Dragon News

September 17, 2026

McKelvey Primary Families,

Our students have had a great first few weeks of school. Each morning, we call out Braggin' Dragons. This is recognition for someone who goes above and beyond in showing our core values- kind, safe, problem-solvers, and teammates. Each month, I plan on posting the pictures on our Facebook page to show off our amazing Dragons! WEAR PURPLE TOMORROW TO SUPPORT OUR PARKWAY NORTH VIKINGS!

There is TONS of important information in this newsletter:

The upcoming PTO meeting will have important information about Prop P from the district
Fall Fun Day/Boosterthon Color Run Information
Information on Social/Emotional and Academic Learning happening here at McKP!

If you plan on volunteering to go on a field trip or help students at other school events, please be sure to register to volunteer. You must be an approved volunteer. Click HERE for volunteer information.

If you think you may qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch, please check out the information towards the bottom of this newsletter. The application must be filled out every year.

As always, please reach out if you need anything.

Sincerely,

Dr. Christina Brown

McKelvey Primary is our Kindergarten and 1st Grade Elementary School that is located at

12657 Fee Fee Road, St. Louis, MO 63146.

Save the Dates!

Mark you calendars!

More information to come about these specific dates!

September 17th: Wear Purple for Parkway North Pride

September 23: PTO Meeting at Primary in the library | 6:30-7:30pm

October 2: Fun Friday- Fall Festival/Boosterthon Color Run during school; Party on the Playground at Intermediate after school at 4:30

October 9: North Area Night at Parkway North Football Game

Social Stories

At school, we are continually helping students build important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that support their success in the classroom and beyond. Social stories are short, simple stories designed to help children understand and practice specific skills.

When children hear consistent messages and use similar language across both home and school, it helps them better understand, remember, and apply the skills they are practicing.

Our Shared Goal

To give children the tools, language, and practice they need to grow. Home and school are strongest when we work together.

Thank you for partnering with us!

PTO Meeting Sept 23rd!

Jimmy John's Dine Out Night!

Fall Fun Day Volunteer Sign Up/Donations

Click on the link below to sign up to volunteer for our Fall Fun Day on Oct. 2nd

McKelvey Primary Fall Fun Day 2026

The McKelvey Fall Fun Day is scheduled for Friday October 2, 1:30-3:30pm. This year's event will include our traditional Fall Festival activities as well as a petting zoo and a Color Fun Run! We have some great opportunities for families to help out with our Fall Fun Day this year. If you are not able to volunteer to be here in person, we are also in need of several items for the event and could still use your help with donating supplies! All in-person volunteers should plan on arriving on Friday 10/2 by 1:15pm, and the event will conclude around 3:30pm. If you are ordering supplies/donations, you can drop these items off or have your items shipped directly to school. Please address your donations to McKelvey Primary, C/o Meghan Meyer 12657 Fee Fee Rd. St. Louis, MO 63146 We would prefer all donations/supplies to be here by Friday 9/25 at the LATEST (earlier is better!). Please review the available volunteer and donation slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you so much in advance for supporting our students! Contact Meghan Meyer with any questions: mmeyer@parkwayschools.net

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Adolescence 101 Speaker Series

A free four-part program designed for families with K-8 graders to bring parents and guardians closer to their adolescents through education and understanding.

There are 3 remaining events, one in the North area. Check out the document below for more information!

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All Four School Areas Adolescence 101 Parent Flyer 2026.pdf pdf (1).pdf

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Get Involved With the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)!

North Area Night is Friday, October 9!

Notes From the Instructional Coach

Free and Reduced Lunch Application

The application MUST be resubmitted every year!

The Parkway School District participates in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. This allows families the opportunity to apply for Free and Reduced Price Meal Benefits.
The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility. The eligibility criteria and application are available for download below.
Applications are also available from the Nutrition Services Office or the School Principal's Office.

HOW DO YOU QUALIFY?
Qualification is based on household income. The income criteria table for the 2026-2027 school year is provided in the link below.

Click the button below for more information.

Free and Reduced Program