Pathfinder Press

Pathfinder Families,

As we wrap up our second week of school, it's been wonderful to see how quickly routines are falling into place. The students are settling in beautifully, and their unique personalities are already shining through!

We’re excited to invite you to our Open House on September 18—a perfect opportunity to connect, see what your child has been working on, and meet our fantastic staff. While you're here, don't forget to support the PTA and consider becoming a member. Your involvement plays a vital role in our school community!

Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, September 2. Enjoy the long weekend with your family and friends. And if you're looking for some fun, join us at the Community Tailgate Party tonight at 5 PM at the Price Chopper in Platte City—it's a great way to celebrate the start of the school year with friends and neighbors.

-Dr. Bohn & Mrs. Miller

Thursday, September 5th will be Fall Picture Day at Pathfinder Elementary! Order forms were handed out at Meet The Teacher Night. If you did not receive one, please let your teacher know. Orders can also be placed online by clicking the button below.

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for Pathfinder's first ever Open House even on Wednesday, September 18th from 5:00-6:30 PM! Come with your family to enjoy:

-Pizza dinner provided by MainStreet Credit Union (Pathfinder's Pirates R.O.C.K. Business Partner)

-Informational session with your child's classroom teacher

-Ideas for how to help your student at home

-Giveaways, prizes, and great company!

The first 100 Pathfinder students in the door will win a PCR3 Pop-It, childcare for school-aged children will be provided, and the top 3 classes in attendance will win a pizza party!

We can't wait to see you there! Use the link below or the QR Code on the flyer attached to RSVP!

We are pleased to inform you that the 2024-2025 Student Handbook is now available for review. This handbook contains important information regarding school policies, procedures, and expectations for the upcoming school year. In addition, we will be sending home the Receipt of Student/Parent Handbook & Student Code of Conduct (pg. 53 of the handbook) that we kindly ask you to review, sign, and return back to school. This signature page confirms that you have reviewed the handbook with your student and understand the guidelines outlined within it. Your cooperation in this matter ensures a smooth and informed start to the school year. Thank you for your continued support!

If your child participated in PCR-3's Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) testing or End-of-Course (EOC) testing in the Spring of 2024, assessment results are now available.

2023-24 Students in Grades 3-11 (now in Grades 4-12): Hard copy results will be coming home with your child Friday, August 30.

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) publishes a Guide to Interpreting Results that provides additional details about the content of the Individual Student Reports. Please see the guide linked here: MAP Grade-Level Assessment Spring 2023-24 Guide.

Please keep in mind these assessments are only one piece of information your child’s teacher looks at to determine how your child is performing. The Platte County R-3 School District uses multiple methods to frequently monitor student achievement and provide a more complete picture of your student’s progress towards grade level proficiency on the Missouri Learning Standards. If you have questions about how your child is performing in school, please contact your child’s teacher.

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.

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.

PCHS Cheerleading is sponsoring their 38th annual “Super Saturday" cheer clinic on Saturday, September 14. Participants are invited to perform at the October 9 Victory Supper during Homecoming week. See flier for details and click here to pre-register.

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).

• August 30- Pirates ROCK Community Tailgate. 5p - 6:30p.
• September 2- NO SCHOOL. Labor Day.
  
• September 5 - Picture Day.
• September 7- PTA Popsicle Playdate. 2p- 4p.
• September 9- PTA Meeting. 5:30 pm.
• September 11- 23- Major Saver Fundraiser
• September 16- NO SCHOOL. PLD.
• September 17- Board of Education Meeting. 6p.
• September 18- PF Open House 5p-6:30 p.

Click on the image below to access a printable Parent Calendar that includes all of our important dates, our Specials rotation, and upcoming events! We will continue to include this in subsequent issues of the Pathfinder Press at the bottom of each edition.

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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.

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.

The Platte County Health Department distributes food every 2nd Thursday of the month from 1-2:30 pm.

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.

We want families to stay connected to all Pathfinder information. In addition, we invite you to visit our social media and platforms below.

• Like us on Facebook
• Follow us on Twitter
• Visit our Website

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).

• 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.

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).

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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