Bellerive Bulletin

Dear Bellerive Families:

As we make the final moves in this amazing school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your support. This year brought many new faces to Bellerive—myself included—and I’m so grateful for the warm welcome extended to me, Assistant Principal Joe Butler, our new counselors, and several new staff members.

I’ve been so impressed by our amazing parent community and the support you provide—not only in your child’s day-to-day learning, but also through our PTO and participation in special events. Last week alone was filled with Field Day and the Family Picnic, and we’re excited for Career Day tomorrow. We truly appreciate the many of you who have volunteered your time and energy to make these experiences possible.

This will be the final weekly newsletter of the year. Please keep an eye out in July for updates about back-to-school events, school supply lists, and other important information to help you prepare for the 2025–2026 school year. Here are some key back-to-school dates:

• Kindergarten Screening: Thursday, August 7, 4:30 - 6:00 pm (only for those who did NOT attend Jumpstart to Kindergarten)
• Kindergarten Parent Orientation: Wednesday, August 13, 6:00 - 6:45 pm
• Meet the Teacher & Supply Drop: Thursday, August 14
• Last Names A-L: 3:30 - 4:15 pm
• Last Names M-Z: 4:15 - 5:00 pm
• First Day of School: Monday, August 18

We’re in the home stretch now with a few exciting days left. Let’s finish strong! Have a great summer!

In partnership,
Joey Kneer

Tuesday, May 27

• Dress-Up/Spirit Day for Career Day
• Project Lit Book Club: 7:00 - 8:00 pm, Panera (Town & Country)

Thursday, May 29

• Last Day of School (1:05 pm Dismissal)

Yearbooks will be distributed on Thursday to all students who purchased one. (If you're unsure whether your child ordered a yearbook, please check with their classroom teacher.) We will have a yearbook signing on Thursday morning! Students who did not purchase a yearbook will be given an autograph book so everyone can participate!

A limited number of extra yearbooks will be available for purchase for $20 (cash or check only). Sales will begin at 8:00 am on Thursday in the main office. You may stop by in person or send the payment with your child. Please note: Extra yearbooks are first come, first served—no advance reservations can be taken.

• Thursday, May 29 is the last day of school for students.
• Dismissal begins at 1:05 pm.
• Buses will arrive home three hours earlier than they do on a regular dismissal day.
• Transportation has asked that bus passes not be issued on the last day of school.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Summer Reading Website

Join the fun this summer with our Bellerive Reading challenge! Check out the Summer Reading Website for tons of resources to keep your child from being bored this summer and avoid the "summer slide," (loss of reading comprehension which can impact their reading abilities over time)!

Paper copies of the recording sheets will be coming home on Thursday, May 22nd. Turn in your recording sheets during the first week of school in August for a fun reward! ALL are welcome to participate (even current 5th graders!) Send any questions to our new librarian, Mrs. Liz Zahnweh (lzahnweh@parkwayschools.net), happy reading!

HERE is an updated edition of the Bellerive Buzz Book. Please remember this is for internal purposes only and should not be shared or used for marketing purposes. Enjoy connecting with one another!