The McKelvey Messenger

March 7 North Area Regional Art Show at North High 6:00 - 7:30

March 13 Board of Education Meeting 7:00 - 10:00

March 15 St. Louis Blues Spirit Wear day

March 18-22 SPRING BREAK!

March 25 Welcome Spring! Wear bright colors

March 28 Half Day

March 29 No School

April 4 McKelvey Family CULTURE NIGHT!

Dear McKelvey Community,

I hope you are doing well. A few quick notes about the upcoming weeks:

• The playground continues to progress nicely. We are getting closer to being able to use it! We are expecting it to open after Spring Break. Be on the lookout for a grand opening celebration when it gets warmer.

• Spring Break is Monday, March 18th- 22nd. We encourage you to use this time to rest, recharge, and spend time with your loved ones. We look forward to seeing your students back on Monday, March 25th.

• March 28th- Half Day (Dismissal begins at 12:45 p.m.)

• March 29th- No School

Don’t forget that clocks move ahead one hour on Sunday at 2 a.m. We are excited to enjoy more sunshine around here.

As always, reach out with questions or concerns. Have a fantastic weekend!

Scott Wilkerson

McKelvey Intermediate Principal

314-415-6501

Parkway Parents & Guardians

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

CLICK HERE to take a two-minute survey
providing feedback on the Nutrition Services program.

Online registration for enrichment classes for elementary and middle school students is OPEN. Click HERE for more information.

Please note:

• If you have questions regarding math or reading classes, please contact your school since they are by invitation only.
• The Community Ed summer discount code does not apply to enrichment programs offered through Parkway Summer School.

Important Information from Parkway Health Services

Important forms can be found here: Health Forms

Current illness guidelines can be found here: Illness Guidelines

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Spring Break Travel Safety with Kids

• Make sure your child is up to date on all routine vaccines. Talk to their healthcare provider if traveling out of the country to see if additional vaccines are recommended

• Pack a First Aid kit

• Apply sunscreen often while outdoors. Also consider SPF clothing, hats and sunglasses to protect against the sun.

• Apply EPA-registered insect repellent and cover skin with clothing when outdoors. Check for ticks and promptly remove after being outdoors

• Avoid unfamiliar animals as they could potentially carry disease or cause harm

• Pack appropriate clothing for the climate, prepare by looking up weather prior to travel. For colder climates, dress in several layers and avoid getting wet.

• Children should always wear a seat belt or sit in appropriate car and booster seats. Generally, children are safest traveling in the backseat.

• Choose safe foods while traveling. Safe foods include food and drinks served hot, dry packaged foods, and bottled or canned beverages.

Be a part of something special! The McKelvey Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is made up of the parents of all the students at both McKelvey schools (K-5) and all teachers. We work together for the benefit of students to plan events, fundraisers, volunteer, take care of our teachers, and provide amazing resources to enhance our student learning. In short - the PTO helps make McKelvey awesome!

As a parent/guardian of a McKelvey Dragon, you are automatically a member. Please get involved as much as you are able. There are many ways, big and small, to connect and contribute to our school community. PTO's general meetings are led by our PTO Board, a small group of elected parents and teacher representatives. All are invited, and meetings are a great place to share your voice and hear the voices of others. We'll see you there!

This year's meetings will be held on the following dates at alternating locations:

• January 23 - 6:30 PM in the Intermediate Library
• March 26 - 6:30 PM in the Primary Library

If have any questions, please contact McKelvey PTO at mckelveypto@gmail.com.

The success of our students would not be possible without the involvement and support of parents and the community. We love to connect with families in as many ways possible throughout the school year. Get a head start on approval for field trips, working in the library, or assisting with classroom projects by completing Parkway's required steps for volunteering at school. We look forward to seeing you in our school this coming year!

For New Volunteers - CLICK HERE to start the approval process.

For Returning Volunteers - Every July, Parkway resets all of our volunteer accounts to renewal required. Your background information is good for up to six years from the time you completed it with MACHS as long as you stay active as a volunteer from year to year. Therefore, there are only a few steps you need to complete as a returning volunteer. Please CLICK HERE to begin.

Family Handbook:

• Family Handbook

Calendars:

• Parkway 2023-24 Academic Calendar
• Specials Rotation - ABCDE Days
  

Health and Safety Information:

• Medication Authorization Form for Physician AND Parent
• Allergy Action Plan
• Asthma Action Plan

Parkway's Back to School Guide:

• Family Profile Update
• Supply Lists
• Free or Reduced Lunch Application

Program Information:

• Adventure Club (before and after school care)
• Parkway Food Pantry

PTO: Please get involved! We would love your help!

Intermediate - Grades 2-5

1751 McKelvey Road

Maryland Heights, MO 63043

314-415-6500

School Hours: 8:55am-3:50pm

Scott Wilkerson - Principal

Dan Moore - Assistant Principal

Email: swilkerson@parkwayschools.net

Website: https://www.parkwayschools.net/mckelvey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mckelveyelementaryschool