The Compass Notes for Families

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Hello Compass Families!

Another week filled with exceptional learning experiences is in the books at Compass! It has been exciting to see our students working hard each day and putting forth great effort as they continue to grow and improve their learning. Our classrooms are full of engagement, collaboration, and meaningful learning opportunities, and we are proud of the work our students are doing.

This is also a reminder that Monday is a Professional Learning Day, so students do not have school. We hope your family enjoys the three-day weekend and has an opportunity to relax and spend time together.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We truly could not do this work without our families, and we appreciate all you do to support our students and Compass Elementary. Have a wonderful weekend!

Go Pirates!

Mr. White and Mrs. Page

Homecoming 2026: The Magic Lives On

Platte County School District's Homecoming festivities run September 28-October 3. This year's theme is "The Magic Lives On," - a Disney theme. Visit this event page for information on Homecoming activities, including spirit week information, the Homecoming Victory Supper, parade, and football game.

Daily, the sign below will be updated to reflect the day's attendance numbers & percentages.

We are trying to show the importance of being at school. Every minute counts!

Our Fall Carnival is almost here! Help us create a fun and memorable day for our students, families, and community. There are plenty of ways to pitch in, and we’d love to have you on the team!
Tickets - https://givebutter.com/fall-carnival-2026
Volunteer Sign Up - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA5AE2EA4FDC52-64767788-2026#/
Silent Auction Items - https://givebutter.com/c/0lLaSr/auction Will go live on 9/26 at 12:01AM until 9/30 at 10 PM

There’s still time to join Compass PTA! Your membership helps support our students, staff, and programs throughout the year.
No volunteering required—just join and show your support!
Check out our website for more info! https://www.compasspta.com/

Get signed up here! https://givebutter.com/2026-2027-membership-yf7sx4

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

Platte County School District is starting a new tradition to recognize the employees who make a difference every day.

Orange Crush celebrates Pirates who are “CRUSHING IT” in the ways they support our students, staff, schools and community. From creating meaningful experiences and welcoming environments to showing exceptional care and making a positive impact, Orange Crush gives us a chance to shine a light on the people behind the everyday moments that matter.

All employee groups are eligible to be nominated throughout the school year. Nominations will be reviewed by the District's Executive Leadership Team, and every nominee will be acknowledged for the positive impact they are making across our District with at least one (or maybe more!) nominees selected monthly as an Orange Crush honoree.

Submit a nomination today!

• Monday, September 21: Students-No School (Professional Learning Day for Staff)
• September 28-October 2: Homecoming Spirit Week
• October 2: Homecoming, 3-hour early dismissal; Parade, 3pm, 4th Street Platte City; Football Game 7pm
• October 8: Fraccascia & Shaw Field Trip the YMCA
• October 9: Mitt & Geren Field Trip to the YMCA
• October 14: PCHS Fall Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences
• October 16: End of 1st Quarter, 3-hour early dismissal
• 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
• October 29: No School, Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences - All Schools
• October 30: No School

If you need information related to school in Platte County, please see the button below. It will direct you to the Platte County website, specifically for parents!

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.

• September 25!

This week, we kicked off our Platte County Education Foundation fundraiser. Our schools, in conjunction with Major Saver, work with businesses throughout our District to offer a $20 discount card providing customers with 22 local buy-one-get-one-free or discount offers. Proceeds from the fundraising campaign directly benefit your student's school and the Platte County Education Foundation. The Foundation gives back to the Platte County R-3 community by awarding annual pre-K through 12th-grade classroom and building site grants, as well as senior scholarships, and sponsoring other meaningful experiences. The fundraiser wraps up on Wednesday, September 30. Please consider supporting our school!

Parents - Getting started is quick and easy: register, create your student selling link, and share it with family and friends.
Click here to register and get started!

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and our District is coming together to show support. On September 25, we encourage all students, staff, and community members to wear gold in honor of those impacted by childhood cancer. Many of our PCR-3 families have been affected by this disease, and by wearing gold, we stand in solidarity with them. Let’s raise awareness and show our support for these brave children and their families as we work towards a future without childhood cancer.

