Bellerive Bulletin
September 20, 2026
Dear Bellerive Families, This week, thanks to the generous support of our PTO, students enjoyed high-energy assemblies with Joe Fingerhut, the “How Can I?” Mindset Specialist. Joe encouraged students to replace “I can’t” with “How can I?” when they face a challenge. We know how quickly children can become discouraged when something feels difficult. I hope you will ask your child about the assembly and help us reinforce this simple but powerful question at home! In Partnership, Dr. Joey Kneer
NEW INFO
PTO Fundraiser Begins
PayPal Link (@BellerivePTO)
Dental Services Opportunity at Bellerive
Parkway Parent Education Series: Adolescence 101
PTO Dine Out & Donate Event
Supporting Our Students' Well-Being
To better understand how our students are feeling about school, we'll be giving social-emotional learning (SEL) surveys this fall and spring to students in grades 3-5, as well as to staff regarding their students at all grade levels.
These quick 15-minute surveys ask students about important topics like:
How safe they feel at school
Their sense of belonging in our school community
Their relationships with classmates and teachers
Their overall school experience
What it helps us do: Identify ways to make Bellerive an even better place for learning and growing.
Questions? Visit this FAQ page or contact the main office.
REMINDERS
Before-School Clubs Sign-Ups
Bellerive is excited to launch this year’s before-school clubs! Paper enrollment forms were sent home on Monday, September 14. Click here to view this year’s club options, meeting days, and grade levels.
All students who register will be able to participate in at least one club, so please rank your child’s choices in order of preference. The online enrollment form opened on Tuesday, September 15. Please complete the online form or return the paper form by Monday, September 28. Families will receive a confirmation before clubs begin.
Clubs will begin the week of October 19 and end the week of February 22. Clubs start at 8:00 am, and students may not be dropped off before 7:55 am. Transportation is not provided. There will be no clubs during the week of Parent-Teacher Conferences, November 16-20.
Picture Day Is Coming Soon!
Picture Day is coming soon! This is your opportunity to capture a special school memory of your child and receive high-quality portraits you’ll treasure for years to come.
Picture Day: Monday, September 28, 2026
Pre-Order Online: www.WagnerPortraitGroup.com
Pre-Order Password: 7E3U8Y2S
Pre-order online using the link and password above. Thank you for supporting our school and helping us make Picture Day a success. We look forward to seeing those smiling faces on Monday, September 28, 2026!
Date Change for Culture Night
An October date for Culture Night was shared at Open House, but we have decided to move Culture Night to Thursday, November 5. Please mark this new date on your calendars. We hope you will be able to join us!
We are also looking for families who would like to participate and share about their cultures. Sign-up information is included below.
Sign Up to Share at Culture Night
Open House All-School Presentation
Thank you to all the families who attended Open House! It was wonderful to welcome you to Bellerive and share important information about the school year.
If you were unable to attend the opening presentation in the gym, you can view the slides using the link below. The presentation includes an overview of our MTSS process and the many ways we support every student academically, socially, and emotionally.
Project Lit Book Club
North Area Night at Parkway North Football
LOOKING AHEAD
Week of September 28
Monday, September 28
- Before School Club Sign-Ups Due
- Picture Day!
Tuesday, September 29
- Project Lit Book Club: 7:00 - 8:00 pm, Panera (Town & Country)
Thursday, October 1
- Adolescence 101, Session 1: Technology & Social Media: 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Parkway Northeast Middle
Friday, October 2
- Habits at Home Due (Habit 1)
Week of October 5
Monday, October 5
- Fall NWEA Scores Uploaded to IC/Parent Portal
- PTO Dine to Donate Fundraiser: 4:00 - 9:00 pm, Dewey's Pizza (Creve Coeur)
Tuesday, October 6
- Special Olympics Field Trip for Essential Skills
Wednesday, October 7
- Half Day–1:05 pm Dismissal at Bellerive (Professional Development)
Friday, October 9
- North Area Night at Parkway North Football: 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Parkway North High
Saturday, October 10
- Clean the Campus Day: 9:00 - 11:00 am
Week of October 12
Monday, October 12
- PTO All-School Meeting (Virtual): 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Friday, October 16
- Walk to School: 8:30 - 9:15 am
- Half Day–1:05 pm Dismissal at Bellerive (Records Day)
- End of 1st Quarter