Pathfinder Press

Pathfinder Families,

Our three wonderful Administrative Assistants (Sharilynn, Amanda, and Angela) are back in the office between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM daily! Please feel free to call the front office with any questions you may have!

We hope you all are having a great summer with loved ones. We are excited to see your Pirates here in just a few short weeks! Keep your eye out for upcoming editions of the Pathfinder Press, which will outline a lot of important Back to School information for you. Take care and we will see you soon!

-Dr. Bohn & Mrs. Miller

There is still time to order your child's 2024-25 school supplies to be delivered directly to school in time for Meet the Teacher Night in August! Pathfinder Elementary is partnering with School Toolbox for the 2024-25 school year to make ordering school supplies that match your teacher's selected list as easy as 1-2-3!

• Put your Zip Code in the box at SchoolToolBox.com
• Make sure you select the Pathfinder Elementary
• Select your child's new grade level for the 2024-25 school year
• Order away!

Mark you calendars and "save the date" now for Thursday, August 15th from 5-7 PM for Pathfinder's Meet the Teacher Night.

As we work to continuously improve our processes, we are going to be doing Teacher Reveal Letters a little bit differently this year. Families that have completed the enrollment process and proved their residency will find out who their teacher is for the 2024-25 school year at Meet the Teacher Night! (Think "old school", when you had to press your nose up against the window and try to find your last name on the posted lists!) When you arrive that evening, you will receive your Teacher Reveal Letter on the way down to the classroom. We are hopeful this change in process will help eliminate frustrations and generate excitement about our Meet the Teacher Night ever! Please note, this information will not be available before Meet the Teacher Night.

We can't wait to see you all there!

Re-enrollment is required for ALL students.

How do I get started?

Log on to your PowerSchool Parent Portal. From the Parent Portal:

1. Select the student you wish to register along the top.
2. Select the Returning Student Registration 2024-25 Icon on the left side.
3. Agree to the terms and conditions.
4. Enter the student's date of birth.
5. Complete forms.

I can’t remember my login for the PowerSchool Parent Portal or have never signed in to Parent Portal.
If you aren’t able to retrieve your login credentials using the “Having trouble signing in?” link on the Sign In page, please contact Laura Hulett at hulettl@platteco.k12.mo.us.

Do I have to answer all the questions?
No, but some questions are marked "Required" and must be answered before you can submit your form.

I’ve completed the form, now what?
Once you have finished entering your information select “Submit.” This will send all of the information you’ve entered to the school. If you cannot select this button you will need to make sure that you have answered all required questions.

What if I have more than one student in the district? Do I need to do this for each child?
Yes, you will need to provide information that is specific to each child. We recommend that you complete and submit one form and then start another. This will allow you to share selected family information, which saves you time.

• If you haven't already, please sign up for the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Parent Portal allows parents access to class schedules, attendance, homework, grades, and will have links to meal payments and fees.
  
• Parents should receive their initial Parent Portal Access ID and Password (for each student) during registration or by calling your child's school.
  
• Click here to create an account and login.
  
• Students will be able to login to Student Portal using their school email address and password.
  
• Click here for a Guide to Parent Portal.

The first day of school for the 2024-25 school year will be Tuesday, August 20th! Stay tuned for more information about school hours, first day drop-off, and building-wide processes when we get a little closer to that date. Mark your calendars!

A district communication medium is our School Messenger system that we use for phone calls and text notifications. As with any school district, PCR-3 must often contact hundreds of parents quickly for sudden changes in schedules due to emergencies, cancellation, or just important announcements.

If you have provided a cell phone number, parents can opt in to receive text alerts and messages. Simply text "YES" to 67587 (standard text messaging fees apply). New families should have received an opt-in text this week.

The Before and After School Program available to families in the Platte County R-3 School District is Y Club. With Y Club before and after school, children in kindergarten through 5th grade will benefit from homework enrichment, physical activity, and small and large group activities with a focus on building community, youth voice, and leadership. Full-time and part-time Y Club is available at each of our elementary buildings (Barry, Compass, Pathfinder, and Siegrist), along with Y Club on days when school is out of session for inclement weather, seasonal breaks, and other days off (enrollment permitting). Operating hours are each weekday from 6:30 a.m. until school begins, and again after school until 6:00 p.m. Registration is now open.

