JBD FOCUS NEWSLETTER
APRIL 7, 2017
Tornado Shmornado! BINGO ROCKED!
When great volunteers, parents, families and the fabulous kids of John B. Dey get together, there is only fun to be had. What a great night on Friday night, in spite of the weather and early closing. The atmosphere was so festive and fun and events like this cannot happen without the efforts of fabulous volunteers. Anjanette Schlemmer, and the PTA Bingo committee, truly topped themselves this year. When we had to close early, everyone jumped in and helped clean up, put away tables and hang hundreds of chairs on the racks. The teens were awesome as they cleaned up trash and used some heavy lifting to put tables on the carts, all with a smile and a can-do attitude. Who says teenagers can't be amazing?
Next week, April 17-21, when we return from Spring Break,is VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION week. This seems so minor, considering the amount of time and effort so many of you put in for this school. Room parents, reading volunteers, PTA committee chairs, PTA Board members, all of the parents that volunteer to bring in goodies and help in the classrooms as well as amazing community members that work with our children-keep this school running. We could not do what we do without you! Your participation and membership has allowed the school to benefit in so many ways, including an increase in our technology assets and support for our teachers' classroom needs.
At this time, the PTA is recruiting a new slate of officers for next year. There is no better time to thank the current board members for their efforts. Under the leadership of PTA President Jennifer Graham, JBD is better than ever. As leaders, we always appreciate the foundations of success from our predecessors as we take the next steps to continue to build on what is already great. For two years, Jennifer has been a fearless and tireless leader along with the rest of the officers; Lisa Todl, Michelle Perry, Melissa McCormack, and Carolyn McCallister. Together with the rest of the PTA Board Members and volunteers, they have created amazing events such as the Fall Festival, the Gull Gift Shop, the STEAM EXPO, and Bingo, all the while keeping JBD standards high. Another shout out goes to Terri Miller, our reigning Volunteer of the Year! She continues to organize huge events as her next endeavor is Field Day, which no doubt, will be a day to remember. The PTA is not close to being finished either as they have great plans for Teacher Appreciation and The Fifth Grade Beach Bash!
The connection between home and school is what truly makes a school successful. None of us can meet the educational needs of our children alone. When schools and volunteers hold hands, the electric connection sparks the minds of our children and ignites the fires of inspiration for the future. That's when the magic happens.
Every little bit helps. From being that person who sends in muffins for an appreciation event, to being the PTA president, it ALL MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE TO OUR CHILDREN!
Thank you all so very much for helping John B. Dey go from great to phenomenal!
Have a wonderful Spring Break!
Beth Bianchi
Principal
BINGO MANIA!
DUM DUM ESTIMATION WINNER!
BINGO RAFFLE WINNERS!
Bird Feeder-Birds Unlimited-Cami G
Redkin Hair Basket-Denise Herron
Lula Rho Seagull Leggings-Nicole Linderman
Tropical Smoothie Cup and Gift Card-Cami G.
Two Girls with Gifts-Emily Oakley
Sweet Frog-Haley Sidwell
SILENT AUCTION BIDDING EXTENDED
Due to inclement weather early closing of the PTA BINGO EVENT,
Silent Auction bidding has been extended to April 28, 2:00 PM.
See the awesome list of donated items below! Bidding sheets are in the foyer.
Thank you so much to all the business and sponsors who have so generously donated!
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
Adventure Park passes for four people ($200 value)
BEER BASKET with Smartmouth, O’Conner’s Brewery ($70 value)
Bella Dance – 50% off one week summer camp
Broad Bay Country Club 4 VIP passes ($200 value)
Cape Henry Collegiate- one ½ day camp ($175 value)
Crossfit Café – one month membership ($125 value)
DANCE SPACE one class per month for one year ($500.00 value)
Either Ore – Sterling Silver green amythest bracelet ($575 value)
Escape room -4 passes ($80 value)
Gary Allen Salon ($75 value)
Great Neck Veterinary - Dog Basket ($150 value)
Gustava Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 2 month membership ($250 value)
Gymstrada – 1 class each week for 1 month $70 value)
Hot House Yoga – one month membership ($90 value)
J & A Racing - Wicked 10K entry for 2017 & 2 juices ($90 value)
JBD Parking space out front for 2017-2018 school year
Jim White Fitness- 2 personal Training sessions ($170 value)
King Tiger Martial Arts (one month membership) ($125 value)
Little Gym Family Membership one year($138 value)
LuLaRoe shopping spree from Jamie Rhodes & Ashley Knox ($100 value)
LUNCH with PRINCIPAL BIANCHI for your child
Lynnhaven Dive Center Tuition for scuba instruction ($395 value)
Makeup School by Sarah Rillon ($85 value)
MOE’S FAJITA BAR for 12 people ($200 value)
Muse Paint Bar Gift card ($70)
My Ride (spin) & Just Juiced Juices ($90 value)
Nerium Skin Care ($395 value)
Norfolk Botanical Gardens family pass up to 6 people ($72 value)
Orange Theory – 4 classes, towel and water bottle ($112 value)
PINBOYS 2 hours unlimited bowling (for 6- $120 value)
Rodan & Fields Summer Skin Care Basket ($100 value)
School of Rock – one month free lessons ($195 value)
Seth Broudy - one day surf camp ($99 value)
Studio Bamboo – one month membership ($75 value)
Switching Gears Bike tune-up ($75 value)
Teeth Whitening Tray – LWSS Family Dentistry ($270 value)
Tidal Wheel rides and Taste Unlimited Gift Card ($95 value)
Trader Joes Italian basket ($70 value)
Vault personal training session ($85 value)
VB Surf - 2 Hour surf lesson ($79 value)
VBTCC one week tennis camp ($175 value)
Virginia Beach Resort Conference Center & Hotel (one night stay) with One Fish gift card ($50) and Citrus gift card ($25) - total $250 value
Salute to the Military-CAMO Day!
April Calendar
- Military Monday - Wear camo
- Report cards go home
- Spirit Night - Chipotle's 4-8 p.m.
- Boys Running Club
- SCA Meeting (All)
- Muffins for the Military 8:00 a.m. (Café)
- Purple Up For The Military!
April 24: Military Monday - Any military wear
April 25: Kindergarten Registration 9:00 a.m. JBD Café
April 26: JBD Modernization Meeting 6-7 p.m. (JBD Café)
REMINDER
- Monday, April 17: Parish Day School will be closed. Please send a note to your child's teacher for any changes in transportation. Thank you!
LOOKING AHEAD
May 1- 5: Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you Teachers!!!
May 4: Star Wars Spirit Day-“May the Fourth be with you!”
May 9: Spring Concert
May 12: Field Day
June 7: Spirit Event at Sweet Frog
June 14: Fifth Grade Beach Bash
June 16: Fifth Grade Graduation Ceremony
Last Day of School / Adjusted Dismissal 12:10 (Grades 1-5)
AM Kindergarten 8:10 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
PM Kindergarten 10:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
Kindergarten Registration
Volunteer Appreciation Week April 17-21
Dedicated Hearts
Dedicated hearts like yours
Are not so easy to find.
It takes a special person to be
So generous and kind.
To care so much for your fellow man
Is a quality all too rare.
Yet you give of your time and talents,
For all in need to share.
So thank you for being a volunteer,
We're privileged to work with you.
We want you to know how appreciated you are,
Not just today, but the whole year through.
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