Pathfinder Press
Information for Pathfinder Families /October 7th, 2022
Weekly Update
We had a great time this week celebrating Homecoming with our students! Check out our Pathfinder Facebook Page for all things related to the Storybook Homecoming! Students got super creative and it brought such fun energy to our school community! Ask your student what their favorite dress up day was or who was their favorite person, all dressed up!
Remember that tonight is the Platte County High School Homecoming Football game and there is No School on Monday, October 10th. Enjoy the long weekend with your students, find time to do something together! Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you back on Tuesday!
-Dr. Bohn & Mrs. Miller
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Upcoming Reminders!
- Monday, October 10th: No School (Teacher In-service)
- Wednesday, October 19th: 2-hour early release PLC
- Friday, October 28th: Fall Parties sponsored by PTA
- Wednesday, November 2nd: Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Thursday, November 3rd: Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Friday, November 4th: No School
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Fall Conferences: In-person & Virtual, November 2 & 3
You will receive sign up information for parent/teacher conferences in your student's classroom newsletter.
Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, November 2, 4:30-8:30pm and Thursday, November 3, 4:30-8:00pm. We are offering both in-person and virtual options for conferences.
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Birthday Treats
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PLC
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PTA Updates! Remember, it is never too late to join PTA!
- Revenue earned from Spirit Wear purchases
- Revenue earned from Chuck E. Cheese night
- Trunk or Treat PTA trunk
- Fall Party planning October 28
- Papa John's Night October 13
- River Roll Skate Night - October 20
Did you know PTA pays for all Pathfinder field trips and classroom parties!?
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Save the Date! October 19, 2022
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Candy Wanted!
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Archery Tryouts - 4th and 5th Grade Archery
Tryouts will be held at the end of October. Please use the sign up link below to secure your spot today.
Please join us for a fun team experience in a sport that is built for everyone.
*No equipment necessary to purchase unless you want to.
* Season practice will start the first week in November and run until March. Tournaments will be December to February. State will be held in March in Branson.
If you would like more information or have questions, please reach out. Garlandl@platteco.k12.mo.us
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Meet our PSN team!
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Classroom Spotlight: Mrs. Duddy's 3rd Grade
Learning Spanish and English Words
Learning Spanish and English Words
Free Writing Share
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Pathfinder Parent Calendars
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Visitors at Lunch
The Pathfinder Cafeteria is open for visitors! Please sign up in advance to eat with your child! Below are some guidelines that will help make this experience a success:
- Prior to visiting, please verify your student's lunch time and utilize the sign up to reserve your spot (1 sign up = 1 visitor seat). No more than 2 adults can sign up.
- Bring a state-issued ID to get signed in. Visitors must be listed on the student’s SISK12 account or parent permission must be received at the office prior to the visit.
- Please keep in mind that we have limited seating for visitors. Finding other arrangements for younger siblings during the lunch visit would be appreciated.
- Parents can either bring outside food or a packed lunch for their child and themselves. Parents may also purchase a lunch from school, but need to use this sign up to do that in advance.
- Parents may not go back to the classroom or recess after lunch.
- Only the child (no friends) can sit with parent during lunch.
- Outside food and drink will only be permitted if you are staying to eat with your student.
- Parents who show up for lunch without signing up will be added if there is an open spot. If not, the office can help the parent sign up for a future date.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation in making this opportunity a success!
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Hall Pass
When visitors are able to sign up to have lunch with their student, we have a specific process that will be followed. At this time, all visitors will be asked to check in with the office upon arrival at school prior to entering the school. Hall Pass Visitor Management system has been installed in all of our schools to improve overall building safety/security and visitor management. The Hall Pass Visitor Management system will:
Conduct a screening on each visitor using the sex offender registry
Will log in volunteers to track their hours
Will be used to document late arriving students.
Whenever any non-student or non-district employee requests to enter any area of the building where children are accessible, essentially beyond the front office, they will be asked to produce a government issued ID:
State driver’s license
State issued ID
Passport
US Military ID
Permanent resident card
The ID will be scanned and a badge will be given to visitors. This process is key to continuing to maintain and improve a safe and caring environment for our students and staff. A visitor’s badge needs to be worn at all times while visiting the school.
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Pathfinder Lost and Found
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Text Notifications
The District uses text messaging and automated phone calls to notify parents of upcoming events and days off, school closings due to weather, and during emergency situations. Newly enrolled families will automatically receive an opt-in message from 67587. If you missed it, simply text “Yes” to 67587 to receive text messages.
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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).
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Thank You to our Pirates R.O.C.K. Stars!
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Pathfinder Elementary
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