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Setting the Stage for a Successful School Morning

Getting everyone out the door on time is not always easy! Predictable routines can reduce morning stress and help children arrive at school ready to learn.

Families can support strong attendance by:

• Establishing a consistent bedtime and wake-up time.

• Choosing clothes and packing backpacks the night before.

• Keeping shoes, coats, backpacks, and school materials in one designated place.

• Planning to leave a few minutes earlier than necessary. This is particularly helpful as the days get shorter and shorter over the next few months!

• Using visual checklists or timers to help children complete morning tasks.

• Scheduling routine appointments outside the school day whenever possible.

• Developing a backup transportation plan for unexpected situations.

• Talking positively about school and asking about something your child looks forward to each day.

• Contacting the school early when health concerns, anxiety, transportation, or another challenge begins affecting attendance.

Pathfinder opens at 8:30 a.m., and the tardy bell rings at 8:45 a.m. Arriving when the doors open gives students time to settle in and begin their day successfully.

Thank you for making attendance a priority and for partnering with us to help every student learn, grow, and thrive!

Dr. Tim Reves

Principal

• September 15-30- Major Saver Fundraiser Campaign.
• September 28-Oct 2- Homecoming Spirit Week.

• October 2 - 3 hour early release.

• October 16- 3 hour early release. End of 1st Quarter.

• October 23- Report Cards Go Home.

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.

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!

Thank you for supporting the Platte County Education Foundation and our students!

🎃 Trunk or Treat

Join us for a fun and safe Halloween alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating! Families will walk from decorated car trunks throughout the Pathfinder parking lot to collect treats.

📅 Thursday, October 22 | 5:00–7:00 PM
🎃 5:00 PM: Pre-K–2nd Grade
👻 6:00 PM: 3rd–5th Grade
Families with children in multiple grades should attend at the later time.

Students and adults are welcome to dress in age-appropriate costumes. Please, no toy weapons or fake blood.

Barry & Pathfinder students and families are invited!

Want to help make Trunk or Treat a success? Sign up by Friday, October 16 by scanning the QR code or returning the form to the school office.

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.

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!!

Kindergarten girls in the Platte County School District are invited to join Girl Scout Troop #8351.

• When: Mondays at 6:00 PM - every 3 weeks beginning September 28th
• Where: Platte City Mid-Continent Public Library
• Cost: Annual memberships are $65, financial assistance available
• Learn more and sign up online: mygs.girlscouts.org

For further questions, contact Madison Brandt, derrymadison@aol.com, Phone: (913) 909-6855

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

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
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• Visit our Website

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

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