The Compass Notes
March 4th, 2022
A Compass Note:
We had a great time today with our APEX Fun Run. The kids enjoyed the activity and being able to be outside. We were additionally fortunate to have great weather for the event. Thank you to all of our parents who volunteered to help, as well as all of our students and families that supported this fundraising event!
Have a great weekend Compass Family!
Dates to know:
Tuesday, March 8th: PTA Meeting- 6:30 pm (Virtual Link)
Wednesday, March 9th: PLC Early Dismissal
Thursday, March 10th: Board of Education Meeting- 6:30 pm
Friday, March 11th: End of 3rd Quarter
Sunday, March 13th: Daylight Savings Time
March 14th - March 18th: Spring Break
Thursday, March 24th: 2nd Grade Music Program
Friday, March 25th: 3Q Report Cards Go Home
The Board approved the academic calendar for the 2022-23 school year, as suggested by teachers, support staff, parents and board members on the calendar committee, and taking into consideration feedback during public review.
Inclement Weather Day Makeup Plan
Our two inclement weather days to date (February 2 and February 17) will be made up on May 26 and May 27, 2022. We will not be using April 15 as a make up day for students
National Reading Month
We're celebrating National Reading Month in several ways at Compass this year! Mrs. Coldren and Mrs. Dwayne are inviting all students to participate in a Bookmark Design Contest March 11-25 during their library special time. Winning designs from each grade level will be printed for students to use as their personal bookmarks for the remainder of the year!
Don't forget; our National Reading Month Spirit week begins next Monday!
Spring Pictures Are Wednesday, March 9th!
Reed Photography will be at Compass on Wednesday, March 9th to take Spring pictures of all students. All families will receive a proof of the pictures and you can order pictures after viewing the proof.
We will also be taking class pictures on March 9th. Class pictures need to be pre-ordered by March 9th. If you want a class picture you will need to send either cash or a check made out to RPG for $7.00. Envelopes went home earlier this week regarding picture information.
Yearbooks
CDC Updates COVID Guidance – Removes Mask Requirement for Buses
Kindergarten Kickoff 2022
Kindergarten Kickoff 3/29/22
Please call our front office at 816-858-0172 to RSVP, and let us know if you will be attending session 1 from 5:15-6:15 pm, or session 2 from 6:30-7:30 pm.
K-8 SUMMER SCHOOL ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN
Parents of students currently in grades K-7 interested in K-8 Summer School: You can now enroll for 2022 Summer School via the e-Forms on Parent Portal. Please complete by April 8, 2022.
Summer School will be held in June 1-28, 2022, at the following locations:
- Pathfinder Elementary: Kindergarten – 5th grade (K-5 students from Pathfinder and Barry attendance areas)
- Compass Elementary: Kindergarten – 5th grade (students from Siegrist and Compass attendance areas)
- Barry School: 6th grade – 8th grade (students from Barry School attendance areas)
- Platte City Middle School: 6th grade – 8th grade (students from PCMS attendance areas)
- Platte County High School Paxton Center: 9th grade – 12th grade (PCHS students)
*Incoming Kindergarten students should complete summer school registration forms when completing their regular school year enrollment paperwork (Kindergarten Kickoffs will be held March 29).
**Information about enrolling in the High School summer school program will be available in April.
COMPASS ELEMENTARY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENUS
NCC Class Opportunities
Thank You to Our Pirates R.O.C.K. Business Partners!
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.
Compass Elementary School
Email: archerk@platteco.k12.mo.us
Website: https://www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/site/Default.aspx?PageID=15
Location: 401 Kentucky Avenue, Platte City, MO, USA
Phone: 816-858-0172
Facebook: Facebook.com/CompassElementarySchool
Twitter: @CompassElemPCR3