The McKelvey Messenger

May 23, 2024

Important Dates

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May 24 CHECK LOST & FOUND!

May 27 Memorial Day - No School

May 28 CHECK LOST & FOUND!

May 29 CHECK LOST & FOUND!

May 30 CHECK LOST & FOUND!

May 30 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Dismissal at 12:55!

A Note from Mr. Wilkerson

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Dear McKelvey Community,

It is hard to believe that we are entering our last week of school. I have thoroughly enjoyed leading McKelvey Intermediate this year, and I look forward to another fulfilling 24/25 school year. We have the best students, families, and staff around, and it has been my honor getting to know each of you.

On Tuesday, our students had a wonderful opportunity to hear about many career options. A huge thank you to those who volunteered their time. It was a great experience for all. Thank you to Mrs. Lescher and the Career Day Planning Team for making it a huge success!
Next week, we will hold our annual End of Year Student Recognition Assembly. We look forward to celebrating all of our students and their accomplishments this year. Look for certificates to come home!
On Wednesday, we will promote our 5th graders as they embark on their next adventure to middle school. We will miss seeing them at McKelvey every day, but we know their futures are bright! They have been great leaders in our building this year. Thank you to Mrs. Petrofsky, Mr. Beutel, Ms. McCarty, and Mrs. Costello for all you have done this year. Our students are lucky to have you. Thank you to the guardians who have tirelessly planned and organized Promotion events!
Last Day of School - 5/30 (Half Day)

Don’t forget that we do not have school on Monday for Memorial Day. We are grateful and honor those who have courageously passed while serving our country.

We will see you Tuesday. Please enjoy the long weekend! As always, reach out with questions or concerns.

Scott Wilkerson

McKelvey Intermediate Principal

314-415-6501

PTO Survey

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The McKelvey PTO executive board is already starting to look at plans for next school year and they need your help! Since everyone is part of the PTO, they would like to hear from you. Please click the red button below take this quick survey.

PTO Survey

Character Council School Supply Drive

Lost & Found!

Parents - Our Lost & Found is overflowing with coats, hoodies, water bottles, lunch boxes & many other items! Please have your child check each day for any missing belongings. Anything not claimed by the last day of school will be donated or discarded. The picture below is just a sample of what we have collected.

McKelvey Night at City2 Game!

Join McKelvey families and friends at CITYPARK for McKelvey Night at a St. Louis City2 game when they take on San Jose Earthquakes II! St. Louis City2 is the St. Louis City SC professional minor league soccer team!

Tickets on sale now: McKelvey Night at City2 Game

Nurse's Notes

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MEDICATION REMINDERS FOR END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND NEXT SCHOOL YEAR

Just a reminder that all medication at school must be kept in the nurse's office. Students may not bring medicine in to keep in their lunch bags or backpacks. This is a safety issue for them and other students in the school.

The medication authorization form needs to be filled out every year for all medications - prescription and over the counter medication. I am attaching the link to the form so you will have it over the summer to have your doctor fill it out.

MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION FORM

If you do have medication in the nurse's office, please be sure to pick it up before the end of the school year. We are not allowed to send medication home with students, and can not keep it in our office over the summer as it may get too hot in the school if the air conditioner is off.

Please let me know if you have any questions

Thank you,

Jane L. Sinnott, BSN, RN, NCSN

Nationally Certified School Nurse

McKelvey PTO Needs YOU!

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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. If have any questions, please contact McKelvey PTO at mckelveypto@gmail.com.

Follow us on Facebook! To stay updated on PTO programming and events, follow McKelvey PTO on Facebook! Already a member? Please invite your McKelvey friends to join the page too!

Scan the QR Code or click: https://www.facebook.com/groups/193392074178596 to join.

We Love Our Volunteers!

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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.