The Compass Notes for Families

Join us for these upcoming spirit weeks:

• Red Ribbon Week: October 19-23

• Student Crew Halloween Fun: October 26-28

Hello Compass Families!

Wow, the time has flown by! Today marks the end of the 1st quarter, and it is incredible to reflect on all that has taken place at Compass. From the amount of learning and engagement happening in classrooms to students sharing their goals, diving into proficiency scales, and celebrating their progress, there has been so much to be excited about throughout the building. We have also had plenty of fun along the way!

We are excited to continue building on all the amazing things happening at Compass as we move forward into the 2nd quarter. In a couple of weeks, we look forward to connecting with families during parent-teacher conferences to discuss your student's progress, celebrate successes, and continue working together to support their growth.

Thank you for your continued partnership between home and school. We truly could not do the work we do each day without your support, and we appreciate the role you play in your child's learning and success. We look forward to another great quarter!

Go Pirates!

Mr. White and Mrs. Page

Oct. 15-22: Student Preview Days

Oct. 23-29: Book Fair Sales
Oct. 28: Family Night | 4:30–8 PM
Oct. 29: Parent-Teacher Conferences | 8 AM–3:30 PM

Thank you for supporting Compass PTA and our school community!

Want to shout out a staff member at Compass for their amazing work? Fill out the form above!

Nominate Them for Orange Crush! Platte County School District is starting a new tradition to recognize the employees who make a difference every day.

• October 16: 3-hour early dismissal for students
• October 21: Middle School Fall Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences
• October 23: Report Cards Go Home
• October 28: Pre-K and Elementary Fall Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences - 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
• October 29: No School, Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences - 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
• October 30: No School
• November 2: PLD Day (no school for students)

Want to smile? Check out some fun videos of some of our learning happening at Compass!

Parent Report Card Guides

Click the Parent Guides below for additional information to interpret your child's report card.

• Kindergarten
• 1st Grade
• 2nd Grade
• 3rd Grade
• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade

An Update to Standards-Based Scoring on your Student's Report Card

This school year, we are updating our elementary standards-based scoring guide from a 1-4 scale to five categories: Not Yet (NY), Developing (D), Approaching (A), Proficient (P) and Exceeding (E). These categories provide a clearer picture of where students are in their learning and what they need to continue growing.

A student’s proficiency level is based on evidence gathered through multiple assessments and learning experiences over time, not simply an accumulation of points or assignment grades. Teachers consider the most consistent and recent evidence to determine a student’s current understanding and ability to demonstrate grade-level standards.

Our goal is to provide families with meaningful information about student progress, celebrate growth, and help every learner continue moving forward.

Visit our Grading Practices - Elementary page for parent guides for each grade-level report card as well as answers to other frequently asked grading questions.

The 12th annual Yuletide Market is scheduled for 9am to 2pm on Saturday, November 7 at Platte City Middle School to benefit the PCHS Music Parents Association. The Yuletide Market features local crafters, artisans, and direct sales consultants.

Device insurance for student devices has moved to a new system for the 2026-27 school year. Families who wish to participate must enroll by October 29 through your PowerSchool Parent Portal account.

• Enrollment Cost: $30 per student device
• Free/Reduced Meal Students: $0 enrollment cost
• How to Enroll: Log into your PowerSchool Parent Portal account and complete the Insurance Form under "Forms." Via the PowerSchool app, go to "More," then "Forms." The $30 enrollment fee will be collected within the form.

Celebrations and Birthdays We believe it is important for the school to recognize our students on their birthday and other special days. However, for several reasons including increased food allergies, preservation of the instructional day, and student equality, students are not allowed to bring treats from home or have flowers/balloons or other items delivered to the classroom for birthdays, going-away parties, or other personal events. Each classroom teacher will recognize the student in a special way to celebrate his or her birthday. If a student receives a delivery at school, the student will be notified to come to the office to view the item. Parents will be responsible for transporting the item home. Birthday party invitations may only be distributed if invitations are given to every student in the class.

Grade level competition!!!! See below for the details!

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It is our goal to help support all of our Platte County families who may need assistance paying negative lunch balances. Now you can help by contributing to our negative meal balance fund. Thank you for considering a donation to help families pay down meal debt. Every contribution makes a real difference for families in our community. Feel free to pass this information along to any community organization that may be interested in assisting with this fund.

Make a donation to our Negative Meal Balance Fund.

The Platte County R-3 School District Parents as Teachers program is a free and voluntary program designed to help District families with children prenatal to school age through monthly home visits. The parent educators provide caregivers the knowledge and skills to empower them as their child's first and most influential teacher. Through this program you can learn more about parenting and child development, learn ways to cope with challenges of family life, identify any potential delays in your child's development, and join fun group connections to meet other families in the Parents as Teachers program.

For more information and to enroll please visit our Parents as Teachers webpage.

Since 2005, Pirates ROCK (Raising Outstanding Character Kids) has helped shape a strong culture of character across Platte County School District. More than 20 years later and beginning with the 2026-27 school year, we're building on that tradition by aligning Pirates ROCK with our Portrait of a Graduate essential skills.

This evolution creates a more consistent, student-centered approach to character development by focusing on the six essential skills that prepare learners to thrive in school, careers, and life. Students will continue to be recognized for demonstrating outstanding character while developing the competencies that support our mission of ensuring every learner thrives in an ever-changing world with confidence and resilience, all through a consistent framework and shared language as they grow from kindergarten through graduation.

Throughout the year, we'll focus on these essential skills:

• October/November: Self-Awareness
• December/January: Personal Connections
• February: Personal Growth
• March: Problem-Solving
• April: Global Connections

The PCR-3 Treasure Chest is a stocked resource center providing food, milk, and toiletries for PCR-3 students and families in need. Qualifying families will receive a weekly form via email to sign up or can call 816-858-7001 for assistance.

Families will receive an email with approval to come to the Treasure Chest on Wednesdays from 4-6pm at the new Treasure Chest site (south side of Paxton building).

Please take a look below if you are interested in being a Compass Watch D.O.G. this year!

• November 20
• December 18
• January 29
• February 26
• March 26
• April 30
• May 14

Regular school day office hours run from 8:15am - 4:15pm.

• Students can enter the building: 8:30am.
• Official start of school: 8:45am.
• Dismissal-Car Riders, Walkers and Y-Club: 3:33pm.
• Dismissal-Bus Riders: 3:50pm.

schultz.dawn@pcr3schools.org, beall.andrea@pcr3schools.org, tyler.julie@pcr3schools.org

We want families to stay connected to all Compass information. We invite you to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. 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 white.eric@pcr3schools.org (Mr. White, Principal) or page.allison@pcr3schools.org (Mrs. Allison Page, Assistant Principal).