The Siegrist Star

The third graders took us Up Up and Away with their program last night at the Wilson Center. The program featured familiar songs from movies! Mrs. Huddle's Minions reminded us that whatever comes our way we should be "Happy"(from Despicable Me)! One way to stay happy is to be thankful that you have what you need. Mrs. Hall's jungle animals danced as the kids all sang that all we really need are the "Bare Necessities" (from Jungle Book) Mrs. LaHue's class, dressed as characters from Peter Pan and danced to the song "You Can Fly" (from Peter Pan) as the others sang about the importance of using our imaginations. Giselle beautifully and confidently opened up "This is Me" (from The Greatest Showman) with her solo and then the other students joined in chorus proclaiming that they are brave, bruised and who they are meant to be. Finally, Adelina and Presley sang solos as Ms. Napravnik's class dressed as children around the world and danced and as of the 3rd graders sang, "The World is Ours", a song written for the 2014 World Cup.

Many students bravely told the story by learning parts written in rhyme. It was a wonderful show and we are all very proud of our 3rd graders!

The 5th graders performed their program Wright! Celebrate the Beginning of Flight on Tuesday evening on the Wilson Center stage. In this musical, the story of Orville (Conrad Kearns) and Wilbur (Lincoln Ellsworth) Wright is told through song and rap (think Hamilton) as a group of reporters are trying to be the first to break the big story. Through practicing this musical they learned the history of the Wright Brothers and not to limit yourself! If you have a dream don't give up! So many 5th graders stepped up to sing solos, learn speaking parts and rap that there are too many to name! They all did a fantastic job!

5th grade we are proud of you! Great job with your last elementary music production!

Clara in Ms. Hall’s classroom was excited to share the newest addition to her home with her classmates! A big thank you to Mrs. Thompson, Clara’s mom, for bringing in the animals for everyone to enjoy. Mrs. Thompson plans to bring them back from time to time so the students can see how much they’ve grown and changed. What a wonderful way to bring joy and hands-on learning to the classroom! 🐤✨

It's incredible that for 28 years, kindergarteners have been creating and wearing these festive reindeer shirts, marking the holiday season in a creative and memorable way. Mrs. Wright’s (kindergarten teacher) daughter Abbey Wright (2nd grade teacher) brought in her shirt from 2002 making this tradition even more meaningful—what a wonderful way to show the lasting impact of this activity. The use of students' handprints and footprints to design the shirts adds a personal touch, making each one unique and a keepsake for years to come.

The tradition continues with Reindeer Friday—a heartwarming celebration where kindergarteners proudly wear their festive reindeer shirts every Friday until winter break! This beloved activity has brought joy to students, families, and teachers for 28 years, creating lasting memories and a wonderful sense of community.

A big thank-you to all the parents and volunteers who have contributed to this tradition over the years—it’s clear how much the school values their support. Hopefully, next year brings opportunities for more parents to join in again.

• November 25: PTA Meeting @ Siegrist @ 6:00pm
• November 27-29: NO SCHOOL-THANKSGIVING BREAK
• December 2: No School, Professional Learning Community Day
• December 10: Choir Concert @ Siegrist 6:30pm
• December 18: Winter Parties in the Gym
• December 20: 1st Semester Ends
  
• December 20: 3-Hour Early Dismissal 12:35pm
  
• December 23-January 6: No School, Winter Break

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

Come join the community at the Platte City Holiday Lighting Celebration on Wednesday November 27, downtown Platte City, starting at 5:00pm. October and November character/leadership students will be recognized during the event and PCHS's Concert Choir, PCHS Treasures Dance Team, and 4th/5th Grade Barry Elementary Choir will be performing!

Platte County School District is conducting its annual parent survey to gather feedback on strengths of the district, as well as areas to consider for growth. Your input is valued and will be considered when making future decisions.

If you have not already completed the survey, we ask that you complete the survey by clicking on the link below by December 2. The survey should take approximately fifteen minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for your feedback!

Parent Survey Link

FCCLA is once again selling Merry and Active Kits this holiday season.

