The Compass Notes for Families
May 3, 2024
We hope everyone has had a wonderful week!
We are closer and closer to the end of the 23-24 school year. Thank you for everything you all have done in support of your student(s) this year (and every year). We are truly blessed and thankful for our Compass-Community.
Have a great weekend and we will see everyone on Monday, May 6!
-Mr. White & Mrs. Page
Compass Hours of Operation
Regular school day office hours run from 8:15 am - 4:30 pm.
Students can enter the building: 8:30 a.m.
Official start of school-8:50 a.m.
Dismissal-Car Riders, Walkers and Y-Club-3:33 p.m.
Dismissal-Bus Riders-3:50 p.m.
Dates to Know
May 6- May 10: Staff Appreciation Week
May 14: PTA Meeting at Compass 6:30
May 17: K-2 Field Day
May 20: 3-5 Field Day
May 24: 3-Hour Early Release & Last Day of School!
Lunch Sign-Up FYI
Please use the link below to sign up and eat lunch with your student(s)!
We alternate every other day: K, 2, 3 and then 1, 4, 5 on the other day.
Summer School Information
K-8 Summer School Enrollment Now Open via Parent Portal
Parents of existing students currently in grades PreK-7 interested in K-8 Summer School: You can now enroll for 2024 Summer School via the Forms on PowerSchool Parent Portal (via a browser or the app). Please complete by May 10, 2024.
New Information
End of Year: Movie Invite
See below!
Middle School Night!
Middle School Night
May 7th, 6pm
For all current 5th grade students and their parents
Come learn all about Platte City Middle School from drop off to pick up and everything in between! We can't wait to see all of you there!
PTA: Staff Appreciation Week Help!
PTA Staff appreciation is next week and they need your help! On Wednesday, May 8th, we are throwing the staff a Mexican Fiesta. The PTA has created a sign up genius for parents to bring one of the items to the front office either Tuesday, May 7th or Wednesday, May 8th by 9am. They will assemble all the goodies on Wednesday. Please consider signing up here!
Previous Information
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
Birthday Treats
We believe that birthdays are an important time in a child’s life, and Compass students will receive a Birthday Book in celebration of their special day. 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 a store or have flowers/balloons or other items delivered to the classroom for birthdays, going-away parties, or other personal events. 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.
Change of Transportation Reminder
If you need to change your student's transportation, please make sure you call/email the office prior to 2:30!
Slips go to teachers at 3:00 so any calls after 2:30, makes for a rushed change and we want to ensure the safety of all our students in their transportation home.
Thank you for your support in this matter!
Field Day Sign Up
Please take note that there are two dates: 5/17 is for grades K-2, 5/20 is for grades 3-5. There is enough space for 45 volunteers per day.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EA9AC2EA1FECE9-48625269-field#/
KEEP IN CONTACT WITH US!
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 whitee@platteco.k12.mo.us (Mr. White, Principal) or pagea@platteco.k12.mo.us (Mrs. Allison Page, Assistant Principal).
Jazz Concert
See below!
MAP Testing Begins
Compass will begin state testing for 3rd-5th graders on April 22. This does mean a change in schedules for specials and recess for K-5 (there will not be a change in lunch for any grades).
See below for when 3rd-5th graders will be assessed. It is important that students get a good night's sleep and a good breakfast prior to testing. If your student is going to arrive late, he/she may miss their test that day. Please try your best to get your student to school on time, on their testing day(s).
Thank you so much for your support!!
Platte County Wrestling Club Summer Clinic - June 4-5 and June 4-6, 2024
Platte County Wrestling Club is hosting a summer clinic with Coach Reggie Burress for ages 5-14, June 4-5 or June 4-6 depending on experience level. Register by May 23 at www.plattecountywrestling.sportngin.com.
School Toolbox
Make sure to encourage parents to submit their orders ASAP to get the SHIP TO SCHOOL price before that part of your sale ends on 6/2. On 6/3, the program will automatically convert to the Ship to Home option and all orders over $85 will receive FREE shipping. Families can continue to order packs ALL SUMMER LONG.
Thank You to Our Compass Elementary Pirates R.O.C.K. Business Partners!
Compass Elementary School
Email: whitee@platteco.k12.mo.us
Website: https://compass.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/
Location: 401 Kentucky Avenue, Platte City, MO, USA
Phone: 816-858-0172
Facebook: Facebook.com/CompassElementarySchool
Twitter: @CompassElemPCR3