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
November 17th, 2023 EDITION
Upcoming Events
November 20-24 No School- Happy Thanksgiving
November 28 SAC Meeting 5:15-6:15 PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30
Nov. 30- Dec. 2 Drake Play
December 5 Awest area Community Conversation with Superintendant Dorland (details below)
CONGRATULATIONS
Students of the Month- October
Students of the Month- October
Congratulations to the following students who were nominated by a teacher for being OUTSTANDING in October! The students' picture will be displayed in our photo case. They also received a certificate and a treat! GREAT WORK STUDENTS!
6TH GRADE: Blakely H., Caleb S., Nathaniel G., Makayla S.
7TH GRADE: Jenny M., Charlie K., Liza S., Arthur I.
8TH GRADE: Matthew M., Lauren, N., Syd S., Gavin S.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION for FAMILIES
Tickets on Sale for Fall Play
Tickets on Sale for Fall Play
The Drake Drama Club will proudly present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Nov 30-Dec 2. Tickets are on sale now at onthestage.com. Get your tickets soon. We will probably sell out.
Lunch and Student IDs
Lunch and Student IDs
Nutrition Services is asking that ALL students make an effort to bring their ID to the lunchroom if they are eating hot lunch. Please discuss this with your student and help them come up with a plan to remember to carry their ID to the lunch room. Thank you!
F.A.C.E. your fears
F.A.C.E. your fears
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.
Community Engagement Opportunities for Jeffco Families
Community Engagement Opportunities for Jeffco Families
Join Superintendent Tracy Dorland for 90-minute conversations focused on family and community feedback and provide an opportunity for community members to discuss important and current initiatives impacting Jeffco.
Basketball Registration - Skyhawks
Registration for basketball (boys and girls) opens Dec. 4th at 8am. Please review in depth the registration hand out from Skyhawks as basketball is one of their most popular sports.
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:
2023 Thanksgiving Special!
Miss an episode? Click Here to visit our archive!
MENTAL HEALTH
Drake Counseling Department
Drake Counseling Department
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!
Counseling Newsletter
Counseling Newsletter
Check out the Mental Health Team newsletter on all things related to the upcoming Trimester 2. This version highlights student schedule changes, upcoming events and classroom curriculum.
Social Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning
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.
From PTO
Important Info from PTO
Important Info from PTO
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 Panera - December 12th from 4 - 8pm.
Mark your calendar for December 12th to eat out at Panera on 64th and Yank. You can help PTO raise funds that all support Drake Middle School.
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!
Volunteers needed on December 18th
Hearing and Vision Screening will be at Drake on December 18th. All 7th graders and some others will be screened for both. The Clinic is asking for Volunteers to help at Drake in the morning with crowd control and/or other tasks. Please look for a Sign-Up Genius after the Thanksgiving break when we know more details.
Holiday Teacher and Staff Appreciation
In December we will be showing our appreciation to all the teachers and staff. Please help us shower the teacher and staff with a holiday gift to help them feel loved and appreciated by our amazing Drake Community. The staff at Drake does a wonderful job making all our children all feel like they belong. They are truly an amazing crew!!
If you're able, please donate any amount Your help is greatly appreciated. Last year we were able to get them all gift cards, goodie bags and a barista!
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
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