Bellerive Bulletin
October 26, 2025
Dear Bellerive Families,
Thank you to everyone who swam on over to join our Walk to School Day on Friday! It was a great way to promote fitness, friendship, and our amazing community.
We’re also feeling extra grateful for all who supported the PTO’s Champions for Children fundraiser. Because of your generosity, we sailed past our goal! Students are excited to celebrate with a schoolwide Comfy Clothes and Stuffie Day on Friday, November 7.
This week, we’ll keep the fun afloat with our Fall Party Parade and Presenter on Friday. Please take a look at the reminders and costume guidelines below so everyone can enjoy a safe and fun celebration.
Also this week, our Book Fair splashes in on Saturday, November 1, from 9–11 am. Families can shop that morning and enjoy some special events. More details are coming later this week!
Finally, if you haven’t already, please be sure to sign up for your student-led conference. These begin next week on Monday, November 3. This is a great way to stay connected and chart your child’s course for continued success.
In partnership,
Joey Kneer
THIS WEEK
Weekly Overview
Tuesday, October 28
- Project Lit Book Club: 7:00 pm, Panera (Town & Country)
Wednesday, October 29
- 3rd Gr. Field Trip
Friday, October 31
- Fall Party Costume Parade: 2:00 - 2:30 pm
Saturday, November 1
- Book Fair Saturday Shopping: 9:00 - 11:00 am
- North High Craft Fair: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Parkway North High
Sunday, November 2
- North High Craft Fair: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Parkway North High
Project Lit Book Club on Tuesday
Fall Parade & Party On Friday
PTO Party Presenter
After the parade, the PTO is sponsoring a special assembly for the annual fall party. Serengeti Steve will present "The Reptile Experience" for all students. This was a huge hit at my previous school! Click here for more information about the presenter. If you would like to opt out your child, please email me at mkneer@parkwayschools.net before Wednesday. Thank you, PTO, for providing this opportunity for Bellerive students!
Book Fair Shopping Begins Saturday
Join Us Saturday 9-11 am for a Special Kick-Off Event
NEW INFO
Bellerive Key Dates at a Glance
For your convenience, please click here for an overview of events and key dates for the remainder of this school year. A printed copy was sent home last week.
The most updated information along with all events are always posted on the Bellerive online calendar. Parents are highly encouraged to follow these directions to link the online calendar to their personal electronic calendars.
Thank you, Bellerive Community!
To celebrate reaching the PTO's fundraising goal,
we will have a schoolwide Comfy Clothes and Stuffie Day on Friday, November 7!
Technology Tips & The 7 Habits!
REMINDERS
North Region Nutrition Newsletter
Register Now for Student-led Conferences
November 3 – 7, 2025
It’s almost time for Student-led Conferences at Bellerive! Conferences will take place the week of November 3-7, with our main Conference Night on Thursday, November 6th from 4:15 - 8:00 pm.
Conferences at Bellerive are student-led, giving students the opportunity to share their learning, goals, and progress directly with their families. Since conferences are student-led, please make sure your child can attend as well.
Please use the link below to select a time that works best for your family.
https://ptcfast.com/schools/Bellerive
Additional Details:
Conferences may be in-person or virtual throughout the week. Conferences on Thursday evening are reserved for in-person only.
Specials teachers (Art, Music, PE, Strings, Library), Intervention Teachers, Counselors, and Special Educators are available for individual or drop-in meetings. Please email them directly to schedule an individual time.
If no available times fit your schedule, please reach out to your child’s teacher to arrange an alternate time.
Our goal is 100% family participation because strong partnerships between home and school help every Bellerive student thrive.
Photos Requested for Veterans Day
Click here for a direct link to submit photos.
Please resubmit any pictures you may have submitted in previous years.
Veterans Day Assembly Invitation
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 9:30 am, Bellerive students will attend an assembly about Veterans Day. The theme of our assembly is “Thank You for Your Service.”
If you or someone in your family is a veteran or currently active in the military, we would like to invite you to be honored as our guest. Veterans and active military will have a special seat at this assembly. We would like to honor you and give you our thanks. Due to space constraints, we are limiting guests to Veterans and immediate family members.
Any veteran or active military personnel who would like to attend should complete this Google form (click the link or use the QR code) by Friday, November 7. If you have any questions, please email Aaron Watson at awatson1@parkwayschools.net.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Week of November 3
Parent Conference Week: Monday, November 3 - Friday, November 7
No Before School Clubs This Week: Monday, November 3 - Friday, November 7
Book Fair: Monday, November 3 - Thursday, November 6
No School (Professional Development): Tuesday, November 4
Parent Conference Night: Thursday, November 6, 4:30 - 8:00 pm
Book Fair Evening Shopping: Thursday, November 6, 4:30 - 8:00 pm
District PAMEE Meeting (Virtual): Thursday, November 6, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Comfy Clothes & Stuffie Spirit Day: Friday November 7
Week of November 10
PTO Food Drive for Parkway Pantry: Monday, November 10 – Friday, November 14
Veterans Day Assembly: Tuesday, November 11, 9:30 - 10:30 am
Half Day--1:05 pm Dismissal at Bellerive (Professional Development): Wednesday, November 12
PTO's Dine to Donate Fundraiser at Lion's Choice (Olive--Creve Coeur): Wednesday, November 12, 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Board of Education Regular Meeting: Wednesday, November 12, 7:00 pm, Welcome Center
Wear Blue for Type One Diabetes Awareness Day: Friday, November 14
Week of November 17
Picture Retake Day: Monday, November 17
4/5th Mosaics Field Trip: Tuesday, November 18
Project Lit Book Club: Tuesday, November 18, 7:00 pm, Panera (Town & Country)
DHH Special Olympics Field Trip (Bocce): Wednesday, November 19
Adolescence 101 District Parent Workshop: Wednesday, November 19, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Northeast Middle
Board of Education Workshop: Thursday, November 20, 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Welcome Center
North Area Strings Fest (5th Gr.): Saturday, November 22, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm