The Siegrist Star

What a meaningful day! Pat and Diana Cockrill, proud community members and parents of three PCR-3 graduates, awarded four $250 memorial classroom grants to Ashley Schultz, Michelle Verhoff, Tiffany Flanagan, and a team of Lauren Parrish and Kristin Dunlap. This special grant program honors their daughter, Abby Cockrill, a 2006 PCHS graduate who was pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher and student teaching in the District when her life was tragically taken by a drunk driver.

The memorial grant supports PCR-3 educators by funding impactful classroom projects. This year’s funds will provide materials for 5th grade science exploration, creative Kindergarten alphabet learning and cultivating real plants, as well as school-wide functional skills tools.

A heartfelt thank you to Pat and Diana for honoring their daughter by leaving a lasting legacy that benefits our students and teachers. #PCR3Proud

Thanks so much to Ms. Hall's class for bringing in the most donations for Character Warms the Heart Week!

Today, Siegrist staff had the honor of recognizing and celebrating Platte County R-3 Schools Board Member, Amy MacCuish. We were also delighted that she brought her grandson, Cooper, to celebrate with us. We are thankful for her leadership and support of our Siegrist community. Mrs. MacCuish is a true champion of our teachers, staff, students, and community, and we were honored to recognize her today.

Two of our Student Lighthouse Team members, Luke and Jep, gave Mrs. MacCuish and Cooper a tour of our building, and Will from our Yearbook Team took pictures of the event.

Students in Mrs. VanWinkle and Mrs. Simon's classes are learning about the earth's orbit and rotations. Today we explored what makes shadows and how they change throughout the day.

• March 12 - Spring Picture Day
  
• March 11: Ballot Issue Informational Meeting, 6pm, Platte County High School
• March 14 - Grade Cards Emailed to Parents
• March 17 - PTA Meeting 6:00pm @ Siegrist
• March 17 - APEX-PTA Fundraiser WEEK TWO
• March 21 - APEX FUN RUN
• March 24-28 - NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
• April 14: School IN SESSION - Make Up Day

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

Purchasing individual pictures - An order form will be included with the proofs that will be sent home with students 2-3 weeks after the pictures have been taken and processed. This is not a full length posed image. Shoes will not show.

Purchasing group pictures – An order envelope will be sent home prior to picture day. If you wish to purchase a classroom group photo, they are $10 each. Please send in cash or make checks payable to Reed Portrait Group and fill out the information on the envelope and place payment inside. Please make sure your child brings the envelope with payment to school no later than March 12th.

The Board approved the following make up day plan to address our 10 inclement weather days to date this school year:

• January 7, 8, 9, and 10, and February 5, 2025 - Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Days (do not need to be made up)
• February 12, 2025 - To be made up on Monday, April 14, 2025 (previously a no school day)
• February 13, 2025 - To be made up on Tuesday, May 27, 2025
• February 18, 2025 - To be made up on Wednesday, May 28, 2025
• February 19, 2025 - To be made up on Thursday, May 29, 2025, a 3-hour early release
• February 20, 2025 - The Board has waived this day. With this waived day, PCR-3 would still be at the 169-day calendar required to receive full salary funding from the state.

Please note, with this plan, May 23 will now be a full school day. With this make up plan, we are also shifting Summer School Dates to June 2-30, 2025.

We need your help! The Student Lighthouse Team is creating snack bags for families that stay at the Ronald McDonald House while their loved ones are hospitalized at Children’s Mercy. Our representative from Ronald McDonald House said that many times these parents need a quick breakfast, lunch, or snack while they are on the run to meet their child’s needs. Our team decided to get into action and provide some of these snacks.

We need the following items donated so that we can put together as many non-perishable bags as possible. Each care package will have a special note letting the families know that Siegrist Elementary cares. Here is a list of some of the foods we were hoping to gather by March 14th. If you have questions, please contact Coach Stapleton, Lighthouse Coordinator. stapleton.sara@pcr3schools.org

We truly appreciate any help you may be able to provide.

