The Compass Notes
December 11th, 2021
A Compass Note:
Thank you for supporting our building's "Got Soap" donation campaign! Over 3,500 bars of soap were donated and will be given to our district's Treasure Chest to support families in need within our community.
Have a good weekend Compass family!
Compass PTA - Winter Party Needs
Music Performances
Due to our constraints with parking, we ask that families carpool where possible to ensure that there is space available for those planning to attend.
Performances will take place in our gymnasium.
2nd Quarter Report Cards
Our first semester and 2nd quarter will come to an end on Wednesday, December 22nd. Due to the High School schedule and their finals, our report cards will be sent home Friday, January 14th.
Temperature Guidelines For Recess
The Platte County R-3 School District has established best practices regarding extremely high or low temperatures as these relate to outdoor and indoor recess. The guidelines are:
- Indoor Recess will be held when the temperature or heat index is above 95 degrees Fahrenheit
- Indoor Recess will be held when the temperature or wind chill is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit
School Closing and Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Information
Join Our Team!
If you know of someone who is interested in joining our team, please encourage them to apply here. We currently have the following positions posted: teacher, social worker, paraprofessional, custodian, permanent substitute teacher, lunch monitor, bus aide, bus driver, long term substitute teacher, substitute teacher, substitute custodian, and substitute nurse.
Dates to know:
Tuesday, Dec. 14th: Treble Treasures Concert- 6:00 pm
Tuesday, Dec. 14th: 3rd Grade Winter Concert- 7:00 pm
Thursday, Dec. 16th: Board of Education Meeting- 6:30 pm
Tuesday, Dec. 21st: Compass Community Day and Classroom Winter Parties
Wednesday, Dec. 22nd: 12:50 Early Dismissal- Winter Break
Wednesday, Dec. 22nd: 1st Semester Ends
COMPASS ELEMENTARY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENUS
INFORMATION FROM OUR PREVIOUS NEWSLETTER.
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