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Information for Pathfinder Families / May 3, 2024
💻 Weekly Update!
Hello Families!
Can you believe it? May is here, and we're already counting down the days until the end of the school year! It feels like just yesterday we were starting this journey together, and now we're on the home stretch. MAP testing is winding down, and we couldn't be prouder of how hard our students have worked. It's been impressive to see their growth and progress throughout the year.
Before we say goodbye for the summer, we've got one last hurrah planned - Field Day! On May 10th, our young athletes will be showcasing their skills, and we invite all parents to come and cheer them on. It's always a blast watching our students shine outside of the classroom.
Mark your calendars - the last day of school is May 24th, with a 3 hour early dismissal. It's amazing how quickly time flies, but we're excited to celebrate another successful school year with all of you.
Let's make these last few weeks count!
Best regards,
- Dr. Bohn & Mrs. Miller
⚓︎ Around Pathfinder ⚓︎
👟 Field Day!
Hello Parents! Our annual Field Day is next Friday, May 10th. Your child will partake in a fun filled two and a half hour field day where they get to play games with their classmates to celebrate the end of the year. If you would like to come and watch your child participate you must sign in, and out at the front office to receive a visitor's pass in order to go around to the stations with them.
Our schedule will look like this: Kindergarten through 2nd grade, with the exception of Mrs. Farley's class, will go from 9:10-11:30. Mrs. Farley's class, plus 3rd through 5th grades, will go from 12:00-2:20.
A few reminders..... Please remember to either bring sunscreen for your child or apply it before they come to school. Everyone will spend about 2 hours outside. Bring a water bottle! We will have refilling stations available. Wear old clothes that can get wet or dirty, your new or old field day shirts, and shoes that can get wet. Please no flip flops because some of our games have running and we don't want anyone to fall.
Come out and join the fun!
🧥 Lost and Found
It's time to reunite with your misplaced treasures before they bid adieu forever. If these lost lovelies aren't claimed by May 24th, they're off to find new homes.
📝 MAP Testing
MAP testing dates for Pathfinder will be April 22nd - May 11th, 2024. The following are the specific dates for grade levels:
3rd grade - April 22nd, 23rd, 26th and 29th
4th grade - April 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th and May 2nd
5th grade - April 24th, 25th, 30th, May 1st, 6th and 7th
Please make sure your student is punctual and present each day.
📝 2024-25 School Supplies
Did you know that you can order your child's 2024-25 school supplies to be delivered directly to school in time for Meet the Teacher Night in August? Pathfinder Elementary is partnering with School Toolbox for the 2024-25 school year to make ordering school supplies that match your teacher's selected list as easy as 1-2-3!
- Put your Zip Code in the box at SchoolToolBox.com
- Make sure you select the Pathfinder Elementary
- Select your child's new grade level for the 2024-25 school year
- Order away!
⚓ Pirate Crew
Pathfinder Elementary is thrilled to welcome building-wide volunteers for the upcoming Spring 2023 semester! In addition to individual classroom volunteer opportunities offered by teachers, Pathfinder is extending half-day volunteer options to trusted adults in students' lives, such as parents, grandparents, uncles, or aunts. Those who enroll for these building-wide opportunities will offer valuable support in their child's classroom, other classrooms within the same grade level, Specials, Lunch, and Recess, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM on the specified days listed below.
Please utilize this page to sign up for a specific day. It's essential to bear in mind that all volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and verified contacts on a student's PowerSchool portal. Additionally, we kindly request that volunteers limit volunteering to one day this Spring, ensuring opportunities for a diverse range of families to participate.
Dates will be continually added as we progress through the semester, assess capacity, and finalize state testing dates. We appreciate your enthusiasm for supporting our Pathfinder students and staff!
📰 District News 📰
📝 Parent Survey
Thank you for your Feedback! Please Complete the FINAL PCR-3 Parent Survey by May 10
We're conducting our final parent survey cycle to gather feedback on strengths of the District, as well as areas to consider for growth. Your input is important and will be considered when making future decisions. Results from our second cycle can be viewed here. Please complete the FINAL cycle survey by Friday, May 10. Thank you in advance for your feedback!
🚌 Last Day of School
Friday, May 24, 2024 will be our last day of school, and will be a 3-hour early dismissal.
