FLASH
September 2, 2016
#DEYROCKS
I love our Hashtag...because it's true. DEY ROCKS! Open Houses were fabulous and parents and children alike are so happy. You all should be proud of your hard work and preparation!
For the first day of school, your goal is simple: Ensure kids are safe, happy, and you know how they are getting home! Please let the office staff know if there are concerns or confusion with any new children.
Many more of you are TWEETING and GOOGLING! It has been so much fun to observe everyone jumping into the future with technology. We have so much good news to share and need to keep our brand going. As we go to having all of our lesson plans on Google Docs, using Google Classroom, and trying new innovative apps and technologies, I can't help but notice a renewed sense of excitement in many of you. We really do get energized when we try and learn new things which is just how the kids feel too!
As we move through this year, keep the joy and whimsy in everything you do. We have the best jobs ever with the most amazing children and staff. No doubt this year will be one of John B. Dey's best!
Thanks and cheers to all for a wonderful first day/seek and an amazing year!
Beth
VIRGINIA BEACH EDUCATION FOUNDATION GRANTS—OCTOBER 7 DEADLINE
In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Virginia Beach Education Foundation, $125,000 will be awarded to Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) in Virginia Beach Education Foundation grants. VBCPS staff members are encouraged to apply for these grants if they have ideas for innovative projects or programs they wish to implement to engage students in hands-on learning activities not already funded by the school division.
The Innovative Learning Grants application is available on vbcps.com. Submissions are due by 4 p.m., Oct. 7 and must be sent electronically using the email address listed on the application.
2016-17 Innovative Learning Grant Application
Instructions
The Virginia Beach Education Foundation provides funding to Virginia Beach City Public Schools teachers and staff to support innovative projects and learning programs that equip students with the skills that they need to succeed as 21st century learners, workers and citizens.
Who:
Educators and staff who work directly with Virginia Beach City Public School students can apply.
Your principal and bookkeeper are required to sign that they approve of your project.
A department of technology staff member, computer resource specialist, or a library media specialist must sign that they approve the use of any equipment listed on the budget page of this application.
What:
Grants awarded are for requests for funding up to $2,000.
When/Where:
Email application to vbefinnovativegrant@vbschools.com by the deadline; 4 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2016.
Principals will be notified if the program has been approved for funding.
Funds for the approved projects will be dispersed in November 2016 to school bookkeepers.
How:
To apply, download the application from the Forms section of vbcps.com (Select “Education Foundation”).
Do not include ANY reference to your school’s identity after page 2 or points will be deducted from the application. This is a blind review.
Make the application simple, but specific.
Remember that your audience is made up of people who may not teach and may not understand some of the language/acronyms used in education.
Type all answers and answer all questions.
Contact Debbie Griffey at debbie.griffey@vbschools.com or 757.263.1069 for more information.
Award Information:
Awards will be made based on how well a grant project…
- Aligns with Compass to 2020 (http://www.vbschools.com/compass/beyond/)
- Complements, supports and enhances VBCPS curricula and instructional objectives
- Supports classroom instruction and improves student achievement/learning and/or fosters students’ social emotional development.
- Implements innovative practices and opportunities that may be replicable division-wide.
Summaries of previously funded grants may be viewed at www.vbef.org from the Projects page.
DEADLINE IS Friday, October 7, 2016 @ 4:00 P.M.
WELCOME!
- Amanda Linsly, Grade 1 Teacher
- Selena Williams to the Cafeteria Staff
- Ronald Quarles, 10 month night custodian
September Calendar
September 5 - Happy Labor Day- school is closed
September 6 - 1st Day of School
September 9 - 5th Grade Field Trip Oceana Air Show 1- 5:30 p.m.
September 12 - Patriot's Day - Wear red, white & blue!
September 13 - PTA Board Meeting 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (Conference Room)
September 16 - Annual KICK OFF PARTY! At Beth Bianchi's House
September 16- Citizenship Day
September 19-23 - Constitution Week
September 20 - Room Parent Training 9:30 - 10:30 a.m
September 21 - Room Parent Training 6:30-7:30 p.m
September 23 - K-2 PTA Play date at Great Neck Park
Happy Birthday!
Corinne Gabriel - September 2
Scott Kamholtz- September 6
Julie Paine - September 7
Nicholas Kimpan - September 7
Beth Bianchi - September 9
Barb Kurrus - September 9
Christy Abulencia- September 15
Sara Fleeharty - September 19
Karen Reidelbach - September 20
Gwen Stinard - September 22
Nancy George - September 23
Sally Cole - September 30
Jennifer Booth Mericle - September 30
KUDOS!
Welcome, Annie! You are a great addition to the first grade team! Lynn
- Thank you, Robin Hill, for finding me the perfect table…and for everything else you do! Lynn Jansen
- Thank you, Valda, for helping organize my computers/cords and checking my ink level! You are awesome! Lynn Jansen
I would like to thank the fantastic fourth grade team for awesome teamwork!
Kristi, thank you so much for all your help!!! Fourth Grade Team
Shawn, Thank you for taking the time out of your day to hook up my computers! Erin
Alicia, Tammy, Michelle, Ally and Jenn, I am looking forward to a great year of working together. Erin❤️
- Robin, You are simply AWESOME! Thank you for all you help. Erin
Kudos to the first grade team for all your positive attitudes for the beginning of the year! Thank you! Nick Tempest
Kudos to Valda for all of her help with my computers. I appreciate the time that you took to “model” for me what to do. The kiddies are going to be thrilled. Cheryl
Kudos to the 4th grade team for welcoming me with open arms. It’s going to be a super year! Cheryl
Kudos to the custodial staff- what can be said that already hasn’t been said? #Deycustodians rock!!! Cheryl Layman
First Grade would like to thank Robin and all the custodians for their hard work and always doing their work with a smile!
Kudos to the 1st grade team for helping Ms. Linsly set up her classroom. You all are truly amazing! Stacy
HUGE thank you to the custodial staff for ALL their hard work on the cottages!!! 5th Grade
HUGE thank you to Beth, Stacy, School Plant, Dey Office Staff and all the behind the scenes peeps for helping us prepare cottages for our kiddos! 5th Grade
I would like to give a shout out to Robin, Patrick, and June... they have been so helpful to us! -The Kindergarten Teachers
I would like to give a shout out to Sara Fleerharty... thank you for being so awesome this week! Thank you! Anne
A huge THANK YOU to Ms Robyn and her awesome team! You are all amazing! Pam Cohen
Thanks FJ for taking the time to hook me up! Erin
Many thanks to Kathy Morris for creating the epic display case in the foyer and taking on the safety patrols!
Barb Hartin, we appreciate you jumping into your new role and assisting everyone. We are lucky to have your support!
Stacy, thanks for all of your organization and positive, proactive attitude with so many NEW to YOU things at JBD!
Kelley, you have been a champ with those registrations. No one in the city can hold a candle to you!
Angela, thanks for all you have done to organize us this summer and keep your principal out of money jail!
Corinne, your smile and efficiency were missed all summer. Thanks for continuing to add your flair and magic touch to everything!
Debbie Cathey, thanks again for continuing to be at JBD and lead your team to keeping all of us healthy and well fed!
First grade, you rock. Thanks for helping your newest team member, Amanda Linsly get settled and ready for life at JBD!
To the entire staff-you are simply the best. Thanks for your tremendous dedication and hard work to prepare for the first day of school!
Elizabeth Bianchi, Principal
Email: Elizabeth.Bianchi@vbschools.com
Website: deyes.vbschools.com
Location: 1900 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA
Phone: 757-648-2440
Twitter: @JbdElem