We’re excited that yearbooks are now available for pre-order online! Starting on November 4th, you can order through the parent portal using the step-by-step instructions provided on the informational flyer. Each yearbook is $25, created by the Student Yearbook Innovation team with assistance from Coach Stapleton and Tracy Itao.

To secure a copy, make sure to place your order by March 21, 2025. If online purchasing isn’t an option for you, you can email itao.tracy@pcr3schools.org to request an envelope for a cash or check payment. Don’t miss out—there will be only a limited number of extra copies available after distribution!

Project Aware is an educational program through Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA) that teaches children about different ways to keep their body safe. MOCSA Presenters present age appropriate lessons for students in grades K, 2, 4 & 5. A school counselor and the student’s teacher are both with the students during the lesson. Parent letters will be coming home with students on Monday, Nov 25th, with more information about the lesson, please look for this parent letter in your child’s take home folder.

December Counselor Lessons

Counselor lessons will be during Library “specials” time from November 26- December 6. Students are still able to check out books.

Lessons:

Kindergarten- MindUP lesson #2 - continuing learning about and practicing calm down (self-regulation) strategies.

1st- Learning about gratitude and identifying people/things they are grateful for. Listening to “The Giving Tree” book.

2nd- MindUp- Mindful Movement, listening to how we feel, and calm down (self regulation) strategies. Story “My Body Sends a Signal” read aloud.

3rd- Fixed mindset vs. growth mindset and listening to “Jabari Jumps”.

4th- Learning about Inclusion and empathy; listening to “The Invisible Boy” book.

5th- Discussing what a rumor and gossip is, ways to stop rumors (refuse and ignore, challenge, and distract), and listening to the story, “Rumor Has It”.

As Crocs are growing in popularity with our students, these shoes continue to be inappropriate footwear for PE class. Crocs (boots, sandals, slides) just are not safe to be wearing during the PE activities coaches have planned. So Siegrist is going for a NO CROCS in PE class during the month of November. Please make sure your children wear tennis shoes on their assigned PE days or put tennis shoes into their backpacks to change into before PE class. Classes that have 100% students wearing correct footwear..no boots, sandals, slides and especially CROCS will win prizes during November.

Thank you,

Coach Crawford and Coach Stapleton

Please visit the Winter Weather Information page on the Parents Tab of the District website for information on recess and clothing considerations (there will be no outdoor recess when the wind chill is at 20 degrees or below), cancellations, two-hour delayed starts, how the District will notify families, and Y-Club info.

In the event of school cancellation or delayed start, PCR-3 will get that information out as early as possible through automated phone calls and text messages, the District website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, the District Hotline (816-858-2752), and local media. Parents: To opt in to receive texts, please text the word "YES" to 67587.

For the 2024-25 school year, PCR-3 will implement Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Days for the first five canceled school days. These days will not need to be made up. Any additional canceled school days may be waived, or may need to be made up (added to the academic calendar). Click here for details on our Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Days.

Joining the Box Tops program is an easy and impactful way to support Siegrist Elementary! If you'd like to help out, download the Box Tops app and use Ariel Kittling’s (one of PTA's school coordinators) referral code XMKD7Q0D to get 50 bonus Box Tops after your first scan (offer valid through 10/31/2024).

Here’s how it works:

1. Download the Box Tops app and sign up.
2. Shop for products with the Box Tops logo, and within 14 days of purchase, use the app to scan your receipt.
3. Every qualifying item adds cash directly to Siegrist's account!

With the app, you’ll get real-time updates and even bonus cash offers, so each receipt makes a difference. Thank you for supporting your school!

Dear Platte County Families,

It's time to "pull" together for a great cause! The Siegrist Student Lighthouse team is collecting pop tabs donations to support the Kansas City Ronald McDonald House. We invite you to collect aluminum tabs from any cans, place them in a ziplock bag, and send them to school with your child.

Our students will handle the rest!

We appreciate your support as we work towards our goal of collecting 100 pounds of pop tabs by the end of May. Let’s pull together and make a difference for families in need!

Thank you for your generosity!

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!

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.annemarie@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.