JBD FOCUS NEWSLETTER
February 17, 2017
TRANSPORTATION / DISMISSAL
Parents,
For your child's safety ANY change in your child's transportation home needs to be communicated in writing and sent to your child's teacher and the Main Office or they will go home their usual way. In the event of an emergency you may always call the Main Office at 757-648-2440 and the Office Staff can assist with getting a note to your child. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!!
Monday, Feb. 20•Presidents' Day - School Open!
FEBRUARY 20 -DAYCARE CLOSURES
As you know Feb. 20 is now a snow make-up day.The following Day Care Programs will be closed on Monday, February 20:
- Broad Bay Manor School
- Lynnhaven Colony Child Development Center
- Holy Family Day School
Please inform your child's teacher and the Main office in writing of any change for your child's transportation. Thank you for your cooperation!
FREE Microsoft Office 365 to all VBCPS students!
NEXT WEEK AT DEY
Monday, Feb. 20: Make up Snow Day
SPCA DONATION DRIVE FEBRUARY 20 -24
- Di
- SOL Math Tutoring
Tuesday, Feb. 21:
- DI
- Newspaper Club 2:45-3:30
- PTA Spanish (K-2)
- SOL Reading Tutoring
Wednesday, Feb. 22:
- Art Club
- Author's Nook
- PTA Tennis (K-2)
- Y-Not Pizza Spirit Night ( 5 p.m. to close) Dine in or carry out!
Thursday, Feb. 23:
- Choir Chimes
- PTA Intermediate Spanish 3:00 - 4:00
COMING SOON
Tuesday, Feb. 28:
- STEAM EXPO 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 1:
- Old Donation School (MYP/Art/Dance) Applications due for rising Grades 3-5
Thursday, March 2: Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss - Spirit Day!
Wednesday, March 8: Make-up snow day. School is open!
SPCA Donation Drive
PTA NEWS
The JBD PTA Nominating Committee is currently recruiting candidates for ALL PTA Officer positions for the next school year. We're looking to enlist the talents of any JBD parent. No experience is necessary
We will consider all persons interested in any PTA position below. These officers serve a one year term (can be renewable once). We have a strong, goal oriented PTA and it is important for our children that we continue the great work.
Brief descriptions for the officer positions can be found below.
PTA EXECUTIVE OFFICER POSITIONS:
President: Coordinates officers and committees, presides at PTA meetings, attends PTA District and Council meetings, and works closely with the Principal. Responds to information requests from parents and staff. Time: Presides at monthly PTA board meetings. Year-long commitment including some work over summer.
VP Programs: Responsible for implementing the PTA sponsored programs throughout the school year, including after school programs and special assemblies. Time: Attends monthly evening PTA Board meetings. Workload varies throughout the year depending on choice of educational initiative.
VP Membership: Plans and conducts membership enrollment efforts. Maintains accurate membership records. Time: Attends monthly evening PTA Board meetings. Workload is heaviest at the beginning of the school year.
Secretary: Attends and records Minutes of all PTA Board meetings. Variable workload.
Treasurer: Keeps permanent books of all monetary transactions and performs all duties expected of a Treasurer, including working very closely with the President in setting budget and managing income and expenses. Time: Attends monthly evening PTA Board meetings in addition to a workload that varies.
If you are interested or know someone who is interested, please email our committee
by Monday, February 27, 2017 so that the nominating committee can fully consider all candidates.
The 2017 Nominating Committee:
Melissa McCormack
Stephanie Dillman
Tina Robbins
Allison Shope
Pamela Faraino
Please contact us with questions or to indicate an interest in an office
Elizabeth Bianchi, Principal
Email: Elizabeth.Bianchi@vbschools.com
Website: www.deyes.vbschools.com
Location: John B Dey Elementary School, North Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Phone: 757-648-2440
Twitter: @JbdElem