Bellerive Bulletin
November 16, 2025
Dear Bellerive Families,
We had a great Veterans Day assembly last week. Our students did a wonderful job, and it was a meaningful morning for our whole school. A big thank you to the veterans in our community who joined us. We appreciate you being here and are grateful for your service.
As we approach Thanksgiving break, I am looking forward to seeing the kindness, gratitude, and joy that always shine through at Bellerive. It is a wonderful time to pause and appreciate our community.
In partnership,
Joey Kneer
THIS WEEK & NEXT WEEK
The next newsletter will be published on November 30th.
Weekly Overview
Monday, November 17
- Picture Retake Day
Tuesday, November 18
- 4/5th Gr. Mosaics Field Trip: Leaves at 8:20 am
- Project Lit Book Club: 7:00 pm, Panera (Town & Country)
Wednesday, November 19
- DHH Special Olympics Field Trip (Bocce): 9:30 am -12:30 pm
- Cub Scouts Visit Bellerive Students at Lunch
- Adolescence 101 District Parent Workshop: 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Northeast Middle
Thursday, November 20
- Board of Education Workshop: 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Welcome Center
Saturday, November 22
- North Area Strings Fest (5th Gr.): 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, November 24
- No Mosaics Classes
Tuesday, November 25
- No Mosaics Classes
Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28
- No School (Thanksgiving Break)
Picture Retakes on Monday
Absentee/Retake Picture Day is Monday, November 17. Wagner Portrait Group will be at school to photograph any students who were absent on the initial picture day or any student that needs his/her picture retaken.
If you are having a picture taken as a RETAKE, please make sure your student returns his/her package in its entirety, including the package insert sheet, to the photographer on retake day. (Feel free to attach a note to describe what you’d like Wagner to do differently.) Please let your child's classroom teacher know if you are requesting a retake!
If you have questions about ordering pictures, please call Wagner at 314-567-5900.
PTO's Food Drive for Parkway Pantry End Tuesday
Project Lit on Tuesday
Scouts Visiting Bellerive on Wednesday
On Wednesday, November 19, representatives from the Scouts will be present at lunch to talk about all the exciting adventures going on in Pack 492! Scouting is open to all youth K-5, and for more information, you may contact Nick at nick.prainito@scouting.org.
Adolescence 101: District Parent Workshop on Wednesday
Got Your Six Support Dog Visits Next Monday
Honey is a Got Your Six Pet Therapy Support Dog that will be visiting Bellieve School this year. This is her 3rd year of visiting the schools and departments in the Parkway School District. She is trained to serve and provide pet therapy to local area residents in nursing homes, hospitals, schools, public libraries, and even funeral homes. Got Your Six Support Dogs Organization is based in Maryville, Illinois. The organization is committed to providing specialized service dogs to veterans and first responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and other traumas without any costs. Their mission is to help men and women regain their lives through the healing power of dogs. For more information, please check out their website at https://gotyoursixsupportdogs.org/.
Honey and her owner look forward to visiting your students on Monday, November 24th, in the morning. Her team will be working alongside the school nurse to make sure that they do not enter any rooms where students are allergic or have a fear of dogs. Honey's personal goal is to provide smiles on people's faces and keep kids safe.
NEW INFO
5th Gr. Transition to Middle School
Save the Date: Community Science Night
REMINDERS
Leader in Me Survey - Response Needed
Yearbooks on Sale Now!
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.
Nurse Newsletter
Click here for the November Nurse newsletter.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Week of December 1
Strings Open House (during each class): Wednesday, December 3 - Friday, December 5
No Mosaics Classes: Thursday, December 4
2nd/3rd Mosaics Field Trip: Friday, December 5
Week of December 8
Strings Open House (during each class): Monday, December 8 - Tuesday, December 9
4th & 5th Grade Music Concert: Monday, December 8, 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Half Day--1:05 pm Dismissal at Bellerive (Professional Development): Wednesday, December 10
Board of Education Regular Meeting: Wednesday, December 10, 7:00 pm, Parkway Welcome Center
4th Gr. Field Trip: Friday, December 12