Mindful, Intentional, and Empowered:
Success in Progress
The DPNews is sent once a week on Tuesdays.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
WE NEED YOU FOR CONCESSIONS!
We need your help selling concessions! The kids get so excited to buy concessions at all our sporting events. Please help us make this happen. Follow the link to volunteer.
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS (B.O.B.)
Mrs. Licata
Join Battle of the Books! It is free to join, you get a free book and prizes as your team advances to each round. B.O.B. is a great way to challenge yourself with reading and participate in a fun, team-based event! Teams must include 3, 4, or 5 students from the same grade level. Each student is responsible for reading and becoming an "expert" for their chosen 1 or 2 books. The students will receive their book(s) the last week in October or early November. Battles will take place over a week time period during the school day at the end of January/ beginning of February. Pick up an application in the library. Applications are due by Tuesday, October 21st. Questions? Email Mrs. Licata at clicata@psd202.org or stop by the library.
B.O.B T-shirt contest - Anyone can submit a B.O.B. t-shirt drawing; you do not have to join BOB to enter the t-shirt contest. Attached is the flyer with details. T-Shirts designs are due by Tuesday, October 21st.
B.O.B. T-SHIRT CONTEST FLYER
Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser 
Hey everyone!
Our school is kicking off the Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser, and it’s a competition between study halls!
Here’s what you need to know
📅 When it happens:
Starts: Monday, October 20th at 4:00 PM
Ends: Friday, October 24th at 4:00 PM
How to win:
Each study hall has its own popcorn shop link.
Share your link with family and friends — every order helps your class!
The study hall with the highest average sales per student wins a donut breakfast party!
(So even small classes have a fair shot at winning!)
Why we’re selling popcorn:
We’re raising money to:
Support fun school activities
Get new classroom materials
Help make our school an even better place to learn and grow
What to do:
Get your study hall’s popcorn link from your teacher.
Share it with family and friends.
Watch your class climb the leaderboard!
Let’s work together, have fun, and help our study hall win that donut party!
DOUBLE GOOD FAMILY INTRO FLYER
DOUBLE GOOD QUICK GUIDE FLYER
DOUBLE GOOD FLYER
PTO BUTTER BRAID FUNDRAISER
Holiday Season is upon us and that can only mean one thing, Butter Braids! Please help support Drauden Point PTO with our Butter Braid Fundraiser. The PTO will receive 40% of all orders! There are two ways to order/sell Butter Braids. First, order forms are going home Tuesday, October 14th. All paper order forms must be submitted with a check payment made out to Drauden Point PTO and dropped off at the school no later than Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Second, you can click on this link and register directly on the Butter Braid site. No orders will be accepted after November 5th. Butter Braid pick up will be on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Drauden Point from 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
Thank you for your support of the Drauden Point PTO.
BUTTER BRAID ORDER FORM FLYER
Butter Braid Link:
https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/RegisterSeller/b9573956-ddc5-4d75-af11-95730a5c970e
ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
FALL DANCE
Spirit Club is hosting a FAll Dance for students. It is Friday, October 24th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. PTO will be selling concessions. PTO is looking for volunteers to help sell concessions. If you can help please use SIGNUPGENIUS link to sign up. Thank you for your support.
MILES OF SMILES
Reminder: Please submit your students’ Miles of Smiles Consent form as soon as possible! We are trying to get as many students as possible to take advantage of this great opportunity.
Miles of Smiles provides dental services to eligible children in ALL GRADES. Services may include exam, cleaning, fluoride varnish, and sealants if needed. This also satisfies the dental requirement mandated by the State of Illinois for school children (K, 2nd, 6th and 9th).
This service is offered to our families at NO COST.
If interested, please complete and submit the Permission Slip (links below)
Hard copies were provided to take home. Please complete and submit it to the nurse’s office.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our nurse, Anisha, at athigpen@psd202.org, 815-577-4325 or our health clerk, Jennifer at jwilcox@psd202.org
MILES OF SMILES FLYER ENGLISH MILES OF SMILES FLYER SPANISH
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Conferences are scheduled for November 6th from 3:00pm to 8:00pm and November 7th from 8:00am to 1:00pm.
