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October 8, 2026

McKelvey Primary Families,

The Fall Festival was amazing! Big thanks to Mrs. Meyer for all of her planning, organizing, and hard work. Thanks to all of the volunteers who helped out or donated for that day too! We appreciate you all!

We are wearing BLUE today for the St. Louis Blues home opener and wearing BLUE tomorrow for our all school photo!

Learn more about Prop P below!

As always, please reach out if you need anything.

Dr. Christina Brown

McKelvey Primary is our Kindergarten and 1st Grade Elementary School that is located at

12657 Fee Fee Road, St. Louis, MO 63146.

Mark you calendars!

More information to come about these specific dates!

October 8: St. Louis Blues Home Opener (wear Blues gear or the color blue)

October 9: All School Photo (wear blue)

North Area Night at Parkway North Football Game

October 16: Half Day of School (Dismissal begins at 1:00)

October 21: Wear Orange for Unity Day (flyer below)

October 26-30: McKelvey Primary BookFair
October19th-Nov 6th: Parent/Teacher Conference Window (classroom teachers will schedule these at a later date)

October 30: Dress Up Day (wear hats, costumes, or dress like a book character)

*Kids should be able to take clothing on and off on their own. No masks, face paint, or weapons. Please wear athletic shoes*

November 2: No School, Fall Break

November 3: No School, Staff Professional Development

Parkway North Area Night Details

• Date: Friday, October 9th
• Location: Parkway North High School
• Game Time: 6:30 p.m.
• Arrival: Families are encouraged to arrive by 5:30 p.m.
• School Walk: Beginning at approximately 6:00 p.m., following the 5:55 p.m. Kiddie Cheer Performance, participating schools will have the opportunity to walk the track together before the game. Both McKelvey Primary and McKelvey Intermediate will have banners for each school's students to walk behind!
• What to Wear: Families are encouraged to wear their school colors or shirts, or Parkway North purple, to show their school spirit and support our North Area schools!
• Seating: Families will be able to sit on the grass where the large N used to be. Encourage families to bring blankets or something comfortable to sit on. Or the bleaches are available for seating.
• Concessions: Concessions will be available that evening, so families will be able to purchase food and drinks during the game.
• Student Supervision: All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult.
• Stadium Rules: No sports balls will be allowed inside the stadium.
• Admission: Admission is FREE with a donation of canned goods for the Parkway Food Pantry.
• Food Pantry Donations: Please bring canned or non-perishable items to support the Parkway Food Pantry! Suggested items include canned tuna/chicken, canned meals or hearty soup, mac & cheese, pasta & sauce, SunButter or Nutella, family-sized snacks, Pop-Tarts, oatmeal packets, cereal, BelVita breakfast biscuits, granola bars, canned fruit and fruit cups.
• See the full Parkway Food Pantry Wish List

We’re excited for a fun evening of school spirit, community, and supporting Parkway North!

We'll see everyone on October 9th!

The cost of operating schools is rising faster than funding, creating a projected $75 million shortfall over the next 10 years. Prop P on the November 3 ballot would provide stable funding for Parkway teachers, classrooms, safety, and student support.

Join Superintendent Dr. Melissa Schneider and Chief Financial Officer Carrie Nunn for a Parkway Community Webinar to learn about Proposition P: why it’s on the ballot, and what passage or failure would mean for Parkway schools and our community.

When: Wednesday, October 7 at 7 p.m.

Livestream the webinar at https://pkwy.info/community-livestream. Can’t make it live? A recording of the presentation will be available.

Get the facts about Prop P at www.parkwayschools.net/Prop-P

• Attracting and retaining teachers and staff

• Safety and security

• Classroom resources

• Student programs and services

• Long-term financial stability

Did you know that before placing Proposition P on the November ballot, Parkway reduced spending by $15.4 million?

The reductions impacted every school and department budget, professional development expenses, and other operating costs. Further reductions would increasingly impact students, teachers, programs, and services. and classrooms.

Learn more about Prop P on the November 3 ballot: www.parkwayschools.net/Prop-P

At school, we are continually helping students build important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that support their success in the classroom and beyond. Social stories are short, simple stories designed to help children understand and practice specific skills.

When children hear consistent messages and use similar language across both home and school, it helps them better understand, remember, and apply the skills they are practicing.

Our Shared Goal

To give children the tools, language, and practice they need to grow. Home and school are strongest when we work together.

Thank you for partnering with us!

A free four-part program designed for families with K-8 graders to bring parents and guardians closer to their adolescents through education and understanding.

There are 3 remaining events, one in the North area. Check out the document below for more information!

What We Are Learning

Our second literacy unit, Character Matters, focuses on how characters’ actions, choices, and responses help us understand who they are. Students will read a variety of stories and think about characters’ traits, feelings, motivations, and how they respond to challenges. Through reading, writing, and discussion, students will explore how the choices characters make can affect themselves and others and consider what we can learn from their experiences.

Try this at Home

• Notice character traits everywhere! While reading a book or watching a show together, ask, “What kind of person is this character? What did they do that makes you think that?” Talk about how characters’ choices affect other people.

• Practice the power of “not yet.” When something feels hard—zipping a coat, reading a word, building something, tying a shoe—resist the urge to jump in right away. Give your child time to try, make mistakes, and try another way. A little productive struggle builds independence and confidence.

• Build an October routine. As mornings get darker and schedules get busy, let your child take ownership of one part of getting ready. They might check the weather and choose a jacket, pack their backpack, fill their water bottle, or put everything they need by the door the night before.

Did You Know?

Children are still developing the brain systems that help them manage big feelings, frustration, and impulses. Self-regulation develops through co-regulation. Children borrow calm from the adults around them before they can consistently create it for themselves.

• When your child is overwhelmed, connect before you correct. A calm voice, getting close, and acknowledging the feeling can help their brain settle.

• Keep your words short when emotions are big. A dysregulated brain has a harder time processing lots of language.

• Wait to problem-solve or talk about what happened until your child is calm. That's when their brain is better able to listen, reflect, and learn.

• Your calm doesn't mean the behavior is okay. You can hold a boundary while helping your child regulate: “It's okay to be angry. It's not okay to hit. I'm here to help you.”

• Every time children experience big feelings and successfully move through them with support, they are building the skills they'll eventually use on their own.

The application MUST be resubmitted every year!

The Parkway School District participates in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. This allows families the opportunity to apply for Free and Reduced Price Meal Benefits.
The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility. The eligibility criteria and application are available for download below.
Applications are also available from the Nutrition Services Office or the School Principal's Office.

HOW DO YOU QUALIFY?
Qualification is based on household income. The income criteria table for the 2026-2027 school year is provided in the link below.

Click the button below for more information.

McKelvey Primary Family Handbook

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Location: 12657 Fee Fee Road, St. Louis, MO 63146, USA
Phone: 314-415-5000