?

• Masks and weapons are not allowed--even if they are a normal part of the costume.
• School appropriateness guidelines apply as well (think elementary dress code coverage)

Are there class parties?

• At the intermediate level, there are no class parties

The Yearbook Club will meet on the following Mondays from 3:30-4:30 in room 369.

• November 4 and 18
• December 9
• January 6, 13, and 27
• February 3, 10, and 24
• March 3

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 have been completed and the 24-25 UIL teams will be announce in next week's newlsetter. A preview of the practice schedule can be viewed below.

We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Multicultural Night, a celebration of the diverse cultures, traditions, and stories that make our school community so special. This event will be an exciting opportunity for your family to share and showcase your cultural heritage through engaging displays and interactive activities. Whether it's through geography, religion, achievements, or social and economic contributions, we invite you to help us build a vibrant tapestry that reflects the rich diversity of our world.

Join us for a night of exploration and connection, as we learn from one another’s experiences and celebrate the uniqueness of each culture. Families are encouraged to create booths, bring artifacts, share traditional foods, or highlight important elements of their history and cultural heritage.

Multicultural Night is scheduled for Monday, November 18th from 5:30-7:00pm. Doors will open at 5pm for families participating for any set up needed. Please use the link code below to let us know you plan to participate.

https://forms.gle/NkNdBpmjvXjyAjc39

This event is a chance to foster understanding, pride, and unity among our students and families, while highlighting the incredible achievements and contributions of different cultures. We look forward to celebrating together!

In response to the increasing concerns around fentanyl and opioid safety, our district is committed to fostering awareness and education among students. In accordance with state law, students will now receive grade-appropriate information focused on the dangers of fentanyl, recognizing signs of opioid misuse, and understanding the importance of safety and prevention.

The video link below is provided to equip students and families with critical information to protect themselves and their peers. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bcTUlSIQXweW2rzKbbstm5mSh_qRKbR2/view

As always, we encourage open conversations at home about these important topics to reinforce learning and keep our community safe.

Red Ribbon Week is October 28-November 1 in Wylie ISD. Draper's art classes and STUCO have decorated the halls with fantastic posters! All Wylie Schools will wear RED on Monday, October 28, to kick-off this week. Wear as much RED as you can!

Food Drive 2024

• Dates: Monday, October 28 - Wednesday, November 13
• Students place donations in a box labeled with their 1st block teacher’s name
• Boxes will be located in teacher’s classrooms.
• Each morning, teachers will place their boxes in the hall just outside their door for students to place donations in on their way into the classroom.
• Overflow items should be placed next to the box in the hallway.

• Monetary Donations - Should you or a student bring any monetary donations, please take the money and turn it in to Jami Henry in the front office to collect and record the dollar amount. (Every dollar is equivalent to one can of food)

Campus Competitions

• Grade Level Winner
• Grade level with the highest number of total donations will win a Popsicle Party Recess

• 1st Block Class Winners
• The “top 3” 1st block classes with the highest number of total donations will win a donut party

Staff Food Drive Competition

We will be doing a VERY COMPETITIVE staff competition with teams. The teams for the competitions can be found here

• Turn in any monetary donations to Jami Henry
• Each dollar given counts as 1 food item
• Bring any food items for your staff team to the stage in the cafeteria. There will be a designated spot for you to place your items on the stage.
• Please have food items in a bag or box with your name and the count of the items being donated on the top.
• Your contributions will go toward our overall campus count (for competing with other campuses in the district), but not toward the 1st block or grade level count.
• The top 2 teams will earn bragging rights and extra lunch time off campus with class coverage!

You may also choose to donate to your own class instead if you are not interested in this competition.

Reach out to Rhett Lange or Rhonda Pearce-Marven for questions or assistance.

"Icky guy" is a pronunciation of the Japanese word ikigai, which roughly translates to "reason for being" or "the thing that drives you the most". The word is made up of two parts: iki, which means "life" or "alive", and gai, which means "benefit" or "worth". We all have worth and meaning on this earth and this is just one way you can find your passion in life. Look and see if you can fill out and find your Ikigai!

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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