Pathfinder Press
Information for Pathfinder Families / April 19, 2024
💻 Weekly Update!
Hello Families!
Our 3rd to 5th-grade students are getting ready for MAP testing. Please ensure your child gets enough sleep, eats a nutritious breakfast, and comes to school prepared to do their best. Punctuality is crucial, so please make sure your child arrives on time every day during the testing period. Note that the cafeteria will be closed to visitors from April 22nd to May 5th.
Take Your Child to Work forms have been sent home with your child. If you haven't received one, please reach out to their teacher.
We are looking forward to seeing our incoming Kindergarten families on Monday, April 22nd! Enjoy your weekend!
Best regards,
- Dr. Bohn & Mrs. Miller
⚓︎ Around Pathfinder ⚓︎
💼 Take Your Child To Work Day
Take Your Child to Work Day is scheduled for April 25, 2024. If your child will be participating in this opportunity, please sign the permission that was sent home this week and return it to the office no later than Monday, April 22, 2024. If this permission slip is on file, this day will be recorded as a verified absence. Please call the office if you have questions.
📝 MAP Testing
We are in the early stages of planning for MAP Testing. The testing dates for Pathfinder will be April 22nd - May 11th, 2024. The following are the specific dates for grade levels:
3rd grade - April 22nd, 23rd, 26th and 29th
4th grade - April 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th and May 2nd
5th grade - April 24th, 25th, 30th, May 1st, 6th and 7th
👕 Field Day Shirts!
Hey Pathfinder families! Our Field Day shirts are back this year and ready to purchase! The winning design this year was provided by Beckham Sebus and we are excited to provide his design on a shirt for our special event. Send in your order form with either cash or check to Coach Wilson!
📝 2024-25 School Supplies
Did you know that you can 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!
⚓ Pirate Crew
Pathfinder Elementary is thrilled to welcome building-wide volunteers for the upcoming Spring 2023 semester! In addition to individual classroom volunteer opportunities offered by teachers, Pathfinder is extending half-day volunteer options to trusted adults in students' lives, such as parents, grandparents, uncles, or aunts. Those who enroll for these building-wide opportunities will offer valuable support in their child's classroom, other classrooms within the same grade level, Specials, Lunch, and Recess, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM on the specified days listed below.
Please utilize this page to sign up for a specific day. It's essential to bear in mind that all volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and verified contacts on a student's PowerSchool portal. Additionally, we kindly request that volunteers limit volunteering to one day this Spring, ensuring opportunities for a diverse range of families to participate.
Dates will be continually added as we progress through the semester, assess capacity, and finalize state testing dates. We appreciate your enthusiasm for supporting our Pathfinder students and staff!
📰 District News 📰
☀️ Summer School Enrollment
K-8 Summer School Enrollment:
Existing Students Can Now Enroll Via PowerSchool
The Platte County R-3 School District is excited to announce that Summer School will be held May 31-June 28 (no school on June 19).
- Pathfinder Elementary and Barry Elementary K-5th grade students will attend summer school at Barry Elementary
- Compass Elementary and Siegrist Elementary K-5th grade students will attend summer school at Siegrist Elementary
- Platte City Middle School and Platte Purchase Middle School 6th-8th grade students will attend summer school at Platte County High School
- Platte County High School 9th-12th grade students will attend summer school at Platte County High School
All Platte County R-3 students are invited to attend and continue to grow as learners throughout the summer! The purpose of PCR-3’s Summer School Program is to provide an experience that is relevant, rigorous, and engaging, based on individual learner needs, in a safe and caring environment. Click here for frequently asked questions and more information about our Summer School Program.
Parents of Current Students in Grades PreK-7 interested in K-8 Summer School:
You can now enroll for 2024 Summer School via the Forms tab on PowerSchool Parent Portal and should complete your registration by May 10, 2024. Following May 10, students may be placed on a waitlist for Summer School. PowerSchool forms are available on web browsers and through the PowerSchool app.
Follow the steps below to complete the online summer school enrollment.
- Log on to Parent Portal via a web browser or PowerSchool app. If you need assistance logging in, please contact your child's school.
- Find and click on the "Forms" tab via the left-hand navigation on a web browser or via the "More" tab at the bottom of your app. (See screenshots to the right).
- Under General Forms, complete the K-8 Summer School Enrollment Form for each eligible student.
*Summer School enrollment must be completed by a parent/guardian with Parent Portal access.
**Incoming Kindergarten students will be able to complete summer school enrollment after completing their regular school year enrollment (Kindergarten Kickoffs are scheduled for April 22).
***Information about enrolling in the High School summer school program will be available in April.
🖍️ 2024 Kindergarten Enrollment
Children who have turned five years of age before August 1, 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.
If your family has an incoming kindergartner, please complete the following form. We will then send you additional information about enrollment and Kindergarten Kickoffs. Kindergarten Kickoffs will be hosted in each elementary on Monday, April 22.
2024 Kindergarten Information Form
🍎 PTA 🍎
📢 Announcements and Community Events 📢
⚓ Treasure Chest Support
The PCR-3 Treasure Chest is also providing groceries to assist families who qualify for Free or Reduced Meal Plans. Qualifying families will receive a weekly form via email to fill out or call 816-858-7001 weekly, so we can appropriately plan for resources. Once approved, families can receive additional food on Wednesdays from 4-6pm at the Treasure Chest site (in the north parking lot of PCHS).
📅 Mark Your CALENDAR
- April 15- PLD Day. No School.
- April 18- School Board Meeting. 6:30 PM
- April 18- PTA Skate Night. 6:00 PM
- April 19- 1st Grade Field Trip
- April 22- Kindergarten Kickoff. 5:30 PM
- April 25- 1st Grade Concert. 5:30 PM
- April 25- Kindergarten Concert. 6:30 PM
🗓️ 2023-24 Parent Calendar
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🔁 Repeat Information 🔁
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🥶 Make Up Day Plans
With our inclement weather days in January, and no school on February 14 to celebrate the Chiefs Super Bowl parade, our make up day plans to date are as follows:
- January 9 Inclement Weather Day - Will be made up on Thursday, May 23
- January 10 Inclement Weather Day - Will be made up on Friday, May 24
- January 16, 19, and 23 Virtual Learning Days - Will not need to be made up
- February 14 No School Day - Because our attendance hours exceed the necessary hours set forth by the state, the Board has approved not making this day up
🎍 Mobile Food Distribution
The Platte County Health Department distributes food every 2nd Thursday of the month from 1-2:30 pm.
📱 Text Notifications
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.
💬 Keep in Contact with Us!
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 bohna@platteco.k12.mo.us (Dr. Anna Bohn, Principal) or millere@platteco.k12.mo.us (Mrs. Emily Miller, Assistant Principal).
Thank you to our Pirates R.O.C.K. Stars!
Pathfinder Elementary
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