Draper Families,

Happy New Year! I hope this message finds you rested, recharged, and ready for a fantastic 2025. As we resume classes on Tuesday, January 7, we are excited to continue building on the successes of the first semester and look forward to all that this new year will bring.

Our focus remains on fostering a supportive, engaging, and enriching environment for every member of our school community. Let’s approach this semester with renewed energy, determination, and a commitment to excellence.

Thank you for your continued partnership in making our school a place where everyone can thrive. Let’s make 2025 a year to remember!

Warm regards,

Beth Craighead

JANUARY 6-10, 2025

MONDAY

• STAFF Professional Development
• STUDENT Holiday

TUESDAY

• Students return for Term 3
• NO FPS Practice

WEDNESDAY

• 5th grade STUCO Meeting 3:30-4:45 in Cafe

THURSDAY

• UIL Team Practices for Listening Skills and Mathematics @ 3:30-4:30 in coaches' rooms

FRIDAY

• Band Medieval Times Dinner

COMING SOON

13th: Yearbook Meeting @ 3:30 rm 369

14th: FPS Practice @ 3:30-5:00 in cafe

17th-31st: PTA Fundraiser "99 Pledges"

20th: MLK Holiday (No school)

21st: FPS Practice @ 3:30-5:00 in cafe

22nd: 6th STUCO Meeting in cafe

Due to the anticipated colder weather this week, students and staff may wear sweats, comfortable clothing through, January 10th. Let's stay warm while we learn this week!

When schools give students access to devices and online accounts, an incredible world of learning opportunities opens up — as well as potential dangers. Digital safety is critically important to Draper Intermediate, which is why we are now using Bark for Schools to help us protect our students both online and in real life.

Bark monitors for signs of potential issues like:

● Cyberbullying

● Suicidal ideation

● Sexual predators

● Threats of violence

● And more

Wylie ISD Bark Parent Resources

Alerts at the first signs of danger When possible dangers arise on school-issued accounts, Bark for Schools sends us alerts so we can address the situation in a timely manner. These alerts also give us insights that help us promote the wellness of the entire student body. Sign up to get alerts with Parent Portal Kids use their school-issued accounts both at school and at home, and families are often in a better position to respond to urgent alerts after hours, on weekends, and during breaks. Earlier this year, you received an invitation to create your free account for the Bark for Schools Parent Portal. As soon as you opt-in, you receive after-hours alerts if Bark detects potentially time-sensitive issues.

Check out these parenting resources

● Visit The Bark Blog to stay informed on all things kids and tech.

● Join the Facebook group, Parenting in a Tech World, and connect with other parents raising kids in the digital age.

Learn more about Bark for Schools — including their commitment to student privacy.

As a reminder, here are the lunch times at Draper.

We’re excited to offer Study Squad every Thursday afternoon from 3:30 to 5:00 PM in the cafeteria! This is a great opportunity for students to receive support from our professional staff across all subject areas.

During Study Squad, students can:

• Ask questions and get help with their learning.
• Work on completing missing or late assignments with teacher guidance.

We encourage all students to take advantage of this valuable resource to stay on track and succeed!

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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