Bellerive Bulletin

Dear Bellerive Families,

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Open House last week! It was wonderful to welcome you to Bellerive and share more about the year ahead. If you were unable to attend the opening presentation, you can find the slides and additional information below.

This week, students will participate in Thursday’s exciting “How Can I?” assembly focused on confidence, resilience, and problem-solving. In this newsletter, you will find reminders and updates about club sign-ups, summer reading logs, Picture Day, and the new November 5 date for Culture Night.

Let's have a great week!

In partnership,

Dr. Joey Kneer

All Week:

• National Arts in Education Week

Tuesday, September 15

• Summer Reading Logs Due to Mrs. Zahnweh (Library Program--Optional)
• Parkway PACCD Meeting: 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Parkway Welcome Center

Thursday, September 17

• Girl Scout Info Night: 6:30 pm, Bellerive Cafeteria

September 13-19 is National Arts in Education Week, a nationwide celebration of the important role the arts play in helping students create, connect, and grow.

We are grateful for Bellerive’s talented arts educators:

• Aaron Watson, Music
• Jalie-Ann Colona, Strings
• Natalie Dremann, Art

Their creativity and dedication give our students opportunities to express themselves, build confidence and discover new talents. Creative learning truly is out of this world!

Parkway’s Parent Advisory Council for Children with Disabilities (PACCD) will meet on Tuesday, September 15, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Parkway Welcome Center. The meeting will begin with an IEP 101 presentation, followed by PACCD updates and an open forum to discuss questions and concerns related to Parkway and SSD.

• Register for the meeting
• Submit a question or suggestion

• November 12, 2026: 6:30–8:00 pm; Topic TBD
• February 9, 2027: 6:30–8:00 pm; Topic TBD

• April 29, 2027: 6:30–8:00 pm; Topic TBD

On Thursday, September 17, students will participate in a high-energy, interactive assembly with Joe Fingerhut, the “How Can I?” Mindset Specialist. Joe will encourage students to shift their thinking from “I can’t” to “How can I?” while building resilience, confidence, and problem-solving skills. We are excited for this fun and inspiring experience!

Thank you, PTO, for providing this opportunity for our students!

Bellerive is excited to launch this year’s before-school clubs! Paper enrollment forms will be 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 will open 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.

An October date for Culture Night was shared at Open House, but we have decided to move Culture Night to Thursday, November 5. Please mark this new date on your calendars. We hope you will be able to join us!

We are also looking for families who would like to participate and share about their cultures. Sign-up information is included below.

Sign-Up Link

More info (planning sheets and pictures)

Thank you to all the families who attended Open House last week! It was wonderful to welcome you to Bellerive and share important information about the school year.

If you were unable to attend the opening presentation in the gym, you can view the slides using the link below. The presentation includes an overview of our MTSS process and the many ways we support every student academically, socially, and emotionally.

The Fall Walk to School event, previously scheduled for Friday, October 9, has been moved to Friday, October 16. The school calendar has been updated.

There is a new website for viewing our breakfast and lunch menus. Here is the updated link. We have updated the links on the Bellerive website and Family Hub.

Picture Day is coming soon! This is your opportunity to capture a special school memory of your child and receive high-quality portraits you’ll treasure for years to come.

Picture Day: Monday, September 28, 2026

Pre-order online using the link and password above. Thank you for supporting our school and helping us make Picture Day a success. We look forward to seeing those smiling faces on Monday, September 28, 2026!

Week of September 28

Monday, September 28

• Before School Club Sign-Ups Due
• Picture Day!

Tuesday, September 29

• Project Lit Book Club: 7:00 - 8:00 pm at Panera (Town & Country)

Friday, October 2

• Habits at Home Due (Habit 1)

Week of October 5

Monday, October 5

• Fall NWEA Scores Uploaded to IC/Parent Portal

Wednesday, October 7

• Half Day–1:05 pm Dismissal at Bellerive (Professional Development)

Friday, October 9

• North Area Night at Parkway North Football: 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Saturday, October 10

• Clean the Campus Day: 9:00 - 11:00 am