Bellerive Bulletin
October 3, 2024
Dear Bellerive Families,
We’ve had an excellent start to the school year! I am thoroughly enjoying my role as the Assistant Principal at Bellerive and feel privileged to be part of such a wonderful community. The energy and enthusiasm in our classrooms have been remarkable, and I am incredibly proud of the effort and dedication our students demonstrate each day. I hope you are finding our social media posts helpful in offering a glimpse into the many great things happening across our classrooms.
As we move into the fall months, I want to take a moment to remind everyone of the importance of regular school attendance. Earlier this week, I sent an email outlining your child’s current attendance record, and I will continue to provide updates periodically throughout the year. Consistent attendance is essential for both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, and we want to see our students thrive!
Our goal is for each student to maintain at least 95% attendance, which helps them stay engaged with learning and connected with their peers. We understand that illness and unforeseen circumstances arise. If you are experiencing any challenges related to your child’s attendance, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Next week, you may receive a letter in the mail regarding your child’s attendance. It is standard practice across the district to send these form letters if a student’s attendance drops below 93% or 90%, so please be aware of this routine communication.
Let’s keep the momentum going, and thank you for your continued support!
Sincerely,
Mr. Joe Butler
Assistant Principal
(314) 415-6053
jbutler3@parkwayschools.netBellerive Clubs 2024-2025
Bellerive is excited to bring back Bellerive before school clubs. Clubs will begin at 8:00 am and students may not be dropped off prior to 7:55 am. Clubs will begin the week of October 21st and will end the week of February 24th.
Each student may select the clubs they wish to be a part of. All students will be allowed one club and possibly two clubs based on enrollment. Please rank the clubs your child wishes to participate in.
Here is the link to see what clubs are being offered at Bellerive this school year.
All sign-up forms can be turn in electronically or on paper. Here is the link to the electronic sign-up form.
Forms are due by October 10th!
Fall Campus Clean Up This Saturday!
Sunday: Bellerive PTO Day at St. Louis City2 Soccer Game
This Sunday is Bellerive Day at CITYPARK. Join nearly 100 members of the Bellerive community at the CITY2 game. A portion of ticket sales benefits Bellerive PTO! Feel free to share the link with friends and family. Anyone can join us at the game!
PTO Fundraiser
We are 70% to goal with a little over a week left on the PTO's fundraiser. As a reminder, this is the one big fundraising campaign we do for the school year at Bellerive. Thanks to everyone that has donated! It takes all of us to ensure our students have the best year ever.
Help Needed with Car Drop-Off & Pick-Up
No Left Turns, Please!
We kindly ask for your cooperation in keeping car drop-off and pick-up running smoothly while avoiding traffic back-ups on the street. To help with this, please do not make a left-hand turn into the car drop-off or pick-up lane.
- At arrival, turning left cuts off other cars who have been waiting patiently and causes a traffic back-up on Rue de Fleur, holding up neighborhood traffic.
- At dismissal, making a left-hand turn into the pick-up lane means you will miss the staff member responsible for entering your family number into the pick-up system. As a result, your child will not be lined up and ready for pick-up when you arrive.
If you drive to Bellerive from the north, please refer to the map below for alternative routes through the neighborhood that will allow you to make a right-hand turn into the drop-off and pick-up lane.
Food Service Newsletter
LOOKING AHEAD - NEW INFO
Author Lauren Tarshis Visiting October 18th
Order Signed Books by October 11th
Lauren Tarshis will be visiting Bellerive Elementary on October 18th courtesy of Novel Neighbor. Here is a link to her website to learn more about this amazing author. Please complete this form if you do NOT want your 3-4th grader from Bellerive, Craig or River Bend to take part in this visit.
Spirit Week
Tues 10/15: Wacky Tacky TWISTER Tuesday: Crazy Hair, Mismatch Clothes, etc.
Wed. 10/16: OPERATION No Bullies! Wear Orange for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion (Unity Day) (or) We CONNECT 4 Kindness: Wear Orange for Unity Day!
Thurs: 10/17: SORRY, I Lost My Backpack! Anything but a backpack day.
Fri: 10/18: CANDYLAND: Sweet Dreams: Pajama Day!
Veterans Day - Photo Collection
Guest Speaker for Parents about Cyberbullying
Nationwide, cyberbullying and teen self harm/suicide are on the rise. The increased access that today's youth have to technology and social media opens the door to this behavior as both the victim and the cause. As parents, it is admittedly difficult to navigate this topic with your child(ren). To help you learn more about this topic and receive tips that can support you at home, the Parkway School District has established a parent event to address this topic. Tina Meier, of the Megan Meier Foundation, will be conducting a presentation at West Middle School on October 29th at 6:30pm. Mrs. Meier will share the the story of her daughter, Megan, along with the devastating effects of bullying, cyberbullying, and suicide. This powerful message will be followed by an audience Q&A that will allow the participants to seek advice and ask questions that could prove to be a powerful experience for all in attendance. For more information, please check out the attached flyer and, if interested in attending, please click here to kindly RSVP.
REMINDERS
Walk To School Day October 18th
PNH Track or Treat October 23rd
Buzz Book!
HERE is the Bellerive Buzz Book. Please remember this is for internal purposes only and should not be shared or used for marketing purposes. Enjoy connecting with one another!
Nurse Newsletter
Click here for the October Nurse Newsletter from Parkway's Health Services Department.
At at Glance: UPCOMING DATES & EVENTS
Fall Clean Up Campus: Saturday October 5
PTO Fundraiser at STL City Game: Sunday October 6, 3 pm
PTO Restaurant Fundraiser - Chipotle (Olive): Wednesday October 9
Early Release Day: Thursday October 10, 2 pm
No School (Fall Break): Friday October 11 and Monday October 14
Kindergarten Field Trip: Thursday, October 17
Student/Staff Flu Shot Clinic: Monday, October 21
5th Gr. Choir Club Field Trip: Wednesday, October 23
Parkway North High's Track or Treat: Wednesday, October 23, 6 to 8 pm
All-District Choir Concert (5th Gr. Choir Club): Thursday, October 24, 7: 30 pm, Family Arena
End of First Quarter: Friday, October 25
Half-Day Dismissal: Friday, October 25, 1:05 pm
620 Rue de Fleur Dr.
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
314-415-6051 (direct)
314-415-6050 (main office)