JBD SEAGULL FOCUS
September 28, 2018 "Embrace the Adventure!"
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
As we wrap up our second full week of school, we are excited about the fabulous learning going on in every classroom and cottage. The students are amazing and have been working hard. October has many exciting events in store such as our first spirit night at Moe's on October 17 th, Sailors from the USS Bush will be visiting us on October 12th to celebrate the birthday of the United States Navy, the Fleet Forces Brass and Woodwinds Quintet will be visiting on Oct. 18th for a performance and of course, we have Halloween coming! We will be having a parade with safe treats from the PTA and ask for donations to the United Way for that day. All children are welcome to dress up and donations are not required. When planning costumes, please keep in mind that bloody and violent types of costumes and accessories such as weapons-including guns, knives, or anything of that sort, are not permitted as we do not want to scare our youngest little goblins.
To spruce up our cottage village, we would love some donations of pumpkins or other outdoor fall decor for our walkways and boardwalk! Our cute sand buckets with the windmills were greatly appreciated but are now ready to be changed for a fall motif. We are excited that we now have a fence that closes in our back area completely by the basketball court. This fence will be closed during school hours and opened after dismissal so that parents of students in our after-school program can get in to pick up children at the back gym doors. We are thankful to the group of parents that are planning to paint our cottages this weekend! What we would do without great volunteers?
Thanks to everyone for your help and support as we continue to see success in the educational environment during our construction. Fridays are JBD spirit days and we are excited to see that so many students bought the awesome shirts from the PTA! If you didn't buy a shirt, that's ok-just wear blue and white! We want to show John B. Dey PRIDE!
Have a great weekend,
Beth Bianchi
Principal
NEXT WEEK AT DEY
Monday, October 1:
- EDK starts today
Tuesday, October 2: PINK IT UP!
Wednesday, October 3:
- All 5th Graders screened by Gifted Program
- Word shirt Wednesday
Thursday, October 4:
Friday, October 5:
- Deadline - Reflections Entries (turn in to the Office)
PTA CORNER
Important PTA dates
Oct 1-Final day to register for Fall After school Programs
Oct 2-Park Play date (K-2) at Great Neck Park 3:30-5:00 (Rain date)
Oct 4-Park Play date (3-5) at Great Neck Park 3:30-5:00 (Rain date)
Oct 5-Reflections submissions due
Fall After School Activities-Enroll Now
This Fall we will be offering Spanish and Tennis for all grades.
Sign up now-Monday, October 1st.
More information at http://www.jbdpta.com
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Reflections Contest
Does your student enjoy art, music, or dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos?
Then join us and have fun unleashing his or her inner artist with PTA Reflections!
This year’s theme is “Heroes Around Me”
Entries are due by the end of the day on Oct. 5 (drop off in the office)
Reception will be on Oct. 25
Links for the entry forms and contest guidelines can be found on www.jbdpta.com
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Spirit Wear
Thank you for showing your Seagull Spirit!!!!
Over 400 t-shirts were ordered by JBD families. The orders were submitted to the t-shirt company, and the t-shirts will be delivered to your child's classroom by the end of Oct. If you did not have a chance to place an order this time, we are considering offering spirit wear again in the spring.
IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION
ATTENDANCE REMINDERS
1st SCA MEETING!
OCTOBER - SPECIAL EVENTS
- October 8-14: Fire Prevention Week
- October 8-12: National School Lunch Week
- October 21-27: America's Safe School Week
Virginia Disability History and Awareness Month
National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
National Dyslexia Awareness Month
Pink it up!
Picture Day coming soon
John B. Dey Weekly Family Newsletter
Email: Elizabeth.Bianchi@vbschools.com
Location: John B Dey Elementary School, North Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Phone: 757-648-2440
Twitter: @JbdElem