JBD FOCUS NEWSLETTER
February 3, 2017
Jon B. Dey celebrates African American History Month
JBD's BOOK CHARACTER PARADE!!!!
National School Counseling Week - Feb. 6-10
Thursday, Feb. 9-WORD SHIRT SPIRIT DAY! Wear you favorite shirt for all to READ!
Thurs. Feb. 9-WORD SHIRT SPIRIT DAY!!!
NEXT WEEK AT DEY
Feb. 6:
- Report cards issued today
- SOL Math Tutoring
- PTA Spanish (Gr. 3-5) 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- Destination Imagination
Feb. 7:
- PTA Board Meeting 9:30 a.m.
- Newspaper Club 2:45 - 3:30
- PTA Spanish (K-2)
- SOL Reading Tutoring
- PTA Tennis (Gr. 3-5)
- Destination Imagination
Feb. 8:
- Art Club
- Author's Nook
- Spirit Night at Moe's - 3:00 p.m. - close
Feb. 9:
- Reading Month Spirit Day - Word Shirt Day!
- Choir Chimes
Feb. 10:
- Book Fair Preview Day
READING MONTH SPIRIT DAYS!
Thursday, February 9th: Word Shirt Day-wear a shirt/sweatshirt that we can read
Thursday, February 16th: PJ Day-Come to school in your Pajamas with books to share and ready for some reading fun!
Be a Happy Camper: S'More Fun With Books!
Let's Swap Some Books!
Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 15th at our S'more Fun With Books: Literacy Night featuring the Book Fair Open House.
Bring in any books that you would like to swap. We'll set up a table for those interested in participating.
Enjoy the evening events at Literacy Night and stop by the table to pick out some "new" but gently used books to enjoy. Please turn in only books that are in good condition. Bring the books with you that evening. No books will be collected at school.
FEBRUARY JBD SPIRIT NIGHTS!
Upcoming JBD Spirit nights:
- Moe's (Hilltop) - February 8, 5-9 p.m.
- Y-Not Pizza - February 22, 5 p.m. to close, Dine in or carry out
GIFTED CORNER
Parents of first graders who are interested in having their child considered for gifted identification may initiate an application. Applications are due March 1, 2017
Please go on line to https://giftedapplication.vbcps.com to complete the Parent Information Form/application for gifted identification, Old Donation School, gifted art, and/or gifted dance.
To log in, you will use your student’s permanent number. Most students have memorized this number as it is used as their library number, their lunch number and for logging in to school computers.
The password for the referral is the same password your child uses as school to log in to the computers. The password will change quarterly. Our school has a formula for the password but some classrooms have created their own. You will have to ask your child about his/her password. The formula for the school is:
(The number for the quarter we are in, 1-4)jbdes(capitalized first initial) (capitalized last initial) so mine might look something like this: 1jbdesKR during the first quarter.
Yearbook Order Deadline - March 15th
The deadline to order yearbooks is March 15, 2017. Year Book sales are on a pre-order basis. Order forms are available in the turnstile in the foyer. If you would like to order a yearbook you may:
You may order online at YBPay.lifetouch.com with Yearbook Code: 2077917 OR
Send in a check (made payable to John B. Dey) or exact cash ($25.00)
Thank you!
CLINIC CORNER
February is Dental Health Month
The ADA recommends the following for good oral hygiene: ( www.ada.org )
- Brush your teeth twice a day with an ADA accepted fluoride toothpaste.
- Clean between teeth daily with floss.
- Eat a balanced diet and limit snacks.
- Visit your dentist every 6 months for cleanings and oral exams.
Some additional practices that can prevent tooth decay are:
Have sealants applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth in children. The CDC reported that sealants reduce tooth decay by 70% in school age children.
Replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months and more often for children.
Drink fluoridated water.
Supervise the younger children when they are brushing their teeth.
Make brush time fun.
Use the month of February to refresh your child’s interest in dental health. The following website is a fun place for your child to visit before a trip to the dentist:
http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/babies-and-kids/
Michele Self R.N
JOHN B. DEY PTA SCHOLARSHIPS
John B. Dey PTA is proud to announce four $500 scholarships.
The Joan Melton Scholarship and the Betty Anne Stephenson Scholarship are offered to graduating seniors from Virginia Beach public high schools that attended John B. Dey for at least two years, will attend college or vocational training in the fall, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and is a student in good standing.
The Lois L. Whaley Memorial Scholarship is offered to graduating high school seniors, college students, or Virginia Beach public school teachers pursuing or furthering their educational careers.
The Lee Capwell Scholarship is offered to graduating seniors from Virginia Beach public high schools that attended John B. Dey for at least two years and will attend college or vocational training in the fall; has a minimum GPA of 2.5 and is a student in good standing.
Applications are available online at Scholarship Central at www.vbschools.com or in the foyer turnstile at John B. Dey. Deadline is Friday, March 17, 2017 2:30 p.m.
For questions contact ektempleton@cox.net or margo@mcotechnology.com.
Elizabeth 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