Pathfinder Press
Information for Pathfinder Families / November 6th, 2022
Weekly Update
Hello Families!
We had a very busy, short week with students! Monday, students were on their best behavior and one student per class was chosen to participate in a fun end of day activity using some of our left over fall party supplies (more information below). Wednesday, we greeted and cheered on our PCHS Volleyball team as they traveled down to the state championship! The rest of the week was spent introducing new units of learning and preparing for conferences. Ask your student one thing they were proud of this week! This newsletter is full of important information about upcoming events at Pathfinder. Please enjoy your weekend with those that you love!
-Dr. Bohn & Mrs. Miller
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Nov. 2nd & 3rd: Fall Parent Teacher Conferences
Thank you for coming to Parent Teacher Conferences! It was so nice to have our families back in the building and get a chance to connect! There are a lot of celebrations to be shared and it is always nice to get the chance to speak one on one about your student! If you were unable to connect with your child's teacher during conferences, be sure to coordinate a alternate time to meet or talk on the phone.
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Title I Compacts
As a Title I school, Pathfinder receives additional federal funds to support academic success for all students. Part of being a Title I school means building home to school connections and making our commitments to families clear. In an effort to do just that, we sent home our home-school compacts at Parent Teacher Conferences. These compacts outline what Pathfinder will do, what parents will do, and what students will do to ensure success in school. Please sign this and get it returned for us! Any questions about the compact or Title I programming in general can be directed to Mrs. Miller, our Assistant Principal (millere@platteco.k12.mo.us).
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Fall Parent Survey / Complete by December 4th
The Platte County School District is conducting its annual parent survey 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.
If you have not already completed the survey during Parent/Teacher conferences, we ask that you complete the survey by clicking on the link below. If you have more than one student, please be sure to answer those questions for each building. The survey should take approximately fifteen minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for your feedback!
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Upcoming Reminders!
- Friday, November 4th: No School
- Monday, November 7th: PTA Meeting
- Wednesday, November 9th: PLC Day 2-hour early release
- Friday, November 11th: Veterans Day Celebration
- Wednesday, November 23: No School-Thanksgiving Break
- Thursday, November 24: No School-Thanksgiving Break
- Friday, November 25: No School-Thanksgiving Break
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Monday's Incentive
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Pathfinder Lost and Found - Getting Full!
Thank you!
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PTA: Annual Title I Meeting
Dr. Bohn and Mrs. Miller will also be presenting our Building Strategic Improvement Plan (BSIP). This outlines goals, data, and next steps to support our students and staff at Pathfinder.
Please join us for this informational meeting!
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Picture Retake Day: November 10
Our Fall Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Thursday, November 10th. This will be for all students who did not have a Fall picture taken, absent students from our Fall picture day, and students that did not like their purchased packet from September 9th. Students looking to retake need to bring their retake packet in hand and bring money for that as well.
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Nov. 11th Veterans Day Celebration
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Classroom Spotlight: Library!
Book Fair!
Teacher Tubs!
Book Fair!
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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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Substitutes Needed!
You have most likely heard a lot about staffing shortages in schools throughout the metro area. To be as transparent as possible Pathfinder is being impacted by the shortage due to staff illness and lack of substitutes. We begin with finding coverage for classrooms as that has the greatest impact on students. At times we are needing to cancel specific content area classes (Reading Improvement, English Learning classes), or we are utilizing staff who are not directly supervising students (Library Aide, Behavior Coach, Instructional Coach). Our coverage process is on a rotating basis so that we are not continually canceling the same content areas.
The main reason we are communicating this information to you is so that you know our plan for continuing the educational process at Pathfinder. However, we do have another reason for sharing this with you. WE ARE IN NEED OF SUBSTITUTES! If you or you know of someone who may want to substitute in our schools please apply using the link below!
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After-School Opportunities
Bricks 4 Kidz - Early Engineers
Who: Pathfinder Students
What: Bricks 4 Kidz Early Engineers Lego Club
When: Mondays (November 14th, 21st, 28th, December 5th, 12th, & 19th) from 7:30-8:30 AM
Where: Pathfinder Library or Art Room (TBD)
Cost: $84 for a 6-week session
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Pathfinder Parent Calendars
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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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