Pathfinder Press
Information For Pathfinder Families / August 29th
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Thank You!
Website: plattecountyschooldistrict.com
Facebook: Pathfinder Elementary@pathfinderelementary · Elementary School
Twitter: @PathfinderElem
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Coaching Support At Pathfinder / Instructional Coach and Behavior Coach
We wanted to make sure our families knew of two supports that we have available at Pathfinder for our staff and students. We are fortunate to have an instructional coach, Mrs. Mindy Wheeler, and also a behavior coach, Mr. Kevin Wellington. Below is a quick description of their roles and how they support our school.
Mindy Wheeler / Instuctional Coach
As an instructional coach, I get the delight and pleasure to work with all teachers and students at Pathfinder. My purpose is to work directly with teachers to help meet their instructional goals in the classroom. This may look like helping teach, meeting with small groups in the room, or watching from the side. Our teachers are constantly growing and I am simply there to assist them in that journey.
Kevin Wellington / Behavior Coach
Hello my name is Kevin Wellington and I am the behavior coach here at Pathfinder. My job here at school is to support teachers and students to promote a positive classroom environment and school wide behavior. I work with staff to help students in the area of behavior and social emotional learning. I get the opportunity to be in classrooms to support tier one classroom management, but also work with teachers and students who may need additional support.
Mindy Wheeler / Instructional Coach
Kevin Wellington / Behavior Coach
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Pirate Spirit Gear!
PTA Pirate Spirit Wear: www.pathfinderpta.com
* Orders are due September 3rd
District Pirate Merchandise: Online Pirate Store
* Grand opening sale: 25% off
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Pirates ROCK Kickoff/Community Tailgate - September 3
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Pirates ROCK Character Trait: SELF CONFIDENCE (August)
August's #PiratesROCK trait is SELF CONFIDENCE: having a positive belief in yourself.
Leader in Me Connections to SELF CONFIDENCE:
- Habit 1: Be Proactive - You are in charge of you.
- Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind - Know what you want before you do it.
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Pirates ROCK Character Trait: PRIDE (September)
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.
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Transportation Reminders
- Please refer to the maps below for our car rider drop off and pick up procedures.
- We will let students in the building at 8:30 each day.
- Please stay in your car for both drop off and pick up. Staff members will assist your child out of the car and into the building and also into the car at dismissal.
All transportation changes need to be made by calling the office (816-436-6670). We will not take your child's word for any transportation change. All changes need to be made prior to 3:00 each day.
Pathfinder Car Rider Drop Off and Pick Up Maps
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Meal Services (Breakfast and Lunch)
Meal Payment:
The District has been approved to serve free meals throughout the entire school year to ALL students regardless of meal status.
If you think you may qualify for free or reduced-priced lunch, please fill out the form linked here, so that you are covered when this free program ends. This form is not required to receive the free meals under this waiver, but helps us assist families in various other ways.
Breakfast:
Breakfast services are a grab and go format. Students will come into the lunchroom from either riding the bus or our car rider line. They will grab a sacked breakfast and take it to their classroom to eat. Again, this meal service is free to all students.
Lunch:
Students will have three lunch choices each day. They will make their choice in the classroom when they arrive in the morning. Students also have the option to bring their lunch from home. Students will not be able to share food amongst classmates. All students will have 25 minutes to eat their lunch. At this time we are not allowing any visitiors for lunch. If your child would like an extra milk they will be charged for these items.
* Below you will find our breakfast and lunch menus. These can always be found on our district website.
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Signs of Suicide (SOS) Prevention Program; Parent IgNIGHT - August 31
Parents are invited to join us for a virtual Parent IgNIGHT on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at 6:30pm to learn about the program. Click here to join the webinar on August 31. Parents will learn the components of this program, and will be provided skills to continue conversations with our students to proactively address these issues, and engage as partners in suicide prevention.
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Text Notifications
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2021-22 Substitutes Needed
Platte County School District Substitute Information
Substitute Teacher pay is $105.00 a day or $14.00 an hour. A full day for a Substitute Teacher is 7.5 hours a day. If a Substitute Teacher works 6.5 hours a day they are paid the full $105.00. If a Substitute works less than 6.5 hours a day, they are paid hourly.
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Pathfinder Resource Checklist
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August & September Parent Calendars
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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 dolld@platteco.k12.mo.us (Dr. Devin Doll, Principal) or bohna@platteco.k12.mo.us (Mrs. Anna Bohn, Assistant Principal).