Bellerive Bulletin
September 27, 2026
Dear Bellerive Families,
This week we turn the calendar to October, and we finally enjoyed some cooler fall weather last week! With cooler temperatures come more coats, sweatshirts, hats, gloves, and other layers, so this is a great time to label your child’s clothing. If it’s something they might take off during the school day, please put their name on it so we can help reunite lost items with their owners.
We already have MANY water bottles and other items in our lost and found! I highly recommend using a permanent marker or a fabric pen like this one. A few minutes spent labeling belongings now could save you from having to replace them later!
We’ve made great progress in the first week of the PTO’s Champions for Children fundraiser! Families have already donated $1,941, putting us close to our first $2,500 milestone: a pajama day for all students.
As principal, I’m grateful for these donations because I see the experiences they make possible for our students and staff, from field trips to staff appreciation events. Thank you to everyone who has contributed! You can find ways to donate in the flyer below as we work toward our $7,000 goal by Fall Break.
In Partnership,
Dr. Joey Kneer
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.
On our half-day earlier this month, your child brought home the first Habits at Home activity (linked here) for the year. These monthly activities give families an opportunity to practice the 7 Habits together at home.
We are adding a little friendly competition this year! The grade level with the highest percentage of participation each month will earn bragging rights and the traveling Habits at Home trophy. The Habits at Home forms are due the Friday before the next half-day.
For Habit 1, completed activities are due Friday, October 2. We hope you will Take the Controls together at home and help your child’s grade level earn the first trophy of the year!
The cost of operating schools is rising faster than funding, creating a projected $75 million shortfall over the next 10 years. Prop P on the November 3 ballot would provide stable funding for Parkway teachers, classrooms, safety, and student support.
Join Superintendent Dr. Melissa Schneider and Chief Financial Officer Carrie Nunn for a Parkway Community Webinar to learn about Proposition P: why it’s on the ballot, and what passage or failure would mean for Parkway schools and our community.
Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 pm: Livestream the webinar at https://pkwy.info/community-livestream. Can’t make it live? A recording of the presentation will be available.
What would Proposition P support in Parkway schools?
- Attracting and retaining teachers and staff
Safety and security
Classroom resources
Student programs and services
Long-term financial stability
Did you know that before placing Proposition P on the November ballot, Parkway reduced spending by $15.4 million? The reductions impacted every school and department budget, professional development expenses, and other operating costs. Further reductions would increasingly impact students, teachers, programs, services, and classrooms.
Learn more about Prop P on the November 3 ballot: www.parkwayschools.net/Prop-P
Click here for the October Nurse newsletter.
