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We look forward to welcoming our Pathfinder families to parent–teacher conferences next week! Conferences are an opportunity to celebrate your child’s growth, discuss areas for continued progress, and work together on next steps. Your insights, questions, and hopes for your child are an important part of that conversation.

Research reinforces the value of this partnership. In fact, studies report that parent involvement in school is positively associated with students’ achievement, engagement, and motivation. When we work collaboratively and share what we see at home and school, we can better understand and support each child.

Please make plans to attend, and come ready to share your perspective and ask questions. Thank you for trusting us with your children and partnering with us in their learning. We’re glad to be on your child’s team!

Dr. Reves

• October 28- Evening P/T Conferences

• October 29- Full day P/T Conferences. No School for students.

• October 30- No School.

• November 2- No School

• November 11- Fall Picture Retakes

• November 13- Veterans Day Assembly.

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.

Red Ribbon Week is a great opportunity to remind our students about the importance of making healthy choices and staying drug-free! We’ll be celebrating with a few fun spirit dress-up days throughout the week. Check out the attached flyer for the daily themes and join us as we show our school spirit while celebrating a healthy, drug-free lifestyle!

Pathfinder Elementary invites all Veterans to join us on Friday, November 13, 2026, as we honor and celebrate those who have served our country!

🍪 2:00 PM: Cookie reception for Veterans and their students
🎖️ 2:45 PM: Schoolwide Lead Day Assembly

Please RSVP using the Google Form by November 10. Veterans are encouraged to wear their uniforms!

For everyone’s safety, all guests must check in at the office upon arrival and present a state-issued ID.

We look forward to honoring our heroes and celebrating their service with our Pathfinder family. Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

Students can shop during their Library Specials on October 21, 22, 23 and October 26, 27, 28.

Families can also shop during Parent-Teacher Conferences:

• Wednesday, October 28 | 4:30–7:30 PM

• Thursday, October 29 | 8:30 AM–Noon

Don’t want to send cash with your student? Set up an eWallet so they can shop without carrying money to school.

Want to help make the Book Fair a success? We’d love to have you volunteer!

Pathfinder Elementary is offering a holiday assistance program called the Giving Tree. This program is designed to provide extra support during the holiday season to Pathfinder families who are experiencing financial hardship. If you are interested in applying for assistance from this program, please fill out the form below and our school social worker will reach out to you with additional information. Please note that all information provided is confidential and only shared with our school social worker.

Join us for the 4th and 5th grade Music Concert on November 17th! 4th Grade will be at 6 pm and 5th Grade will be 6:45 PM. Students can wear Pathfinder & Platte County shirts, or Black and Orange!

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.

Join us for archery tryouts on Monday, October 19th or 26th at Barry Elementary Gym (2001 NW 87th Terrace). Equipment will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own. Click the link below to sign up for a time slot and get more information!

Along with Newkirk Novak Construction Partners and Incite Design Studio, the District will be hosting a ribbon cutting and open house of Phase 2 of the PCHS Rebuild project on Thursday, December 3 from 5:30-7:30pm. Please enter through the new main entrance! This event is open to the community and tours and refreshments will be provided following the ribbon cutting at 5:30pm. Come tour our new completed high school which will be open for second semester!

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.

Join the Pathfinder PTA as we kick off an exciting 2026–2027 school year! PTA supports our students and staff in so many ways, including school events, classroom and student activities, celebrations, and special experiences throughout the year. Your membership helps make these opportunities possible!

Join the PTA by scanning the QR code or clicking the button below. Everyone who joins by Friday, September 25th will be entered in a drawing for a Main Event gift card!

YOU BELONG IN PTA!!

Our Fall Discount Code "Cubmaster Pack 4448" for New Members expires Oct 31st

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.

The Platte County Wrestling Club is a non-profit organization for boys and girls ages 5-14, dedicated to producing athletes of character through wrestling, good sportsmanship, self-discipline and hard work, in addition to wrestling skills, and physical and mental toughness in a safe and fun environment. We are an equal opportunity youth club.

• Practices: Practices start Monday November 2. 6U will generally practice On Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-6:15pm. Novice (0-2 yrs experience) will generally practice on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:15-7:30pm. Advanced will generally practice Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:30pm. P. Practice locations and times will change occasionally based on room availability. All practice times and locations (and changes) will be published on the SportsYou App. (make sure to turn on notifications to get the most up to date information on where practice will be held!)
• Registration: 2026-27 Season Registration is OPEN! Register via www.plattecountywrestling.com. You must register by November 1 to be guaranteed club gear.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up! Join us Wednesday, October 28, from 4:30–8:00 PM or Thursday, October 29, from 8:30 AM–4:00 PM to connect with your student’s teacher and discuss their progress. Keep an eye out for a sign-up link coming directly from your student’s classroom teacher.

Reminder: There will be no school on Thursday, October 29, Friday, October 30, or Monday, November 2.

Your child will bring home our Title I School-Parent Compact. The Compact outlines how families, students, and staff will work together to support your child’s learning and success this school year. Please take a few minutes to read through the compact with your child, then sign and return it to Pathfinder. Thank you for your continued partnership. We’re so glad to be working alongside you!

All parents are asked to review the 2026-27 Elementary School Parent/Student Handbook with their student and complete the acknowledgement form in the PowerSchool Parent Portal by September 25, 2026. The handbook can be found on Parent Portal or on our website here.

If using the PowerSchool mobile app:

• Select the More icon at the bottom of your Dashboard.
• Tap Forms.
• Choose Platte County School District Parent/Student Handbook.

If using a desktop browser:

• Sign in to PowerSchool Parent Portal.
• From the left menu, select Forms.
• Choose Platte County School District Parent/Student Handbook.

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 pm each day.

Early student checkouts end at 3:15 PM.

A district communication medium is our School Messenger system that we use for phone calls and text notifications. As with any school district, PCR-3 must often contact hundreds of parents quickly for sudden changes in schedules due to emergencies, cancellation, or just important announcements.

If you have provided a cell phone number, parents can opt in to receive text alerts and messages. Simply text "YES" to 67587 (standard text messaging fees apply). New families should have received an opt-in text this week.

We want families to stay connected to all Pathfinder information. In addition, we invite you to visit our social media and platforms below.

• Like us on Facebook
• Follow us on Twitter
• Visit our Website

Location: 1951 NW 87th Terrace, KCMO, MO, United States
Phone: 816-436-6670

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