Pathfinder Press
Information for Pathfinder Families / October 25, 2024
Pathfinder Families,
We hope you had an amazing time at our Trunk or Treat event! It was wonderful to see so many creative costumes, decorated cars, and smiling faces. As a gentle reminder please remember that no costumes can be worn at school next week. A huge congratulations to the fifth graders, who took home the prize for the most candy donations! They won an extra recess. Way to go, fifth grade!
Looking ahead, Parent/Teacher Conferences are right around the corner, scheduled for October 30 and 31. These conferences provide an invaluable opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher, discuss their progress, and get insights on how we can work together to support their success. Be sure to check your teacher’s newsletter for sign-up information so you don’t miss out on this important time to connect.
The Book Fair is coming up and will be in full swing from October 28 to November 6. This is a wonderful chance for students to explore new books, build up their home libraries, and foster a love of reading. Check out the details below to make the most of this exciting event. Happy reading!
Lastly, a quick reminder that there will be no school on Thursday, October 31, and Friday, November 1. We hope you enjoy this extended weekend, whether you’re relaxing at home or out enjoying some family time.
-Dr. Bohn & Mrs. Miller
⚓︎Around Pathfinder ⚓︎
🛑New Dismissal Information
As we work to ensure a smooth and orderly end to each school day, we kindly ask that there be no student checkouts in the office after 3:25 pm beginning Monday, October 28. During this time, teachers are focused on important end-of-day activities, including helping students pack up, reviewing key information, and closing circles in the classroom. Late checkouts have become disruptive to this process and can also interfere with the flow of the car rider line, making dismissal less efficient for everyone. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a smooth and efficient dismissal process!
📔 Book Fair
Exciting News! The annual Book Fair is back October 30- November 5th! Whether you're a fiction fanatic, a history buff, or just looking for a new favorite read, there’s something for everyone. Explore new releases, find your favorite authors, and grab some amazing deals. Bring your curiosity and leave with a stack of must-reads! 🎉
🌲Giving Tree
Each year, Pathfinder Elementary offers a holiday adoption program called the Giving Tree. This program is designed to provide extra support during the holiday season to Pathfinder school families who are experiencing financial hardships. Through the generosity of donors from our community, we are able to support families by providing gifts and clothing to celebrate the holiday season.
If you are interested in applying or donating to this program, please reach out to Ms. Lisle (building social worker) either by phone or email: 816-436-6670, lisle.madisyn@pcr3schools.org.
😊 Attendance
Our weekly attendance numbers are in, and we’re setting our sights on exceeding the district goal of 90%! Let’s pull together and make sure Pathfinder has the best attendance in the district.
We know you’ve got this, Pirates—let’s show up strong and make it happen!
📰 District News 📰
PCR-3 Grading and Reporting - We Want your Input
The District is reviewing its grading and reporting system to ensure alignment from Kindergarten through 12th grade, focusing on mastery of standards and skills at each grade level and course. The goal is to provide continuity in tracking student progress and make academic reporting more accessible to students and families. This fall, the Teaching & Learning Team is seeking feedback from parents, students, and staff on the strengths, concerns, and ideal characteristics of our grading system. This feedback, along with research related to grading and reporting, will inform a plan to refine the K-12 grading process, improving both the elementary Standards-Based Grading and the secondary 95/5 Grading approach. Please complete the short three-question survey below by November 5, 2024.
Football Game Reminders
Reminders:
- All tickets for PCR-3 athletic events are now digital. Fans will purchase tickets online through GoFan (click here) or by presenting a card or mobile payment option at the ticket gate. Fans unable to make the game, can watch a live stream on our PCR-3 Activities YouTube Channel.
- All middle school and elementary age students must be accompanied by a supervising adult to attend PCHS athletic events. Middle school students are not allowed to be dropped off. If they do not have a supervising adult, they will not be allowed to attend.
Bullying and Safety Reporting
Safety is our District's top priority. PCR-3 has a system of safety and security measures in place, including trained security staff (now at every building following the passage of the Prop C Waiver/Levy Transfer), secure entryways, ongoing monitoring, and partnership with local law enforcement.
We remind parents, staff, and students that school safety is the responsibility of the entire school community. Please follow the principle of "see something, say something." If anyone (student, parent, staff member, community member) sees or hears anything of concern, please contact the District office at (816) 858-5420 so that those concerns can be investigated. You and your child can also easily report tips on bullying, harassment, or any safety issue you're concerned about through our online Safe Schools Alert system. Every tip is immediately logged in the system and our administration is notified so that they can investigate and take appropriate action. Tips may also be submitted anonymously. Each building's website has the Safe Schools icon located within the “quick links” bar on the homepage.
🍎 PTA 🍎
🍁 Party Updates
Nov. 15th: PTA Fall Party (Change!)This school year, PTA Fall Parties will take place on Friday, November 15th in the Pathfinder Gym. The party will be Fall themed and classes will rotate through those stations throughout the day. Volunteer sign-ups will become available a little bit closer to the party date!