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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 white.eric@pcr3schools.org (Mr. White, Principal) or page.allison@pcr3schools.org (Mrs. Allison Page, Assistant Principal).

Compass has partnered with Hero Martial Arts, a local Martial Arts studio in the KC Area.

During the year, their studio will partner with our PE teachers to teach skills aligned to leadership and character, to all students during their PE class.

Students will also recieve the opportunity to sign up for a free martial arts classes at Compass Elementary!

See the flyer below to sign up! There are two sessions: one offered for 2 weeks in the Fall and another offered in the spring of 2027 for 2 weeks!

We are excited for our new partnership!

Calling all Pirate Dancers K-5th grade! The PCHS Treasures Dance Team is hosting a Mini Treasures Clinic on October 6. Participants are then invited to perform on October 9 at Pirate Stadium!

See details below and use the sign up form to register.

Mini Treasures Camp Rock Dance Clinic: Come dance with PCHS TREASURES Dance Team!

• Clinic: October 6th, 5:30-7:30pm at PCHS North Gym
• Performance: October 9th, 6pm at Pirate Stadium
• Cost: $35, includes t-shirt & bow
• Questions: Treasurespchs@gmail.com

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:

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

All tickets for PCR-3 athletic events are digital. Fans can purchase tickets online through GoFan or by presenting a card or mobile payment option at the ticket gate. All major credit cards are accepted, along with Apple Pay and Google Pay. A regular season game is $7 for adults and $5 for students. PCHS students and fans aged 55 and older are admitted free with a valid ID. Click here for a link to purchase all sports passes and individual tickets.

Safety is our District's top priority. PCR-3 has a system of safety and security measures in place, including trained security staff, secure entryways, ongoing monitoring, and partnership with local law enforcement.

We remind parents, staff, and students that school safety is the responsibility of the entire school community. Please follow the principle of "see something, say something." If anyone (student, parent, staff member, community member) sees or hears anything of concern, please contact the District office at (816) 858-5420 so that those concerns can be investigated. You and your child can also easily report tips on bullying, harassment, or any safety issue you're concerned about through our online Safe Schools Alert system. Every tip is immediately logged in the system and our administration is notified so that they can investigate and take appropriate action. Each building's website has the Safe Schools icon located within the “quick links” bar on the homepage.

Here are some tidbits of important information about Compass Elementary:

Our SUMMER office hours (beginning on 8/3/26-8/24/26) are 7:30 am -3:30 pm.

Regular school day office hours starting on 8/25 run from 8:15 am - 4:15 pm.

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

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

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 1 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.

Insurance can significantly reduce the cost of repairs or replacement. With insurance, the cost for a standard repair is $40, while lost or stolen devices have a $100 replacement fee. Without insurance, families are responsible for the increased repair or replacement costs. Visit the One-to-One Learning page of our website for additional Student Device FAQs and responsibilities.

Replacement costs without insurance:

• K-2: $400
• Grades 3-8: $475
• Grades 9-12: $500

Additional fees apply: Case replacement ($40 with insurance/$110 without), Apple-certified charger replacement ($40 with or without insurance), and cleaning fee for sticker removal ($20 with or without insurance).

Questions? Please contact us at the school for assistance.

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!

YMCA Y-Club enrollment is underway for the new school year!

The Before and After School Program available to families in the Platte County R-3 School District is Y Club. With Y Club before and after school, children in kindergarten through 5th grade will enjoy and 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 Compass, 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 6:30 a.m. until school begins, and again after school until 6:00 p.m.

Spots are limited so please complete the 26-27 Y Club Enrollment Form at KansasCityYMCA.org/Yclub to secure your spot.

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

Email: white.eric@pcr3schools.org
Website: https://www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/site/Default.aspx?PageID=15
Location: 401 Kentucky Avenue, Platte City, MO, USA
Phone: 816-858-0172
Facebook: Facebook.com/CompassElementarySchool
Twitter: @CompassElemPCR3