If you have any questions about the Y Club program, please contact YMCA at (816) 360-3390.

Each year the District analyzes its school meal program in a variety of areas, including the financial impact on our operating budget. It is PCR-3's intent to operate the school meal program on a "break-even basis;" the District views the school meal program as a self-sustaining service and not a source of revenue. The recommended price changes were based on paid lunch equity formulas from the USDA, historical PCR-3 meal prices, meal price comparisons of surrounding school districts, and supply chain and food service operating cost increases.

At the June meeting, the Board of Education approved a $0.05 increase to breakfast, a $0.10 increase to lunch meal and adult breakfast prices, and a $0.20 increase to adult lunches effective Fall 2024.

• Breakfast (K-12): $2.00 (currently $1.95)
• Lunch (K-5): $2.80 (currently $2.70)
• Lunch (6-12): $2.90 (currently $2.80)
• Breakfast (Adult): $2.15 (currently $2.05)
• Lunch (Adult): $4.05 (currently $3.85)
• Extra Milk: $0.55 (No change)

K-12 Payment Center is now Linq Connect, where parents can deposit money for meal transactions. Parents can access Linq Connect through this link or when signing in to PowerSchool Parent Portal. In addition to allowing for better and faster service to students during meal times at school, the online portion of this system allows guardians to set up scheduled meal deposits or deposits to accounts when falling below a certain amount. Please be advised that 2023-24 balances will carry over to 24-25.A transaction fee will be applied based on the amount of funds added. The Fees are 3.95% of the transaction total with a $2.85 minimum to be paid by the parent/cardholder.

To set up your student's account, you'll need their student ID number, which can be found on your Parent Portal. Parents can still deposit money for meal transactions by sending payment via check or cash to their child's school.

Want to be part of our awesome team at PCR-3 like Scarlett? We are looking for a few more bus drivers to join us!

We offer: $20.72/hr starting rate, Board-paid medical insurance, summers off + paid-time off.

Children who have turned five years of age by July 31, 2024, are eligible for kindergarten for the 2024-25 school year. Families are encouraged to view the Attendance area boundary map linked here, or call the District office at 816-858-5420 for confirmation of attendance area.

2024 Kindergarten Information Form

Starting this fall, all tickets for PCR-3 athletic events will be digital. Fans will purchase tickets online through GoFan or by presenting a card or mobile payment option at the ticket gate. All major credit cards are accepted, along with Apple Pay and Google Pay. Prices remain the same; a regular season game is $5 for adults and $3 for students. PCHS students and fans aged 55 and older are admitted free with a valid ID. More information and a link to purchase fall tickets and sports passes will be shared soon.

Join the fun with the Pathfinder PTA as we gear up for the 2024-2025 school year! 🚀 Check out our brand new website at www.pathfinderpta.com for all the latest updates and information.

Don't miss our new PTA Store where you can easily sign up for memberships, make donations, and grab volunteer spots: pathfinderpta.mycheddarup.com.

Plus, we’re now on Instagram! 📸 Follow us for behind-the-scenes fun, event updates, and more.

Let's make this school year the best one yet!

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).

• August 15- Meet the Teacher Night. 5p-7p.
• August 15- Board of Education Meeting. 6p.
• August 20- 1st Day of School.
• September 2- NO SCHOOL. Labor Day.

Click on the image below to access a printable Parent Calendar that includes all of our important dates, our Specials rotation, and upcoming events! We will continue to include this in subsequent issues of the Pathfinder Press at the bottom of each edition.

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The Platte County Health Department distributes food every 2nd Thursday of the month from 1-2:30 pm.

We want families to stay connected to all Pathfinder information. In addition, we invite you to visit our social media and platforms below.

• Like us on Facebook
• Follow us on Twitter
• Visit our Website

You can always pick up the phone and give us a call anytime. The school number is 816.436.6670. If you have a specific question for administration, please email us at bohn.anna@pcr3schools.org (Dr. Anna Bohn, Principal) or miller.emily@pcr3schools.org (Mrs. Emily Miller, Assistant Principal).

Email: bohn.anna@pcr3schools.org
Website: https://pathfinder.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/
Location: 1951 NW 87th Terrace, KCMO, MO, United States
Phone: 816-436-6670
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pathfinderelementary/
Twitter: @pathfinderelem

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