THE DRAKE DEETS
A weekly communication to our families on all the things Drake!Drake Middle School12550 W. 52 Avenue Arvada, CO 80002
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Drake Middle School12550 W. 52 Avenue Arvada, CO 80002
February 9th, 2024 EDITION
February 15 Valentine Social (see info below/ more details to come)
February 16 NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
February 19 NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
February 19 Registration Opens for Track & Field and Soccer
Feb Monthly Calendar
IMPORTANT INFORMATION for FAMILIES
North Area Middle School Career Fair
North Area Middle School Career Fair
Our North Area Middle School Career Fair was a HUGE success! There were over 20 industries represented including higher education, medical and emergency fields, construction and the legal field.
All of Drake's 7th and 8th graders spent time during Social Studies classes talking with industry representatives and learning about different options for life after school.
We are so thankful for our staff members who organized the event and for all of the volunteers who spent the day with our students. Ask your student to see their "Career Fair passport" and talk with them about what they learned!
Valentines Social
Valentines Social
Leadership will be hosting our second social of the school year. It will be held at Drake on Thursday, February 15 from 5:30-7:00pm. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Michelle Johnson at michelle.johnson2@jeffco.k12.co.us. Any students with 2+ F's will not be able to attend the social.
See this document for more information about the social!
Skyhawks - Track & Field and Soccer
Skyhawks - Track & Field and Soccer
Registration for Track & Field and Soccer opens on February 19th! Be sure to visit the Skyhawks website soon as they will start to upload important information. Both seasons begin the week of March 25th.
Drake TV
Drake TV is here to keep our community Connected, Informed and Entertained.
Click Here to enjoy this week's student-produced broadcast, featuring the following segments:
Dad Jokes
Shout Out Chain
Super Bowl Sunday
Top Ski Resorts in Colorado
Miss an episode? Click Here to visit our archive!
PANORAMA EDUCATION FAMILY SURVEY
We want to hear from you! Panorama Education is conducting our annual family survey to provide us with benchmarking against national norms. We encourage you to complete this survey about your experience with your student(s) school. If you have multiple students at various schools, please complete one for each student. In addition, if you have one or more students at the same school, please take the survey thinking about your oldest student enrolled. Be sure to select the submit button at the end of the survey so your responses are captured. The survey will remain open until Friday, February 23.
The survey is anonymous and will take approximately 15–20 minutes to complete. Results will be used to improve our district and your student(s) learning environment. You can view previous survey results under the School Culture tab.
USE THIS LINK TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY.
FOR 6TH GRADE
Substitute for Mr. Hoorelbeke
Mr. Hoorelbeke will be taking a 3 week paternity leave effect immediately. Retired Jeffco Principal, Mr. Terry Elliott will be filling in to support 6th grade students and families throughout the leave. If you need support with anything, please call the front office or email Mr. Elliott at terry.elliott@jeffco.k12.co.us.
MENTAL HEALTH
Drake Counseling Department
Drake Counseling Department
Tips and Tricks For Helping Anxious Children and Teens
Hazel Health
We are so excited to start offering Hazel Health session opportunities during the school day! Hazel Health is an optional support students/families can participate in to get free telehealth support. Drake has partnered with Hazel Health to offer sessions during the school day to make it more accessible to all families. Please check out JeffCo's Hazel Health website to learn more about this amazing support!
Mental Health Team Trimester 2 newsletter.
Social Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning
*Social Emotion Learning Questions for Families for the 2/12/22 SEL
*Kindness Week is 2/12-15. Here are Kindness Week for Families
From PTO
Important Info from PTO
Important Info from PTO
NEXT PTO MEETING
Please join us for our next PTO meeting on February 20th at 12:45 in the Drake Boardroom.
DRAKE STAFF AMAZON WISH LIST
February is the "month of love". Let's show our love to our incredible Drake teachers and staff! Please check out this amazon wish list from them and contribute where you can. Thanks for being an awesome Drake community!
Link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/X6VCKTX4O12N?ref_=wl_share
SPIRIT WEAR STORE OPEN!
Drake Spirit Wear Store is NOW open through Sunday, March 3rd. The store will NOT be open again this school year. Please reach out to the Drake PTO with any questions.
LINK: https://drakemiddle2024winter.itemorder.com/
WISH YOUR STUDENT A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Wish your student a Happy Birthday on the Drake digital marquee!
Get your student a "Happy Birthday!" with their name to rotate through the messages on the marquee throughout the day you choose (located at the entrance, off 52nd Ave.).
The cost is $20, with all funds going back to Drake PTO. We need a minimum of three days to get the message scheduled and uploaded to the marquee. Click here to order today!
Drake Spirit Wear Store is NOW open through Sunday, March 3rd. The store will NOT be open again this school year. Please reach out to the Drake PTO with any questions.
CARPOOL BUDDIES
If you are interested in carpooling and wondering who lives around you that wants to carpool too, please fill out this Carpool Buddies form. Help save your time and make friends!
We will share the Carpool Buddies Spreadsheet with only those who have filled out the form. Then it’s up to you to find someone who lives near you and contact them. We hope this can help make a fantastic year!
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Student Survey
Student Survey
A research study is being conducted by a senior attending Arvada West High School as part of his AP Research class. He is requesting our help in getting participants between the ages of 11-18. This requires parental/guardian involvement for students under the age of 18. All of these opportunities are voluntary. All student information will be kept confidential.
Mark Redford is looking to see the impact of age on the perception of music. Mark's survey entails listening to chords and assigning a rating. If you prefer your student not to participate, that is completely up to you. If your student may participate, we are asking that you work through the survey with them, so that we know they have your permission. This survey will take 5 minutes.
If interested and willing to participate, please join the Google Classroom @ qu3a2xe
Summit Jeffco
Summit Jeffco
Join us at Summit Jeffco: Empowering [Insert School Name] Families for Student Success!
Summit Jeffco is a unique gathering where families can connect with district and school staff, as well as experts in various fields, to explore important topics that impact our students. Discover how you can play an active role in improving your student's educational experience and foster their growth.
Summit Jeffco Event Details:
Date: Saturday, Mar 2, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Summit Ridge Middle School
We believe that strong collaboration between home and school is essential for our students' success. Summit Jeffco provides the perfect platform to strengthen this partnership and embark on a journey towards educational excellence.
Don't miss out on this opportunity as we partner to help students thrive! We look forward to seeing you there!
RVHS Incoming Parent Night
RVHS Incoming Parent Night
Students attending RVHS as 9th Graders for the upcoming school year will be receiving course selection materials on February 8. Parents are invited to attend a meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 15 (Location: Ralston Valley HS Auditorium) to receive information related to graduation requirements and the course selection process.
Arvada West High School will be hosting our 8th Grade Parent Night February 13th from 4:30-7pm. Non feeder schools will have an opportunity to learn about the registration process from 4:30-5:30pm in our school auditorium. From 5:30-7pm, we will have an "open house" format where parents and students will be able to meet with future teachers, clubs, coaches and current students to gain insight on what they will want register for next fall.
Golden High School Cheer Tryouts
Golden High School Cheer Tryouts
See this flyer for information about Golden High School Cheer tryouts.
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