Bellerive Bulletin

Dear Bellerive Families,

Family Movie Night on Friday was a great success. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun evening together.

Even though snow is on the ground, it's time to start thinking about summer opportunities for your child. Please see the information below about the Summer Expo and registration for summer opportunities.

I hope you are staying warm and safe during this winter weather. Enjoy the snow day on Monday!

In partnership,

Joey Kneer

Monday, January 26

• SNOW DAY!

Wednesday, January 28

• Half Day--1:05 pm Dismissal at Bellerive (Professional Development)

Thursday, January 29

• Visit Your Elementary (Incoming Kdg Event): 9:30 - 10:30 am

Sunday, February 1

• Summer Expo: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Parkway West High School
• Jumpstart to Kindergarten Registration Opens: 11:00 am
• Summer Enrichment Courses Registration Opens: 11:00 am

• Who: Students entering Parkway Kindergarten in 2026-2027
• When: Thursday, January 29, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Where: Your child's assigned Parkway Elementary School
• How: Registration Required - Register Here

Get ready for 2026-2027 Kindergarten! Join us for a free event at your child's future Parkway Elementary School. Designed for incoming 2026-2027 Kindergartners and their parents/guardians, this visit and tour is a great way to explore the school and help your child feel more comfortable and excited. Parents as Teachers Parent Educators will also be there to welcome you. Registration Required

These programs are offered for elementary students during Parkway Summer School:

1. Jumpstart to Kindergarten - free opportunity for all incoming Kindergarten students
2. Reading/Math Boost - free remedial class for invited students (the plan is to send invitations by February 1)
3. Parkway/Rockwood Enrichment Classes - fee-based enrichment courses
4. SSD's Extended School Year (ESY) - free instruction for students with IEPs determined to be eligible for ESY (contact your child's case manager for questions about eligibility for ESY and transportation)

Summer School Details:

• Mondays - Thursdays, June 8 - June 26
• 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
• Ross Elementary is hosting Bellerive Elementary and the North Area elementary schools for summer programming this year.
• Current 5th graders going to middle school next year participate in summer programming at a middle school site.
• Transportation is only provided to and from Bellerive and Ross Elementary.
• Additional fee-based Parkway/Rockwood Enrichment Courses are offered in the afternoons, on Fridays, and during additional weeks in June and July. (No programming on Friday, June 19.)

Registration for these summer opportunities opens at 11:00 am on Sunday, February 1:

• Click here for more info about Jumpstart to Kindergarten.
• Click here for more info about Enrichment Courses.
• Click here to register.

Our Spring Party celebration will take place on Wednesday, February 11, in the afternoon, and students are in for a big treat. The Brothers Kaputnik will be performing a high-energy show filled with juggling, comedy, magic, and interactive fun.

A huge thank you to our Bellerive PTO for providing this special experience for our students. If you would like to opt out your child, please email me at mkneer@parkwayschools.net, by Monday, February 9.

Students may bring ONLY Valentines from home to pass out in their classroom.

• NO FOOD or CANDY will be accepted. (If food is brought in, it will be sent back home.)
• If choosing to participate, Valentines must be made for each child in the classroom.

Thursday, February 12 is a half-day (dismissal at 1:05 pm).

There is no school on Friday, February 13 or Monday, February 16.

Click here for the Granting Dreams application!

Click here for a direct link to donate!

Here is a link for more information!

Click here to register your child!

Click here to register!

Here is a link to sign up to volunteer as a guest reader!

Click here for more information!

It’s time to order your child’s 2025–2026 yearbook! This is your opportunity to capture and keep the special memories, friendships, and milestones from this school year.

Bellerive Elementary

Yearbooks start at $17.10

Visit our school’s store to order: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/belleriveelementary

Purchasing a yearbook gives your student a keepsake they’ll treasure for years. Thank you for helping us celebrate another year of memories at Bellerive Elementary.

Please share this information with Parkway/Bellerive families who have children eligible for Kindergarten or Preschool in 2026-2027.

Missouri law requires children to be 5 years old by August 1st to enroll in Kindergarten. Our full-day, tuition-free program offers convenient online registration and enrollment (click here). If you do not have access to the internet, a device to use, or need assistance completing the online application, please call the Parkway Enrollment Hotline at (314) 415-9900.

REMINDER: If your are a current preschool family and completed the google form for automatic roll up, you do not need to complete the online registration for Kindergarten again.

• Who: Parents and guardians of 2026-2027 preschoolers
• When: Tuesday, February 3, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
• Where: Virtual via Google Meet
• How: Registration Required - Click Here

Are you ready to take the next step in your child's educational journey? Join Parkway Early Childhood for Preschool On Parade, a session specially designed for parents considering Parkway Early Childhood for their child's very first or next school experience outside the home! This online event offers a peek into the nurturing classroom environment, introduces the developmentally appropriate curriculum, and highlights how Parkway Early Childhood guides young learners to discover, play, and grow. Learn about the full-day & half-day programs, district preschool locations, and enrollment process. Feel completely confident and excited about this milestone in your child's life.

Week of February 2

2nd/3rd Gr. Mosaics Field Trip: February 2

State of the District: February 4, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Parkway Central High School

North High Community Science Night: February 5, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Parkway North High School

4th Grade Strings Day Concert (First Concert at 1:45 p.m., Second Concert at 3:45 p.m.): February 7, 1:45 - 5:15 , Parkway West High School

Week of February 9

1st and 2nd Grade Music Concert: February 10, 7:00 - 7:45 pm

Adolescence 101 District Parent Workshop: February 11, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Parkway Northeast Middle School

Half Day--1:05 pm Dismissal at Bellerive (Professional Development): February 12

Classroom Valentine's Exchange: February 12

North Area Art Show (evening times): February 12, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Parkway North High School

No School (Professional Development): February 13

Week of February 16

No School (Presidents Day): February 16

PTO Family Skating Event: February 16,10:15 - 11:15 am, Creve Coeur Ice Arena

PTO's Dine to Donate Fundraiser at Dewey's Pizza (Streets of St. Charles): February 16, 4:00 - 8:00 pm, Dewey's Pizza - St. Charles, 1520 S 5th St

Board of Education Regular Meeting: February 18, 7:00 - 11:59 pm, Parkway Welcome Center

African American Read-In: February 19, 9:30 - 10:30 am