Pevely Elementary Newsletter
November 16-24
Pevely Elementary Weekly Newsletter
Hello Pevely Families,
We had an awesome week, celebrating our Veterans and honoring them with a parade at Pevely Elementary! We also celebrated the Herculaneum High School Cross Country Teams and our school counselors! These celebrations remind us how special our school community is and the amazing people in our organization.
Leading up to Thanksgiving Break, we have a few events and special activities taking place. Please see this newsletter for updates about the weeks ahead.
Have a wonderful weekend!
#GoBlackcats
Sincerely,
Mrs. Katie Kaletta
Pevely Elementary Principal
636-479-5200 ext. 3001
We are incredibly proud of our Dunklin R-5 School Counselors! All of our counselors were recently honored with the Gysbers Award (officially the Gysbers Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program Award), a state-level honor from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for school buildings that fully and exemplarily implement a comprehensive school counseling program. This award honors schools that use a data-driven, comprehensive approach to support students' academic growth, career readiness, and social-emotional development.
This prestigious award is difficult to earn, making it extra special that it was earned this year at Pevely Elementary, Senn-Thomas Middle School, and Herculaneum High School!
Thank you to our School Counselors, Mr. Nick Streb (K-1), Mrs. Kelly Cook (2-3), and Mrs. Cathie Holdenried (4-5) for the work that they do every day to support the well-being and success of our students!
Thank you to Ms. DeClue for planning and organizing an author visit on November 18th! We are excited to welcome Izzy B to Pevely Elementary. Izzy B is a former elementary school teacher, and one of the Show Me books students read in library class last year was written by him. Ms. DeClue had the pleasure of meeting him at the library conference last spring, and can tell you that he is hilarious! She said that our students are going to really enjoy getting to meet him and hear from him!
Head Lice
As the weather cools down and we enter sweater season, we want to share a quick reminder regarding head lice prevention.
While head lice are present year-round, we often see a rise in cases during autumn and winter. As students wear heavier layers, scarves, hats, and coats, they frequently hang their outerwear on shared hooks or pile them up during play, creating ideal conditions for lice to crawl from item to item. Additionally, colder weather brings kids closer together indoors for group activities, increasing head-to-head contact.
Please see the attached flyer with information on how to check for lice at home, prevention tips, and what to do if you find lice.
If you have any questions, please contact our School Nurse at hengelbach@dunklin.k12.mo.us.
Upcoming Meetings
Please join us for an upcoming meeting! Meetings are at 5:30PM in the Pevely Elementary Cafeteria. Please enter through the back Cafeteria doors. All parents/guardians are welcome! Even if you cannot attend every meeting, please come to the ones that you can!
- November 18
- December 9
- January 13
- February 17
Fall Raffle Winners
Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets to support our PTO at Fall Parent Teacher Conferences! PTO collects funds to make family events and special surprises throughout the school year possible. We always want to keep our events at a low cost to attend and these fundraisers help us achieve that goal!
Congratulations to our raffle winners, Hannah Wheeler, The Betzel Family, and Teresa Dunn!
PTO Santa Night
Please join us for our annual Santa Night on December 4th! More information will be coming soon about purchasing tickets. Please attend our November meeting if you would like to help us finalize plans for this event!
Congratulations to these students who are being recognized as leaders in our school, for being helpful to others, for showing great character, and for making Pevely Elementary an even better place! These students received Bravo Blackcat Awards:
Charlotte Fox
Elliott Stephens
Henry Winkler
Xander Anderson
Please RSVP if you plan to attend: https://forms.gle/vAqtkK9engTM8rLK6
1st Grade Families are welcome to join us on Tuesday, November 24 from 1:30-2:15PM in the Pevely Cafeteria for our annual Pie Social! Please consider donating a store-bought pie to be taste-tested or donated to a local food pantry following the event. Enter through the back of the building at the Cafeteria Doors. Please RSVP if planning to attend. Thank you!
Our Sunshine Squad would love your pennies! Bring in your loose change to donate and pick a teacher. The top 3 teachers will get a pie in the face!
Registration is officially OPEN for the Herculaneum Turkey Trot!
Start your Thanksgiving morning with family, friends, and neighbors at Kade’s Playground for a 5K or 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, all while supporting Herculaneum Project Prom!
