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
October 6th, 2023 EDITION
Upcoming Events
October 6 Tonight at 10pm is the deadline to sign up for Costa Rica Summer
2024 Trip and get a $100 discount
October 10 Outdoor Lab Informational Night (6th Grade Parents/Guardians Only)
October 19 No School- Teacher Work Day
October 20 No School- Fall Break
October 30 Fall Social/ Haunted House (5:30-7:30 pm)
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Thank you!
Thank you!
I want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding as we worked together through a difficult situation at our school this week. We were able to follow all district and safety protocols to determine there was no credible threat and we will continue to do so when confronted with these types of situations. Thank you for following up with your students about the importance of sharing concerns directly with school staff and staying grounded in the truth and facts as rumors can cause disruption. The safety of our staff and students continues to be our top priority and I am grateful for the partnership and support from our community.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION for FAMILIES
Attendance and Early Release- IMPORTANT!!
Attendance and Early Release- IMPORTANT!!
If you are picking your student up midday, it is very helpful if you call ahead preferably before 2pm. This gives us time to send a pass for the student and have them in the office when you arrive. It may take up to 20 minutes to retreive your student if they are not called in ahead of time.
If students are checked out early and miss class they are responsible for making up all missed material. The best action a student can take when they know they'll have an early release is to let the teacher know in advance (preferably 24hrs) and make a plan with that teacher.
Fall Social and Haunted House
Fall Social and Haunted House
Save the Date: The Fall Social will be held on Monday, October 30th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Click this link for more details. We are in need of parent volunteers for crowd control and to help run the events. If you are available, please reach out to Ms. Johnson at miajohns@jeffco.k12.co.us
We are also in need of donations of bags of candy and baked goods for the social (if not store bought, please include a list of ingredients). Baked goods can be dropped on the morning of October 28. Bagged candy can be dropped off at anytime, please just make sure all items are clearly marked with Fall Social on them and given to the front office.
PLEASE NOTE THAT STUDENTS WITH 2+ F'S WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SOCIAL.
CMAS Scores Are Available (Student Insights)
CMAS Scores Are Available (Student Insights)
- CMAS scores, along with MAP scores are available by accessing Jeffco's Student Insights. You can review your child's MAP and CMAS data digitally. If you prefer a hard copy of your child's CMAS scores, you can pick them up at Drake anytime before October 20th.
Click the link HERE to be taken to Student Insights
Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Jefferson Center and Jeffco Public Schools have partnered for over 25 years to provide support to children and families in the district. The school-based therapist program is an innovative collaboration, with the primary goal of increasing access to mental health services for students and their families.
See this letter for more information about Drake's school based clinician.
Adventure in Costa Rica this Summer!
Adventure in Costa Rica this Summer!
Drake Dragons have the opportunity to fly around the world this summer! One of the trips that has limited spots left is Adventure in Costa Rica! This trip is scheduled to take place between May 30th - June 18th!
The final deadline to get $100 off the trip is Friday, October 6, 2023, at 10pm Mountain. Enrollment is first-come, first-served, so if you know this opportunity is right for your child, please do not wait to enroll.
EF’s Risk-Free Enrollment Period allows you to enroll by our deadline, start making low monthly payments and cancel for any reason with a full refund within 14 days of enrollment, so you have the peace of mind of knowing your investment is protected should your plans change.
The easiest way to enroll is online through our tour website: www.eftours.com/2690022JT.
Come to Europe this Summer!
Come to Europe this Summer!
The Drake Trip to Europe (London, Paris, and Rome) chaperoned by Ms. Wicke, Ms. Wilson, and Ms. Brinkman takes off in early June. We still have 10 spots available. If you are interested, you can read this letter or go to this website for more information. There will be a price increase on October 1, so don't wait!
Yearbooks!
Yearbooks are on sale at yearbookforever.com for $50.00. Last year we sold out. Please reserve yours early so you are sure to get one!
8th Grade Baby Ads Due by November 1
Parents, if you are interested in purchasing a baby ad dedication in the yearbook, go to yearbookforever.com and click on the Create a Baby Ad button. You will then be guided through uploading a baby/toddler picture and write the accompanying message. The cost is $45.00 and the deadline is Nov. 1 to allow us to meet our first deadline.
If you missed the parent meeting...
Follow this link to access the notes about everything we discussed. Information inludes:
Costuming
Scheduling
and more...
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:
8th Grade Counselors
Warren Tech Field Trip
Would You Rather?
Student Shout Outs
Miss an episode? Click Here to visit our archive!
National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. This month, on the morning announcements, we will have information on what bullying is, who it impacts, and how they can all be Upstanders. We encourage our Drake families to watch Stop Bullying: Speak Up - Bullying Prevention Documentary to learn more about how to stop bullying and be an Upstander.
This week, 6th graders will participate in a lesson on how to be an Upstander and prevent bullying.
