JBD FLASH
September 20, 2019
Teaching with Love and Logic
Things are going well as we settle into routines and incorporate our PBIS Mantra-FLY into all discussions. Keeping the language consistent is the key to success. If you are interested in other PBIS resources, check the link below.
Teachers, just a reminder that Danielle Colucci will be here on Wednesday, 9/25 at 3:00 to conduct staff development on the Love and Logic concept for teaching social emotional learning strategies. She delivered this program at the Administrator's conference this summer and it was a hit. All instructional staff is required to attend, and support staff is cordially invited, if interested.
This weekend is going to be amazing. It is my wish for you all that you take time to rest, relax and have fun. Colds and crud are already creeping in with the kids-eat well, sleep well, and take vitamins!
Thanks for being awesome,
Beth
No More District Athletic Passes Needed
www.pbisworld.com
Principal Packet Memos for ALL
NEXT WEEK AT DEY
Saturday, Sept. 21:
- International Day of Peace
Monday, Sept. 23:
- EDK starts today!
- PEACE Spirit Day! Peace signs and Tie Die Day!
Tuesday, Sept. 24:
- Grades 2-5- GL Math Collaboration
- PTA Tennis (Grades K-2) starts today! Tuesdays 9/24-10/29
Wednesday, Sept. 25:
- Room Parent Meeting 9:30 a.m. Cafeteria
- PTA Kindness Club starts today! 3 -4 p.m. Last Wednesday of each month
- Staff Seminar: 3 p.m. - Teaching with Love and Logic: D. Colucci
Thursday, Sept. 26:
- Grades K-1 - GL Math Collaboration
- PTA Tennis (Grades 3-5) starts today! Thursdays 9/26-10/31
Friday, Sept. 27:
- Destination Imagination Information Night 6-7 p.m. JBD Cafeteria
PTA AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES STARTING SOON!
- Kindness Club ( Grades 3-5) Starts Wednesday, 9/25 and meets the last Wednesday of each month
- Tennis: (Grades K-2) Starts Tuesday, 9/24 (6 weeks) 3-4 p.m. Pick up at VBTCC 9/24 - 10/29
- Tennis: (Grades 3-5) Starts Thursday 9/26 (6 weeks) 3-4 p.m. Pick up at VBTCC 9/26 - 10/31
- Art: (Grades K-2) Starts Monday, 9/30 (4 weeks) 9/30-10/28 NO class on 10/14
- Art: (Grades 3-5) Starts Tuesday, 10/1 (4 weeks) 10/1- 10/22
PTA will send rosters of students participating for teachers. Thank you!
For cottage teachers - when students are called down for early pick-up, please send them with a student pass so that they can access the building. They can drop off the passes with Zoe who will put them back in your mailbox.
COMING SOON
- Sept. 30: 5th Grade gifted screening
- Sept. 30: PTA After school Art class (K-2) starts today 3 -4 p.m.
- Oct. 1: PTA After school Art class (Grades 3-5) starts today 3-4 p.m.
- Oct. 9: Progress Reports
- Oct. 14: Virtual Learning Day
- Oct. 29: SMILE! Lifetouch Picture Day! Individual student and staff pictures taken in the Gym
ATTENDANCE
Teachers,
You're doing a great job with attendance. Thank you for getting your attendance completed by 8:40 a.m. each day (11:40 a.m. for Afternoon Kindergarten).
HURRICANE DORIAN UPDATE
Please be advised that students will not be required to make up the instructional day lost during Hurricane Dorian. Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence has decided to waive this day for students by using time built in to the 181-day school calendar. To view the calendar, please visit vbschools.com.
PTA CORNER
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are so appreciative of your support for the PTA - thank you! Please see below for ways you and your students can be involved! And as always, if you'd like to volunteer or sit on a committee, please reach out to me. We love seeing new faces and welcome you to join us.
Lauren Kirkpatrick
JBD PTA President
jbdptapresident@gmail.com
REFLECTIONS:
Does your student enjoy art, music, or dance or have an interest in writing, producing films or taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing his or her inner artist with PTA Reflections! This year's theme "Look Within" calls for their own unique interpretation through the arts. Look over the guidelines and print out and entry form from our website today! Please carefully read over the rules for your category. Entries can be brought to school and dropped off in the office any time before the end of school on October 4th. We will celebrate the contestants' work on October 24th with a ceremony at JBD!
