The Compass Notes for Families
September 1, 2023
Thank you for a wonderful, first full week, of teaching & learning!
We hope everyone has a great, relaxing 3-day weekend with your family & friends.
Once again, please reach out if you have any concerns or questions!
Thank you for your support & partnership!
-Mr. White & Mrs. Page
Dates to Know
Monday, September 4: No School- Labor Day
Monday, September 11: No School- Professional Learning Day for Staff
Friday, October 13: 3-Hour Early Release
Friday, October 20: No School- Professional Learning Day for Staff
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures at Compass
New Information
MAP Data
MAP data for students in grades 4th-5th will be coming home next Friday, September 8th.
There will be a paper report going home with students. Please be on the lookout for these reports.
Previous Information
Coming-In the Building
Lunch Volunteers
If you want to volunteer to assist with lunch, please sign up below!
KEEP IN CONTACT WITH US!
We want families to stay connected to all Compass information. We invite you to use the buttons below to visit our social media and platforms.
You can always pick up the phone and give us a call anytime. The school number is 816.858.0172. If you have a specific question for administration, please email us at whitee@platteco.k12.mo.us (Mr. White, Principal) or pagea@platteco.k12.mo.us (Mrs. Allison Page, Assistant Principal).
PowerSchool Parent Portal
Parents can use Parent Portal (www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/parents/parent_portal) to keep up to date on grades and assignments (for students in grades 6-12), attendance, and we will soon have active links to meal payments and fees. Parents who did not receive their new PowerSchool Access ID and Password at registration days or back-to-school nights can look for them to come home with the elementary student.
Resource Checklist Needs Assessment
Below is a resource assessment for families, from our social worker.
At the beginning of each school year we ask parents and guardians to fill out our Resource Checklist on paper. This year we are asking you to complete the Resource Checklist electronically using this form. This brief questionnaire is your School Social Worker's first and primary way to help you access support services. It also lets us know if you are interested in giving back to your school community. Please do not hesitate to contact your School Social Worker if you have any questions.
School Hours of Operation
Here are some tidbits of important information about Compass Elementary:
Regular school day office hours run from 8:15 am - 4:30 pm.
- Students can enter the building: 8:30 a.m.
- Official start of school-8:50 a.m.
- Dismissal-Car Riders, Walkers and Y-Club-3:33 p.m.
- Dismissal-Bus Riders-3:50 p.m.
School Messenger
The District, as well as Compass Elementary, uses text messaging and automated phone calls to notify parents of upcoming events and days off, school closings due to weather, and 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 these text messages.
Student Absences
Treasure Chest
The Treasure Chest is our school district resource center. It is a stocked pantry providing food, clothing, toiletries, and other household supplies. All items in the Treasure Chest are free to PCR-3 students and families who participate in the Free or Reduced School Lunch Program. The Treasure Chest is open for shopping every week of the calendar year on Wednesday evenings from 4pm-6pm.
Families must register at the following link or call 816.858.7001 weekly so we can appropriately plan for resources. Once approved, families can drive through at the original Treasure Chest site (in the north parking lot of PCHS). Identification must be provided in order to receive food.
Use the link below to register.
Watch D.O.G.S
Please take a look below if you are interested in coming in September!
Y-Club- Before and After School Care at Compass
YMCA Y-Club enrollment is underway for the new school year!
The Before and After School Program available to families in the Platte County R-3 School District is Y Club. With Y Club before and after school, children in kindergarten through 5th grade will enjoy and benefit from homework enrichment, physical activity, and small and large group activities with a focus on building community and youth voice and leadership. Full-time and part-time Y Club is available at Compass, along with Y Club on days when school is out of session for inclement weather, seasonal breaks, and other days off (enrollment permitting). Operating hours are each weekday from 6:30 a.m. until school begins, and again after school until 6:00 p.m.
Spots are limited so please complete the 23-24 Y Club Enrollment Form at KansasCityYMCA.org/Yclub to secure your spot.
If you have any questions about the Y Club program, please contact YMCA at (913) 345-9622.
⚓ PIRATES ROCK CHARACTER TRAIT: PRIDE (SEPTEMBER) 🏴☠️
Pirates R.O.C.K. (Raising Outstanding Character Kids) is a program designed to surround our families with examples of strong character traits through school experiences, at home, and reinforced in their community. Each month our community focuses on a specific character trait and students are recognized for exhibiting these traits: Self Confidence, Pride, Responsibility, Citizenship, Compassion, Individuality, Self Control, Integrity, Perseverance, Respect, Honesty, and Cooperation.
September's #PiratesROCK trait is PRIDE: a feeling of self respect & worth.
Leader in Me connections to PRIDE:
- Habit 1: Be Proactive - You are in charge of you.
- Habit 6: Synergize - Work together to do better.
- Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw - Take care of yourself.
Character Strong connections to PRIDE:
- Self-awareness
- Social Awareness
- Commitment
- Humility
PTA!
Please visit our PTA Facebook page as well as our PTA website at http://ptacompass.com/
Thank You to Our Compass Elementary Pirates R.O.C.K. Business Partners!
Compass Elementary School
Email: whitee@platteco.k12.mo.us
Website: https://compass.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/
Location: 401 Kentucky Avenue, Platte City, MO, USA
Phone: 816-858-0172
Facebook: Facebook.com/CompassElementarySchool
Twitter: @CompassElemPCR3