The Siegrist Star

Thursday, May 29 will be our last day of school, and will be a 3-hour early dismissal for students.

Click here for a link to next school year's calendar.

Each year, the Platte County Soil and Water Conservation District hosts a poster contest for fourth-grade students across the county. The contest is designed to educate young learners about soil conservation and the importance of protecting our natural resources. Leading up to the event, students engage with educational videos and presentations that explore topics such as soil health, erosion, and conservation practices.

Posters are evaluated based on their conservation message, visual impact, and originality. Every participant receives a ribbon—blue, red, or white—with the top three posters from each school earning special recognition.

Congratulations to this year’s Siegrist School winners:

• 🥇 1st Place – Arden Schuman

• 🥈 2nd Place – Josie Crawford

• 🥉 3rd Place – Gabby Guzman

We are proud of all our students for their creativity and commitment to conservation!

Our Final LEAD Day activity for Career and Community Student Leaders was this past Friday, May 16th. We hosted First Responders: NRAD, Central Platte Fire Department and PC Health Department. Our team had on-hand experiences with CPR (manual and LUCAS device, a mechanical chest compression system) viewing the equipment and all that is needed when transporting a patient via an ambulance; suiting up with clothing/equipment before entering a burning building; practicing using a fire hose to extinguish flames (very popular); participating in tooth brushing at a dental station, checking height, viewing a vision chart, and in an interactive game about snacks/nutrition.

Fourth grade students at Siegrist Elementary had an unforgettable experience during their annual Rocket Day! This exciting event is a favorite among 4th graders and is packed with hands-on scientific inquiry. Students explored concepts like force and motion, matter and energy, through bottle-rocket launches and other fun experiments.

A huge thank you to the Central Platte Fire Department for joining us and assisting with the rocket launches—your support helped make the day extra special!

Rocket Day continues to be a highlight of the school year, and this year was no exception. What a BLAST!

Our 5th graders recently participated in Market Day, a four-hour, hands-on field trip hosted by the School of Economics. Designed for students in grades 4–6, this experience teaches real-world economic concepts through a fully functioning simulated economy.

Before the trip, students prepared by electing a mayor, taking on job roles, creating budgets, applying for loans, and planning shop operations. On the big day, they ran a city complete with a bank, City Hall, and eight shops—making products, writing paychecks, taking out loans, and setting prices.

Students learned about supply and demand, scarcity, and budgeting as they produced and sold goods, adjusted pricing, and worked to pay off loans and earn a profit. The day ended with a review of key concepts and recognition for the most successful shop.

It was a valuable and fun way to bring economics to life!

Mrs. Woods and Ms. Abbey Wright hosted a talent show for our kindergarten classes, and what an incredible display of talent it was! Our students amazed us with their singing, dancing, magic tricks, gymnastics, and even stand-up comedy. We also saw impressive ball tricks, yo-yo performances, and demonstrations of circuit training and basketball skills.

Each student put their heart and soul into their performance, entertaining classmates and teachers. The energy, creativity, and confidence on display made the event a true hit with everyone.

With such overwhelming enthusiasm and talent, we can’t help but wonder—could this become an annual tradition?

As the school year wraps up, we are thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of our 5th grade students at Siegrist! To honor their hard work and growth, our 5th grade teachers organized the annual 5th Grade Celebration — a day full of fun in the sun!

The day kicked off with a spirited kickball tournament, followed by a delicious lunch generously provided by our amazing PTA (Chick-fil-A) and thoughtful food donations from our wonderful parents.

But the highlight of the day? The much-anticipated water balloon fight! Students came prepared with handmade shields, and thanks to the help of parent volunteers, coolers were filled to the brim with balloons. By the end of the water balloon fight, every student was soaked and smiling from ear to ear.

This celebration is always a favorite, and it's easy to see why — they love this day! Thank you to everyone who helped make it unforgettable!

Following the successful rollout of the Bus Compass system for our elementary bus riders this year, the Transportation Department will continue using this system in the coming years.

They have asked us to notify parents to keep their child's Bus Compass for use next year. This will help speed up the process, as each student will continue using the Bus Compass already assigned to them.

If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation Department at transportation@pcr3schools.org.

Thank you for your cooperation!

• May 26 - NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL DAY
• May 27 - Field Day
• May 28 - Field Day rain date
• May 29 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - 3 HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL 12:35PM

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

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

• 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.

Can you believe it? Siegrist field day is just around the corner on Tuesday, May 27! Please make sure your child:

• wears tennis shoes
• has a water bottle with their name on it.
• apply sunscreen at home.
• has a change of clothes and shoes as some students may get muddy, wet or super sweaty during our day of fun
• If you plan on eating lunch with your child this day please check with your child's teacher for the time and location as we are not following the normal schedule.

