DEY FOCUS-60 Years of EXCELLENCE!
August 26, 2016
Structuring the Future through INNOVATION
Welcome Back to all JBD SEAGULLS!
We are so excited to start a new year at JBD! As certain is the passing of time, also is the only thing you can really count on is change! Change is good as it is change that symbolizes progress.
As a principal, I am beginning my fourth year at this wonderful school. For those of you who are new to us and do not know me, let me give you a quick introduction. Being an educator is the most privileged profession there is. Only in education do we have a chance to really have a long lasting impact on every domain of many children. There is nothing I would rather be doing!
My training. degrees, and endorsements include educational administration, elementary education, special education, and gifted education. I attended the University of Delaware, Old Dominion University and the University of Virginia. Personally, I have been married over 30 years, have two daughters, 22, and 27. My husband Robert and I moved with our family over 15 times courtesy of the Navy Supply Corps. We are originally from Vineland, NJ and Virginia Beach is where we call home.
My goal for JBD this year is simple: to ensure that EVERY child receives the best education possible that enhances their social, emotional, and intellectual growth. Our them is "STRUCTURING the FUTURE through INNOVATION". With our upcoming modernization, we want to focus on structures in our world through the lens of innovation and progress. We have STEAM focus (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) which is also integrated through literature. We want every child to feel safe, happy, loved, and excited about school, every day! Follow us on TWITTER to see some of the great things happening at John B. Dey!
Many thanks to all of the parents and community members that will partner with us in that endeavor. We are looking forward to a wonderful year!
Beth Bianchi
Principal
@JbdElem
@BethBianchi
John B. Dey Open House Schedule
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.
August/September Calendar
- August 30 - PTA General Meeting 6:30 p.m. (Café)
- September 1 - Safety Patrol Meeting 2-3 p.m.
- September 5 - Labor Day - School is closed
- September 6 - 1st Day of school - Welcome Back!
- September 9- 5th Grade Field Trip to Oceana Air Show 1 - 5:30 p.m.
- September 12 - Honoring Patriot Day- wear red, white & blue
- September 13 - PTA Board Meeting 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Conference Rm.)
- September 19 - 23 - Constitution Week
- September 20- Room Parent Training/Information Session 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (Café)
- September 21 - Room Parent Training/Information Session 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (Café)
- September 28 - JBD's 60th Anniversary Celebration 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WELCOME to NEW TEACHERS and STAFF!
Amy Maurer-Fifth Grade (Teaming with Mrs. Prater)
Caitlyn Keough-Special Education
Annie Baugher-First Grade
Joseph Arcona-Special Education
Jenn Connolly-Second Grade
Anne Schafer-Kindergarten
Ally Crouch-Second Grade
John Fritz-One Day Music
Amy Wight-3 Day Counselor
Lori Clarke-Compliance Support for Special Education
Dr. Stacy Sedory-Assistant Principal
John B. Dey's 60th Anniversary Celebration
September 28, 2016
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
More details coming soon!
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