☀️ Summer School Enrollment
K-8 Summer School Enrollment:
Existing Students Can Now Enroll Via PowerSchool
The Platte County R-3 School District is excited to announce that Summer School will be held May 31-June 28 (no school on June 19).
- Pathfinder Elementary and Barry Elementary K-5th grade students will attend summer school at Barry Elementary
- Compass Elementary and Siegrist Elementary K-5th grade students will attend summer school at Siegrist Elementary
- Platte City Middle School and Platte Purchase Middle School 6th-8th grade students will attend summer school at Platte County High School
- Platte County High School 9th-12th grade students will attend summer school at Platte County High School
All Platte County R-3 students are invited to attend and continue to grow as learners throughout the summer! The purpose of PCR-3’s Summer School Program is to provide an experience that is relevant, rigorous, and engaging, based on individual learner needs, in a safe and caring environment. Click here for frequently asked questions and more information about our Summer School Program.
Parents of Current Students in Grades PreK-7 interested in K-8 Summer School:
You can now enroll for 2024 Summer School via the Forms tab on PowerSchool Parent Portal and should complete your registration by May 10, 2024. Following May 10, students may be placed on a waitlist for Summer School. PowerSchool forms are available on web browsers and through the PowerSchool app.
Follow the steps below to complete the online summer school enrollment.
- Log on to Parent Portal via a web browser or PowerSchool app. If you need assistance logging in, please contact your child's school.
- Find and click on the "Forms" tab via the left-hand navigation on a web browser or via the "More" tab at the bottom of your app. (See screenshots to the right).
- Under General Forms, complete the K-8 Summer School Enrollment Form for each eligible student.
*Summer School enrollment must be completed by a parent/guardian with Parent Portal access.
**Incoming Kindergarten students will be able to complete summer school enrollment after completing their regular school year enrollment (Kindergarten Kickoffs are scheduled for April 22).
***Information about enrolling in the High School summer school program will be available in April.
🖍️ 2024 Kindergarten Enrollment
Children who have turned five years of age before August 1, 2024, are eligible for kindergarten for the 2024-25 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.
2024 Kindergarten Information Form
🍎 PTA 🍎
📢 Announcements and Community Events 📢
🥁 Drum!
Everyone’s favorite action-packed drum-a-palooza is back for the 14th year! This year’s show will take place on Friday, May 3rd at 7pm in the Wilson Center Auditorium at Platte County High School. This year’s theme is The Art of DRUM! The music is sure to paint a picture for the audience and will surely draw everyone's attention from start to finish! You’ll hear everything from popular songs, percussion ensembles, and of course some cartoon theme songs thrown in at the end! It’s sure to be a true masterpiece! Tickets will be available at the door for $7, and all proceeds benefit the performers.
⚓ Treasure Chest Support
The PCR-3 Treasure Chest is also providing groceries to assist families who qualify for Free or Reduced Meal Plans. Qualifying families will receive a weekly form via email to fill out or call 816-858-7001 weekly, so we can appropriately plan for resources. Once approved, families can receive additional food on Wednesdays from 4-6pm at the Treasure Chest site (in the north parking lot of PCHS).
📅 Mark Your CALENDAR
- May 6- PTA Meeting
- May 6-10- Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 10- Field Day
- May 16- Board of Education Meeting
- May 16- PTA Skate Night
- May 24- Last Day of School. 3 Hour Early Release
🗓️ 2023-24 Parent Calendar
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🔁 Repeat Information 🔁
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🥶 Make Up Day Plans
With our inclement weather days in January, and no school on February 14 to celebrate the Chiefs Super Bowl parade, our make up day plans to date are as follows:
- January 9 Inclement Weather Day - Will be made up on Thursday, May 23
- January 10 Inclement Weather Day - Will be made up on Friday, May 24
- January 16, 19, and 23 Virtual Learning Days - Will not need to be made up
- February 14 No School Day - Because our attendance hours exceed the necessary hours set forth by the state, the Board has approved not making this day up
🎍 Mobile Food Distribution
The Platte County Health Department distributes food every 2nd Thursday of the month from 1-2:30 pm.
📱 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). New families should have received an opt-in text this week.
💬 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 bohna@platteco.k12.mo.us (Dr. Anna Bohn, Principal) or millere@platteco.k12.mo.us (Mrs. Emily Miller, Assistant Principal).
Thank you to our Pirates R.O.C.K. Stars!
Pathfinder Elementary
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