If you volunteered to help with field day you should have received an email from Coach Crawford with your station and times to arrive. If you haven't please reach out to either of us. Parking should be available near the Northland Career Center and high school area, and remember to swing by the office to get your visitor sticker before heading to your assignment. Unfortunately due to limited parking and safety issues additional spectators are not allowed.

Let's Rock thru the decades this Field Day!

Coach Crawford and Coach Stapleton

Parents of existing Kindergarten through 11th grade students: If you haven't already done so, please complete online re-enrollment forms and electronic proof of residency by Tuesday, May 27, via your PowerSchool Parent Portal Account and clicking on the "Returning Student Registration 2025-26" link. If you need assistance, please contact your child's school. Please note: This must be done via a browser, not on the Parent Portal app. If using your phone, please turn your phone horizontally.

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 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 each of our elementary buildings (Barry, Compass, Pathfinder, and Siegrist), 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. Registration will open on May 8. Click here to register.

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

We are happy to announce that once again we have chosen to sell prepackaged school supplies for the next school year through School Tool Box. Your child will be bringing home a flier with all the information you need to order. The supplies will be delivered to Siegrist and put on your child’s desk at Meet the Teacher Night. You can start ordering today at:
School Supply Ordering Site - Siegrist

Several athletic camps are available this summer for our students. Please see the fliers/registration forms linked below. Note that the grade will be the grade your child is entering in the 2025-26 school year.

• Girls Basketball (2025-26 Grades 4-8): June 17-18 (Click here to register)
• Swimming (2025-26 Grades 4-8 & 9-12): July 14-17
• Baseball (2025-26 Grades 3-5 & 6-7): June 16 (Grades 3-5th) and June 17 (Grades 6-7th) (Click here to register by June 2)
• Boys Basketball (2025-26 Grades 4-6, 7-9): June 2-5, 2025 (Register by May 27)
• Golf (2025-26 Grades 9-12): June 9-13 and July 28-August 1, 2025
• Soccer (2025-26 Grades K-8, 9-12): June 23-27, 2025 (9-12th grades) & June 23-25, 2025 (K-8th grades) (Register by June 6)
• Softball (2025-26 Grades 6-8): May 22, 2025 (Click here to register)
• Tennis (2025-26 Grades 9-12 Beginner): June 5-6, 2025 (Click here to register)
• Tennis (2025-26 Grades 9-12 Varsity Prep): June 9-10, 2025 (Click here to register)
• Tennis (2025-26 Grades K-3 & 4-5 Introductory): June 17-18, 2025 (Click here to register)
• Volleyball (2025-26 Grades 7-8): June 23-24, 2025 (Register by May 28)

Our SchoolStore fundraiser is open all year, starting in January 2025, and is coordinated by the Siegrist office. This online shopping program allows supporters to earn money for our school at no cost or risk by shopping with over 350 major retailers, including Walmart, Kohl’s, Shop Disney, GameStop, and Family Book Store.

Funds raised will directly support classroom projects. Additionally, supporters can donate Caring For Classrooms gift cards, which teachers can redeem for school supplies, books, arts & crafts, games, and more.

Shopping through SchoolStore.com is an easy, safe, and fun way to support our students and teachers while making everyday purchases all year!

Siegrist Step Up Day- In May your child will visit a classroom/teacher in the next grade level to learn about curriculum, special trips and events, as well as know where the classrooms are and meet some of the teachers. Your child’s counselors lead and work with staff building-wide to make this happen!

Spring School Counseling Advisory - The school counseling program holds both a fall and spring School Counseling Advisory meeting. In the fall we discuss the goals, vision and work of the program and then in the spring look at data, and the work from throughout the year. The team is made up of parents, administration, teachers, a school board member, business partners and upper elementary students. Our Spring meeting is May 22. Please reach out to us if you would be interested in participating in future meetings for the 25-26 school year.

Did you know….?

-In PCR3 summer school, each building has a school counselor on site to support students' social and emotional needs during this transition time!

Need something to do this summer????

• Click here for a resource from Blue Cross that has a list of 100 screen free ways to stay active!

We understand that students may occasionally feel unwell, fatigued, or overwhelmed by schoolwork or tests, and may contact their parent/guardian to be picked up. However, we encourage parents to ensure that their child has been seen by the school nurse before deciding to pick them up.

It’s essential to keep healthy students in school, where they can continue to learn and engage with their peers. The school nurse plays a key role in evaluating your child’s condition, helping to determine whether they are truly ill, and ensuring they receive appropriate care.

Additionally, these evaluations allow our health services team to monitor any illnesses or potential outbreaks in the building and across the district. Your cooperation helps us maintain a healthy and safe environment for all students.

Thank you for your support in keeping our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn!

-Heather Guzman, RN, BSN
School Nurse, Siegrist Elementary

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.

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.