The Siegrist Star

Siegrist students had a wonderful Lead Day experience last week! Siegrist students from the Career and Community Student Leader Team met their Northland Career Center (NCC) student ambassadors who are partnering with them. Partnering with the Northland Career Center (NCC) offers such valuable learning opportunities, and it was exciting for the students to meet their NCC student ambassadors and explore the facility. With hands-on activities and demonstrations planned, they’ll certainly have a lot to look forward to in upcoming Lead Days.

We are excited to partner with NCC Staff Leaders who helped us organize this: Ron Webster and Erica Hopper. Siegrist Staff Leaders: Karen Moreno and Lori Mann with our student leaders: Grace, Claire C., Evelyn, Arya, Jude, Morgan, Mya, Kamryn, McKinnah, Shea, Claire S., Alex, Walter, Aliyah, Madden, Delilah, Melina, Autumn, Kiersten, and Josie.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing custodians for keeping our schools clean, safe, and running smoothly! From early mornings to late nights, you ensure that classrooms, hallways, and cafeterias are always ready for learning. We appreciate your hard work and dedication every single day! Lighthouse team surprised the custodians last week with cards and goodies on National Custodial Day!

Students who earned the Leadership Award for the month of August/September celebrated with a special ice cream treat, generously provided by our Pirates Rock partner, Nodaway Valley Bank. A big thank you to Susan Baker and Kerry Wetzel from Nodaway Valley Bank for taking the time to hand out the ice cream to our deserving award recipients.

We would also like to express our gratitude to Berenice Mausolf for organizing the awards and the ice cream social. Congratulations again to all our student leaders!

We are excited to share that First Grade recently had the opportunity to participate in a hands-on learning activity with KC Water! During this special event, students learned how water travels from the ground to the ocean, gaining a deeper understanding of the water cycle and how our everyday actions affect our environment.

The activity also emphasized the importance of responsible citizenship. Students were encouraged to protect our water resources by picking up trash and being mindful of how we care for our environment. This experience, which took place on our LEAD Day, was not only educational but also a fun way for our young learners to understand how they can make a difference.

We are incredibly thankful to KC Water for partnering with us to bring this enriching experiment to life, and we hope your child enjoyed this unique learning experience.

This morning, we were excited to have students from Platte County High School join us to greet our students with warm smiles and high fives, helping to start their day on a positive note.

After the welcoming outside, the high school students joined a few of our classrooms during their morning meetings. They shared their thoughts on their chosen character traits and what those traits mean to them as students and young leaders.

Cobie returned to the giraffe room this morning!

• October 7-11: Homecoming Spirit Week Parade starts at 3pm
• October 11: Homecoming, 3-hour early release @ 1:35pm; Parade, 4pm, 4th Street Platte City; Football Game 7pm
• October 14: No School, Professional Learning Community Day
• October 16: Siegrist's Annual Trunk or Treat
  
• October 18: End of 1st Quarter
• October 25: Report Cards Go Home
  
• October 30: Elementary Fall Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences
• October 31: No School, Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences - All Schools
• November 1: No School

Click here to view the full Siegrist Elementary calendar on our website.

Platte County School District's Homecoming festivities run October 7-12, 2024. This year's theme is "Homecoming 2024: GAME ON." Click here for full information on the week's activities, and the image for spirit days and festivities. REMINDER: Students are released 3 hours early on October 11.

REMINDER: All tickets for PCR-3 athletic events are now 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. Click here for a link to purchase all sports passes and individual tickets.

The Siegrist Library is inviting you to participate in our optional Literary Pumpkin Project. Siegrist families may create a pumpkin and send it to school to be displayed in the library. It is easiest if the pumpkins are a size that the students can carry into the school and carry home themselves (fake pumpkins are very lightweight)!

How to participate:

1. Decorate a pumpkin or gourd to look like a children’s storybook character or represent a book. Fake pumpkins/gourds are a great choice because they are lightweight and do not rot.

2. Bring your decorated pumpkin to the Siegrist Library during the week of Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Pumpkins will be on display in the Siegrist Library through Friday, October 18, 2024.

3. Don’t forget to take your pumpkin home on October 18. If a pumpkin begins to rot before it is picked up, it will have to be discarded. All real pumpkins/gourds that have not been picked up will be discarded on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 so that PTA volunteers can have space to set up for our Scholastic Book Fair.

4. If you want some inspiration, go to Google and search for images of literary pumpkins.

5. Questions? Contact Mrs. Neal at: neal.dana@pcr3schools.org.

Why you should participate:

1. It builds school spirit!

2. Kids will love seeing all the creations!

3. You might get introduced to a new book!

It's that time of year again to be thinking about Trunk or Treat! We are in need of some hosted trunks!!! If you, your family, your friends, or your team would like to host a trunk, please click the link below. We are also looking for donations! If any of your students bring in donations, have them bring them to the office or you may order through our Amazon link and it will be mailed directly to the school.

PTA needs your support to make this year’s book fair an amazing event for our Siegrist students! Please consider volunteering your time by using the QR code or click on button below to register for a date and time. The book fair wouldn't be possible without the generosity of our wonderful families.

If you'd like to volunteer during your child’s scheduled shopping time, check the classroom schedule in the sign up link!

Thank you for helping us make this a special event for our students!

First off, THANK YOU! We couldn’t make this program work without YOU!

One of the goals of PTA is to support our amazing teachers by helping with copying, printing, laminating, cutting, and assisting with projects. We’ve set up a simple process to make it easy for you to help:

• There will be a bin in the workroom where teachers will place their papers/projects with clear instructions on what they need and when they need it by.
• Once you’ve completed a project, please place the finished materials in the teacher’s mailbox.
  