Thursday, November 26
Kade’s Playground, Herculaneum
Registration: 8:00 AM
Race: 9:00 AM
REGISTER HERE:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSefMkqeI4hAXG.../viewform?
Payment via Venmo: @herkyprojectprom
Whether you run, walk, or trot, come out and enjoy a fun Thanksgiving morning while supporting a great cause in our community!
Questions? Contact herculaneumprojectprom@gmail.com
Grab your family, bring your friends, and let’s TROT!
MINI CHEER CAMP!
Herculaneum Blackcat Cheer invites our future Blackcats to Mini Cheer Camp!
November 30th-December 4th
Pevely Elementary Gym
$30 per participant
Sign up by November 20th! Registration papers will also be sent home with students this week!
Choir Concert on December 1st: We know some students have a choir concert that evening! It is absolutely okay to come late, leave early, or miss that day. We want everyone to be able to participate in both activities without feeling like they have to choose. We will also share videos of the material so students can practice anything they miss!
Pick-Up Reminder: Pick-up times will be staggered by grade level to help with traffic. If you have multiple children attending, they will all be released at the oldest sibling’s pick-up time.
We can't wait to cheer with our mini Blackcats!
We are excited to invite the children of Jefferson College employees to a special, hands-on culinary event hosted in our ATS Culinary Lab!
Bring your kids to Future Chefs: Autumn Eats, where they’ll get to be real chefs for the evening while supporting our Area Technical School culinary program.
Event Details:
Who: Children in Kindergarten – 4th Grade
When: Friday, November 20 | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Pick-up at 6:40 PM)
Where: Area Technical School (ATS) Culinary Lab
Fee: $25.00 per student
What's Included: Kids' apron & paper hat, lab ingredients, recipe sheets, and a keepsake photograph!
What They’ll Make:
Each participant will make one savory pizza and one dessert pizza!
Drop-Off & Pick-Up:
Parents should drop off students at the ATS Main Entrance at 4:30 PM, where a student volunteer will check them in and escort them to the Culinary Dining Room. Pick-up is at 6:40 PM at the ATS Main Entrance.
Registration:
Space in the lab is limited, so please register early to secure your child’s spot!
[Link to Google Registration Form]
If you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah Perry at sperry1@jeffco.edu or call 636-481-3498.
We can't wait to cook with your little ones!
Most Pevely Elementary teachers use Class Dojo to share pictures and important information happening in their classrooms. Mrs. Kaletta also posts updates, links, and building information to the schoolwide story. It is an easy way to stay connected and informed!
Please join our school with this link: https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=school&schoolID=558082d86f0c41f11aa7cd6b
Volunteer at Pevely Elementary
We want to connect with you! If you are interested in volunteering at Pevely Elementary, please complete this form so you can be contacted when opportunities arise for Parent/Guardian volunteers during the school year. Thank you for partnering with us in your child's education!
If you are interested in Jefferson County Family YMCA Y-Club Before/After School Care at Pevely Elementary, please see the updated flyer with registration information and their new flexible pricing options. For more information about Y-Club, please contact Cindy Holdinghausen, Child Care Director
Upcoming Dates and Events:
November 9-30- Bobo's Pizza Online Fundraiser
November 23- 2nd Grade Board Game Event
November 24- 1st Grade Pie Social
November 25-27- Thanksgiving Break! No School
2026-2027 District Calendar
2026-2027 District Highlights
8:25AM-3:25PM *Doors open at 8:05AM
Early Release: 1:00PM Unless otherwise noted due to weather
Principal:
Dr. Katie Kaletta- kdunlap@dunklin.k12.mo.us
Assistant Principal Grades K-2:
Dr. Michelle Liles- mliles@dunklin.k12.mo.us
Assistant Principal Grades 3-5:
Mr. Adam Dixon- adixon@dunklin.k12.mo.us
School Counselors:
Mr. Nick Streb (Grades K-1): nstreb@dunklin.k12.mo.us
Mrs. Kelly Cook (Grades 2-3): kcook@dunklin.k12.mo.us
Mrs. Cathie Holdenried (Grades 4-5): choldenried@dunklin.k12.mo.us
Website: https://www.dunklin.k12.mo.us/
Location: 30 Main Street, Pevely, MO, USA
Phone: 636-479-5200
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PevelyElementary
Twitter: @MrsKatieKaletta