Month of October- Orchestra Fundraiser (Rheinlander Bakery)- FLYER

October 5- Scholastic Book Fair and Craft Fair FLYER

October 15 & 16- Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences (4:30-8:00 pm)

October 17 & 18 NO SCHOOL for Students- Fall Break

October 23- Robotics Fundraiser- FLYER

October 28 - Fall Social

November 1- NO SCHOOL for students

October Calendar

Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences

SAVE THE DATE!!

Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 15 and Wednesday, October 16 via Google Meets.  We will be sending out sign up genius links on Tuesday next week for parents to begin signing up with teachers they need to talk to.  We will ask that all conferences are kept to 5 minutes.

Yearbook- Hall of Fame

Our Drake Yearbook, The Lair, was inducted into the Colorado Media Hall of Fame! Congratulations to all of the students over the past 6 years, as well as our former sponsor, Mrs. Wicke, for this incredible accomplishment.  Our yearbook is state of the art and we are so proud of the time and energy that our students put in to capturing memories for our students.  CONGRATULATIONS!

1st 6 Week Grades

All grades were updated as of last Friday.  Please review Infinite Campus with your student and help them determine if they are where they want to be in their classes.  This is also a great time to set goals, problem solve and have discussions about advocacy.  We encourage students to talk to their teachers about any questions they might have, and to consider how to effectively use access when they need additional help. 

Extra Algebra Support (Starting 10/22)

Ms. Martin is going to be offering an "Algebra Only" math support club in the mornings from 7:45am - 8:45am starting Tuesday, October 22nd. This is only for students that currently are taking Algebra. The club will run every Tuesday from October 22nd until the end of the semester. Please reach out to Ms. Martin directly at ranae.martin@jeffco.k12.co.us

Sign up for the club HERE

Students of the Month- September

Congratulations to the following students who were nominated by a teacher for being OUTSTANDING in September!  The students' picture will be displayed in our photo case.  They also received a certificate and a treat!  GREAT WORK STUDENTS!

6th grade:  Carter C.; Lyndin K.

7th grade:  Blake D.; Noah G.; Adaleah D.; Max C

8th grade: Keaton A.; Alice C.; Nola D.; Berkley K.

Instrumental Music Concert Reminders

6th Grade Band Concert 

Oct 8th, 2024 at 6:30pm / Students need to arrive between 5:45-6:00pm

Prelude Orchestra Concert

Oct 8th, 2024 at 7:30pm / Students need to arrive between 6:45-7:00pm

7th & 8th Grade Band Concert 

Oct 9th, 2024 at 6:30pm / Students need to arrive between 5:45-6:00pm

Intermezzo & Dragon Orchestra Concert

Oct 22nd, 2024 at 6:30pm / Students need to arrive between 5:45-6:00pm

Yearbooks are for Sale Now!

The 2025 Drake Middle School Yearbook is on sale now.  Visit yearbookforever.com  and type in Drake into the school search bar.  Follow the prompts to purchase your yearbook today.  The cost is $50.00. 

Each year, yearbooks do sell out so please reserve yours early so your child is sure to get one! 

Please note: Yearbooks can NOT be purchased through Jeffco fees

8th Grade Parents: Baby Ads need to be purchased by Thursday, October, 31st

If you want to purchase a baby ad for your graduating 8th grader, you must do that by October 31st. Go to yearbookforever.com and click on "Create a Baby Ad." Ads cost $50.00 to offset the extra pages we must purchase. We will not sell baby ads after October 31st in order to allow us to meet our first deadline.  

Wildflowers 

Wildflowers is an empowering all-girls group dedicated to uplifting and supporting one another in a positive, inclusive space lead by Ms. Stephanie, our restorative practices liaison. Meeting once a month, we will engage in fun activities and meaningful conversations that inspire growth, friendship, and confidence. 

Membership is open to dedicated students who meet the following criteria: not requested for access by a teacher, showing respect to others, and following the Drake Way. If your student is interested in joining this blossoming community, have them apply today and help us create a vibrant garden of strong, supportive friendships! Let's grow together!

Students must complete this application by October 11th. The application must be completed by the student, through their Jeffco Gmail account. We will let everyone know who is accepted into the group. First come first serve, as long as the students meet the criteria.

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:

• Club Spotlight: Cross Country and Sources of Strength

• Meet Mrs. Geiger

• NCAA Football Week 4 Wrap-up

• NFL Week 4 Wrap-Up

• #Twinning
  
  

Miss an episode? Click Here to visit our archive!

Drake Counseling

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. During advisement, students will participate in activities designed to promote emotional well-being. We believe these lessons are crucial for building a safe and supportive environment for all our students. Please review this Family Info Flyer to learn more about warning signs, how to support your child, and so much more! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your student's counselor. 

Drake Counseling Newsletter

SOS: Signs of Suicide Refresher for all 8th Graders: The Drake Mental Health Team will be in all math classes on October 4th and October 7th delivering a SOS: Signs of Suicide refresher lesson to all 8th graders. Please take a moment to read this letter to learn more about SOS and connect with Mandy Hodson amanda.hodson@jeffco.k12.co.us if you have any concerns about your student's participation in this lesson. 

F.A.C.E. Small Groups are Back!

Do you have a student who struggles with anxiety? We're excited to start our "F.A.C.E. Your Fears" small groups again starting in mid October. This program is designed to support students in managing anxiety and improving their well-being. Please take a look at this parent Information presentation to find out more about what students will learn in the group. This will be a 6-week small group that meets weekly during Advisement on Thursday mornings. If you would like your student to be considered for the small group, please email your student's grade level counselor.

6th grade: bonnie.legg@jeffco.k12.co.us

7th grade: rebecca.ewald@jeffco.k12.co.us

8th grade: amanda.hodson@jeffco.k12.co.us 

Social Emotional Learning

For any SEL related questions, please email Taylor Berry (Taylor.Berry2@jeffco.k12.co.us)

Pulse Surveys

• During advisement on 10/10, students will be asked to complete the "Pulse" survey to help us collect data for Social Emotional Learning. Click here for more on Pulse Surveys. Please note- if you have already opted your student out for the Panorama survey on 10/3, they have automatically been opted out of the Pulse survey. 

Second Step Lessons are back! 

• This month, all grade levels will be learning about Bullying during their advisement period. For more information and specific topics for each grade, please see the grade level letters below:

  • 6th gr. letter: English | Español

  • 7th gr. letter: English | Español

  • 8th gr. letter: English | Español 

24-25 Bell Schedule

School Supplies

Student Guardian Handbook

Transportation

Drake Concerns Flowchart

Infinite Campus How to

Drake Clubs Flyer