Pevely Elementary Newsletter
November 2-6
Pevely Elementary Weekly Newsletter
Hello Pevely Families,
I hope you had a fun and safe Halloween! After a very busy week last week, we only have a few events coming up this week. On Tuesday, please come see us at Pevely McDonald's for McTeacher Night! Many of your favorite teachers will be there and would love to see you. A portion of sales go right back to our teachers for their classrooms!
Next week, we are celebrating our Veterans! Our Dunklin R-5 Veterans Day activities are open to all community Veterans. Also, if you or a family member will be attending and you would like your Pevely student to attend with you, please RSVP on the form below. We want them to be able to attend with their Veteran, and we will mark their attendance based on the RSVP.
Please see this newsletter for all updates for the weeks ahead!
Have a wonderful week!
#GoBlackcats
Sincerely,
Mrs. Katie Kaletta
Pevely Elementary Principal
636-479-5200 ext. 3001
Please join us on Friday, November 6th for 4th Grade Board Games! This event will be in the Pevely Cafeteria and all 4th grade families are welcome to attend. Please complete the RSVP below if you plan to attend. Thank you!
If your child was absent or enrolled after our first picture day, they will also need their photo taken for the yearbook.
Photos can be ordered online at MyLifetouch.com
All Veterans in the Dunklin R-5 Community are invited to attend our district Veterans Day celebration on November 10, 2026.
- 9:00AM- Breakfast at Senn Thomas Middle School
- 9:45AM- Parade starting at STMS, traveling to Pevely Elementary, Taylor Early Childhood and Herculaneum High School
- 10:15AM- Veterans Day Assembly at Dunklin R-5 Theater (HHS)
Pevely students who have a Veteran attending are welcome to join their veteran! Please RSVP on the link below so it does not count against their attendance.
Important Dismissal Cutoff Times:
To prevent late-afternoon disruptions and ensure student safety, change requests must be submitted prior to daily cutoff times:
School Building Bus Change CutoffPick-Up & Other Cutoff:
- Bus Change Cut-Off: 12:30PM
- Early pick-up or Switch to Parent Pick-up: 2:30PM
How to Access the Portal:
Visit the Dunklin R-5 District Website.
Select Transportation under the Departments tab.
Scroll toward the bottom of the page and click the Bus Change Request link.
Note: To submit a request, you will need your student's Student ID (found on Infinite Campus) and Last Name.
- Kindergarten Parents/Guardians: students cannot be dropped at their PM bus stop with a parent/guardian at the stop. Please make sure someone is outside every day to meet your KG student, or they will be returned to school on the bus.
Congratulations to these students who are being recognized as leaders in our school, for being helpful to others, for showing great character, and for making Pevely Elementary an even better place! These students received Bravo Blackcat Awards:
Olivia Wolfe
Mason Sronce
Karter Norfleet
Chris Nichols
Watson Spencer
Ellie McCain
Thomas Kasal
Haven Piotrowski
Nova Brewer
Maloni Mayhorn
Archer Neifert
Macklyn Crowley
CeCe Reece
McKinnon Eichholz
Thanakorn Makain
Peyton Tavener-Newman
Anastasia Lockett
Roman Terry
Aura Garcia
Charleiy Arpin
Harrison Wheeler
Gunner Burgard
Jayson Limoges
Weston Taylor
Harper Mygatt
Paisley Bockhoff
Lani Shadowens
Lyla Dearing
Paisley Bockhoff
Lani Shadowens
Lyla Dearing
Tyler Medders
Rayah Hogans
We are excited to invite the children of Jefferson College employees to a special, hands-on culinary event hosted in our ATS Culinary Lab!
Bring your kids to Future Chefs: Autumn Eats, where they’ll get to be real chefs for the evening while supporting our Area Technical School culinary program.
Event Details:
Who: Children in Kindergarten – 4th Grade
When: Friday, November 20 | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Pick-up at 6:40 PM)
Where: Area Technical School (ATS) Culinary Lab
Fee: $25.00 per student
What's Included: Kids' apron & paper hat, lab ingredients, recipe sheets, and a keepsake photograph!
What They’ll Make:
Each participant will make one savory pizza and one dessert pizza!
Drop-Off & Pick-Up:
Parents should drop off students at the ATS Main Entrance at 4:30 PM, where a student volunteer will check them in and escort them to the Culinary Dining Room. Pick-up is at 6:40 PM at the ATS Main Entrance.
Registration:
Space in the lab is limited, so please register early to secure your child’s spot!
[Link to Google Registration Form]
If you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah Perry at sperry1@jeffco.edu or call 636-481-3498.
We can't wait to cook with your little ones!
Good news, families! The Compass Health Network Mobile Dental Bus, aka Sparkle, will visit our schools and provide on-site dental care during the school day. Services are safe, convenient, and designed to keep kids comfortable while receiving quality dental care. The bus will be at Pevely Elementary November 17th -20th & 24th, Senn-Thomas December 1st & 2nd, and Herculaneum High School December 3rd & 4th. More information is coming, but you can register early. Click on the following link and wait 10 seconds for the form to pop up: https://bit.ly/4sx7AUf
Most Pevely Elementary teachers use Class Dojo to share pictures and important information happening in their classrooms. Mrs. Kaletta also posts updates, links, and building information to the schoolwide story. It is an easy way to stay connected and informed!
Please join our school with this link: https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=school&schoolID=558082d86f0c41f11aa7cd6b
Volunteer at Pevely Elementary
We want to connect with you! If you are interested in volunteering at Pevely Elementary, please complete this form so you can be contacted when opportunities arise for Parent/Guardian volunteers during the school year. Thank you for partnering with us in your child's education!
If you are interested in Jefferson County Family YMCA Y-Club Before/After School Care at Pevely Elementary, please see the updated flyer with registration information and their new flexible pricing options. For more information about Y-Club, please contact Cindy Holdinghausen, Child Care Director
Upcoming Dates and Events:
November 3- McTeacher Night at Pevely McDonald's
November 4- Picture Re-Take Day
November 6- 4th Grade Board Game Event
November 9-30- Bobo's Pizza Online Fundraiser
November 10- Veterans Day Celebration
November 11- No School (Veterans Day)
November 23- 2nd Grade Board Game Event
November 24- 1st Grade Pie Social
November 25-27- Thanksgiving Break! No School
2026-2027 District Calendar
2026-2027 District Highlights
8:25AM-3:25PM *Doors open at 8:05AM
Early Release: 1:00PM Unless otherwise noted due to weather
Principal:
Dr. Katie Kaletta- kdunlap@dunklin.k12.mo.us
Assistant Principal Grades K-2:
Dr. Michelle Liles- mliles@dunklin.k12.mo.us
Assistant Principal Grades 3-5:
Mr. Adam Dixon- adixon@dunklin.k12.mo.us
School Counselors:
Mr. Nick Streb (Grades K-1): nstreb@dunklin.k12.mo.us
Mrs. Kelly Cook (Grades 2-3): kcook@dunklin.k12.mo.us
Mrs. Cathie Holdenried (Grades 4-5): choldenried@dunklin.k12.mo.us
Website: https://www.dunklin.k12.mo.us/
Location: 30 Main Street, Pevely, MO, USA
Phone: 636-479-5200
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PevelyElementary
Twitter: @MrsKatieKaletta