Thank you to everyone who attended Parent Teacher conferences the past two nights.  It was wonderful for our teachers to be able to meet so many parents, and our partnership with you is of the utmost importance.  It  is no problem if you didn't make it to a conference- please continue to reach out to your child's teachers should something come up.

On behalf of the Drake staff, we would also like to thank the Drake PTO for providing wonderful dinners on both nights.  Your support is so appreciated!

It is recommended that you do not drop off your Middle School age students at High School football games at the NAAC.  High school administration and security are very busy supervising the high school students, as well as monitoring gates, teams, officials, etc.  There is essentially no supervision for younger kids who are hanging out on the north and south ends of the field.  Over the past couple of weeks, there has been an increase in concerning behavior from the students in these areas, so all schools are asking that Middle School students and younger not be dropped off and allowed to attend games without parental supervision.  Please feel free to come and enjoy the games with your students and assist us in keeping all students safe.

School attendance on October 2 in critical for school funding.  If you can avoid making appointments or missing school for any reason, this will help us get accurate attendance for the number of students that we have in the building this year. This, in turn, will result in accurate funding and resources for our very large number of students.  Thank you for your attention this!

• Click HERE to register at 8am on Monday, September 25th

• Skyhawks Sports, Jeffco Middle School Sports League and Drake/Oberon Middle School all agree that our kids' education is always the main priority. We also understand that sports and other extracurricular activities play an important part in the social, emotional and physical health of all children. By registering for this program, you agree to early release your child on occasion, for away games/tournaments. Some games will begin as early as 4:30pm. You also agree to communicate early release information to the school office, as well as help your child communicate with their teachers to ensure grades are upheld during the sports season.

• 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!

• Ms. Ewald will be holding an information night on Tuesday, September 26th. RSVP here!

• Check out the tour website to see the itinerary and the different activities like hiking a volcano, rafting, ziplining and so much more!

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 

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! 

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: SSIS-SEL Information  

9/25/23 SEL Lesson DiscussionTopics for Parents

Here is a link to information on Family Healthy Habits and Physical Activity 

Scholastic Book Fair!!

Drake Families! We are excited to announce that our annual Scholastic Book Fair will be from September 25th through October 4th! This is our biggest fundraiser for books each year. Students will visit the library to browse books and items through their ELA classes to create their wishlists. Scholastic has a wonderful eWallet program and accepts Applepay, cash, and major credit cards. Looking for holiday gifts? Order ONLINE! OR, you can visit the fair between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. 

Interested in volunteering to help with the fair? Click HERE to sign up!

Gold Crown’s newest offering – Girls Flag Football. The program will be directed at 6th-8th grade girls. This first season we will begin by offering a 3-week Clinic Series.  Attached is a link to the website for more information. The goal is to offer a league in Spring 2024 with actual feeder teams participating.  

Click HERE to find out more!

Register Today! Summit Jeffco for Families!

We are excited to invite you to our first-ever Summit Jeffco event! Designed to bring families together with district and school staff and other experts, families will learn new ways to support their student’s educational journey. Join us on Saturday, September 23, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Green Mountain High School in Lakewood.

To get a sneak peek of what Summit Jeffco has in store for you, watch this video in English | Spanish and visit our Summit Jeffco webpage. There, you'll find details about our keynote speaker, Dr. Jessica Hawks, Clinical Director of the Pediatric Mental Health Institute at Children's Hospital Colorado. Dr. Hawks will discuss the current youth mental health crisis and equip families with strategies to support your student’s social and emotional well-being so they can thrive.

Register now!