Join us on December 12th at 6pm for a virtual training (link to come soon) to learn more about a new program at Drake called F.A.C.E. Your Fears.  This program provides targeted programming for all stakeholders within the school ecosystem. This program will allow everyone (admin, staff, mental health professionals, parents/caregivers, and students) to use the same playbook with regard to understanding and addressing anxiety. This provides a non-stigmatizing approach to anxiety and other mental health issues, teaches skills/habits that grow with students as they age, and leads to better behavioral and academic outcomes for students.

On November 9nd, our school will be participating in the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (HKCS). This survey is very important to help us understand our students’ health and wellness. Below is a link to information about the survey.

The SEL lesson for next week will be Veterans Day Activities.

Healthy Kids Colorado Survey Information 

Family Healthy Habits and Physical Activity 

NEXT PTO MEETING

Please join us for our next PTO meeting on November 28th at 6:30 in the Drake Library. This is directly after the SAC meeting that starts at 5:15 if you would like to make it to both. 

DINE OUT FOR DRAKE at Chipotle - November 15th from 4 - 8pm. 

What’s for dinner?  Stop by Chipotle on 64th & Ward  on your way home from school on November 15th. You can help PTO raise funds that all support Drake Middle School.  Be sure to tell them at checkout that you are with Drake.  If you are ordering on the app or website, use the promo code 7F2NQEZ

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!

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!