The McKelvey Messenger

February 8 , 2024

Important Dates

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February 10 4th Grade Strings Concert at West High 3:45 - 4:15

February 12-16 National Random Acts of Kindness Week

February 15 Early Release (Dismiss at 1:50)

February 16 No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)

February 19 No School (President's Day)

February 23 Trivia Registration Deadline!

March 7 North Area Regional Art Show at North High 6:00 - 7:30

March 18-22 SPRING BREAK!

A Note from Mr. Wilkerson

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Dear McKelvey Community,

As the Principal of McKelvey, I am committed to fostering an open and inclusive environment where all students feel welcome. As we end the week of celebrations, I want to thank our four school counselors for the outstanding work that they do. I want to assure you that the safety and well-being of McKelvey students is our top priority. Our staff is trained to provide a secure, nurturing and enriching environment, where each child can thrive.

As always, feel free to reach out to our outstanding staff or me anytime! We are here for you.

Have a good weekend!

Scott Wilkerson

2023-2024 Yearbook!

The deadline to order a 2023-24 Yearbook is Friday, February 23. This is the LAST DAY to guarantee your child will get a yearbook. Quantities after this date are not guaranteed. Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com to place your order today!

National Random Acts of Kindness Week!

McKelvey Elementary Family Culture Night!

STEM FEST!

Trivia Night Registration is Open!!

Trivia registration deadline is 2/23! If you'd like to reserve your table, please do so ASAP! This event is a fun adults-only community event and we're excited to have many McKelvey staff there along with the trivia rounds, silent auction, fun games and drinks included!

Summer School Registration opens February 4

Online registration for enrichment classes for elementary and middle school students will open online at 11 a.m. on Sunday, February 4. Click HERE for more information.

Please note:

If you have questions regarding math or reading classes, please contact your school since they are by invitation only.
The Community Ed summer discount code does not apply to enrichment programs offered through Parkway Summer School.

Nurse's Notes

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Please join us for the Grandparent Cafe!

Who: Grandparents Raising Kids

What: A chance for grandparents raising grandchildren to gather with others

When: March 5th, 2024

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm

Where: The Welcome Center - the back of South Middle School 760 Woods Mill Rd Ballwin, MO 63011

**Please join us and welcome our speaker Cary Mogerman from Carmody MacDonald, Attorney & Counselors at Law, in St. Louis. He can discuss family law, adoption, etc.

Children are invited and there will be activities!

Dinner will be served for families!!

To RSVP, click HERE, or call

Jane at 314-415-6510 or Michelle at 314-415-6060 to RSVP by phone.

Organized by Parkway Nurses

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McKelvey's Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) Needs YOU!

Be a part of something special! The McKelvey Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is made up of the parents of all the students at both McKelvey schools (K-5) and all teachers. We work together for the benefit of students to plan events, fundraisers, volunteer, take care of our teachers, and provide amazing resources to enhance our student learning. In short - the PTO helps make McKelvey awesome!

As a parent/guardian of a McKelvey Dragon, you are automatically a member. Please get involved as much as you are able. There are many ways, big and small, to connect and contribute to our school community. PTO's general meetings are led by our PTO Board, a small group of elected parents and teacher representatives. All are invited, and meetings are a great place to share your voice and hear the voices of others. We'll see you there! This year's meetings will be held on the following dates at alternating locations:

January 23 - 6:30 PM in the Intermediate Library
March 26 - 6:30 PM in the Primary Library

If have any questions, please contact McKelvey PTO at mckelveypto@gmail.com.

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Volunteering at School

The success of our students would not be possible without the involvement and support of parents and the community. We love to connect with families in as many ways possible throughout the school year. Get a head start on approval for field trips, working in the library, or assisting with classroom projects by completing Parkway's required steps for volunteering at school. We look forward to seeing you in our school this coming year!

For New Volunteers - CLICK HERE to start the approval process.

For Returning Volunteers - Every July, Parkway resets all of our volunteer accounts to renewal required. Your background information is good for up to six years from the time you completed it with MACHS as long as you stay active as a volunteer from year to year. Therefore, there are only a few steps you need to complete as a returning volunteer. Please CLICK HERE to begin.