As we anticipate a wonderful 2015-16 school year, we want to share with you some upcoming dates and happenings here at Draper.
Student Registration – Online registration opens Aug. 4; our front office is open to assist you with registration beginning July 27, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ALL Canyons School District families must complete the online registration every school year. Fall registration confirms to the school that you still plan to attend, and offers families the opportunity to update contact information, emergency contacts, etc. If you have questions about registration, please call our front office at 801-826-8275.
Back-to-School Family Night – Monday, Aug. 17, 5:00-7:00 pm
This is an evening for families to come and learn about what will be taking place this year in your child’s classroom, including grade level curriculum, general expectations, and events.
It is also a brief opportunity for your child to meet his/her teacher and visit the classroom prior to the first day of school. Our PTA will also be present to sign up members and volunteers.
Back to School Night Schedule:
5:00 Classroom visits; Rotation 1
5:20 Classroom visits; Rotation 2
5:40 Classroom visits; Rotation
6:00 Schoolwide meeting in Gym (no classrooms will be open at this time; all staff and families will meet in the gym)
6:20 Classroom visits; Rotation 4
6:40 Classroom visits; Rotation 5
Dual Immersion Meeting – Monday, Aug. 17, 7:00-7:30 in the gym
This first meeting will provide a brief overview of our dual immersion program, including a panel comprised of a DLI parent, a DLI teacher, and the principal to share information and answer questions about dual immersion learning.
First Days of School and School Start/End Times
Grades 1-5: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 8:40 - 3:20
Kindergarten: Monday, Aug. 24, 8:40 - 11:25 a.m. classes or 12:40 - 3:20 p.m. classes
School Breakfast
Breakfast will be served every school day from 8:15-8:40 in the school cafeteria. Regular breakfast prices are 90 cents for students and $2 for adults. Free and reduced breakfast (and lunch) is available for families that qualify.
School Lunch
Regular lunch prices are $1.75 for students and $3 for adults. Lunch payments may be made online through PayPams.com. Free and reduced lunch is available for families that qualify
School Calendars
Our school event calendar, breakfast/lunch calendar, and the district calendar can be viewed at http://www.draper.canyonsdistrict.org/. Click on the header “Calendars.”
School-wide Theme
Our PTA and school-wide theme this year is “Our Draper Dragons SHINE”. At Draper we help our students shine by building strong relationships of respect, good will, and collaboration with our students, staff, parents, and community as we work together for academic excellence and citizenship.
School-Wide Behavior Plan
We will continue to develop and implement our Positive Behavior Supports for all students and adults at Draper. Our school-wide expectations are that all Draper Dragons are Safe, Kind, and Responsible in all that they say and do. In addition, Draper Elementary implements Restorative Practices and strives to support student citizenship, leadership, and service learning.
Draper Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
We are fortunate at Draper to have an active and supportive PTA. We encourage you to join the Draper PTA -- we our proud that each year 100% of our faculty joins the PTA, and we are hoping for 100% PTA membership from our parent population. Please watch for PTA membership information to join.
