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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
11/2/2026 - 11/3/2026 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
11/3/2026 - No School - Election Day
11/3/2026 - PTO Meeting
11/5/2026 - 6th Grade Career Expo at JJC
11/5/2026 - 7th Grade Boys Basketball at Drauden Point vs Yorkville
11/5/2026 - 8th Grade Boys Basketball at Yorkville
11/6/2026 - 7th Grade Boys Basketball at Kennedy
11/6/2026 - 8th Grade Boys Basketball at Drauden Point vs Kennedy
COMING WEEK:
11/9/2026 - 7th Grade Boys Basketball at Drauden Point vs Indian Trail
11/9/2026 - 8th Grade Boys Basketball at Indian Trail
11/11/2026 - Veteran's Day Assembly
11/11/2026 - 7th Grade Boys Basketball at Drauden Point vs Heritage Grove
11/11/2026 - 8th Grade Boys Basketball at Heritage Grove
11/12/2026 - 7th Grade Boys Basketball at Ira Jones
11/12/2026 - 8th Grade Boys Basketball at Drauden Point vs Ira Jones
11/13/2026 - Midterm
TREATS FOR TROOPS
Happy Halloween
If you have leftover Halloween candy that you would like to donate, we would greatly appreciate it. The candy will be sent to our brave men and women serving overseas as a small reminder that they are appreciated and not forgotten.
This is a District Donation event, so please share with your students and families through your preferred digital communication.
Donations can be placed in your school's Military Donation Bin.
The last day to donate is November 11th.
Thank you for your generosity and for helping us show our troops how much we care and appreciate their service!
Thank you for your support!
Homefront Heroes Committee
DRAUDEN POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK FAIR
October 28th through November 5th, 2026. Open during conferences November 2nd & 3rd.
Link to shop: Book Fair 2026
8th GRADE COURSE SELECTION
3DESIGNER
Are you interested in 3D printing, digital design, or Lego creation? The 3Designer Club is startting Wednesday, November 4th from 3:00 - 3:45pm and will meet every other Wednesday. No experience neccesary! Grab a friend and bring your Club Pass and laptop to room 237 to check it out!
DRAMA CLUB FUNDRAISER
DUE THURSDAY THE 12th!
Hey Panther Family! We are thrilled to announce that the Drama Club fundraiser kicks off NEXT WEEK and runs all the way until November 12th! This year, we’re teaming up once again with S & T Provisions in Shorewood, and trust us—you won't want to miss out on their amazing Pizza Setups! Vouchers for these delicious setups will be sent home with your panther during the first week of December, just in time for you to redeem them for winter break! Get ready to support our Drama Club and enjoy some fantastic food!
Thank you for your support!
ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
Reminder to walkers and bike riders to use sidewalks and avoid cutting through neighbor's yards please.
SCHOOL FEES
The second installment on payment plans is due on November 1. Please note: Pay-to-play rules are in effect and fee payments must be up to date to participate in school activities/athletics. Payment can be made online at school fees link or by cash/check at the school office. Thank you.
DRAUDEN POINT VETERAN DAY ASSEMBLY
Dear Drauden Point Families,
We are planning an assembly to honor our Veterans on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Parents, guardians, and other family members who are Veterans, or currently serving, are invited to attend.
The assembly will start at 8:15am. Assembly highlights include a student color guard, choir and band performances, and a slide show of a current paratroopers battalion answering student questions. A certificate and small gift will be given to veterans in attendance. Veterans will be introduced during the assembly and a picture would be greatly appreciated.
After the assembly, we will have a brief reception for the guests in another room. Students will return to their classes. There will also be pictures of each branch of service on the wall if you would like to take pictures.
Sincerely,
Drauden Point Staff and Veterans Committee
INTRAMURALS
PTO SPIRITWEAR OF THE MONTH
IN November we are selling Drauden Point knit hats. Hats will be sold before school by the cafeteria or you can see Mrs. Henes in the SSC. More details to come very soon.
YEARBOOK
Panthers, it’s yearbook time!
The Drauden Point Yearbook is now available for purchase! Capture all the memories, friendships, laughs, and unforgettable moments from this school year.
Order yours today at www.yearbookforever.com
Don’t miss your chance to remember this year forever!
Once a Panther, always a Panther!
PLAINFIELD CCSD 202 CHESS TOURNAMENT
The four Plainfield High Schools are playing a quad team tournament and would like to invite all middle schools to participate in an Open Division tournament on that day.
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Time: Check-in 8-8:30am in cafeteria Matches start at 9:00am in the media center.
Cost: $5.00 per entrant. Cash or checks made out to Plainfield South Chess
Location: PLainfield South High School (7800 W Caton Farm Rd.) Enter on the South side of the building by the field house. Door W. Walk all the way down the athletic hallway and follow the signs to the cafeteria for check-in.
Format: 4 or 5 rounds, 30/5 (if timed) Swiss paired
Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals
The middle school open section will take about 2 1/2 - 3 hours.
Chess Sets will be provided for matches. PLease bring your own set if you want to play in the cafeteria in between rounds.
Players can show up late and play in the remaining rounds.
Plainfield Quad Middle School Flyer 2026
SPORTS
All athletic and sport physical questions reach out to Mrs. Hall at: Thall@psd202.org or 815-577-4995
Click here for Athletic Tryout Information
See calendar at the top of communication for game dates
CONNIE
MEET CONNIE:
Connie is Drauden Point's facility dog. Please review the Slide presentation to answer all of your questions about Connie. There is also a Google form included you can fill out if your child has allergies or restictions, as well as a link to help support Connie with items on her Amazon wish list.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NAWP6mhL7cJBQSEAOmk2ljXnO-UVix5Z
Connie's Instagram?
