The McKelvey Messenger

January 25 , 2024

Important Dates

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January 26 Popcorn Day

January 31 Early Release Day - Dismissal at 1:50 p.m.

January 31 State of the District, 5:30 p.m., Central High

February 1 North Area Community Science Night 6-8 p.m.

February 4 Online registration for summer enrichment classes opens at 11 a.m.

February 4 Summer Expo, West High

A Note from Mr. Wilkerson

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Dear McKelvey Community,

This week, you should have received your child’s Progress Report and NWEA results. At McKelvey and in Parkway, students take a variety of assessments that we use to drive instruction and make informed decisions about your child’s education. We strive to create a climate that encourages student achievement and fosters a positive learning community. At McKelvey Intermediate, we have a school atmosphere that challenges our students and meets individual needs. We have a lot of success and growth to celebrate. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure your child continues to grow socially, emotionally, and academically.

Sincerely,

Scott Wilkerson

Student Braggin' Dragons

Teachers give out Braggin' Dragons to students who exhibit one or more of our Dragon's Code values. We recognize our Dragons daily with our morning announcements.

McKelvey's Dragon's Code:

We the students of McKelvey Elementary School are learners leading the way. We promise to care for all and be respectful to each other. We take responsibility for our actions and are self-motivated at all times. We are the Dragons!

This weeks Dragon's are:

Magika Keune - Respectful
Nora Todd - Responsible
Ava Karingithi - Responsible & Self-Motivated
Anna Tran - Responsible
Lily-Ann Braun - Caring, Respectful, Responsible & Self-Motivated
Reya Madhan - Caring, Responsible & Self-Motivated
Sebastian Yowell - Self-Motivated
Shiv Mohanraj - Responsible
Vadeshree Chamarthi - Responsible & Self-Motivated
Carter Robertson - Responsible
Jania Mueller - Responsible & Self-Motivated
Rose Wilmot - Self-Motivated

Lost and Found

Please take a look at the photos below to see if any items belong to your child. Feel free to stop by and pick up anything belonging to your student or have them bring it home with them. We will donate the remaining items at the end of January.

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Trivia Night Registration is Open!!

It's that time again - come support your dragons at the McK PTO Adults Trivia Night. Gather your smartest (or most fun!) friends and register a table of 8 to answer 10 rounds of burning questions we have for you. This event is at the Maryland Heights Community Center and it is sure to be a fun time. Register for early bird pricing until February 2 - register HERE

Join us for Parkway's State of the District Event

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.

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Nurse's Notes

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Heart Health for Kids

Preventing heart disease starts in childhood. Kids in preschool need at least 2 hours a day and Kindergarten and up need at least 1 hour of physical activity every day. This does not need to be all at one time. It can be short bursts of activity.

TIP: For younger children, it’s all about fun. Rather than “exercise,” think “active play.” If their cheeks are pink, they’re breathing faster and they’ve broken a sweat, they’re getting the physical activity they need.

TIP: As children get older, the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity each day should include muscle-building activities (like push-ups) and bone-strengthening activities (like running or jumping), in addition to aerobic activity

Click here for ideas for activities for younger and older children.

Click here for more tips on raising heart healthy kids and teens.

Tips to help kids maintain a healthy weight
Tips for talking to kids about NEVER smoking
Tips for helping kids eat a well-balanced diet.

Jane Sinnott, RN

314-415-6510

jsinnott@parkwayschools.net

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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.