DEY FOCUS
OCtober 7, 2016
Message from the Principal
As we head into the half-way mark of the quarter, we are so excited to see so much progress! Our children are just settled and doing so well in their classes! Many of you have questions about the grading system of Standards-Based Grading. It is WAY different for most parents. But to summarize, the standard doesn't move, but the goal is to teach and help your child meet the standard. With SBG, mastery is the goal. Mastery is a grade of a "P" for proficient. An AP, or Advanced Proficiency, can only be earned if there is an opportunity to achieve and AP in a certain assignment or assessment. Many skills are assessed and the "P" is what is expected. For questions and resources to help understand, I have attached the links for your information. The first link explains SBG in more detail. The second link shares the standards for each grade level in Virginia Beach City Public Schools. In addition, in November, I will be having a Parent Information Night about SBG. All are welcome. Dates and Times will be posted next edition of the Focus!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Beth Bianchi
NEWS FROM PTA!
Fall Festival Wristband order deadline has been extended to Monday, October 10th!
Fall Festival is Saturday, October 15th from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
It’s JBD PTA’s biggest “fun”draiser and we hope all families can participate. We’ll have a food truck onsite so have lunch while you play!
You can purchase individual tickets at the event OR get a wristband for $20 that allow your student unlimited turns on the inflatables, bounce houses, games, crafts, petting zoo, balloon artist and more! Wristband forms are available here: http://www.jbdpta.com/uploads/1/5/1/4/15140376/2016_fall_festival_flyer_order_form-_pdf.pdf
FALL FESTIVAL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!
Adult (18+) volunteers needed for the inflatables.
Have a middle schooler/high schooler that would like to earn volunteer hours? Sign them up for one of the games or crafts!
Sign up to volunteer at: http://www.jbdpta.my-pta.org
OCTOBER CALENDAR
October 7: Reflections Entries & Newspaper Applications due today
October 10: Fall Festival Wristband orders extended to today!
October 10-14: National School Lunch Week
October 10-14: Fire Prevention Week
October 10: No school for students
October 11: Progress Reports
October 14: Wear Pink today! Breast Cancer Awareness Day
October 15: PTA Fall Festival 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
October 17-21: America's Safe School Week
October 20: Session 1 of the JBD Parent Information Night Series 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
October 24: School open for staff & students- Makeup day for inclement weather
October 27: PTA Reflections Award Art Show 6:30 p.m.
CLINIC CORNER - INFLUENZA / FLU
SYMPTOMS include high fever, headache, tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny nose, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal issues can also be present.
Most healthy adults may be able to INFECT others beginning 1 day before they even have symptoms and up to 5 days after the symptoms start.
The flu is SPREAD usually person to person through coughing or sneezing, but can be spread by touching surfaces that are infected.
PREVENTION:
Get vaccinated.
Avoid close contact with sick people.
Stay home when you are sick: please keep your child home when the flu is suspected to prevent the spread within the classroom. If your student has a fever greater than 100 degrees and vomiting keep them home. They can return to school 24 hours after the last vomit and fever free with no fever reducing medication.
Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing using the crook of your arm instead of your hands.
Wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands!
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Practice other good health habits: sleep, be active, manage stress, drink fluids, eat well.
Michele Self R.N
Fall is here!
October 19 - "NEW" Academy and Advanced Academy Programs Night
Virginia Beach City Public Schools will host Academy and Advanced Academic Programs Night Oct. 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The event provides students and families with more information about the division’s various high school programs and specialty centers. Attendees can visit exhibits to speak with students and staff as well as attend up to four 30-minute concurrent sessions hosted by each of the division’s eight academies. Breakout sessions begin at
6 p.m. Teachers and students from each of the following programs will be available to answer questions about their specific courses of study:
• Entrepreneurship and Business Academy at Kempsville High School
• Global Studies and World Languages Academy at Tallwood High School
• Governor’s STEM & Technology Academy at Landstown High School
• Health Sciences Academy at Bayside High School
• International Baccalaureate Program at Princess Anne High School
• Legal Studies Academy at First Colonial High School
• Mathematics and Science Academy at Ocean Lakes High School
• Visual and Performing Arts Academy at Salem High School
• Advanced Technology Center
• Green Run Collegiate
• Technical and Career Education Center
For more information, please contact the Office of Secondary Teaching and Learning at 757-263-1446.
The "WHY" of TECHNOLOGY-Mark YOUR Calendars- PIN SESSION 1
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Session 1 of the JBD PIN Series: (Parent INFO Night)
The “WHY” of Technology-Presentation
Speaker: David French, Principal Tallwood ES
Please R.S.V.P. to JBDEYES@vbschools.com
Elizabeth Bianchi, Principal
Email: Elizabeth.Bianchi@vbschools.com
Website: deyes.vbschools.com
Location: 1900 N Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Phone: 757-648-2440
Twitter: @JbdElem