Looking ahead, the PTA party for the spring will take place on Friday, March 21st in the Gym and will be spring-themed. More information can be found on the PTA Website.
📢 Announcements and Community Events 📢
⭐ Platte City Firehouse Market - Nov. 16
The Platte City Downtown Association sponsors the Firehouse Market from 10am-2pm inside the Central Platte Fire Department in Platte City on the third Saturday, monthly. In November, the market is hosting a toiletries drive to benefit the Treasure Chest. See flier for details.
⚓ Treasure Chest Support
The PCR-3 Treasure Chest is a stocked resource center providing food, milk, and toiletries for PCR-3 students 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).
📅 Mark Your CALENDAR
- October 25- Report Cards.
- October 30- November 6- Book Fair
- October 30- Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences.
- October 31- No School. Parent Teacher Conferences.
- November 1- No School.
🗓️ 2024-25 Parent Calendar
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🔁 Repeat Information 🔁
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🍕Lunch Visitors
Starting Tuesday, September 3, lunch visitors are welcome in the cafeteria. Please refer to the chart below to find your child's lunch time. Make sure to register using the link provided. We kindly ask visitors to arrive a few minutes before the scheduled lunch time and bring a government-issued ID. Visitors will be capped per grade level so please use the sign-up to ensure that there is space available.
🚗 PM Dismissal
In the next few days, you’ll notice some changes to the car rider dismissal line. Parents will continue to enter through the first entrance, but the line will now split into two lanes in the back before merging back into a single line for pick-up. Check out the graphic below for details.
🎟️ Tickets Go Digital This Fall
Starting this fall, all tickets for PCR-3 athletic events will be digital. Fans will purchase tickets online through GoFan or by presenting a card or mobile payment option at the ticket gate. All major credit cards are accepted, along with Apple Pay and Google Pay. Prices remain the same; a regular season game is $5 for adults and $3 for students. PCHS students and fans aged 55 and older are admitted free with a valid ID. Click here for a link to purchase all sports passes and individual tickets.
🚌 Transportation Changes
All transportation changes need to be made by calling the office at 816-436-6670. We will not take your child's word for any transportation change. All changes need to be made prior to 3:00 PM each day.
💵 Online Meal Payments
K-12 Payment Center is now Linq Connect, where parents can deposit money for meal transactions. Parents can access Linq Connect through this link or when signing in to PowerSchool Parent Portal. In addition to allowing for better and faster service to students during meal times at school, the online portion of this system allows guardians to set up scheduled meal deposits or deposits to accounts when falling below a certain amount. Please be advised that 2023-24 balances will carry over to 24-25.A transaction fee will be applied based on the amount of funds added. The Fees are 3.95% of the transaction total with a $2.85 minimum to be paid by the parent/cardholder.
To set up your student's account, you'll need their student ID number, which can be found on your Parent Portal. Parents can still deposit money for meal transactions by sending payment via check or cash to their child's school.
🎍 Mobile Food Distribution
The Platte County Health Department distributes food every 2nd Thursday of the month from 1-2:30 pm.
🏃🏾♀️ Y Club Before & After School Care
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, 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 is now open.
If you have any questions about the Y Club program, please contact YMCA at (816) 360-3390.
💬 Keep in Contact with Us!
You can always pick up the phone and give us a call anytime. The school number is 816.436.6670. If you have a specific question for administration, please email us at bohn.anna@pcr3schools.org (Dr. Anna Bohn, Principal) or miller.emily@pcr3schools.org (Mrs. Emily Miller, Assistant Principal).
💻 Portal Access
- If you haven't already, please sign up for the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Parent Portal allows parents access to class schedules, attendance, homework, grades, and will have links to meal payments and fees.
- Parents should receive their initial Parent Portal Access ID and Password (for each student) during registration or by calling your child's school." to "New families should receive their Parent Portal Access ID and Password (for each student) at back to school nights or by calling your child's school. If any returning families have not set up Parent Portal, please contact the school.
- Click here to create an account and login.
- Students will be able to login to Student Portal using their school email address and password.
- Click here for a Guide to Parent Portal.
📱 Text Notifications
A district communication medium is our School Messenger system that we use for phone calls and text notifications. As with any school district, PCR-3 must often contact hundreds of parents quickly for sudden changes in schedules due to emergencies, cancellation, or just important announcements.
If you have provided a cell phone number, parents can opt in to receive text alerts and messages. Simply text "YES" to 67587 (standard text messaging fees apply).
Thank you to our Pirates R.O.C.K. Stars!
Pathfinder Elementary
Email: bohn.anna@pcr3schools.org
Website: https://pathfinder.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/
Location: 1951 NW 87th Terrace, KCMO, MO, United States
Phone: 816-436-6670
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pathfinderelementary/
Twitter: @pathfinderelem
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