Kindergarten---granola bars

First Grade---fruit snacks (box of individual packages)

Second Grade---Variety single packs of chips

Third Grade---crackers or pretzels (packs of individual

Goldfish, Keebler crackers, Austin crackers, etc.)

Fourth Grade---bags of fun sized candy/candy bars

Fifth Grade— breakfast bars

Children who have turned five years of age before August 1, 2025, are eligible for kindergarten for the 2025-26 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 new student registration by clicking here. All incoming kindergartners and their families are invited to Kindergarten Kickoffs which will be hosted in each elementary on Tuesday, April 15.

Summer School will be held June 2 - June 30 at the following locations. Click here for more information about summer school.

• Barry Elementary: For all K-5th grade southern attendance area students (Pathfinder and Barry Elementaries)
• Compass Elementary: For all K-5th grade northern attendance area students (Compass and Siegrist Elementaries)
• PCMS: For all 6th-8th students, and 9th-12 grade students

*Incoming Kindergarten students can complete summer school enrollment after completing their regular school year enrollment (Kindergarten Kickoffs will be held April 15).

Kindergarten Kick Off at Siegrist will be held on April 15, Two sessions (5-5:45pm and 6-6:45pm) at Siegrist Elementary, (1701 Branch Street, Platte City). Once you have fill out your child's kindergarten enrollment online, we will send you a link to sign up for a time slot to attend Kindergarten Kick Off Night.

Parents of existing students currently in grades PreK-7 interested in K-8 Summer School: You can now enroll for 2025 Summer School via the Forms on PowerSchool Parent Portal (via a browser or the app). Please complete by May 9, 2025.

Summer School will be held May 30-June 27 at the following locations. Click here for more information about summer school.

• Barry Elementary: For all K-5th grade southern attendance area students (Pathfinder and Barry Elementaries)
• Compass Elementary: For all K-5th grade northern attendance area students (Compass and Siegrist Elementaries)
• PCMS: For all 6th-8th students, and 9th-12 grade students

*Incoming Kindergarten students can complete summer school enrollment after completing their regular school year enrollment (Kindergarten Kickoffs will be held April 15).

Siegrist Families,

Hello, I am happy to share an opportunity for your son/daughter. The Siegrist Elementary Running Academy is a group of 4th/5th-grade students who train every Monday and Wednesday morning starting March 31st. Click on the Form link below to join our group. We will be training to compete in the Platte County Mother’s Day 5k on May 10th at English Landing Park. We support this local cause, which raises money for school supplies for eligible low-income children who attend the annual Platte County Back to School Fair.

Our mission is to introduce students to the lifetime activity of long-distance running while supporting a local cause. We will set goals, improve fitness levels, and enjoy being a part of a team in a fun environment. Parents are welcome to join us in the training and of course on race day!

There is a $20 dollar entry fee for the race which includes a t-shirt; however, there is no cost to train with our group if you can not attend the race. I ask that runners sign up directly through the event website to participate in the 5k. I will not be collecting money.

https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Parkville/NorthlandMothersDay5K10K

Training will meet before school at the Siegrist Gym before heading over to the HS track to train from 7:45-8:30 on Monday and Wednesdays. We will walk back to school as a group to start the day. Our first day of training will be Monday, March 31st.

Joining the Siegrist Running Academy is a commitment and students may need to run at home. While many students will be running at different paces, I want to remind you that 3.1 miles is a pretty big undertaking for 4th and 5th graders so they will need to take the training seriously. Finally, please make sure your child has a good pair of running shoes and has proper clothing for running outside in all conditions (it can still be chilly in March and April). They are more than welcome to bring clothes to change into before school starts .

If you have any further questions please contact me at crawford.tyler@pcr3schools.org

Thanks,

Coach Crawford

When: April 23 & 24

Where: PCHS Fieldhouse

Registration form & money due: April 4th to your child’s school office

Camp Times and Dates: Wednesday & Thursday: April 23 and 24 4:30 - 6:00 pm @ PCHS Fieldhouse

Cost: $30 per camper (cash or check) Make checks payable to: PCR3

*Registration/Check-Ins begin at 4:00pm*

*Students will need to find their own transportation to the PCHS Fieldhouse*

If you have any questions please contact: Katlyn Donovan at donovan.katlyn@pcr3schools.org
Download and fill out the Camp Registration form and return payment and form to your child's school no later than April 4th.