Any parent or student may join it to follow her day to day journey at:
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:
DRAMA CLUB
Mrs. Hefka and Mrs. Simonic
Drama begins next week! ALL CAST will meet in Room 239 on Monday, November 9th from 3:05-4:15pm. ALL CREW will meet in Room 216 on Wednesday, November 11th from 3-4pm. If there are any questions please check Google Classroom and/or reach out to Ms. Hefka (cast) or Mrs.Simonic (crew).
COOKING CLUB
Laure Rice
November Club Dates
Club Meeting: Monday, Nov. 9th Time: 3-4pm
Cooking Dates Signup Opens Mon. Nov. 2nd. In google classroom
- Monday, Nov. 16th
- Thursday, Nov. 19th
Recipe: Pumpkin Pancakes
Time: 3-5pm
T-shirt Designs are due to Ms. Rice by Friday, October 30th
CLUB FUSE
Club Fuse is back, and it’s time to kick off an amazing new year!
The Details:
Who: All club members
When: Thursday, November 12th | Right after school until 3:30 PM
Where: Room 121, Library Media Center
Bring your energy, bring your smile, and bring a friend who wants to get involved. Let’s make this our best year yet see you there!
GAME CLUB
Join the Game Club!
Looking for a fun place to hang out, make new friends, and play awesome games? Come check out the Game Club! Whether you love board games, card games, or are looking for a spot to meet up with your Dungeons & Dragons group, there’s a table for you.
When: November 5th
Where: Library Media Center
Bring your favorite games or just bring yourself all skill levels and gamers are welcome! See you there!
HOMEWORK CLUB & FRIDAY SCHOOL
Need directions again? Want a teacher to show you what to do? Come to Homework Club.
Homework Club: is every Tuesday & Thursday from 3:00-3:45pm in room 106. homework Club is a quiet place for all students to complete schoolwork after school hours. A teacher will be available to assist with work and answer any questions. No pressure, just a casual place to get work done. Students can simply show up, sign in, and get to work. No club pass required. In cases of work completion concerns or excessive absence, attendance may be required by teachers, administrators, or parents.
Friday School: is every Friday from 3:00-6:00pm in room 111.
Both are great ways for kids to get help with their homework with teacher assistance.
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
Next meeting: Tuesday, November 10th from 3-4pm in Room 131 (Senora Weber's classroom)
Advisers: Mrs. Carolyn Licata and Senora Jaclyn Weber
BOOK CLUB
Do you like to read books? Come to Book club to talk to other book lovers about what books you are reading? We also enjoy playing word games like Outburst and Scattergories and doing crafts like coloring book marks and origami.
Next Meeting: Wed, November 11th from 3-4 pm in the Library Media Center
We will be making a Fall Suncatcher craft.
Sponsor: Mrs. Carolyn Licata
INTRAMURALS
Mr. Gardner
Ready to have some fun, get active, and compete with your friends? DP Intramurals are moving to a NEW schedule!
Wednesdays & Thursdays 7:00–7:40 AM
Start your morning with energy, friendly competition, and a chance to show off your skills! Bring your friends, get involved, and be part of the action. Whether you're in it to win it or just looking to have fun, there's a place for you!
Wednesdays and Thursdays: 7:00 - 7:40am through Door D
Show up. Get moving. Have fun. Let's make DP Intramurals AWESOME!
3DESIGNER
Are you interested in 3D printing, digital design, or Lego creation? The 3Designer Club is startting Wednesday, November 4th from 3:00 - 3:45pm and will meet every other Wednesday. No experience neccesary! Grab a friend and bring your Club Pass and laptop to room 237 to check it out!
STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER
Mrs. Henes
We look forward to seeing you all in the Student Support Center (SSC) Room 160.
Thank you for your support.
We are in need of prizes for the weekly Panther Prize Winner cabinet. If you can help with donations please follow the Amazon link or feel free to send in donations. We appreciate all of your support helping us support our students.
Thank you:)
Support Center Amazon Wish List:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/VBNPOZ66NUGE?ref_=wl_share
PTO
PTO MEMBERSHIP
Join today and make an IMPACT! By joining PTO, you are not commiting your time, but simply helping support our school. The volunteer efforts put forth by the PTO at DPMS benefit the entire middle school community of students, and staff.
PTO MEMBERSHIP FORM
PTO MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT LINK
PTO MEETING
Meetings will be at 5:00pm.
December 1st, January 5th, February 2nd, March 2nd, April 6th, and May 4th
SOCIAL MEDIA
Check out our PTO Facebook group:
Drauden Point MS Panthers PTO 2026-27
OLD NEWS
CURRICULUM NIGHT
Please check out the Curriculum Night presentation: Link
ORGANIC LIFE
-Welcome letter from OrganicLife / reminder DP is a free Breakfast and Lunch campus
-Attendance line: 815.577.4906
-Safe2Help: Call: 1-844-4-SAFEIL , Text: 72332, Email: HELP@Safe2HelpIL.com
-Car Riders & Walkers (Carline Map)
-Cell phones are to be powered off and out of sight during school hours (7:55AM-2:55PM) Handbook Language
-Technology Reminders:
Updated Laptop & Charger Policy
To foster daily student accountability, we will no longer issue loaner laptops or chargers for forgotten devices.
Damaged Devices: If a student's device is damaged and requires repair, they should report to the Media Center to drop off their laptop.
Daily Expectations: Other than repairs or state testing, students are expected to bring their charged Chromebook and charger to school every day.