JBD FRIDAY FOCUS
September 6, 2019
First Week Success!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The JBD Seagulls soared to new heights of amazing this week as we adjusted to so many changes. We appreciate everyone's patience with transportation issues and we are now in a more solid routine.
As we move forward, please mark Open Houses for next week on your calendars. The teachers are excited and ready to share more of the details regarding their classroom expectations, systems, and policies. It has been so much fun seeing everyone settle in and learn the new routines. Your children are amazing and so well-mannered and behaved. We are so thankful to be partners in their learning with you.
Below is recommended reading for parents. The book, MINDSETS, by Carol Dweck is a must read for every parent. Dr. Carol Dweck, a renowned Stanford University psychologist has become well known for her ground-breaking studies regarding fixed intelligence vs. growth potential. This book discusses how" success in school, work, sports, the arts, and almost every human endeavor can be dramatically influenced by how we think about our talents and abilities. Those with a fixed mindset are less likely to flourish than those with a growth mindset who believe abilities can be developed." If you have a group of friends that are interested, this would be a great parent book club choice.
Hopefully Dorian will keep damages and flooding at bay as we go into the 3 day weekend. My wish is for all of you to stay safe as we ride out the storm.
I look forward to seeing you all at OPEN HOUSE next week!
Mrs. Bianchi
Principal
NEXT WEEK AT DEY
Monday, Sept. 9:
- PTA Board Meeting 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
- AM & PM Kindergarten Open House - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m
- Grade 1 Open House 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 10:
- PTA General Meeting 5:30 p.m.
- Grade 2 & 3 Open House: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 11:
- Patriot's Day Spirit Day - wear red, white, and blue
Thursday, Sept. 12:
- Grades 4 & 5 Open House 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 13: JOHN B. DEY SPIRIT DAY! Wear JBD Spirit Wear and Blue and White!
COMING SOON
- Sept. 17: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
- Sept 17 - 23: Constitution Week
- Friday, Sept. 20: Grade 5 Oceana Air Show 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 27: Destination Imagination Info Night 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
PTA CORNER
Please join us at 5:30 on Tuesday, September 10th in the cafeteria for our first general meeting with PTA. We’ll be voting on the budget for the upcoming year and we have so many great things planned for our students and teachers! It’s just $5 to join PTA and we look forward to seeing you there!
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Fall 2019After-school Activities
All after-school activities meet directly after school until 4 p.m.
Registration starts August 31st
Art Come and have fun while we explore art in a 4 week session. Students will use mixed media to create their own original art pieces.
Grades K-2 Mondays (4 Weeks) Dates: 9/30-10/28 NO class 10/14
Grades 3-5 Tuesdays (4 Weeks) Dates: 10/1-10/22
$65 (includes all materials)
Spanish ¡Hola! Learn the basics of Spanish in a fun and supportive environment.
Grades K&1 Mondays (6 Weeks): 11/4-12/16 NO class 11/5
Grades 4-5 Tuesdays (6 Weeks): 11/12- 12/17 NO class 11/11
Grades 2-3 Wednesdays (6 Weeks): 11/6-12/18 NO class 11/27
$60
Tennis with VBTCC The after school tennis program is run by the team from VBTCC. Tennis pros meet students at JBD and walk them to the indoor courts at VBTCC to conduct clinics. They will work on volleys, strokes and serves in the beautiful facility! Students should bring their own rackets if they have them and parent pickup is at VBTCC at 4:00.
Grades K-2 Tuesdays (6 Weeks) Dates: 9/24-10/29
Grades 3-5 Thursdays (6 Weeks) Dates: 9/26-10/31
$75
The Great Gulls Club (Kindness Club) The mission of the kindness club is to spread kindness throughout the halls of JBD and into the community. Students will be expected to attend monthly meetings, and to perform acts of kindness outside school hours and document their involvement.
Grades 3-5 Meets the last Wednesday of each month:
9/25, 10/30, 11/20, 12/18, 1/29, 2/26, 3/25, 4/29, 5/27
$20
Friends of the Animals Club will lead fundraisers to benefit the SPCA, make crafts for pets, and learn about how to help wildlife and the environment.
Grades 4-5 Wednesdays (6 weeks): 9/11-10/23. No class 9/25
$20
HAVE A SAFE WEEKEND!
John B. Dey Weekly Family Newsletter
Beth Bianchi
Proud Principal
Email: Elizabeth.Bianchi@vbschools.com
Location: John B Dey Elementary School, North Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Phone: 757-648-2440
Twitter: @JbdElem