JBD FOCUS NEWSLETTER
March 17, 2017 Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Traffic, Attendance, and Tardies
Spring weather seems to be delayed...the groundhog was right! Along with the cold has come an increase in drop-offs and tardy students. Please be reminded of the following guidelines when going through the 'Kiss and Go' line:
1. Children should be getting out of the RIGHT side of the car and should not go around the car.
2. Parents should remain in the car while your child exits.
3. Children should be ready to exit the vehicle quickly (No time to put on shoes and finish toast).
4. The drop-off doors are open from 7:30 to 8:07. Students should be ready to learn in the classrooms by 8:10 before the bell rings.
5. If your child is tardy, they need to be walked in the building and signed in at the front desk.
***If your child is absent, please send in a note. If you plan to take a vacation that requires taking your child out of school for consecutive days, please let the teacher and the office know.
THANK YOU!
Beth Bianchi :)
Thank you from the Amiercan Heart Association
On behalf of the American Heart Association and the millions of Americans we serve, thank you very much for your school's donation of *$13,450.80. Families and schools are critical links in providing the foundation for cardiovascular wellness in our country. By holding this event at your school each year, you raise awareness about heart-healthy living. And you help us fund more lifesaving scientific research and critically needed education efforts. Thank you.
Almost every family in America is touched by heart disease or stroke, and your school's contribution will significantly impact our fight against these devastating illnesses.
We hope that you, your faculty and your students found this lifesaving effort rewarding and enjoyable. You are touching so many lives — and life is why we exist as an organization. Your help and support are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to partnering again with you next year!
Warm regards,
Nancy Brown
Chief Executive Officer, American Heart Association
Welcome to Ms. Gabrielle Alexander!
Military Jazz Band Rocked!
Thank you VPAA Academy Children's Theater Company
Battle of the Books
Join us this Saturday at 6:00 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Central Library for the Battle of the Books finals.. Students had to read ten novels and become experts in the books. They've each spent hundreds of hours combing over these books to memorize the smallest of details. Way to go!
NEXT WEEK AT DEY
Monday, March 20:
- PTA Spanish (Gr. 3-5)
Tuesday, March 21:
- Newspaper Club
- PTA Spanish (K-2)
- PTA Tennis (Gr. 3-5)
Wednesday, March 22:
- Art Club
- Author's Nook
- PTA Tennis (K-2)
- NEHS 92:50-4)
- JBD SPIRIT NIGHT! SHOREBREAK 5-9 p.m.
Thursday, March 23:
- PTA Intermediate Spanish
Friday, March 24:
- Grade 4 IPT Testing
March is...
Music In our Schools Month
National Nutrition Month
Social Work Month
Women's History Month
Youth Art Month
PTA FAMILY BINGO NIGHT
Friday, March 31st
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for seating. BINGO starts at 6:30 p.m. with Mr. K calling the games. This is a FUN family event for children of all ages!
Pre-sale Ticket prices:
$10 for 12 tickets
$20 for 25 tickets
Tickets will be $1 at the event.
PRE-SALE TICKET ORDER DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 28th. (You may claim your tickets in the expedited WILL-CALL LINE. Tickets will not be sent home.)
Mark Your Calendars
March 29:
- Grade 1 Field Trip to the Aquarium 9 - 1:30
March 31:
- PTA BINGO 6:30 p.m. Doors open 6 p.m.
April 5:
- Author's Nook Open Mic Night 6:00 p.m.
April 7:
- Adjusted dismissal for all students/Afternoon Staff Day
Grades 1 -5 12:10 p.m. Dismissal
AM Kindergarten 8:10 a.m. - 10:10 a .m.
PM Kindergarten 10:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
April 10-14: Spring Break - ENJOY!
April 18:
- Report Cards go home
April 25:
- Kindergarten Registration 9:00 a.m. (JBD Café)
April 26:
- JBD Modernization Community Meeting 6 - 7 p.m. (JBD Café)
May 9:
- Spring Musical Performance
May 12:
- FIELD DAY!
Beth 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