PCMS WEEKLY UPDATE
December 7, 2018
Our friends from PCHS spread a little Holiday Cheer this morning with their annual Winter Choir Tour. We enjoyed several performances from their Concert Choir and Sound Express - if you haven’t heard them before, you’re missing out! It was great to see so many of our former students performing, but the icing on the cake was watching our 8th-grade choir get on the floor and sing a tune with them!
As we near the end of the first semester, everyone is busy, busy, busy! Wrestling, basketball, concerts, and Science Olympiad continue this week with break beginning the following week on Thursday, December 20.
Have a great weekend!
Winter Break ~ Dec 20 - Jan 3
Winter Wonderland Dance - TONIGHT!
STUCO will be hosting a Winter Wonderland Dance TONIGHT at PCMS:
Fri, Dec 7 from 7-9pm
Admission Fee - $5
Admission Fee is reduced to $3 if you bring a non-expired non-perishable food item to donate to the Treasure Chest!
Don’t miss the fun! There will be an Ugly Sweater Contest with prizes, a photo booth, and concessions for sale!!!
Have you Opted In to Receive Text Notifications from PCR-3?
School Messenger is our automated phone calling and text notification system. We use this system to notify parents quickly for sudden changes in schedules due to emergencies, school cancellations, or just important school announcements.
If you aren't receiving the District's text reminders and notifications and would like to opt in to receive these, simply text "YES" to 67587.Standard text messaging rates apply.
Note from the Nurse
If your student is now over the age of 11, they can receive their Meningococcal (MCV) vaccine and their Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine, both of which are required for his/her 8th-grade year per Missouri State Law.
We are trying to get as many done as possible before the end of the 2018-19 school year so that registration for the next school year will be a bit smoother for everyone. Your child may have already had this done, but we need to have the updated documentation in their school health record. Please check with your child's doctor to see if he/she needs to complete these vaccines. If they have already received these immunizations, please get proof of them being given to us as soon as possible. Keep in mind; if your student does not have this immunization by their registration day in August, they will not be able to get their schedule nor start on the first day of school.
Last minute immunization checks can make your wait at registration time much longer than necessary, as well as cause undue stress on you and your child. If you have any questions, please call Nurse Tammy Kobush at 816.858.2036 Ext 2613.
Updated immunization records may be brought to the Health Room at school, faxed to 816.858.3748 or emailed to kobusht@platteco.k12.mo.us.
PTO News
Hat Day - Fri, Dec 14
Not having to wash, fix, or even comb your hair is worth a lot, but how about a little?!?! For only $1, students can wear their favorite hat all day on Fri, Dec 14! #HaveAHollyJollyHatDay
Still in Need of Concession Stand Help!
We are still in need of a few more volunteers to work in the concession stand at PCMS home volleyball, wrestling, and basketball events. Please click this link to sign up if you would be willing to help out!
Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser - Mon, Dec 10
Head to Texas Roadhouse Mon, Dec 10 between 4-10pm for a delicious dinner without the mess! The best part is, you will also be contributing to a good cause! Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your food purchase to Platte City Middle School PTO! Just show the flyer below to your server.
Mercury Gymnastics Holiday Party - Sat, Dec 15
Open to all PCMS & Barry School students, as well as their siblings!
Sat, Dec 15 ~ 7-9pm
Cost - $8 per student (Cash ONLY)
See flyer below for more details!
Friday, Dec 7
Winter Wonderland Dance, 7-9pm
Saturday, Dec 8
Science Olympiad @ Pembroke Hill Invitational
Wrestling Tourney @ Smithville (HS), 9am
Monday, Dec 10
Wrestling @ Northgate MS, 4pm
Tuesday, Dec 11
STUCO Officer Mtg, 7:30
Boys Basketball @ Liberty N (South Valley MS), 4pm
Girls Basketball vs Liberty N, 4pm
Wrestling @ Belton (Yeokum MS), 4pm
Thursday, Dec 13
Adjusted Bell Schedule Today
Student Council Meeting, 7:15am
Boys Basketball vs Osage Trail, 4pm
Girls Basketball @ Osage Trail MS, 4pm
Stay Up-to-Date with Your Child’s Grades
We believe that frequent communication on academic progress is critical to student success. You can access your child's grades and view their progress at any time by either logging into Parent Portal or accessing the Tyler SIS Student 360 app on your mobile device. Click here for a quick guide on how to access your child's grades online or on your mobile device.
Upcoming Community Events / Flyers
Make sure you check out the “Community” tab on the Platte County RIII School District webpage. There you will find an option called “Community Event/Activity Flyers” where you can access flyers with information regarding various events and opportunities within our community! Below are a few your middle schooler(s) might be interested in, but check the website for more!
Platte City Middle School
Email: snowb@platteco.k12.mo.us
Website: http://www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/site/Default.aspx?PageID=21
Location: 900 Pirate Drive, Platte City, MO, 64079
Phone: (816)858-2036
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plattecitymiddleschool/