Bellerive Bulletin
January 18, 2026
Dear Bellerive Families:
Our focus this month is Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. This habit is about listening before speaking. Leaders slow down, listen carefully, and try to understand another person’s point of view before sharing their own.
At Bellerive, students are practicing Habit 5 by:
Using active listening during partner and group discussions.
Asking questions before jumping in with their own ideas.
Showing respect for different opinions and perspectives.
Families can support this habit at home by modeling patient listening—making eye contact, putting down distractions, and repeating back what was heard before responding. When students practice this habit, they build empathy and strengthen their communication with others.
On our upcoming half-day, your child will bring home a Habits at Home activity focused on Habit 5. This will give families an opportunity to practice and reflect on active listening together at home. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting the 7 Habits and helping our students grow as leaders who are thoughtful listeners, empathetic leaders, and strong communicators.
In Partnership,
Joey Kneer
It’s time to order your child’s 2025–2026 yearbook! This is your opportunity to capture and keep the special memories, friendships, and milestones from this school year.
Bellerive Elementary
Yearbooks start at $17.10
Visit our school’s store to order: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/belleriveelementary
Purchasing a yearbook gives your student a keepsake they’ll treasure for years. Thank you for helping us celebrate another year of memories at Bellerive Elementary.
ENROLLMENT BEGINS JANUARY 5, 2026
Missouri law requires children to be 5 years old by August 1st to enroll in Kindergarten. Our full-day, tuition-free program offers convenient online registration and enrollment (click here). If you do not have access to the internet, a device to use, or need assistance completing the online application, please call the Parkway Enrollment Hotline at (314) 415-9900.
REMINDER: If your are a current preschool family and completed the google form for automatic roll up, you do not need to complete the online registration for Kindergarten again.
- Who: Students entering Parkway Kindergarten in 2026-2027
- When: Thursday, January 29, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Where: Your child's assigned Parkway Elementary School
- How: Registration Required - Register Here
Get ready for 2026-2027 Kindergarten! Join us for a free event at your child's future Parkway Elementary School. Designed for incoming 2026-2027 Kindergartners and their parents/guardians, this visit and tour is a great way to explore the school and help your child feel more comfortable and excited. Parents as Teachers Parent Educators will also be there to welcome you. Registration Required
- Who: Parents and guardians of 2026-2027 preschoolers
- When: Tuesday, February 3, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
- Where: Virtual via Google Meet
- How: Registration Required - Click Here
Are you ready to take the next step in your child's educational journey? Join Parkway Early Childhood for Preschool On Parade, a session specially designed for parents considering Parkway Early Childhood for their child's very first or next school experience outside the home! This online event offers a peek into the nurturing classroom environment, introduces the developmentally appropriate curriculum, and highlights how Parkway Early Childhood guides young learners to discover, play, and grow. Learn about the full-day & half-day programs, district preschool locations, and enrollment process. Feel completely confident and excited about this milestone in your child's life.
