DEY FOCUS
November 11, 2016
Veterans Day Flag Ceremony
Thank you Veterans!
Rising 6th Grade Open House
Wednesday, November 16th 6:00 PM: Old Donation School OPEN HOUSE for 5th graders heading to middle school.
(If you can’t attend the November 16 Open House, there is also an OPEN House on November 17th at 6:00 PM)
2509 Seaboard Road
SCA United Way "Fill the Pumpkin Fundraiser" is going strong!
TURKEY TEACHER CANNED FOOD DRIVE!
Gobble! Gobble! Beginning Monday, 11/14-11/18, students can bring in non-perishable food items to provide food for families in need over the holidays.
A competition between faculty and staff will be held again this year. Collection boxes will be on the Cafeteria stage. The teacher with the most items counted by 11/18 will wear the turkey costume on the half day 11/23 at arrival and dismissal.
November Calendar
Friday, November 11: Happy Veterans Day! School is closed.
Monday, November 14:
- SCA - "Fill The Pumpkin!" for United Way (Until 11/16)
- PTA Spanish (Grades 3-5)
- 4th Grade Chorus
- Destination Imagination
Tuesday, November 15:
- Report Cards go home today!
- 5th Grade Field Trip to Jamestown (8:15 am - 3:00 pm)
- GOTR
- PTA Spanish (K-2)
- Newspaper Club (Room 16)
- Destination Imagination
Wednesday, November 16:
- BRC
- Art Club
- Old Donation School Open House (rising 6th graders) 6 p.m. 2509 Seaboard Road
Thursday, November 17:
- Choir Chimes
- GOTR
- PTA Intermediate Spanish (Gr. 3-5)
Friday, November 18:
- Last day to bring in cans/non-perishable food items!!
Wednesday, November 23:
- Adjusted Dismissal 12:10 p.m. (Grades 1-5)
- AM Kindergarten 8:10 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
- PM Kindergarten 10:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
November 24 & 25:
- Happy Thanksgiving - School is closed
Yearbook order forms are going home this week. If you would like a yearbook you may:
- Order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com (Code: 2077917) OR
- Send in payment envelope with check payable to John B. Dey Elementary or exact cash ($25)
Extra order forms are available in the foyer. Thank you!
Digital Programs to Aide Student Learning
FREE ADMISSION 2016 COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR
COX HIGH SCHOOL USED BOOK SALE
L oads of children's, preteen, teen,and adult books!
I ncredible selection of books, CDs, DVDs!
T remendous quantity - Tens of Thousands!
E verything sorted for Easy shopping!
R eally nice gift baskets
A nd other surprise items!
C HEAP prices - most items only 50 cents and $1.00!
Y ou don't want to miss this community event!
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
Friday, Nov. 18th, 2:30 - 8:00 pm AND
Saturday, Nov. 19th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
GIFTED PROGRAMS
The process for students applying for gifted services and to Brickell Academy at Old Donation School (ODS) is online on the Gifted Education page on VBSchools.com. Use the drop-down option PROGRAMS. On the blue list on the left, select REFERRALS. There is a hotlink to the application under “What are the steps in the application process?”
http://giftedapplication.vbcps.com/
Please note the following actions and due dates regarding the process:
APPLICATION DUE DATES:
• Testing Period 1: Nov. 18, 2016: Grades 2-4 academic gifted identification
• Testing Period 2: Feb. 1, 2017: Grades 2-5 applications to ODS, applications to gifted art, applications to gifted dance
• Testing Period 3: Mar. 1, 2017: Grade 1 only and their applications to ODS
The log in process uses your student’s permanent number and your student’s school password. Your child should know the permanent number as it is used for the lunch account and library as well as logging in to the computers at school. Information about first grade passwords will be sent as the time draws nearer.
If your child receives academic gifted identification, your child is eligible to attend the full-time gifted magnet school, The Brickell Academy at Old Donation School, or you may choose to participate in the cluster model at John B. Dey where a group of identified students are placed in a class with others. As in all classrooms, the teachers differentiate lessons according to pre-assessment data and student needs.
Please note: You must apply to ODS at the same time as identification. You may only submit an application once during a school year.
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