Pathfinder Press

We hope everyone is enjoying their summer and is getting a chance to spend time with friends and family. We are busy preparing for the upcoming year and are looking forward to seeing everyone in the building soon.

The newsletter will continue to provide valuable information about Pathfinder events as well as timely updates on what is happening in the building and throughout the district.

Our office staff is back in the building and we can be contact using the following means:

Phone: (816) 436-6670

Office Hours: 8:00 to 3:30

Office Email Addresses:

Dr. Tim Reves / Principal (reves.tim@pcr3schools.org)

Ms. Kari Lund / Assistant Principal (lund.kari@pcr3schools.org)

Sharilynn Hercey / Administrative Assistant (hercey.sharilynn@pcr3schools.org)

Amanda Morgan / Administrative Assistant (morgan.amanda@pcr3schools.org)

Nichole Trevino / Administrative Assistant (trevino.nichole@pcr3schools.org

*Sarah Bright / Administrative Assistant (bright.sarah@pcr3schools.org)

Follow PF on:

• Website: https://pathfinder.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pathfinderelementary/
• X: https://x.com/pathfinderelem

*Filling in for Nichole Trevnio

• August 3- Popsicles with Principals. 5p.
• August 20- Meet the Teacher Night. 5p-7p.
• August 20- Board of Education Meeting. 6:30p.
• August 25- 1st Day of School.
• September 1- Kindergarten Teacher Reveal
• September 7- NO SCHOOL. Labor Day.

Come out and meet Pathfinder's new administrative team, Dr. Tim Reves, Principal, and Ms. Kari Lund, Assistant Principal, at our Popsicles with the Principals event!

📅 Monday, August 3
🕔 5:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Pathfinder Playground

Stop by to say hello, enjoy a popsicle, and help us give Dr. Reeves and Ms. Lund a warm Pathfinder welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

Thursday, August 20 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Come meet your teachers, drop off school supplies, and cool off with a treat from the Kona Ice Truck! 🍧

Before attending, please make sure your 2026–27 re-enrollment is complete and your proof of residency has been submitted. Only families who have completed re-enrollment and residency verification will receive their Teacher Reveal Letter upon arrival at Meet the Teacher Night.

Please note: Teacher assignments will not be available prior to the event.

Kindergarten Families: Please do not bring school supplies to Meet the Teacher Night. Kindergarten students will bring their supplies after Kindergarten Academy concludes. Teacher assignments for kindergarten students will be shared on September 1.

Can't make it? No worries! Parents are welcome to walk their students to class on the first day of school.

We can't wait to welcome our Pirates back for another amazing year!

Building on the success of last year's Kindergarten Academy, Pathfinder is excited to continue with the academy approach again this Fall! Kindergarten Academy is an innovative approach to starting Kindergarten that allows students and teachers to experience a variety of classroom combinations during the first few days of school before determining final class placements for the year.

What is Kindergarten Academy?

Kindergarten Academy is a new way of thinking about how to start kindergarten. This approach allows all educators to assess and sort students into balanced classes based on their individual needs, abilities, and learning styles. During the first few days of school, students will rotate amongst multiple classrooms throughout the day. By observing student needs, friendships, and interactions early on, "right fit" classrooms can be identified for all students!

Benefits of the Kindergarten Academy Approach:

• The right fit for every child
• Balanced classroom communities
• Allows all students to be assessed
• Smooth transition to school
• Creates a better understanding of each student's needs and abilities during the academy
• Classes can be divided both academically and socially

Upcoming Dates:

• August 20th: PreK-5 Meet the Teacher Night
• August 25th: First Day of School
• August 26th: First Day of Kindergarten Academy
• September 1st: Kindergarten Teacher Reveal Event @ 9:00 AM

• If you haven't already, please sign up for the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Parent Portal allows parents access to class schedules, attendance, homework, grades, and will have links to meal payments and fees.
  
• Parents should receive their initial Parent Portal Access ID and Password (for each student) during registration or by calling your child's school.
  
• Click here to create an account and login.
  
• Students will be able to login to Student Portal using their school email address and password.
  
• Click here for a Guide to Parent Portal.

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.

The Before and After School Program available to families at PCR-3 is Y Club. Children in pre-kindergarten through 5th grade benefit from homework enrichment, physical activity, and small and large group activities with a focus on building community and youth voice and leadership. Full-time and part-time Y Club is available at each of our elementary buildings, and two pre-K sites, along with Y Club on days when school is out of session for inclement weather, seasonal breaks, and other days off (enrollment permitting). Operating hours are each weekday from 6:30am until school begins, and again after school until 6pm. Registration is now open.

If you have any questions about the Y Club program, please contact YMCA at (816) 360-3390.

If you haven't yet completed your student's re-enrollment, simply log on to your PowerSchool ParentPortal (from a browser) and select "Returning Student Registration." from the navigation menu. Completing this process each year ensures your student's contact, health, and transportation information is accurate so we can prepare for a successful start to the school year. If your student will not be returning to PCR-3 for the upcoming school year, please contact the District office (816-858-5420) to let us know.

Re-enrollment is required for ALL returning students.

Each year, the District carefully evaluates its school meal program in several key areas. It is PCR-3's intent to operate the school meal program on a break-even basis, as a self-sustaining service rather than a source of revenue. Following a detailed review that included USDA paid lunch equity formulas, historical PCR-3 meal prices, comparisons with surrounding districts, and increases in supply chain and food service operating costs, the Board of Education approved a $0.10 increase to lunch prices for Kindergarten through 12th grade, a $0.05 increase to extra milk prices, and a $0.20 increase to adult lunch prices. This change will go into effect at the start of the 2026-27 school year. Please see the updated meal pricing below:

• Breakfast (K-12): $2.10 (currently $2.00)
• Lunch (K-5): $3.00 (currently $2.90)
• Lunch (6-12): $3.10 (currently $3.00)
• Lunch (Adult): $4.25 (currently 4.05)
• Extra Milk: $0.60 (currently $0.55)

Please note a new application is required each year for Free and Reduced Lunch.

Platte County School District values community input in shaping the future of our schools. We’re kicking off another year of the PCR-3 Community Advisory, a group that reviews progress on our strategic plan and provides input on District operations and educational programs.

All residents, employees, and students are welcome to join. Current members will be contacted about continuing. If interested, new members should apply by September 1. The first general membership meeting is October 6.

Join the fun with Pathfinder PTA as we gear up for the 2026 - 2027 school year! Check out our website at www.pathfinderpta.com and follow us on Facebook for the latest updates and information.

Let's make this school year the best one yet!

The PC Quarterback Club is hosting its 30th annual Golf Tournament at Shiloh Springs on Saturday, August 15!

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).

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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