The McKelvey Messenger
September 4, 2020
Looking Ahead
9/7 LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL
9/9 Library Curbside Forms are Due
9/10 Curbside Check-out Pick-up from 4:00-6:00pm
From the Front Office
Congratulations to the whole village for two fantastic weeks of distance learning. We are learning more each and every day as we live through this time together. One of the challenges we knew we would face in these early days is the inability to hire substitute teachers for planned or emergency absences. But in true McKelvey fashion, we were committed to making these circumstances a little bit easier. Parents will continue to be notified by email, but in addition to having access to curriculum via video-taped lessons, we will also provide some type of live, face-to-face contact with a familiar staff member at various points of the day. Students (and families or caregivers) will be greeted live by a member of our school team and at the very least will be guided through what to expect for the day. We appreciate your support as we continue to get creative and make the most of a tough situation.
We wish you all a very safe, relaxing holiday weekend!
Kiara, Rosalyn, and Danny
#seeksilverlinings #mckproud
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Counselors' Corner
Happy Friday, McKelvey Families!
As we move further into virtual learning your child(ren) or family may have various needs arise:
Social Emotional
- How can I help my child stay motivated to complete his or her work?
- How can I help my child maintain focus or attention?
- How can I help my child be more organized or independent?
Technology
- How can I help my child navigate Zoom?
- How can I contact Parkway's Technology Support Team?
- How can I get a Chromebook for my child?
Food
- How do I apply for free or reduced meals?
- How can my family sign up for a meal box?
McKelvey’s school counselors are here to assist students and families with these needs and more! Please use this Counselor Connection Form to contact your child’s grade level counselor any time.
Be well,
McKelvey School Counselors
News from the Library: Curbside Checkout is Next Week!
We are very excited to offer curbside checkout for our students on the following dates: September 10th, September 24th, October 8th, and October 22nd. Please see the complete Library Newsletter and the checkout form by CLICKING ON THE BLUE BUTTON BELOW!
PTO HAPPENINGS!
Let's make every Wednesday a Spirit Wear Wednesday!
The online store for this year's design will be open September 14-25. Until then, let's show our Dragon Spirit by wearing favorites of years passed or our school colors of blue and white!
DATES TO REMEMBER
PTO Meeting. All are welcome! September 17. 7pm
DQ(Takeout) Fundraiser. September 22. 4-8pm
PTO Virtual Scavenger Hunt. September 28. 6:30pm
SAVE THE DATE!!!!
Tuesday, Sep 22, 2020, 04:00 PM
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, McKelvey Road, Maryland Heights, MO, USA
Welcome New Families!
Playgrounds and Facilities are Still Closed
About Us
Email: klackey@parkwayschools.net
Website: https://www.parkwayschools.net/mckelvey
Location: Maryland Heights, MO, USA
Phone: (314) 415-6500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mckelveyelementaryschool
Twitter: @McKelveydragons