JBD SEAGULL FOCUS
Back to school edition - Embrace the Adventure!
WELCOME BACK!
Construction around the school is on-going in the sections that our children are not able to access. Any construction in the school or on the grounds will take place after 3:00 and construction workers do not enter the building during school hours at all.
The progress is amazing and we can't wait to get this party started with the children! Parents, please refrain from attempting to walk your children into class this week. As the new traffic pattern and parking are unfamiliar it will be a challenge. We have helpers to help with supplies and I believe most teachers said you could send supplies in small bundles through the week, and they do not all have to be delivered on the first day.
As mentioned in an earlier message, the parent pick-up system is different. You will not get out of your cars. Staff members will direct you to wear you are going to pull up. We will need your ID ready and the parent pick up form filled out. Those forms were sent in the previous letter, but we will have them available the first day. Please expect delays until the system is running smoothly.
Other reminders: The current front door/ main office entrance is under the ships mast. The entrance that is under the John B. Dey sign is our bus drop off only. Thomas Bishop parents and friends are asked to come in the front door by the main office, not where the bus drop off is. There is also no student drop off in the bus loop. Your cooperation and patience are greatly appreciated in helping our first day go smoothly for the children.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me at ecbianch@vbschools.com. Tomorrow will be the beginning of a great adventure for our John B. Dey Seagulls! Enjoy the pictures attached of the new areas of the school.
Elizabeth Bianchi
Principal
The new gym and water bottle refill stations!
Cafeteria and Main Entrance by the Ship's Mast
Boardwalk Cottages
The Painted Cottages-Thanks to PTA volunteers!
PTA News
JBD PTA Meeting
(All parents and teachers are welcome to attend!)
Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 5:30pm
John B. Dey Cafeteria
Agenda: PTA budget approval and upcoming events
Construction updates from Mrs. Bianchi
Meet our new JBD AP, Ms. Christa Markert
You'll get a chance to learn about Ms. Markert, about her time in Safe Schools, and how JBD is keeping our kids safe during construction.
*A representative from Safe Schools will also be in attendance.*
Please Join the PTA!!!!!
$5 (cash or check made out to JBDPTA)
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How to join the JBD PTA
The PTA membership booth will be in the entrance of JBD at the following events:
K open house on 8/30
PTA general Meeting on 9/5
1st-5th grade open houses on 9/11-13
$5 cash or check made out to JBDPTA
Membership envelopes will also be sent home in your child's take home folders. Please fill out the envelope and enclose $5 (cash or check) and return it to school.
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Fall After School Activities
JBD PTA is excited to offer high quality after school enrichment opportunities. This Fall we will be offering Spanish and Tennis for all grades.
Sign ups will be online beginning August 29th and will close Monday October 1st. More information at www.jbdpta.com.
John B. Dey Open Houses for Grades 1-5
Grades 1- 5 Open Houses:
Tuesday, September 11, 2018: Grades 1 & 2 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018: Grades 3 & 4 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 13, 2018: Grade 5 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
NEXT WEEK AT DEY
5th PTA General Meeting-5:30
PTA CORNER
John B. Dey Weekly Family Newsletter
Email: Elizabeth.Bianchi@vbschools.com
Website: www.deyes.vbschools.com
Location: John B Dey Elementary School, North Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Phone: 757-648-2440
Twitter: @JbdElem