The McKelvey Messenger
March 14, 2024
March 15 St. Louis Blues Spirit Wear day
March 18-22 SPRING BREAK!
March 25 Welcome Spring! Wear bright colors
March 26 PTO Meeting - McKelvey Primary Library
March 28 Half Day
March 29 No School
April 2 No School (Election day/Teacher Professional Development)
April 4 McKelvey Family CULTURE NIGHT!
April 8 Partial Solar Eclipse!
April 27-28 District Art Show at Queeny Park
Dear McKelvey Community,
It is hard to believe that Spring Break is upon us! It won't be long before the warm weather arrives. It is my hope that you are able to spend quality time together and recharge your batteries in order to finish the year off strong!
As we get ready to finish out the school year, here are some strategies to help your child succeed.
- Set a regular bedtime.
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- Don't let your child stay home unless they are truly sick.
- Keep in mind that complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
I hope you have a great break and I appreciate everything you do to make McKelvey a successful place to be. See you back March 25th!
Scott Wilkerson
McKelvey Intermediate Principal
314-415-6501
The information below can be found in the 23-24 McKelvey Family Handbook on our school's website, but we wanted to also highlight it here as a reminder.
If you need to change your child’s dismissal plan on any given day, please contact the office via the main phone line at 314-415-6500 no later than 2:00pm or send written notification to school with your child. Email notification is acceptable only if you include the office staff as part of your email. lesser@parkwayschools.net and kcopeland1@parkwayschools.net. This is imperative, as teachers are not always able to check email and phone messages during the day or may be absent from school. If the change in dismissal requires your child to ride a different bus (e.g., to a friend’s or babysitter’s house) or to ride their regular bus but get off at a different stop, please include all necessary bus numbers in your communication. The office will issue a bus pass for your child. Whenever possible, please notify the office via email or phone no later than 2:00 p.m. to allow sufficient time to notify the teacher and your child. Without prior notification from a parent/guardian, all students will follow their normal dismissal routine.
Spring Picture Day is Tuesday, March 26, mark your calendar! Ordering online is easy, visit inter-state.com/order using Order Code 85480HF.
Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Day.
Online registration for enrichment classes for elementary and middle school students is OPEN. 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.
Seasonal Allergy Management
Spring allergies begin in February and last until the early summer. During spring, outdoor molds release spores and trees, grasses, and weeds release pollen. The immune systems can see mold spores or pollen as invaders and release chemicals, including histamine, into the bloodstream to defend against them. It’s the release of these chemicals that causes allergy symptoms. Strategies to avoid allergy triggers are:
- Monitor pollen and mold counts.
- Stay indoors on dry, windy days. The best time to go outside is after a good rain, which helps clear pollen from the air.
- Keep windows and doors shut at home and in your car during allergy season.
- Take a shower, wash your hair and change your clothes after you’ve been working or playing outdoors. Rinse hands and face off with water when you return indoors.
- Wear a filtered mask while working or doing chores outdoors.
- Do not hang laundry outside.
- Use high-efficiency filters to remove allergens from your home.
- Keep indoor air dry with a dehumidifier.
- Start taking allergy medication before symptoms begin (oral antihistamines, decongestants, nasal spray, etc). You may want to talk with your child's doctor for the medication they would recommend.
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.
Volunteering at School
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.
Family Handbook:
Calendars:
Health and Safety Information:
Parkway's Back to School Guide:
Program Information:
- Adventure Club (before and after school care)
- Parkway Food Pantry
PTO: Please get involved! We would love your help!
McKelvey Elementary School
Intermediate - Grades 2-5
1751 McKelvey Road
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
314-415-6500
School Hours: 8:55am-3:50pm
Scott Wilkerson - Principal
Dan Moore - Assistant Principal
Email: swilkerson@parkwayschools.net
Website: https://www.parkwayschools.net/mckelvey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mckelveyelementaryschool