The Siegrist Star

1st grade Pajama Party Music Concert was such a special event. The night was full of fun and a big teddy bear, thanks to Darby Jeffries, Middle School 6th grader which added an extra element of fun for the kids! And of course, big kudos to the 4th/5th grade Siegrist Choir for their performance. Events like these truly highlight the creativity and talent within our school community. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make it happen, and let's give another round of applause to Mrs. Burnett for her dedication to providing entertaining music programs for our students and their families!

Siegrist give high fives to our Archery Team for the 2023-2024 school year. They did such a great job this year. We also wanted to wish those who qualified for the state tournament in Branson this weekend the best of luck.

For Lead Day time on Friday, March 22, 2024, the Siegrist Student Lighthouse Team (@ 30 students) headed to the NCC building for a CSI expedition set up by Officer Darrick Bruns (CSI Instructor) and his team of law enforcement cadets. There the students faced the task of solving the crime scene of “What happened to ‘Olaf’”? They were involved with fingerprinting, DNA testing, crime scene photos, observing and sketching out the crime scene, angles of droplets then comparing notes so as to work with each other to try and solve it. Thank you to Officer Bruns and his team who did an incredible job providing an exciting and meaningful experience for the students!

Siegrist regrets to inform you that Mrs. Kaiser will be leaving her position with us to pursue a new role in our transportation department, starting on April 1st. While we are saddened by her departure, we want to wish her all the best in her new endeavor. Mrs. Kaiser has been an invaluable member of our team, and her dedication and warmth will be greatly missed. Please join us in congratulating her on this exciting new chapter in her career.

On a brighter note, I am pleased to announce that we will be welcoming Mrs. Mausolf to our administrative assistant team. While she is not new to Siegrist, she will be stepping into Mrs. Kaiser's position. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Mrs. Mausolf as she transitions into her new role.

MAR 25-29 - Spring Break
MAR 29 - LAST DAY TO ORDER A YEARBOOK
APR 1 - PTA Meeting @ 6pm Siegrist Library
Click here to view the full Siegrist Elementary calendar on our website.

Today our Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) parent letter was shared with all families with students in grades 3-5 via PowerSchool. In the event you didn't see it we have included the link below. (testing dates at bottom of letter)

Please let us know if your child(ren) will be absent on any of our testing days so we can be proactive and set up a testing schedule for him/her. Your partnership is vital!

As always, please help ensure your child is well rested, has food (or will eat breakfast at school) and send them to school with a positive mindset that you believe in them. We certainly do and know they will give their best.

Let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you for your partnership!

Lori Mann - Siegrist School Counselor

Parents of existing students currently in grades PreK-7 interested in K-8 Summer School: You can now enroll for 2024 Summer School via the Forms on PowerSchool Parent Portal (via a browser or the app). Please complete by May 10, 2024.

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

*Incoming Kindergarten students can complete summer school enrollment after completing their regular school year enrollment (Kindergarten Kickoffs will be held April 22).

**Information about enrolling in the High School summer school program will be available in April.

Are you looking for a way to bond/grow and foster leadership skills within your family? How about a Siegrist Leadership BINGO Challenge?

The Siegrist Family and Community Action Team would like to invite you to participate in our Spring Break Family Challenge where your child(ren) will nurture and develop life-ready leadership skills. You can help your child discover the leader within themselves and prepare for a future of contribution and service!

How it works…

• Complete the BINGO board sent home with students: five in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal row OR complete all of the activities for full card BINGO.
• Students must turn in a completed BINGO board with both parent/student signatures by Tuesday, April 2nd

Students whose families complete the Spring Break Family Challenge will earn a Bundt Cake coupon and an Ice Cream Truck Celebration! Let's foster a love for service and shape a more positive and meaningful life at home, at school, and in the community!

You may have heard about the solar eclipse that will occur on April 8, 2024, visible across North America. While we are not in the path of totality, we'll have about 88% coverage in our area, with eclipse phenomena from approximately 1-3pm and peaking just before 2pm. Science teachers and other staff members in each of our buildings are organizing lessons and activities around the event and all students will receive specialized solar filter eclipse glasses and will have the opportunity to view the eclipse.

Hello, I am happy to share an opportunity for your son/daughter. The Siegrist Elementary Running Academy is a group of 4th/5th-grade students who train every Monday and Wednesday morning starting April 1st to prepare for the Mother's Day 5k. Click the link for more information and to sign up.

Our mission is to introduce students to the lifetime activity of long-distance running while supporting a local cause. We will set goals, improve fitness levels, and enjoy being a part of a team in a fun environment. Parents are welcome to join us in the training and of course on race day!

Coach Crawford

Siegrist Running Academy Link

The school counseling curriculum is systematically presented by school counselors in the areas of social/emotional, academic and career development based on Missouri School Counseling Big Ideas and Grade Level Expectations (GLE) Each year we seek parent and teacher input as to which standards you feel our Siegrist students could really use. The counselors take your collective feedback and ensure that the comprehensive school counseling program specifically addresses the needs of our students.

Surveys only take a few minutes, please take a few minutes to complete a survey for the grade(s) your student(s) are in. Surveys are available from March 8 through April 8th, 2024. Last year we had a total of 24 responses. Our goal this year is 60 or more responses......please share your thoughts!.

Thank you.

Mrs. Burrows & Dr. Mann

Siegrist School Counselors

K teacher survey

1st grade teacher survey

2nd grade teacher survey

3rd grade teacher survey

4th grade teacher survey

5th grade teacher survey

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.

If your family has an incoming kindergartner, please complete the form linked here. If you know of a family with an incoming kindergartner, please share! We will send you information about enrollment and Kindergarten Kickoffs, hosted in each elementary on Monday, April 22.

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

All of the stories in this newsletter are written by Siegrist Lighthouse students for all the other students at Siegrist and their parents to enjoy.

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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

K12 Payment Center for Lunch Accounts

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

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!

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You can always contact us at anytime by phone or Email. If you have a specific question for administration, please email us at suttonj@platteco.k12.mo.us ( Mrs. Johna Sutton, Principal) or powersm@platteco.k12.mo.us (Mr. Michael Powers, Assistant Principal)

Email: itaot@platteco.k12.mo.us (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.