Parents modeling healthy habits make a big impact on their kids and communities.

The University of Kansas Medical Center's iAmHealthy Parents First Study teaches parents and kids skills for a healthier family lifestyle. Through this free online program, families have the opportunity to learn healthy eating and fun ways to stay active.

The program is actively seeking families in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, and Oklahoma. So far, it has collaborated with seven Missouri school districts and supported 15 families.

To learn more, visit www.iamhealthyparentsfirst.org or contact the study team at iamhealthyparentsfirst@kumc.edu. Supporting this initiative can be as easy as sharing information on social media or distributing flyers to families.

Enrollment is open for families with elementary-age children. Encourage families in your community to enroll TODAY.

Hello Parents,

We want to personally thank all the families who have already participated in our SchoolStore program! We are on our way to reaching our goal, but we need everyone's help to make sure our teachers get the essential tools they need to help our students succeed.

If your family has not participated, there's still time! Students can win a national park book buddy just for participating. Go to schoolstore.net to complete the sign-up process and send at least 6 confirmed email invitations to family and friends. Your child will automatically WIN a national park book buddy. There are also other opportunities to win more prizes.

This safe and easy program is 100% online so there is no face-to-face selling, collecting money, or delivering products. Your child will receive a prize just for participating, and more prizes will be awarded when goals are reached.

SchoolStore does a weekly nationwide drawing each week for 1 PlayStation 5 winner. All students from all schools that send emails during that week will go in that Sunday's drawing. Every email = 1 entry. So, a student could technically send an email every week & be in every week's drawing. If someone at our school is drawn SchoolStore will contact us of the winning student to arrange delivery!

Please help now. It really will make a difference.

Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000342056 to show our valued teachers your support.

Thank you!

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!

The Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) will be administered between April 21-May 9th, with the following week, May 12-16, for make-up testing. If you have a student in grades 3rd-5th grade please try to work around these dates so your child is in attendance and can test with his/her class. Specific testing dates, by grade levels, will be determined soon, be on the look-out for those. If your child has a commitment during MAP testing dates please let your teacher know so we can proactively determine a plan for your child to test. Our goal is to have 100% of our students take the state assessment.

Students in grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th test in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. Fifth grade students also test in Science. There will be more information coming out about MAP testing in the near future in regards to best test taking tips, how you can help your child do their best on the test and specifics by grade level. Please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or either of the counselors with any questions you may have in the interim. Thank you for your support of your child(ren) and our school!

On Friday, March 7th, our school counselor will lead all 5th grade classes through a module outlining student stress, coping strategies, and our district approach to depression awareness and suicide prevention: Acknowledge, Care, Tell. This will occur during the regular school day, in the classroom and is part of our comprehensive counseling efforts aligned to Board Policy, to proactively address student mental health concerns, depression awareness, and suicide prevention. This presentation aims to help students recognize the symptoms of depression and warning signs of suicide in themselves or their friends, and to teach them the appropriate action steps they should take to get help. A letter was sent home yesterday with all 5th grade students. All 5th graders will participate unless notified by a parent/guardian that they do not want their child to participate. Any notification to the school needs to occur by next Thursday, March 6th, 2025.

This question will be placed on the April 8, 2025 ballot. Pending voter approval, this bond issue would fund the following projects identified in the District’s Long-Range Facility Plan:

• Completing Phase 2 of rebuilding Platte County High School, creating a consolidated high school building with all classrooms and programs under one roof
• Constructing site amenities at Platte Purchase Middle School activities complex
• Constructing playground facilities at Pathfinder Elementary
• Expanding parking and improving traffic flow and safety at Compass Elementary

For more information, click here, view the video linked below, or attend the next Informational Meeting:

• March 11, 6pm, Platte County High School Cafeteria

Registration is now open for NCC programs.

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!

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!

Please like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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.