Dear Compass Families,

This has been such a fun week of learning and dress up days supporting Red Ribbon week. Please note that parent/teacher conferences will be held next week on Wednesday (10/30) evening from 4:30pm - 8:30pm and on Thursday (10/31) from 8:30am - 4:00pm. We look forward to seeing all families and sharing the learning that has been taking place throughout the first quarter of this school year. Have a wonderful weekend!

Mr. White and Mrs. Page

Wednesday, October 30: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:30

Thursday, October 31: No School for Students, Parent/Teacher Conferences

Friday, November 1: No School for Students

Above is the sign up for parents/guardians to log in to your student's lunch/breakfast account. On this app, you can customize your student's amount of money spent as we are going to start ala cart options soon. You can also put money into your student's account. It will also send you notifications that your student is low on their lunch/breakfast balance.

We would love any assistance given in our lunchroom! Sign up above if you are interested!

Mrs. White's class, Mrs. Burkett's class, Mrs. Guillory's class, Mrs. Callaway's class, Mrs. Shaw's class, and Mr. Elliott's class!

Welcome to Fall! Ms. Mather 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 Ms. Mather

burrows.julia@pcr3schools.org mather.janelle@pcr3schools.org

816-858-0172 ext 4035 816-858-0172 ext. 4005

See below!

Below are the files on how to read your student's report card. Please select your student's grade to read/view how to read your student's report card.

The District is reviewing its grading and reporting system to ensure alignment from Kindergarten through 12th grade, focusing on mastery of standards and skills at each grade level and course. The goal is to provide continuity in tracking student progress and make academic reporting more accessible to students and families. This fall, the Teaching & Learning Team is seeking feedback from parents, students, and staff on the strengths, concerns, and ideal characteristics of our grading system. This feedback, along with research related to grading and reporting, will inform a plan to refine the K-12 grading process, improving both the elementary Standards-Based Grading and the secondary 95/5 Grading approach. Please complete the short three-question survey below by November 5, 2024.

Link: https://tejoin.com/scroll/867492356

We have made 2 schoolwide goals for our reading and math Fastbridge data!

If we make these goals, at the conclusion of our January Fastbridge testing, Mr. White & Mrs. Page will kiss a pig and get duct taped to a wall! (those were the top student-choices!)

We wanted to share these with our parents! We have such smart students here at Compass Elementary!

See below to sign up for November!

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.

PLEASE USE THIS LINK FOR FREE & REDUCED MEAL OPTIONS FOR FAMILIES WHO QUALIFY! We would love for our families to use this option if you are in need of assistance for your student(s). Our office administration would love to assist you fill out the paperwork. We are trying to be proactive to help our families so we don't have negative lunch balances throughout the year.

Please use this resource if needed.

We want families to stay connected to all Compass information. We invite you to use the buttons below to visit our social media and platforms.

You can always pick up the phone and give us a call anytime. The school number is 816.858.0172. If you have a specific question for administration, please email us at white.eric@pcr3schools.org (Mr. White, Principal) or page.allison@pcr3schools.org (Mrs. Allison Page, Assistant Principal).

PLEASE PLEASE, if you have a student that will be absent, please email ALL office administrative assistants (beall.andrea@pcr3schools.org, tyler.julie@pcr3schools.org & schultz.dawn@pcr3schools.org).

Many have only emailed Dawn however if Dawn is absent, the office does not get the message.

Please email all 3 office administrative assistants. Thank you!

District-wide Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 31 from 7:30am to 3pm for middle and high schools and 8:30am-4pm for elementaries and early childhood. We are offering both in-person and virtual options for conferences. This is a very important time for parents to discuss their student's progress with his/her teachers, as research has shown that parental involvement is one of the most important factors in a student's success in school. NEW THIS YEAR: Each building level is also offering a second fall parent/teacher conference on a separate evening. Please see the schedule below (buildings and teachers will be communicating specifics for reserving time slots).

• Platte County High School: Thursday, October 3, 3:30-7pm
  
• Platte City and Platte Purchase Middle Schools: Wednesday, October 23, 3:30-7pm
• Barry, Compass, Pathfinder, and Siegrist Elementaries, and Great Beginnings: Wednesday, October 30, 4:30-8pm
• All Schools: Thursday, October 31, 7:30am to 3pm (6th-12th grades); 8:30-4pm (PreK-5th Grades)

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).

Please take a look below if you are interested in being a Compass Watch D.O.G. this year!

YMCA Y-Club enrollment is underway for the new school year!

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 enjoy and benefit from homework enrichment, physical activity, and small and large group activities with a focus on building community and youth voice and leadership. Full-time and part-time Y Club is available at Compass, 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.

Spots are limited so please complete the 24-25 Y Club Enrollment Form at KansasCityYMCA.org/Yclub to secure your spot.

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

Email: white.eric@pcr3schools.org
Website: https://compass.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/
Location: 401 Kentucky Avenue, Platte City, MO, USA
Phone: 816-858-0172
Facebook: Facebook.com/CompassElementarySchool
Twitter: @CompassElemPCR3