Birdneck Briefing
Week of Dec. 17
Week of Dec. 17
SPIRIT WEEK!
Dec. 17 Monday: Ugly sweater day
Dec. 18 Tuesday- Winter Wonderland (wear winter clothes-hats, gloves, scarves)
Dec. 19 Wednesday- Wrapped up Wednesday (dress like a present)
Dec. 20 Thursday- Green and red day
Dec. 21 Friday- Pajama day
Dec. 18 - PBIS Bike giveaway on news show
Dec. 19 - KG Hearing Screening
Dec. 19 - am Voices of Tomorrow 9:00-10:00
Dec. 19 - Gifted Testing Grades 2-5
Dec. 19 - Noblemen Presentation/party 4:00-9:00
Dec. 19 - VBEA Member Meeting 3:30 in C-1
Dec. 19 - Nobleman presentation in Cafeteria 4:00
Dec. 21 - Adjusted Dismissal 12:10
This is your Captain Speaking!
Hello Birdneck Family,
I hope you are all able to enjoy some well deserved time with your families and can celebrate all of the amazing accomplishments you've had this year. You are truly making a difference in the lives of so many children here at Birdneck and I'm so glad you are part of the Birdneck Family. I'll be thinking of all of you as Niki, Paris, Aiden, Lexi and I welcome the newest addition to our family when our new puppy joins us over the break. I'll be sure to share pictures with you when we return. I can't wait to hear about your travels and adventures. Have a safe and happy holiday!
Captain Out,
RV
BIRDNECK MISSION
Mission: We build relationships to encourage, inspire and empower students and each other to meet the challenges of today and to foster the love of learning.
BIRDNECK VISION
Vision: We are dedicated to nurturing an inclusive environment to ensure engaging, student-centered learning resulting in confident independent learners.
Shout Outs!
If you would like to give a SHOUT OUT to a colleague, it is as simple as sending an email to RV to be added to our Shout Outs each week!
Shout out to Margaret Robinson and all of the performing students for putting on an amazing winter concert!
A big shout out to the entire Birdneck Staff for the support and love your share with our students and families.
Shout out to Meghan Stafford for organizing such a successful Kidz Kruz field trip.
Congrats to Mrs. Campbell and all of our teachers for so many of our students being in the gifted pool this year.
Shout out to our social committee and to Mrs. Jordan for hosting our holiday party and sharing her beautiful home with our staff.
You Make a Difference Amy White!
Whenever you see Mrs. White she always greets you with her smile and her wit. While many of us know Mrs. White as the assistant librarian she is also in charge of the PTA, and is responsible for our many Birdneck Family Events! Let’s not forget that Mrs. White is also the one to go to about our Birdneck apparel and merchandise! Whether she is checking out books or assisting with library lessons Mrs. White is always full of joy when working with our Birdneck students. Mrs. White we appreciate you for everything that you do! Thank you for being part of our Birdneck Family!
What Great Teachers Do Differently: 17 things that matter most
Mathnasium
Our 1st math night will be Jan 17th from 6 – 7:30. Mathnasium will be putting this event on – all we need is to provide volunteers. We will need about 20 volunteers to arrive at 5:30 to get directions for your game station. Please let me know if you can volunteer for this event. Thank you in advance for your support.
Keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
Multiple staff have family members, who have been struggling with health concerns recently. Please keep them and their families in your thoughts and prayers.
It was shared that Raymarie Sarsfield, one of our previous teachers and Birdneck Family members has passed away. Please keep her loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.
Annual Mandatory Employee Traning: AMET
Training is now open and the deadline for training will be February 15, 2019.
Check your email for the attachment of information on how to use and access the VBCPS Annual Mandatory Employee Training Program. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Steve LePock in the Office of Risk Management (263-2460). Thank you.
Join our PTA
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Join the PTA! Our goal is to have 100% Staff participation!!!!!!!!!
Support Birdneck Elementary students by joining the PTA. Don't miss out on the benefits from joining the PTA. Receive over $300 in savings... all for just $5 for a membership. Check out the PTA website at http://birdneckpta.weebly.com/
Beach Employee Wellness (BEWell) support services
To ensure all staff are knowledgeable of available Beach Employee Wellness (BEWell) support services, the Office of Consolidated Benefits requests education on Critical Incident Response services and Employee Assistance Program and Work-Life services.
Critical Incident Response (CIR) services are a highly specialized individual and group session services designed to minimize the negative emotional and psychological impact of traumatic events. A CIR can begin as soon as two hours after the initial request and are available to all school sites with approval by appropriate CIR contact list personnel. The goal of the CIR is to enhance participants’ ability to transcend workplace trauma and resume focused and productive work activities. Utilizing CIR services make an immense difference to employees’ recovery process in the face of a crisis. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Work-Life Services (WL) through Humana, are available to provide FREE and CONFIDENTIAL support to ALL School employees (full-time, part-time and temporary). Services are available, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Employees are happier and more productive when personal needs are being met, and when work and personal lives are in balance.
-EAP offers short-term in-person and telephonic-based counseling with a licensed counselor. Up to five in-person sessions per concern per year. Referrals are issued for longer-term concerns and additional benefits as appropriate.-WL offers services and resources that help with everyday needs. Humana assess the employee’s needs and then researches to provide referrals and resources that meet budget and requests.
Senior Staff, All Principals/Assistant Principals, All Executive Directors
-Supervisor Referral – In addition to offering assistance to employees and members oftheir households, Humana offer services and resources that are specifically designed toaid directors, supervisors, and human resource professionals with employee-related andpersonal concerns. Please note: In the case of a referral, Humana will only report backto the referring supervisor that the employee attended the session(s). Please seeattachment for more information.
-Humana professionals are bound by confidentiality laws and professional ethics. They donot report to BEWell and/or Virginia Beach City Public Schools on individual cases.Personal information about employee and household members remains confidentialaccording to all applicable state and federal laws.
If further information and/or clarification is needed, please contact, Matt Herman, consolidated benefits office, BEWell program, 757-263-6918 or matthew.herman@vbschools.com. Many thanks for your assistance.
BIRDNECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BIRDNECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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BIRDNECK MISSION
Mission: We build relationships to encourage, inspire and empower others to meet the challenges of today and to foster the love of learning.
BIRDNECK VISION
Vision: We are dedicated to nurturing an inclusive environment to ensure engaging, student-centered learning resulting in confident independent learners.
BIRDNECK BELIEFS
We believe in a collaborative community in which teachers, administrators, students, and parents work together for student success.
We believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and positive environment in which all students can strive for excellence and achieve their individual potential.
We believe we will prepare our students for success by providing 21st century learning and developing within our students critical thinking, effective communications and problem solving skills.
Website: http://www.birdneckes.vbschools.com/
Location: 957 South Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Phone: 757-648-2120