We've had a lot of fun activities happening at the 'Purch!

Last Friday, we had an epic and vibrant COLOR BATTLE! Thank you students, staff, and families for your support and donations! Thank you to APEX and PTSA for hosting a wonderful event! We raised $14,518!!! Thank you for all of your support!

This week, we were thrilled to have the PCHS Men's Choir join us and perform three beautiful songs for our staff and students—they did a fantastic job! Afterward, Chef George hosted a Pop-Up Cooking Class for those who signed up, where they got to make delicious red, white, and blue parfaits. It was a fun and tasty experience for everyone involved! Thanks to the choir and Chef George for making this day extra special!

• November 18:
• CANSTRUCTION Collection Begins
• MS Cheer Practice, 3:00-5 PM (PPMS)
• PPMS Boys Basketball, 3-5 PM (PPMS)
• PPMS Girls Basketball, 3-5 PM (Barry)
• MS Wrestling Match, 4 PM (PCMS)
• Academic Lab, 2:50-4:00 PM (PPMS)
• November 19:
• PPMS Girls Basketball Home Game vs. Northgate, 4 PM (PPMS)
• PPMS Boys Basketball Away Game, 4 PM (@ Northgate)
• MS Step Practice, 3-4:30 PM (PPMS)
• MS Wrestling, 3:15-5:15 PM (PCHS)
• Science Olympiad, 2:50-3:50 PM (PPMS)
• PACE, 3-4 PM (PPMS)
• November 20:
• MS Cheer Practice, 3:00-5 PM (PPMS)
• PPMS Boys Basketball, 3-5 PM (PPMS)
• PPMS Girls Basketball, 3-5 PM (Barry)
• MS Wrestling Away Match (Excelsior Springs Middle School)
• November 21:
• PPMS Boys Basketball Home Game vs. New Mark, 4 PM (PPMS)
• PPMS Girls Basketball Away Game, 4PM (@ New Mark)
• MS Wrestling, 3:15-5:15 PM (PCHS)
• Science Olympiad, 2:50-3:50 PM (PPMS)
• PACE, 3-4 PM (PPMS)
• November 22:
• Chromebook Insurance Deadline (See below for more details)
• PPMS Boys Basketball, 3-5 PM (Barry)
• PPMS Girls Basketball, 3-5 PM (PPMS)
• MS Wrestling, 3:15-5:15 PM (PCHS)

November 18-26: CANstruction Collection Drive

November 22: Chromebook Insurance Deadline!

November 26: CANstruction building begins

November 27-29: No School, Thanksgiving Break

December 2: No School, PLD Day

December 20: 1st Semester Ends; 3 hour early dismissal

December 23-January 3: No School, Winter Break

January 6: No School, PLD Day

Chromebook Insurance Registration Deadline: November 22, 2024

If you haven’t registered for Chromebook Insurance yet, you have until November 22, 2024 to do so. For more information click here, and to register your Chromebook, click here. The cost for insurance is $30. If your student qualifies for free/reduced lunch, the $30 fee is waived, but you still need to register. Need help? Check out this video for a step-by-step guide, or call our office with any questions!

With Chromebook Insurance:

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd damage claims: $30 each
• Lost, stolen, or damaged beyond repair: $100

Without Chromebook Insurance:

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd damage claims: $75+ each
• Lost, stolen, or damaged beyond repair: $400

Tickets

• DIGITAL TICKETS ONLY FOR EVERYONE - NO PASSES ACCEPTED
  • This includes PCHS students, PCR-3 faculty and senior citizens
• WE ARE EXPECTING A LARGE CROWD SO PLEASE PURCHASE TICKETS AHEAD OF TIME USING THE FOLLOWING LINK:
• MSHSAA Digital Tickets
• Live stream may be purchased on MSHSAA.tv.

Spectator Information / Maps

Due to expecting a large crowd we are opening up a SRO / Lawn Chair Seating area at the north end of the track. Spectators must stay outside the fence at all times.

