PATRIOT PRESS

Happy Friday, Patriots!

What a fantastic week we have had here at Draper Intermediate School! We're so proud of all our positive office referral students for the month of August. Also, congratulations to our Future Problem Solver team members. Enjoy the long weekend, and we'll see you all back on campus Tuesday, September 3rd.

Beth Craighead

Principal

beth.craighead@wylieisd.net

972.429.3350

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

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2024-25 FPS TEAM!

THE FIRST PRACTICE IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 FROM 3:30-5:00 IN THE DRAPER CAFETERIA.

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

Students will receive notification and the information on Student Council in their Social Studies Google Classroom this Monday, 8/26. The application deadline is September 3rd. Members of the 24-25 Student Council will be announced on Friday, September 6th.

Links to a quick overview and and the application are below.

Promo Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18DPDRTkdBc6SfkLifEB8wRSyOfCGrTRK/view?ts=66c6a161

Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xxTw15iNsFTwfx9VtXKAh6BHAcI0pYMB11fTC_I3N5U/prefill

At Draper, we are focused on celebrating all of the amazing things happeneing each day. We got to take a minute to celebrate all of the positive office referrals for the month of August this morning--over 100 positive office referrals in the first month of school! Great Job, Patriots!

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.

On Thursday afternoons, Study Squad is available from 3:30-5:00 in the cafeteria for students to complete missing or late work with the support of our professional staff.

SEPTEMBER

2nd: Labor Day Holiday

3rd: Last day for Student Council Applications

• FPS Practice 3:30-5:00 in cafe

5th: Vision and Hearing Screenings for all 5th graders

6th: Student Council Announced

11th: Wylie Way 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!

During this round of guidance lessons students are learning about how coping skills are often a trial-and-error process. This means, the more coping skills students can learn and try out, the more successful they will be using coping skills to manage their strong emotions and to decrease stress. We would love for you to try out five finger breathing with your child at home this week!

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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