JBD FOCUS NEWSLETTER
February 24, 2017
SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING ART MATH-STEAM!
We hope to see you all on Tuesday night!
Beth Bianchi
Principal
2nd Grade - Seussical the Musical
Dear Parents,
The second grade classes of JBD will perform “Seussical the Musical Jr.” on Thursday, March 2. Please find your child’s performance time below:
Dudley, Harvey, and Connolly will perform at 5:30.
McGuire, Furst-Johnson, and Crouch will perform at 6:30.
What to wear: Black pants, skirts, or leggings and a solid, primary color shirt: red, green, orange, yellow, blue or purple with no design, and tennis shoes. Clothes should be neat and clean with no rips or tears. We are not dressing up, and we want the kids to be comfortable, but we also want to look nice on stage.
We look forward to sharing this delightful musical with all of you!
Mrs. Ansell and Miss Foster
Music Teachers
WAVE closed on March 3rd
YEARBOOK ORDERS DUE March 15 - Pre-orders only!
Year Book sales are on a pre-order basis only this year. There will be no extras, so if you would like a yearbook please turn in your order on or before March 15th. Order forms are being sent home this week and extras are available in the turnstile in the foyer.
To order a yearbook:
You may order online at YBPay.lifetouch.com with Yearbook Code: 2077917 OR
Send in a check (made payable to John B. Dey) or exact cash ($25.00)
Thank you!
Destination Imagination Tournament this weekend
JOHN B. DEY PTA SCHOLARSHIPS -Deadline March 17
The Joan Melton Scholarship and the Betty Anne Stephenson Scholarship are offered to graduating seniors from Virginia Beach public high schools that attended John B. Dey for at least two years, will attend college or vocational training in the fall, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and is a student in good standing.
The Lois L. Whaley Memorial Scholarship is offered to graduating high school seniors, college students, or Virginia Beach public school teachers pursuing or furthering their educational careers.
The Lee Capwell Scholarship is offered to graduating seniors from Virginia Beach public high schools that attended John B. Dey for at least two years and will attend college or vocational training in the fall; has a minimum GPA of 2.5 and is a student in good standing.
Applications are available online at Scholarship Central at www.vbschools.com or in the foyer turnstile at John B. Dey. Deadline is Friday, March 17, 2017 2:30 p.m.
For questions contact ektempleton@cox.net or margo@mcotechnology.com.
Get a glimpse inside the new Old Donation School!
REQUEST FOR INPUT FOR THE 2017-2022 EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN FOR VIRGINIA
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) was authorized to proceed with the development of the Educational Technology Plan for Virginia: 2017-2022. It is anticipated that the plan will be completed by Nov. 2017.
An important part of this development process is the solicitation of comments from members of the public, teachers, administrators, librarians, professional organizations, and businesses.
Comments will be received until March 1, 2017. All are encouraged to comment.
VDOE will accept public comments on the current 2015-2017 Addendum to the Educational Technology Plan for Virginia: 2010-2015 -This is a PDF document. (PDF) and the proposed outline for the Educational Technology Plan for Virginia: 2017-2022 -This is a PDF document. (PDF) through March 1, 2017.
Thank you for your assistance and the opportunity to help shape the next state plan. If
you have any questions, please contact Bill Johnsen at 263-1070 or via email at wjohnsen@vbschools.com.
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