Pathfinder Press

Pathfinder Families,

Homecoming Spirit Week was a blast! It was wonderful to see students enthusiastically participating in all the themed spirit days. We hope to see you at the Homecoming parade at 4 pm, the Community Tailgate immediately following the parade, and game tonight at 7 pm!

Next week, the PTA will be hosting Dollar Days. Students can earn prizes based on the amount of money raised, and 100% of the proceeds will go towards renting large inflatable games, providing snacks, and offering crafts for the Fall and Spring Class Parties. See more details below.

We are also asking for candy donations for our annual Trunk or Treat event. This is always a big hit, and we want to ensure we have enough for all of our students and their families. Please submit your donations by October 18!

Mark your calendars—Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 30th and 31st. 🎃 Be sure to check your teacher’s newsletter for sign-up information so you don’t miss this important opportunity to connect.

Wishing everyone a fantastic and restful weekend ahead. And don’t forget—there’s NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 14, 2024!

-Dr. Bohn & Mrs. Miller

Our Quality Student Leaders for October were celebrated with a special breakfast. These students were nominated by both teachers and peers for demonstrating outstanding responsibility. We were also joined by Jillian, our Pirates ROCK Star from Mainstreet Credit Union, who shared valuable lessons on financial responsibility. She introduced the 50/30/20 rule, which suggests dividing your after-tax income as follows: 50% for needs, 30% for wants, and 20% for savings. Additionally, some of our high school's Got Character students were in attendance.

Pathfinder Parents, your students' FastBridge Reading and Math Parent Reports will be sent home on Friday, October 11th. As we work to finalize Reading and Math Improvement caseloads following our Fall assessment window, we want to ensure we have the most accurate information to share with all parents regarding supports outside the classroom for those who qualify to accompany these reports. Many other buildings are sending these reports home on Monday, October 7th so we wanted to provide you with an update for our building. Reach out with questions, thank you!

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for October 28-November 6 and get ready to empower your reader and enjoy the fun!

Mainstreet Credit Union (our Pirates R.O.C.K. Business Partner) will be displaying artwork from our students in their lobby this school year! They will be hosting an "artist's reception" at their local branch on Tuesday, October 15th at 4:30 PM for the 4th Grade students whose work is being highlighted and displayed.

🎃 Trunk or Treat is the spook-tacular, safe, and super fun way to celebrate Halloween without going door-to-door! On Thursday, October 24th, 2024, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., cars will be decked out with their trunks bursting with treats, lined up in the Pathfinder parking lot. Your kiddos (and you!) can stroll from trunk to trunk, showing off those awesome costumes and collecting goodies. 👻

This event is for all Pathfinder and Barry Elementary students and their families! Don't forget—adults, you're invited to get in on the costume action too! (Just keep it age-appropriate, and no toy weapons or fake blood, please!)

Here's the lineup: 🕔 Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders kick things off at 5:00 PM. 🕕 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders join in at 6:00 PM. The fun lasts until 7:00 PM!

Got kids in different grades? No worries—come at the latest time that works for your family. Can't wait to see you there, costumes and all! 🎃👻

Our weekly attendance numbers are in, and we’re setting our sights on exceeding the district goal of 90%! Let’s pull together and make sure Pathfinder has the best attendance in the district.

We know you’ve got this, Pirates—let’s show up strong and make it happen!

The PCHS Treasures Dance Team is inviting all Pirates in grades PreK-5 to join them for a dance clinic on October 22, then a performance during pregame of the home football game on Oct. 25. Sign up by clicking here: https://bit.ly/PCHSTreasuresMiniClinic, and see flier for details!

Reminders:

• 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.

This year PTA will be hosting 2 rounds of Dollar Days, with the first round to take place October 15th-18th! Students can bring in dollar bills or coins to your classroom on these days and 100% of money raised goes to the rental of large inflatable games, snacks, and crafts for Fall and Spring Class Parties. If Pathfinder raises $250, all students will receive a candy prize. $500 gets every student a small toy, and $750 will ensure we can rent those large inflatable games for both class parties and will secure a fun surprise for the whole building from Dr. Bohn and Mrs. Miller!

Nov. 15th: PTA Fall Party (Change!)This school year, PTA Fall Parties will take place on Friday, November 15th in the Pathfinder Gym. The party will be Fall themed and classes will rotate through those stations throughout the day. Volunteer sign-ups will become available a little bit closer to the party date!

Looking ahead, the PTA party for the spring will take place on Friday, March 21st in the Gym and will be spring-themed. More information can be found on the PTA Website.

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).

• October 14- PLD. No School.
• October 18- End of 1st Quarter.
• October 24- Trunk or Treat. 5p-7p.
• October 25- Report Cards.
• October 30- Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences.
• October 31- No School. Parent Teacher Conferences.
• November 1- No School.

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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Starting Tuesday, September 3, lunch visitors are welcome in the cafeteria. Please refer to the chart below to find your child's lunch time. Make sure to register using the link provided. We kindly ask visitors to arrive a few minutes before the scheduled lunch time and bring a government-issued ID. Visitors will be capped per grade level so please use the sign-up to ensure that there is space available.

Couldn't make it to the Open House? No problem! Check out this recap and keep the learning going at home.

Since this was our very first Open House, we’d love to hear your thoughts! Your feedback will help us make next year's event even bigger and better. Let’s raise the bar together!

In the next few days, you’ll notice some changes to the car rider dismissal line. Parents will continue to enter through the first entrance, but the line will now split into two lanes in the back before merging back into a single line for pick-up. Check out the graphic below for details.

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. Click here for a link to purchase all sports passes and individual tickets.

All transportation changes need to be made by calling the office at 816-436-6670. We will not take your child's word for any transportation change. All changes need to be made prior to 3:00 PM each day.

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.

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

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.

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).

• 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." to "New families should receive their Parent Portal Access ID and Password (for each student) at back to school nights or by calling your child's school. If any returning families have not set up Parent Portal, please contact the 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.

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).

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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