What Parents Should Know About Bullying: A Two-Part Article
Bullying includes behaviors such as hitting, teasing, taunting, spreading rumors and gossip, stealing, and excluding someone from a group. Bullying actions are carried out on purpose with the intent to harm someone.
Help Drake Get a New Soundboard
Help Drake Get a New Soundboard
A group of parents is supporting a fundraising drive to purchase a new sound board for our school's auditorium. We are halfway toward our goal. If you would like to donate to the cause or get involved, please contact Laurel Wicke at Laurel.Wicke@jeffco.k12.co.us. All donations are tax deductable.
MENTAL HEALTH
Drake Counseling Department
Drake Counseling Department
6th Grade Bullying Lesson
This week, 6th graders will participate in a lesson on how to be an Upstander and prevent bullying. Students will be making posters to hang around school about Bullying Prevention!
Ghosted Lesson
Drake 8th graders participated in Kaiser Permanente's Ghosted Program. Here are some great resources for our Drake students!
Judi's House Grief Group for Drake Students
The Drake Mental Health Team will be offering a grief support group through Judi's House starting in early October. Judi's House is an organization that will provide a weekly support group for grieving students who have been impacted by the death of a loved one. The small group, led by a therapist from Judi's House, will meet with 6-8 students weekly during Academic Focus for 10 weeks. If you have a student that you think may be interested and benefit from this grief support group, please contact Mandy Hodson: amanda.hodson@jeffco.k12.co.us 303-982-1434.
Mental Health Resources
Free Counseling for JeffCo Students - Hazel Health
Jefferson Center Collaborative Care Clinic
"Why am I Feeling This Way?" Teen Mental Health Misconceptions
Social Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning
On October 4th, teachers will be asked to score each student in their Access/Advisement class in the six following areas: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, responsible decision making, and motivation to learn. They will use the The SSIS SEL Edition Screening/Progress Monitoring Scales, which is a strength-based tool for screening and progress monitoring social and emotional competence. Here is a link to more information:
FROM THE LIBRARY
Literacy & Technology
Literacy & Technology
Scholastic Book Fair!!
Scholastic Book Fair!!
Thank you Drake Families for a fantastic and successful book fair! We sold over $7000.00 worth of merchandise which means the library will receive $1000 to add to our book budget AND $1200 worth of Scholastic books! Your support of literacy buys at least 150 extra books each year for Drake!
Thank you Drake Families for a fantastic and successful book fair! We sold over $7000.00 worth of merchandise which means the library will receive $1000 to add to our book budget AND $1200 worth of Scholastic books! Your support of literacy buys at least 150 extra books each year for Drake!
Thank you Tonya, Erin, Amanda, Nadine, Tiffany, Kristina, Kim B., Ruth, Katie, Ellie, Kristi, Paige, and Kim A! Your willingness to volunteer your time to help during the book fair was instrumental to its success and helped me out greatlyl ! I couldn't have done it without you!
FROM 6TH GRADE
Outdoor Lab Informational Night - 10/10 6pm
Outdoor Lab Informational Night - 10/10 6pm
Families - The Outdoor Lab Informational Night will be on October 10th at 6pm. On this night, we share information about what to pack, how to prepare, and all the things families and kiddos will need for their journey to Mt. Evans and Windy Peak.
Please join us on the evening of October 10th to get all your questions answered. Our Outdoor Lab site leaders this year will be:
Mike Williamson, Mike Hack, & Jacob Underwood
FROM 7TH GRADE
FROM 8TH GRADE
From PTO
Important Info from PTO
Important Info from PTO
FROYO DAY ON OCT 12TH
Thank you to all you ordered Fro Yo! Orders are now closed. Fro Yo will be delivered 6th period Oct. 12th. If you missed this one, don’t worry, we will do it again. We had many generous donations! Thank you so so much. We appreciate you more than you know, and the kids will also appreciate you! If you have questions about nutrition and allergies please visit the Bliss Website. Any other questions please email drakemiddleschoolpto@gmail.com
NEXT PTO MEETING
Please join us for our next PTO Board meeting (all welcome) at 12:45 on October 17th.
DINE OUT FOR DRAKE -October 17th at Noodles 64th and Yank from 4 - 8pm.
Fall break is almost here...so let's skip cooking on Oct 17th and order Noodles! Stop by Noodles at 64th & Yank on your way home from school. You can help PTO raise funds that all support Drake Middle School. Be sure to tell them at checkout that you are with Drake or put in code GIVING25 for online orders.
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!
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Shots for tots and teens
Shots for tots and teens
Click here to see a flyer for low cost immunizations
Hope Chest
Hope Chest
Hope Chest, is a local non-profit that helps women recovering from mastectomy surgeries by providing specialized sweatshirts for the drains so they can be mobile during recovery. Click here for a flyer about how you can make a donation or help fundraise for this important cause.
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