Feb. 25, 2012 ~ Trip to the Wright Museum in Detroit

Our Beta Club members and several 6th-8th grade students participated in a field trip to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History in Detroit, Michigan.  The 125,000 square foot museum, founded in 1965, is the world's largest institution dedicated to the African-American experience.  Students, parents, and staff toured the museum exhibits to learn specific details about the rich history of African-Americans.  Our Drake students received several compliments from the Wright Museum staff for being highly engaged and extremely well behaved during the tour.

Jan.  13, 2012 ~ Bernie's Book Bank Distribution

Our students in Kindergarten-6th grade were surprised and thankful to receive 6 books each from the wonderful people at Bernie's Book Bank.  The mission of Bernie's Book Bank is to facilitate the collection and redistribution of quality new and gently used children's books to increase book ownership among at-risk toddlers and school age children living throughout Chicagoland.  Visit www.berniesbookbank.org to learn more about this fantastic organization.  Thank you WITS!

Dec. 14, 2011 ~ Holiday Assembly

Drake's parents, grandparents, and community members supported student performers at our holiday assembly.  Students enjoyed singing, dancing, and playing their recorders. 

AP Paul announced the 5th-8th grade students being inducted into our charter of the National Beta Club.  Principal Warner surprised students with a show-stopping performance from the World Performance Team.  A great time was had by all!

Nov. 23, 2011 ~ Our Thankful Quilt

Pre-K and Kindergarten students invited their parents to hear them read a story together, listen to a song, and to see their classroom quilt.  Students shared what they are most thankful for this Thanksgiving holiday.

Dec. 1, 2011 ~ Book Time with Ronald McDonald

Our students in Pre K- Third grade received a pleasant surprise when they attended an assembly with Ronald McDonald.  Ronald reminded our students how exciting reading can be.  Ronald even asked some students to join him on stage while he created a story using our students as main characters.  He gave every student a high-five as they headed back to class to read and learn more

Oct. 21, 2011 ~ Career Day

Drake held our first Career Day on October 21st during our "Focus on Your Future Week".  K-8 students listened to the wise words of firefighters, a police officer, a chiropractor, a speech pathologist, a sales consultant, and online engineers to name a few.  Students were truly inspired to strive for excellence!

Oct. 27, 2011 ~ Hallmark Reads with Drake Program

Ladies from Hallmark Senior Living read to our Kindergarten-2nd grade students every Thursday morning.  This wonderful program started October 27, 2011.

Oct. 20, 2011 ~ Drake High School Fair

7th and 8th grade students attended the Drake High School Fair on October 20th.  Students listened to representatives from Dunbar, Hales Franciscan, Jones, and Kenwood.  Students and parents also had charter school options with Chi Arts, MMSA, Perspectives, and Johnson College Prep present.

September 23, 2011~ History Makers Program

Mr. Melvin E. Banks, founder of Urban Ministries Inc., and Mr. Eugene Morris, Advertising Executive, provided encouraging words to 6th-8th grade students on 9/23/11.  This was also College T-Shirt Day!

September 11, 2011 ~ Scholastic Book Fair

Students and teachers purchased books and school supplies at our annual Scholastic Book Fair.

September 14, 2011 ~ Family Literacy Night

Drake's teachers provided parents with several take-home literacy activities and strategies at our annual Family Literacy Night in September.