ROOM PARENT LIAISON ORIENTATION:
Attention all room parents! Orientation will take place on Wednesday, September 25th at 9:30am in the school cafeteria. All room liaisons are asked to attend.
MEMBERSHIP:
We are striving for 100% membership this year and we need your help! Membership envelopes will go home next week with your students. Please be on the look out for them in their backpacks and send them back to school along with $5! As always, we appreciate your support for and interest in PTA.
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH:
TERI MILLER: we applaud you for all that you do with teacher's appreciation and the PTA! Thank you Teri, we appreciate you!
REFRIGERATOR CLEAN-UP
Hello Staff,
Don't forget to clean out your items from the staff lounge refrigerator and remember to clean serving dishes and crock pots. Thank you!
EMERGENCY SUB PLANS
HAPPY SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY!
- Sara Fleeharty- Sept. 19
- Christina Cronauer - Sept. 20
- Karen Reidelbach - Sept. 20
- Gwen Stinard - Sept. 22
GET WELL SOON!
- Patrick - thinking of you and hope you are feeling better soon!
- Get well soon Elizabeth!
THINKING OF YOU
- Annie Baugher, for the loss of your uncle
- Jun, for your Mom
- Valda, for your mom's recent hospitalization
KUDOS
Kudos to the Second Grade Team who gathered their students in the "bump out" and gave them the opportunity to sing together at the start of the day!! I heard the sound of children singing together, and found Grade 2 making beautiful music. What a great way to start a Monday morning. Thank you Grade 2 teachers!! YOU ROCK! Amy
KUDOS to Beth Bianchi! Thank you for all the coffee donations for our Friday Coffee! The assortment is awesome and much appreciated! Thank you! Corinne
- Kudos to the Parent Pick Up team-I think we are finally on a roll! Yay US! Lynne
- Kudos to our amazing TAs! You all make every day better. Thank you for all you do! Lynne
- Welcome to JP and welcome back to Zoe! We appreciate you both! Lynne
- Amy and Melissa- I cannot thank you enough for your support! Would be lost without you! Karen
Christa and Beth- thank you both for your support! It truly makes dealing with things easier! Karen
Tiffany, Shawn, and all other Brainpop teachers who are getting started right away! Tim
Callis, Crane, Harvey, Linderman, Slater, and Thomson - For taking risks early in the school year with your First Graders and Chromebooks! Tim
Karen R. - Thanks for helping Edgar and I with our new sensors. Your husband's engineering background helped a ton! Tim
Kudos to Rose, Annabel, and Annie for making all of these 504s work. -Christa
Kudos to all the classroom teachers for turning in their Bus Sheets~ Thank you! Corinne
Kathy M. and Tim: Thanks for all your hard work on my BrainPop issue! Things have been resolved! Thanks, Shawn
3rd Grade Team: You all are doing amazing! Keep it up! Shawn
Kudos to Beth B. for the Dunkin' Donuts this morning!
Robin, Jun, Alicia, Ha and Eugene - Thanks for all you do! You are appreciated!
Thanks to the fifth grade teachers, Christa and all of the support staff for attending the airshow today! It's a long day and a lot after a long week. The kids are super excited and please know, your time is appreciated!-Beth
Kudos to Corinne for all of the help on the newsletters!-Beth
Thank you Tim and Susan for conducting awesome and informative collaborations this week!-Beth
Thank you to Debbie, Lisa, Jackie, and Melissa for the awesome lunches! (Staff, please pay your lunch accounts!)-Beth
Kudos to the kindergarten team as you utilize your patience through VKRP assessments!-Beth
Kudos to Christa for all you do! Couldn't survive without you.-Beth
Thank you to PAC for your lively and focused discussion as you support your colleagues-Beth
Thanks to Corinne for setting up the coffee each Friday! It's fun to gather and chat at the end of a very busy week!-Beth
HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!
John B. Dey Weekly Staff 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