The McKelvey Messenger

March 1 TRIVIA NIGHT!

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 18-22 SPRING BREAK!

March 28 Half Day

March 29 No School

Dear McKelvey Families,

We have been busy planning for the 24/25 school year! It is important to me that our building is staffed full of individuals who are passionate and committed to the well-being and education of all of our students and families. Below, you will see our current section numbers and staff members. We are excited to welcome Ms. Annie Cecil back to second grade, and we will be adding an additional section of 5th grade.

Teachers, counselors, and administrators are committed to making decisions in the best interest of all students. We carefully consider many factors when determining class placement and strive for classes with balanced needs. If you would like to share information about your child, please make sure you fill out the Class Placement Form by Friday, March 29th. Completion of this form is optional.

2nd Grade

1. Madysen Wilton

2. Melissa Yeager

3. Andrea O’Neill

4. Alyssa Altmayer

5. Annie Cecil

3rd Grade

1. Amanda Hitt

2. Brigitte Barnhart

3. Drew Meininger

4. Kim Ploudre

5. Lexi Becker

4th Grade

1. Kate Wynveen

2. Ellen Autery

3. Emma DeRousse

4. Jill Pulcher

5. Brady Ostmann

5th Grade

1. Emily McCarty

2. Steve Beutel

3. Shaina Costello

4. Glenda Petrofsky

5. We interviewed this week and will be recommending a candidate to HR.

Thanks for all you do! Have a wonderful weekend.

Scott Wilkerson

McKelvey Intermediate Principal

314-415-6501

While the silent auction will be open during Trivia Night, you DO NOT have to be there to end the night a winner!

Take a look now at the amazing baskets, experiences, and items and make your bids starting now. The auction site will close on Friday, March 1 at 9:00 PM, so keep an eye on your desired items so you can stay on top. All proceeds go to the McKelvey Primary/Intermediate PTO and will support staff and students!

Happy bidding!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW AUCTION ITEMS & PLACE YOUR BIDS!

Online registration for enrichment classes for elementary and middle school students will open online at 11 a.m. on Sunday, February 4. 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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Please join us for the GRANDPARENT CAFE!

Who: Grandparents Raising Kids

What: A chance for grandparents raising grandchildren to gather with others

When: March 5th, 2024

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm

Where: The Welcome Center - the back of South Middle School 760 Woods Mill Rd Ballwin, MO 63011

**Please join us and welcome our speaker Cary Mogerman from Carmody MacDonald, Attorney & Counselors at Law, in St. Louis. He can discuss family law, adoption, etc.

Children are invited and there will be activities!

Dinner will be served for families!!

To RSVP, click HERE, or call

Jane at 314-415-6510 or Michelle at 314-415-6060 to RSVP by phone.

Organized by Parkway Nurses

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