The Siegrist Star

This week, our kindergarteners had a wonderful time learning about Johnny Appleseed! Mrs. Kish dressed up as Johnny Appleseed and shared his story with the students, sparking lots of curiosity and excitement.

To celebrate his birthday, the students participated in a variety of fun and educational activities. They learned how to make apple pies, created their very own apple people, and even made special hats to celebrate Johnny Appleseed!

• October 3: PCHS Fall Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences
  
• October 7-11: Homecoming Spirit Week Parade starts at 3pm
• October 11: Homecoming, 3-hour early release; Parade, 4pm, 4th Street Platte City; Football Game 7pm
• October 14: No School, Professional Learning Community Day
• October 16: Siegrist's Annual Trunk or Treat
  
• October 18: End of 1st Quarter
• October 25: Report Cards Go Home
  
• October 30: Elementary Fall Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences
• October 31: No School, Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences - All Schools
• November 1: No School

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

The Pirates Cheerleading Club will be hosting their first Bingo fundraiser on Sunday, October 6th from 4pm-6pm. All proceeds mad from this event will be used to help support the cheerleaders attend community events and competitions. We thank you in advance for your support!

Event Address: Compass Elementary, 401 Kentucky Ave., Platte City, MO

Pre pay for your Bingo card and save! Now through 10/4 the cost is $5, which includes a reusable bingo card you can use for every game played. We will have an option to purchase additional reusable and one time use Bingo cards.

Questions: contact us at piratescheerleadingclub@gmail.com

It's that time of year again to be thinking about Trunk or Treat! We are in need of some hosted trunks!!! If you, your family, your friends, or your team would like to host a trunk, please click the link below. We are also looking for donations! If any of your students bring in donations, have them bring them to the office or you may order through our Amazon link and it will be mailed directly to the school.

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!

The last page of the handbook is an acknowledgment that you have received and/or have access to the 2024-25 Handbook for Platte County R-3 School District. By signing this, you and your student agree to understand, follow, and adhere to the rules and procedures outlined in the handbook, as well as any additional rules established by the district.

You can find Board Policies and Parent/Student Handbooks online at www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com or at the District Education Center.

Please print and sign the final page of the handbook to acknowledge your agreement with the policies, and have your student return it to school by October 11, 2024.

From the Library:

We have great news! Platte County has partnered with Mid-Continent Public Library and all Compass students (who were not opted out) will have access to their online catalog to check out e-book and audiobooks in the next few weeks. This card is free and hassle-free, as borrowed items are automatically returned at the end of their check out period.

Students will also have access to MCPL's digital resources such as:

Scholastic BookFlix

CultureGrams

WorldBook Early Learning

Explora

Flipster

Just For Kids Access Video

Live Homework Help from tutor.com

Mango Languages

National Geographic Kids

Novel List Kids

OverDrive for Kids

Research for Kids

Science Reference Center

Scholastic ScienceFlix

Something About the Author

Scholastic Teachables

TrueFlix

TumbleBooks

TumbleMath

WorldBook Kids

*These digital library cards are linked to student ids and are not physical cards.

We will be learning how to use their check out system and some of these resources during Library class over the next few weeks. More information will be coming on how to log your students in on apps on devices at home.

Thanks for being patient with us as we dive into this fantastic new partnership!

What is Good Attendance?

At least 90% attendance is our goal for every student. This equals missing no more than two days of school per month (18 days per year).

We're here to support your family. Attendance is a partnership between families, students and the school. If something is standing in the way of your student being able to attend school every day, please reach out! We can help find solutions and connect you to resources.

**When a student is absent or needs to be called out of school early, please call the front office at (816) 858-5977. You can leave a message if it is outside of school hours**

Siegrist School Counseling Vision Statement:

The students of Siegrist Elementary will continue building towards being the learners and leaders of tomorrow as they imagine, believe and ultimately achieve lifelong success in their careers and relationships.

Siegrist School Counseling Mission Statement:

The Siegrist Elementary comprehensive school counseling program, in collaboration with a dedicated staff and devoted families, is committed to providing equitable access and support to every student as they grow and develop the skills necessary to become successful lifelong learners, workers and citizens.

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.annemaire@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.

We will be starting our WATCH D.O.G.S. program on September 20th. This is a one-of-a-kind, school-based father involvement program that works to support education and safety. Who are Watch D.O.G.S.? Fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, uncles, and other father figures who volunteer to serve at least one day a year in a variety of school activities as assigned by the school principal or other administrator.

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).

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 🧡🖤

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

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.