The Compass Notes for Families
December 8, 2023
We hope everyone had a fantastic week of learning!
Please don't forget that December 20th is a 3-hour early release for students. We dismiss at 12:30 that day. We also have Winter Parties on December 19th. Those are sponsored by our amazing PTA. HUGE thank you to our PTA! Our next PTA meeting is December 12th at 6:30 in our cafeteria. Please join us! We would love to hear your voice about how Compass can best support our teachers, staff and students. December 13th we have our Leader in Me assembly and students are invited to wear their "Seas the Leader" shirts (blue shirts). We will be taking a school photo this day.
Thank you so much for your support and partnership in your child's education!
We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season!
-Mr. White & Mrs. Page
Compass Hours of Operation
Regular school day office hours run from 8:15 am - 4:30 pm.
Students can enter the building: 8:30 a.m.
Official start of school-8:50 a.m.
Dismissal-Car Riders, Walkers and Y-Club-3:33 p.m.
Dismissal-Bus Riders-3:50 p.m.
Dates to Know
December 20: 3-Hour Early Dismissal
December 21-January 2: Winter Break
January 3: Students Return
January 12: PLD Day for Staff- No School for Students
January 15: No School for Staff & Students for MLK JR Day
Lunch Sign-Up & Eat with Your Student
Please use the link below to sign up and eat lunch with your student(s)!
We alternate every other day: K, 2, 3 and then 1, 4, 5 on the other day.
Previous Information
Birthday Treats
We believe that birthdays are an important time in a child’s life, and Compass students will receive a Birthday Book in celebration of their special day. 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 a store or have flowers/balloons or other items delivered to the classroom for birthdays, going-away parties, or other personal events. 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.
FCCLA's Merry and Active Kits
Check out FCCLA's Merry and Active Kits! There are 4 kit options. The first option is a family pack of holiday activities. The second option is for 14 Elf Activities. The third option is for 25 Elf Activities. The fourth option is for activities over winter break.
Here is the link to the website that has the order form on it. - https://sites.google.com/platteco.k12.mo.us/fcclafundraiser/home
Highway 92 Recruiting Event - December 9 at T-Shotz
There’s a place for you in education! Three exceptional school districts along the Highway 92 corridor are coming together for a special recruitment event, and we want YOU to be a part of it! Platte County, Smithville, and Kearney School District are all actively seeking passionate individuals to join our teams. We’re accepting applications for teaching openings for the upcoming school year. Paraprofessional, substitute, custodian, and maintenance roles are available now.
Connect with representatives, learn about their unique cultures, and explore the wonderful opportunities that await you. Take your first step towards shaping the future of our students.
Lunch Volunteers
If you want to volunteer to assist with lunch, please sign up below!
KEEP IN CONTACT WITH US!
We want families to stay connected to all Compass information. We invite you to use the buttons below to visit our social media and platforms.
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 whitee@platteco.k12.mo.us (Mr. White, Principal) or pagea@platteco.k12.mo.us (Mrs. Allison Page, Assistant Principal).
Thank You to Our Compass Elementary Pirates R.O.C.K. Business Partners!
Compass Elementary School
Email: whitee@platteco.k12.mo.us
Website: https://compass.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/
Location: 401 Kentucky Avenue, Platte City, MO, USA
Phone: 816-858-0172
Facebook: Facebook.com/CompassElementarySchool
Twitter: @CompassElemPCR3