SPORTS
All athletic and sport physical questions reach out to Mrs. Hall at: Thall@psd202.org or 815-577-4995
Click here for Athletic Information
CROSS COUNTRY
Mrs. Belcher, Ms. Vant, and Mrs. McCammon. All meets are at 4:00pm.
End of the season gathering will be held on Wednesday, October 15th, from 3:05-3:45 in Room 106 (Ms. Vant's room) Here, athletes will turn in uniforms and celebrate the season.
Please email jbelcher@psd202.org with any questions.
CHEER
Mrs. Miller-McGuire
Cheer Clinic: Thursday, October 9th and Friday, October 10th from 3:00 to 5:00pm this week.
Try Outs: Tuesday, October 14th from 3:00 to 5:00pm.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Mr. Pleasher 97th Grade) and Mr. DePaula (8th Grade)
7th Grade:
Try Outs Thursday, October 9th , Friday, October 10th, and Tuesday October 14th from 3:00 to 5:00pm.
8th Grade:
Try Outs Thursday, October 14th , Thursday, October 15th, and Thursday October 16th from 3:00 to 5:00pm.
CONNIE
Vote for Connies Halloween Costume!
2025 Winner: UPS Delivery Costume
During lunch, place youor spare change in the bin of the costume you would like Connie to wear on Halloween. Collection ends on 10/24/2025.
See Ms. N with any questions. Money raised goes towards Connie's care.💙🐾💛
Please help us support Connie this school year!
Please see her Amazon wish list.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y3L222X7QI5G?ref_=wl_share
Thank you!
CLUBS:
Club passes are now available for purchase in the Main Office. Club Passes are $10 cash/check, and are good for as many clubs as a student would like to participate in for the entire 25-26 school year. Students need to show their pass to the club sponsor in order to join.
DP CLUB DISCRIPTIONS AND CONTACTS
HOMEWORK CLUB & FRIDAY SCHOOL
Homework Club: Mrs. Delozier Friday School: Ms. Skogsberg
Homework Club is every Tuesday & Thursdayfrom 3:00-3:45pm in room 106
Homework Club is a quiet place for all students to complete schoolwork after school hours. It runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:05-3:45pm in room 106. A teacher will be available to assist with work and answer any questions. Students can simply show up, sign in, and get to work. No club pass required. In cases of work completion concers or excessive absence, attendance may be required by teachers, administrators, or parents.
For more information email Mrs. Delozier at: bdelozier@psd202.org.
Friday School is every Friday from 3:00-6:00pm in room 111.
Both are great ways for kids to get help withtheir homework with teacher assistance.
HOMEWORK CLUB FLYER
LEADERSHIP CLUB
Mrs. Loats
Student Leadership Club will be meeting after school on Wednesday, October 15th, in room 104 from 3-3:45pm .
Leadership club is a place where you can take initiative and be a leader for our peers and our school! Everyone is welcome! For more information about Leadership club, don't hesitate to email Mrs. Loats at jloats@psd202.org.
MULTICULTURAL CLUB
Mrs. Ponce
Meeeting: Wednesday, October 15th in room 138 from 3-3:30pm.
MULTICULTURAL Flyer
SPIRIT CLUB
Ms. Blomquist & Mrs. Rainford
Fall Dance: will be on Friday, October 24th from 5:00 to 7:00pm. There will be music, food, sports, and a costume contest. There is a $5.oo admission.
FALL DANCE FLYER
Winter Clothing Drive: Do you have any coats or winter gear at home that you no longer use? Help families in need with new or lightly used coats, hats, gloves, and sweaters. New socks are also appreciated!
Donation Collection is October 14th - 24th.
Drop Off Location: 8th Grade hallway and outside the main office.
WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE FLYER
CLUB FUSE
Ms. Koziol and Mrs. Leming
Thursdays from 3:00-3:30pm in room 129. Parents please pick up kids in front of Drauden Point at end time.
October Meeting Dates: October 16th and October 30th. October 30th is our Halloween celebration.👻🎃
What is club fuse?