  

If you’re available to volunteer, the Siegrist PTA has created a Sign-Up Genius for workroom help. We offer 3 slots per day, with options for both morning and afternoon shifts. You can choose to volunteer once or twice a week, or as your schedule allows—every little bit helps!

We truly appreciate your time and support. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at siegristelementarypta@gmail.com.

Thank you again for your dedication!

The last page of the handbook is an acknowledgment that you have received and/or have access to the 2024-25 Handbook for Platte County R-3 School District. By signing this, you and your student agree to understand, follow, and adhere to the rules and procedures outlined in the handbook, as well as any additional rules established by the district.

You can find Board Policies and Parent/Student Handbooks online at www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com or at the District Education Center.

Please print and sign the final page of the handbook to acknowledge your agreement with the policies, and have your student return it to school by October 11, 2024.

Dr.Mann and Mrs. Burrows will be starting their counseling lessons for the month soon. Here are the topics that we will be covering by grade level.

Lessons: Kindergarten- Tattling vs. Reporting and steps to take for each

1st- continuation of listening skills-Howard B Wigglebottom

2nd-Expectations of 2nd graders at school

3rd- ‘I’m in charge program’- How to be safe at home and safe at school

4th- Size of the problem and each students circle of control

5th- Time Management Skills

We also support students and the school community daily. Here are some of the activities and supports that we are doing this month:

• Quarterly new student lunches

• Supporting Red Ribbon Week-in conjunction with Compass and PCMS

• Parent teacher conferences-10/30&10/31 Don’t forget to sign up!

• Continuation of supporting all students for success

• Continuation of supporting school systems for student success

If we can assist you and/or your child(ren) please reach out to us.

Mrs. Burrows
816-858-5977 ext. 1407

burrows.julia@pcr3schools.org

Dr. Mann

816-858-5977 ext. 1406
mann.lori@pcr3schools.org

Visitors to the building: you will always need to bring your ID with you when you come into the building. We will scan your ID into our safety system Platte County uses to ensure the safety and security of our students.

Birthday Celebrations-Here is the district policy:

"We believe it is important for the school to recognize our students on their birthday and other special days. However, for several reasons including increased food allergies, preservation of the instructional day, and student equality, students are not allowed to bring treats from home or have flowers/balloons or other items delivered to the classroom for birthdays, going-away parties, or other personal events. Each classroom teacher will recognize the student in a special way to celebrate his or her birthday. (See Snacks for more information about opportunities to share snacks in the classroom) If a student receives a delivery at school, the student will be notified to come to the office to view the item. Parents will be responsible for transporting the item home. Birthday party invitations may only be distributed if invitations are given to every student in the class."

Transportation:

If your child has a transportation change for the day, please call the office before 2:00 PM. This ensures we can process the change in time before dismissal. You may also send a note with your child or email Anne Klopp at klopp.annemaire@pcr3schools.org.

If we do not receive a call, note, or email regarding transportation changes, we will follow the information already in our system to send your child home.

For any permanent transportation changes, please refer to the "Important Links" section below.

Additionally, please click on the "Transportation Expectations" button below to review important bus and car rider guidelines with your child.

Student Illness/Injury:

If you're unsure whether to send your child to school due to illness, please click the button below. Our nurse has provided important information on her Siegrist webpage about when to keep a sick child at home. There is also guidance on what happens if your child is injured while at school.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Heather Guzman at guzman.heather@pcr3schools.org.

The PCR-3 Treasure Chest is a stocked resource center providing food, milk, and toiletries for PCR-3students 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).

Siegrist Library Facebook Page

Lunch Schedule and Visitor Lunch Sign Up and Letter Day

School Closing Notification/Winter Weather Information

Linq Connect for Lunch Account Payments

Before & After School Club Programs sponsored by Northland Career Center (NCC)

Substitute Opportunities

Watch D.O.G.S. Sign Up
Join Girl Scouts
YClub Before & After School Information
PowerSchool Parent Portal
Winter Weather Information
Permanent Transportation Changes

Now accepting applications for teaching positions for the 2024-25 school year.

Come join our community, our team, our family, our tradition! We have several current opportunities available and are now accepting applications for teaching positions for the 2023-24 school year. Check out this video from our staff, sharing what makes Platte County School District special and what a new staff member will love about PCR-3, then visit ➡️
www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/careers/currentopenings to apply! #PCR3Proud 🧡🖤

Make sure you check out the “Business & Community” tab on the Platte County R3 School District webpage. There you will find an option called “Community Event/Flyers” where you can access flyers with information regarding various events and opportunities within our community!

Here are some opportunities our families might be interested in!

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You can always contact us at anytime by phone or Email. If you have a specific question for administration, please email us at sutton.johna@pcr3school.org ( Mrs. Johna Sutton, Principal) or powers.michael@pcr3schools.org (Mr. Michael Powers, Assistant Principal)

Email: itao.tracy@pcr3schools.org(Administration Assistant)
Website: http://plattecountyschooldistrict.com/siegrist
Location: 1701 Branch Street, Platte City, MO, United States
Phone: (816)858-5977
Facebook: facebook.com/SiegristElementary/
Twitter: @Siegristelem

⏲️ School Hours of Operation

• Office is open from 8:15AM - 4:30PM
• Students can enter the building- 8:30 a.m.
• Official start of school- 8:50 a.m.
• Dismissal- Car Riders, Walkers and Y-Club-3:35 p.m.
• Dismissal-Bus Riders- 3:50 p.m.