Seating

Seating at events is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Gates will open for varsity home football games two hours prior to the start of the event. All other activities will open at least one hour prior to the start of the event. Any seating areas saved prior to these times may be removed by stadium staff.

Fans who are present, and remain in the seats, may save adjacent seats for guests who are expected to arrive shortly. Saved seats must be clearly marked with personal items (e.g., jackets, bags) to indicate they are reserved. We request that no tape or construction barriers are used to reserve seats. It’s important to be considerate of fellow fans. Saving too many seats can lead to disputes. Respectful communication with others around you is expected at all times. Home and visiting guests have designated seating for events and we ask that you sit in these areas.

District officials may designate certain areas of the stadium as reserved for specific groups. Please respect these designated areas. Please be mindful of accessible seating areas, which should remain open for those who require accommodations.

Thank you for your cooperation and support of our high school athletic program!

GO PIRATES!

During the fall semester, a suicide prevention and awareness presentation will be offered at the secondary level. This program includes videos, the opportunity to complete a brief questionnaire, and to offer support if needed. If you would like to learn more about this presentation and view its contents you are welcome to visit the provided link: 2024/2025 Suicide Prevention Program.

If you do NOT wish for your child to participate in the instructional components of the program AND/OR the brief questionnaire, please complete THIS FORM by November 18, 2024.

It is that time of the year where Platte Purchase Pirates compete in CANstruction! We will begin to collect cans on Monday, November 18th, until the morning of November 26th, the day that students will construct their cans.

At PCR3, we believe that students learn at different rates, times and in different ways. In order to support our Principles of Learning, students have the opportunity to receive additional time and support in content areas where they are struggling or where the student wants to improve.

Academic Lab will be held from 2:50 - 4:00 on Monday afternoons. Students must be signed up by a parent to attend prior to the start time of Academic Lab. Signups will be capped at 20 students. No bus will be available, so please make sure student's have a ride home at 4.

If you have any questions about Academic Lab, please direct them to Coach Brizendine (brizendine.dakota@pcr3schools.org) and/or Dr. Hoffecker (hoffecker.jessica@pcr3schools.org).

WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK: Please Complete the Parent Survey by Dec. 2

Platte County School District is conducting its annual parent survey to gather feedback on strengths of the district, as well as areas to consider for growth. Your input is valued and will be considered when making future decisions.

If you have not already completed the survey, we ask that you complete the survey by clicking on the link below by December 2. The survey should take approximately fifteen minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for your feedback!

Parent Survey Link

Please visit the Winter Weather Information page on the Parents Tab of the District website for information on recess and clothing considerations (there will be no outdoor recess when the wind chill is at 20 degrees or below), cancellations, two-hour delayed starts, how the District will notify families, and Y-Club info.

In the event of school cancellation or delayed start, PCR-3 will get that information out as early as possible through automated phone calls and text messages, the District website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, the District Hotline (816-858-2752), and local media. Parents: To opt in to receive texts, please text the word "YES" to 67587.

For the 2024-25 school year, PCR-3 will implement Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Days for the first five canceled school days. These days will not need to be made up. Any additional canceled school days may be waived, or may need to be made up (added to the academic calendar). Click here for details on our Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Days.

We are getting started with winter sports! This week, boys and girls basketball, wrestling, and archery teams all had practice and tryouts. We're looking forward to watching them compete this season!

Our district and building expectations are that staff respond to parent communication 24-48 hours (during school workdays) to parent communication. If you have sent emails or phone calls that are not getting a response during that time frame, please reach out to our admin team, Dr. Hoffecker or Dr. Adams (hoffecker.jessica@pcr3schools.org and adams.jeff@pcr3schools.org). Sometimes we've found that it might be a simple typo in the email address that is prohibiting that communication, so please reach out quickly so we can help troubleshoot any issues. Our partnership and communication is important and we want to support the necessary communication between our families and our staff.

Pirates R.O.C.K. (Raising Outstanding Character Kids) is a program designed to surround our families with examples of strong character traits through school experiences, at home, and reinforced in their community. Each month our community focuses on a specific character trait and students are recognized for exhibiting these traits: Self Confidence, Pride, Responsibility, Citizenship, Compassion, Individuality, Self Control, Integrity, Perseverance, Respect, Honesty, and Cooperation.