Members include students of both neurotypical and neurodiverse populations at
DPMS. We focus on forming meaningful friendships and practicing various life and
social skills in a relaxed setting. Our buddies take pride in leading a movement for
inclusion and acceptance within our school and our community!
CLUB FUSE FLYER
GAME CLUB
Ms. Koziol and Mrs. Lemming
Join Game Club’s FIRST Meeting!
Love games? Want to hang out and have a blast after school? Come play awesome games with friends and make new ones!
📅 When: Tuesday, October 21st
📍 Where: School Library (LRC)
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Our following meeting is Tuesday, November 4th. Don’t miss out on the fun — see you there!
GAME CLUB FLYER
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
Advisers: Mrs. Licata & Mrs. Weber
Our next meeting is October 20th from 3-4 PM in the libary. If you have any questions, email Mrs. Licata at clicata@psd202.org AND Mrs. Weber at jweber@psd202.org
COOKING CLUB
Ms. Rice
Next Date: The Fall PArty on October Thursday, October 30th. Meet in room 152 afterschool pick up at 4:15pm. "Mrs. Rice will post a sign-up on google classroom for kids to participate.
All students are invited to be part of our exciting Cooking Club! Get ready to whip up delicious dishes and have a blast with friends. Don't miss out on any of the fun—join our Google Classroom to stay in the loop on all things cooking club!
See Ms. Rice for the Google Classroom code.
Let's get cooking!🍳🥳
DRAMA CLUB
N/A
BOOK CLUB
Book Club is looking for new members! Book Club isn't just about reading; it's about talking, playing games and decorating for library events! It's the perfect place to hang out, share the book you are reading, and meet other readers.
Wednesday, October 22nd from 3 - 4 PM
Meet in the library
Free snacks and great books!
Email Mrs. Licata at clicata@psd202.org if you have any questions.
INTRAMURALS
Mr. Garner
Tuesdays:3-3:45 and Fridays: 7-7:45am.
STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER
The students are really utilizing the Student Support Center this year. It is wonderful to see so many students coming for various reasons.
STUDY HALL ACTIVITIES COMING UP
We are on a Break this week to get ready for our next study hall activity:)
DONATIONS
Please help support our Drauden Point students!
Please help support the Student Support Center with donations for our room, and fun lunchroom events. If you are able to help please follow the link to our Amazon Wish List. We can always use small bite size candy, and large candy (candy bars, airhead extremes, sour patch kids, and sweedish fish), gatorade and Jolly ranchers.
Thank you for your support.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/VBNPOZ66NUGE?ref_=wl_share
PTO
PTO MEMBERSHIP
Digital Membership Form: https://forms.gle/cvakYZsiCqu899Ey7
PTO MEETING
Thursday, November 6th at 5:00pm. Come join us to see all the great plans we have.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Check out our PTO Facebook grooup:
Drauden Point MS Panthers PTO 2025-26
CONCESSIONS
Sports are starting up and we can really use help with concession sales. The kids get so excited to buy concessions at all our sporting events. Link to Sign-up
GENERAL INFORMATION
YEARBOOK
YEARBOOK SALES
This is your last chance to submit photos from the first few days of school to possibly include in the yearbook.
Please send us your best photos from:
Locker move-in night
The first day of school
Morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up lines
Submitting photos is easy! Just email your images to rcameron@psd202.org to be considered for yearbook usage. When you send them, please include the grade level of the student(s).
Your photos help us tell the complete story of the school year. Thank you for your contributions!
Yes, 2026 yearbooks are already up for purchase online! www.yearbookforever.com
SCHEDULES
Please find the Daily Bell Schedule and the A/B Day Schedule.
DROP OFF MAP
Please see the Drop Off Map attached.
PICTURE DAY
Don't Forget to Order This Year's School Pictures
ENJOY 10% OFF
your order!
CODE: F2510OFF
EXPIRES: July 31, 2026
Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!
More about the Smilesafe program here.
JOLIET LIBRARY
Make reading FUN! Every student can get their own FREE student library card! See flyer for details.