JBD FOCUS NEWSLETTER
February 10, 2017
Great Night at MOE'S!
Amazing appreciation goes out to the staff at Moe's for their fabulous service to our JBD Community! Our spirit night was well attended and so much fun. It was great seeing all the children and their families enjoying yummy food and each other. Thank you all for support our fundraising efforts with our Partner's in Education. A shout out goes To Mr. Kimnach and Mr. Tillery, proud parents of JBD students and owners of Moe's! A great time was had by all.
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Beth Bianchi
Principal
Dr. Wright Reads to Grade 2
White Paine Team Wears their WORDS!
NEXT WEEK AT DEY
Scholastic Book Fair Feb. 13 - 17
Monday, Feb. 13:
- SOL Math Tutoring 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
- PTA Spanish (Gr. 3-5)
- Destination Imagination
Tuesday, Feb. 14: Happy Valentine's Day!
- SOL Reading Tutoring
- PTA Spanish (K-2) 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- Newspaper Club 2:45 - 3:30
- Destination Imagination
Wednesday, Feb. 15:
Join us for Literacy Night, Book Fair Open House, and the Book Swap 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
- Gr. 3 Field Trip 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. (Tour of Greco-Roman Museum at Old Donation Center)
- Gr. 4 Field Trip 9:30 - 12 p.m. (Virginia Symphony at the Sandler Center)
- Art Club
- Author's Nook
- Boy's Running Club
- SCA Meeting (all)
Thursday, Feb. 16: HAPPY 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL!
- Reading Month Spirit Day - Come to school in your pajamas with books to share and ready for some reading fun!
- Choir Chimes
Friday, Feb. 17:
- Happy Camper Book Fair closes at 1:50 p.m. today. Thank you for your support!
- National PTA Founder's Day - Thank you JBD PTA for all you do for our school, students and staff!
LET'S SWAP SOME BOOKS!
Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 15th at our S'more Fun With Books: Literacy Night featuring the Book Fair Open House.
Bring in any books that you would like to swap. We'll set up a table for those interested in participating.
Enjoy the evening events at Literacy Night and stop by the table to pick out some "new" but gently used books to enjoy. Please turn in only books that are in good condition. Bring the books with you that evening. No books will be collected at school.
FEBRUARY JBD SPIRIT NIGHTS!
Upcoming JBD Spirit Night:
- Y-Not Pizza - February 22, 5 p.m. to close, Dine in or carry out
PLEASE CHECK THE LOST AND FOUND!
Parents:
Please check the Lost and Found when you are here for the Book Fair or Literacy Night! There are many items that need claiming. Thank you!!
JOHN B. DEY PTA SCHOLARSHIPS
John B. Dey PTA is proud to announce four $500 scholarships.
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.
JBD PTA AFTER SCHOOL TENNIS PROGRAM
TENNIS SCHEDULE:
Grades 3-5 - Tuesdays beginning 2/28/17 through 4/6/17
Grades K -2- Wednesdays beginning 2/22/17 through 4/5/17
Students should be picked up at 4:00 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Tennis and Country Club. Thank you!
OPERATION SMILE FINAL MILE
Shamrock Final Mile!!! Sign up online. Email scott.kamholtz@vbschools.com with any questions or concerns.
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