DEY FOCUS
JUNE 17, 2016
ADJUSTED DISMISSAL TOMORROW, FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2016
Thank you for a WONDERFUL YEAR!
It's amazing that it's the end of the year. What a great time we had this year and are already looking forward to next year! We send our adorable fifth graders off with bittersweet smiles, as we are so proud of their accomplishments, but will miss them. What a great class! It's amazing to watch them grow and change over the years. Parents, I know it's tough, but your children are ready to spread their wings as they flock to middle school. Our teachers have prepared them well. You all must be SO PROUD!
As for our returning students, we can't wait to have them all back in September. Enjoy the summer and do lots of reading! Cuddling up with good books is the best way to enjoy family time.
Parents, attached are a few books for recommended reading. Remembering that loving our children sometimes means allowing them to struggle and learn things the hard way, these titles might interest you. Hopefully you will have time to check the titles below out and reflect on the uniqueness of your children, as well as the challenge of preparing them for the real world! It's a task that doesn't end. As the mother of two adult girls (22 and 27), we are still involved parents, but now when they complain or call about worries, instead of jumping into fix their problems, we say, "What are you planning to do about that?" Yes, sometimes it's hard, but it's the best way to go. Taking baby steps to helping your children develop responsibility, accountability, and independence starts right away.
Simple things like picking up toys and helping with the dishes, doing chores, speaking respectfully, and understanding consequences, set the foundation for the adults they will become. I can tell you, JBD students are on the right track!
Thank you for your support and teamwork on behalf of your child's education.
Have an amazing summer and stay safe!
Beth Bianchi
Principal
All about Grit and building character
Communicating with your child
Who's in charge?
The whole child-inside and out
Sleep MATTERS!
A Growth Mindset-A MUST READ!
JBD BEACH BASH 2016!
NEWS FROM THE PTA
Dear JBD Families:
It has been a WONDERFUL year at JBD and I want to express my immense gratitude to all the volunteers, PTA board members, families teachers, staff and administration!
Due to the fabulous participation in our fundraisers (Fall Festival, the Seagull Circle and Bingo) the JBD PTA was able to:
-Purchase 50 Chromebooks and two charging carts for JBD
-Gift $1000 each to Art, Music, Library and P.E.
-Award four scholarships to former JBD students
-Present a fabulous storyteller
-Host the Virginia Opera at our school
-Expose our students to a world of science and technology opportunities, careers and projects at our STEAM expo
-Offer Tennis, Spanish, Brickheadz, Destination Imagination and Lego Club after school programs
-Run 2-3 Science Labs per grade in the updated STEAM Lab
-Pop up the Gull Gift Shop for students' holiday shopping
-Host two teacher appreciation lunches
-And more!
This was all possible because of your involvement and support! Please join us next year by becoming a member of PTA or by chairing a position. Have a enriching and safe summer.
With deepest thanks,
Jennifer Graham
JBD PTA President 2015-16
SCHOOL SUPPLIES AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR 2016-17:
Purchase your school supplies now and pick up at Open House in September! It’s quick, easy and you can avoid running around town! Let us do the work for you! ONLY ONLINE ORDERS ACCEPTED.
Deadline is July 10, 2016
Visit: www.shopttkits.com
enter 93904 for the school code
(See attachment or go online to the JBD website at deyes.vbschools.com to see supply list and pricing.)
JBD PTA BOARD OPEN POSITIONS for 2016-17
Destination Imagination
Lego Club
Brickheadz
Beautification
Bingo Night
Fall Festival
Military Liaison
Parliamentarian
Kindergarten Science Labs
1st Grade Science Labs
2nd Grade Science Labs
3rd Grade Science Labs
5th Grade Science Labs
School Supplies
Spirit Wear T-Shirts
Volunteer Recognition
*Please contact Jennifer Graham at GrahamNavyAir@aol.com if interested or to get more information
5th grade Beach Bash Pictures now available!
http://jbdbeachbash2016.shutterfly.com/
password: classof2023
(password is case sensitive)
NEW SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
From June 20 - August 19 the operating Office Hours will be 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Monday through Thursday; closed on Friday).
Student Registration will be from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
SIGN UP FOR THE SUMMER READING CHALLENGE FROM THE VIRGINIA BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY
2016-2017 JBD Open House Schedule
The John B. Dey Elementary Open House/Meet & Greet Schedule is as follows:
Thursday, September 1, 2016
- 10:30-11:30 - Fourth Grade
- 12:30-1:30 - First Grade
- 1:45-2:45 -Second Grade
- 3:00 - 4:00 - Fifth Grade
Friday, September 2, 2016
- 9:00 - 10:00 - AM Kindergarten
- 9:30-10:30 - Third Grade
- 10:30 -11:30 - PM Kindergarten
***Special Education Teachers and Specialists will be available to meet and greet parents during both days.
2016-2017 VBCPS SCHOOL CALENDAR
Elizabeth Bianchi, Principal
Email: Elizabeth.Bianchi@vbschools.com
Website: deyes.vbschools.com
Location: 1900 North Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Phone: 757-648-2440
Twitter: @JbdElem