The fact that this is our last parent newsletter for our first year at The 'Purch is remarkable! We are so PROUD of this year and the learning that has happened in this new, beautiful building.

Thank you so much for all of the support, pride and partnership this year. We have created the start of many new traditions and are so proud of the experiences and memories we have made this year.

We look forward to a great last week and celebrating our year, our students and our 8th graders! There is lots of information about Chromebook Check-in, Last Week and Summer Activities and Enrollment information in this newsletter. Also, make sure you check out our social media for pictures of all of our last week celebrations.

Thank you, again, for a great year. Have a wonderful summer! 🧡

• Monday, May 20:
• Normal 7 Hour Schedule
• Tuesday, May 21:
• Normal 7 Hour Schedule
• Spring Fastbridge Reports Sent Home
• Wednesday, May 22:
• Normal Odd Block Day Schedule
• Thursday, May 23:
• Normal Even Block Day Schedule
• 8th Grade Celebration
• Pirates ROCK & Student Celebration/Award Assembly: 1:46pm-2:50pm
• Chromebook Check-in, 10:30am-12pm
• Friday, May 24:
• Last Day of School!!! (11:50 Dismissal)
• Yearbook Signing
• Talent Show, 8:45am-9:45am
• Field Day, 9:50-11:30am

Important Upcoming Dates:

• Friday, May 31:
• Summer School Begins, 7am-12pm, (@PCHS)

Friday, May 24, 2024 will be our last day of school and will be a 3-hour early dismissal.

For the summer, students in grades 6-7 are able to turn in their school-issued Chromebook if parents DO NOT wish to be responsible for it during summer break. Otherwise, they will keep it and bring it back to school in August. If you would like for your child to turn in their Chromebook, please complete this form (if you have multiple children attending PPMS, please complete one form per child) and ensure that they have 1) their Chromebook, 2) the school-issued charger, and 3) the school-issued carrying bag. If those items are not returned prior to school ending or are damaged, fees will be charged accordingly. (If your student has lost their charger, these can be purchased in the office or you can find these on Amazon as well 😉).

All 8th grade students will turn in their Chromebook on Thursday, May 23. Please ensure that your child has 1) their Chromebook, 2) the school-issued charger, and 3) the school-issued carrying bag. If those items are not returned prior to school ending, you will be charged accordingly. If your child is signed up for summer school at PCHS, they will receive their high school device upon the start of summer school.

Online re-enrollment for returning students for the upcoming school year is now available! You will use your PowerSchool Parent Portal to access the Registration. Gather your proof of residency documentation before completing.

Steps to Complete Re-Enrollment, from the Parent Portal:

1. Select the student you wish to register along the top.
2. Select the Returning Student Registration 2024-25 Icon on the left side.
3. Agree to the terms and conditions.
4. Enter the student's date of birth.
5. Complete forms.

Medication Pick-Up

Prescription and over the counter (OTC) medications that have been brought to the school must be picked up prior to student dismissal at 11:50 on the last day of school. You will not be able to pick up any medication remaining in the health room after the students are dismissed. All medications remaining in the health room will be disposed of.

Prior to the last day of school, the health room will be open on regularly scheduled school days from 7:30 am to 2:40 pm. You may pick up your student’s medication during those hours.

Please contact the school nurse in advance:

• If your student is attending summer school and you would like to have the medication available for your student during summer school.

• If you do not plan to pick up your student’s remaining medication.

Incoming 8th Grade Students

Incoming 8th grade students are required to be compliant with immunizations prior to the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine and the MCV (meningococcal) are required for all incoming 8th grade students. These vaccines are typically given around age 11. Plan ahead and don’t wait until August! Appointments will fill up quickly as the new school year approaches. Contact your health care provider or the Platte County Health Department at www.platte county health dept.com.

We'll have our lost and found out one more time during this last week. Any items left behind for summer break will be donated!

Are you interested in playing Sports next year in Middle School or High School? In order to participate in athletics and activities at Platte County High School or Platte Purchase Middle School, students must be registered in the activity registration system (sometimes referred to as rSchool). Please see the information sheet below about how to complete the online registration.

Also, some of the Athletics/Activities will be holding summer camps and practices throughout the summer. Please see below for the schedules and contact information for these Athletics/Activities.

Platte County Wrestling Club is hosting a summer clinic with Coach Reggie Burress for ages 5-14, June 4-5 or June 4-6 depending on experience level. Register by May 23 at www.plattecountywrestling.sportngin.com.

Parents of existing students interested in Summer School: Enroll for 2024 Summer School via the Forms on PowerSchool Parent Portal (via a browser or the app).

• Grades 9-12: Enrollment will be open via PowerSchool Parent Portal until May 17 or until courses are full. If a course fills up, you may choose to be placed on a wait list or select an alternate course if available.

Summer School will be held May 31-June 28 at the following locations. Click here for more information about summer school.

• Barry Elementary: For all K-5th grade southern attendance area students (Pathfinder and Barry Elementaries)
• Siegrist Elementary: For all K-5th grade northern attendance area students (Compass and Siegrist Elementaries)
• PCHS: For all 6th-8th students, and 9th-12 grade students

Hello! My name is Madison Michaelis and I work for Northland Connections. Northland Connections, Inc. is a not-for-profit agency established in 2021 to provide evidenced-based, therapeutic services to individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities and their families.

In the past year, Northland Connections has partnered with the Platte County Board of Services to open a community space called NeuroDiverseCity in Zona Rosa. This space is open to everyone and is a place where individuals can feel safe and be their authentic selves. We are currently running an adult and teen social group every week, as well as additional community events throughout the month.

I am reaching out to you in hopes you could pass along this information to your students. As summer approaches, we know that individuals will be at home looking for something fun to do. We would love to have your students join us! I am going to attach an event calendar for May and June as well as link the website to our events.

If you have any other questions or need more information please feel free to reach out!

Thanks!

Madison Michaelis, BBA

Northland Connections https://www.northlandconnections.org/events-activities

If you need to pay your students lunch balance or need to know the amount your student owes please feel free to call the school and find out. You can also visit www.k12paymentcenter.com and pay that way as well. You will need your child's student number to create an account.

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Location:Location: Platte Purchase Middle School

9400 N. Platte Purchase Dr., Kansas City, MO 64155
Phone: 816-436-1433 x. 3402
Twitter: @PlattePurchase

Facebook: www.facebook.com/plattepurchasemiddleschool

Instagram: @plattepurchase