FLASH
December 16, 2016
Longest Week Ever!
Wow...busy week and a FULL MOON! What in the world??? Well, you made it and now we can look forward to the fun party at Shawn McArdle's house (thanks again for hosting, Shawn!)
In the spirit of the season, I am attaching this video. Please take a moment and watch it then consider sharing it with your students and having a discussion about what this season is all about...really. Is it really better to give than to receive? If you show the video, I would stop it after you hear the big punch line about choosing one gift. This is not funny at all, it's touching, and actually pretty amazing. I would love to sit in someone's class to hear what your children think.
At JBD, we have some students that seem to have it all, and some that just plain do not. This will speak to all of them.
Thanks and have an awesome weekend!
Beth :)
HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK!
Tuesday, Dec. 20: Holiday Sparkle and Shine
December Calendar
December 18:
- Girls on the Run 5K Celebration - 2 - 4 p.m. Virginia Wesleyan College
December 19:
- Gifted Information Night for 1st Grade Parents 6:00 p.m. JBD Café
December 20:
- Holiday Cookies & Cocoa hosted by the PTA 10:00 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. (Stop by the Teacher's Lounge for a treat!)
December 21:
- 3rd Grade Market Day 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
- SCA Celebration 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
- BRC Cancelled today!
- Staff Meeting 3:00 p.m. In the Library
December 22:
- Adjusted Dismissal 12:10 p.m. (Grades 1-5)
- AMK 8:10 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
- PMK 10:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
December 23, 2016 - January 2, 2017:
Winter Break - ENJOY!
Adjusted Day Care Information For Next Week
Parents were reminded in the FOCUS to send a note to the teacher for ANY changes in their transportation next week. Listed below is the information we have so far about after school daycare schedules.
Broad Bay Manor School will be closed (Mon - Thurs.) 12/19 - 12/22.
Holy Family Day School will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 22.
WAVE is open 12/19 - 12/22.
Lynnhaven Colony CDC is open 12/19 - 12/22
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS!
December 16: Alie Stava
National Speaker Series Event - Monday, December 19
THINKING OF YOU....
- Sending sympathy to Tiffany Johnson and her family for the loss of her stepfather.
- Lori Clarke, as you recover from your surgery. Get well soon!
I MAKE A DIFFERENCE AWARD!
Accomplished, Ambitious
Leader, Loyal, Laughing
Independent, influential
Caring, Clear-headed
Intuitive, Insightful
Amazing Educator
John B. Dey is lucky to have you!
Such a well deserved recognition for a dedicated teacher.
Go Alicia….You make a difference!
From Liza Thomson
KUDOS!
Thank you, Nancy, for helping me prep a treat for my kiddos! Aly
Thank you to Sue Mangum for always going above and beyond for my last minute requests! (And also for the occasional delicious peanut m & m pick-me-ups!) Niki
Thank you Corinne for always helping me with all my random art teacher needs at the turn of a dime! Niki
Edgar, Suzanne, Brianna, Kenny-Just wanted to check your schedules for next month's guidance lessons. After all the help you give me during my "technology" lessons, I thought I should just take you on the road with me! Don't know how I'd do it without you! THANK YOU for being so supportive and kind as I test the turbulent waters of technology! Rose
Anne - thank you for so graciously inviting my class to come and read to your kindergarteners! We love it! Tammy
Kudos to Stacy and Heather... you guys are an incredible support to me and my students. Anne
Many thanks to Niki Parnell for the wonderful scenery for our show. It is just what we needed. Thank you very much! Amy
I'd like to thank all of the Fifth Grade teachers, Mr. K, and Ms. Crouch for letting me disrupt your schedules so that we could squeeze in extra rehearsals for "Once on a Housetop". You are superstars! Amy
Robin Hill, Patrick McHugh, and Lope Vargas for all of your hard work to set up and take down the cafeteria for all of our rehearsals and performances. You rock! Amy
Corinne Gabriel - Thank you for editing and printing our program. It is so nice to know that you are there! Amy
Barb Kurrus and Barb Hartin - Thanks for covering for me on Wednesday! I was really able to enjoy the daytime shows because you made my day so much easier. Amy
Kudos to Amy Ansell and Robin Sawyer for an awesome job on the holiday show! ~Stacy
Thank you teachers for remembering to take your attendance each day! Kelley
Sally, Phyllis, Rose, and Trisha– great job on the collaborative, team effort in working with our student. The parents have expressed their appreciation of the patience, understanding, and daily support he receives and recognize the progress he is making. From, Joe
KUDOS to Shawn McArdle for hosting the Staff Holiday Party!!!
Great big thanks to Kenny for getting our AppleTV's up and running!!! We're so excited to start using these with our lessons!!! You're the best!!! Your 3rd Grade Teacher Squad
Tiffany-- our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are all here for you.Hugs and love---Your 3rd Grade Teacher Squad
KUDOS from a Christmas Elf...
Thank you Kathy Morris for always being so willing to help!
Thank you Robin Hill for being here at John B. Dey! You are the best!
Thank you Nancy George for being a good listener and friend.
Thanks to all for smiling and surviving as we cruise through next week.