The CharacterDare is a heart workout, inviting students and adults to practice kindness, patience, and respect with themselves and others. These school-wide challenges encourage staff and students to put character into action, fostering personal growth and positively impacting school culture.

This Week's CharacterDare is: 1 Minute of Gratitude (see below).

We invite families to join us in these challenges and look forward to the positive impact they will have on everyone.

• All tickets for PCR-3 athletic events are now digital. Fans will purchase tickets online through GoFan (click here) or by presenting a card or mobile payment option at the ticket gate. Fans unable to make the game, can watch a live stream on our PCR-3 Activities YouTube Channel.
• All middle school and elementary age students must be accompanied by a supervising adult to attend PCHS athletic events. Middle school students are not allowed to be dropped off. If they do not have a supervising adult, they will not be allowed to attend.

Safety is our District's top priority. PCR-3 has a system of safety and security measures in place, including trained security staff (now at every building following the passage of the Prop C Waiver/Levy Transfer), secure entryways, ongoing monitoring, and partnership with local law enforcement.

We remind parents, staff, and students that school safety is the responsibility of the entire school community. Please follow the principle of "see something, say something." If anyone (student, parent, staff member, community member) sees or hears anything of concern, please contact the District office at (816) 858-5420 so that those concerns can be investigated. You and your child can also easily report tips on bullying, harassment, or any safety issue you're concerned about through our online Safe Schools Alert system. Every tip is immediately logged in the system and our administration is notified so that they can investigate and take appropriate action. Tips may also be submitted anonymously. Each building's website has the Safe Schools icon located within the “quick links” bar on the homepage.

The PCR-3 Treasure Chest is a stocked resource center providing food, milk, and toiletries for PCR-3 students and families in need. Qualifying families will receive a weekly form via email to sign up or can call 816-858-7001 for assistance.

Families will receive an email with approval to come to the Treasure Chest on Wednesdays from 4-6pm at the new Treasure Chest site (south side of Paxton building).

The District uses text messaging and automated phone calls to notify parents of upcoming events and days off, school closings due to weather, and during emergency situations. If you haven't yet opted in to receive texts and wish to do so, please text the word "YES" to 67587 (standard text messaging fees apply).

Platte Purchase Middle School is seeking a second (or third) business partner to support our Pirates ROCK character education program! Your $500/year sponsorship includes:

• Participation in monthly character recognition events
• Logo and link in building parent and staff e-newsletters
• Logo and link on Pirates ROCK webpage
• Partnership status for flier/community event promotion on Community Events webpage and social media
• 18” x 24” poster displayed in building front office/entrance and additional poster and window cling offered for business to display
• Exclusive event table at annual staff Convocation in August
• Invitation to participate in other school-wide events

For more information or to sign up for this important program, contact Laura Hulett, Dr. Jessica Hoffecker, or Dr. Jeff Adams.

The following business partner contributes goods, services, and financial support toward supporting students and staff at our school! Thank you!

Tradition Home Group:(816) 857-5700

https://livelovekchomes.com/

Farmers Insurance Alisha Elliott Agency: (816) 841-9494

https://agents.farmers.com/mo/kansas-city/alisha-elliott/

Email: hoffecker.jessica@pcr3schools.org
Location: Platte Purchase Middle School

9400 N. Platte Purchase Dr., Kansas City, MO 64155
Phone: 816-436-1433 x. 3401
Twitter: @PlattePurchase

Facebook: www.facebook.com/plattepurchasemiddleschool

Instagram: @plattepurchase

Email: adams.jeff@pcr3schools.org
Location:Location: Platte Purchase Middle School

9400 N. Platte Purchase Dr., Kansas City, MO 64155
Phone: 816-436-1433 x. 3402
Twitter: @PlattePurchase

Facebook: www.facebook.com/plattepurchasemiddleschool

Instagram: @plattepurchase