JBD FLASH
September 13, 2019
LONGEST WEEK...
This week was awesome, really. The OPEN HOUSES were wonderful and the parent vibe was completely positive. Thanks to all of you for your preparation and allowing parents to field questions and leave comfortably knowing their children were in good hands.
Next week will be our first 'REAL' week without extra evening events. Show your patriotic spirit on Tuesday by wearing Red, White, and Blue and taking pictures of lessons about Constitution Day.
I will be out of the building on Wednesday morning for Elementary Principal's League and will be back to meet with the Instructional Leadership Team for PCI planning. PAC follows at 3:00. Grade Level Chairs are asked to add their agenda items on the collaboration document in the newly created, 19-20 PAC folder. As we did last year, we need to start with some TEAM celebrations. Staying positive is the key to success in life and seeing the sunny side up when things feel scrambled at times.
I would love to share a personal celebration with you all. My daughter, Claire is now officially moving to New York City! She flies to the east coast for good on Sunday. I am just excited to be in the same time zone. I know you parents of adult children get it, and you parents of babies can't imagine it. Let me just say, cherish each day with your loved ones-spouses, parents, children, grandkids...that's where the big rocks are embedded as our foundation of real life. JBD is a part of your life...but your family and loved ones ARE your life. Always keep it in perspective. Family first I always say!!! :)
Enjoy the weekend and rest up. You are getting to know your charges and already have developed strategies and plans to help them be successful. I could not be more proud of this school and YOU!
Fondly,
Beth
FREE MONEY! Let Beth know if you have a great idea for a GRANT!
NEXT WEEK AT DEY
CONSTITUTION WEEK!
Monday, Sept. 16:
- Strings starts today!
Tuesday, Sept. 17:
- Constitution Day! Wear red, white & blue
- LA Collaboration Grades 2-5
Wednesday, Sept. 18:
- Strings
- PAC Meeting 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 19:
- ITS/LMS Collaboration Grades K-1
Friday, Sept. 20:
- Grade 5 to Oceana Air Show
Saturday, Sept. 21: International Day of Peace
COMING SOON!
Teachers: Take note-REFLECTIONS is COMING! Let's motivate for LOTS of ENTRIES!
PTA CORNER
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Reflections:
Does your student enjoy art, music, or dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and 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 an entry form today! Please read carefully 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 Oct. 4th. We will celebrate the contestants’ work on October 24th with a ceremony at JBD.
Volunteer of the Month:
Teri Miller, teacher appreciation chairperson, planned a very special back to school luncheon for teachers. Thank you for your continued support, Teri!
Have a passion for volunteering? PTA is a worthwhile organization and we would love for you to join us! Contact PTA President Lauren Kirkpatrick at jbdptapresident@gmail.com for more information.
GIFTED CORNER
Sept. 30 (Mon.): All 5th graders will be screened by the gifted program. Results will be posted on Parent Portal/Parent Vue+ by mid-November, giving fresh scores to those already identified and information to possibly identify others WITH AN APPLICATION. Students scoring in the top 10% are highly encouraged to apply to the gifted program, if they are not already identified. Any child exhibiting gifted tendencies may apply as this screening evaluates only one aspect of gifted thinking; some students will perform better on the other tests.
Applications* are due Jan. 10, 2020, 4:00 PM. See the FAQs sheet that will come home with your child just prior to screening for more information.
Parent information nights: Friday, December 6th at ODS and a Middle School Options Night at JBD, Mon Nov. 18th, 6:00.
Mon. Nov 18, 6:00: JBDey cafeteria, “Middle School Options Night” for our 5th graders and their parents. Come hear Dey alum talk about the choices to help you choose the right program for you! Find out about gifted identification, Old Donation School, Plaza’s Middle Years Program (International Baccalaureate), Great Neck’s gifted program and VB Middle’s Art program.
Wed/Thurs. Nov. 20 -21, 6:30: Middle Years Program (MYP) of the International Baccalaureate Open House at Plaza Middle School for rising 6th graders. 3080 S Lynnhaven Rd.
BEST WISHES BRYNN!
Brynn, we are so excited for the upcoming arrival of Baby Jackson!! Best wishes to you and your husband!! We will miss you!
We welcome Jackie French as your sub during your maternity leave.
HAPPY SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY!
Christy Abulencia - 9/15
Melissa McCormack - 9/17
Sara Fleeharty - 9/19
Christina Cronauer - 9/20
Karen Reidelbach - 9/20
Gwen Stinard - 9/22
KUDOS
Kudos to Valda for always taking care of us!! Laurie and Tricia
Kudos for Kristinia- Thanks for adjusting your hours to help cover the clinic. Great teamwork!- Michele
Kudos to Rose for doing a great job with the Patrols! Zoe
Kudos and Thank you to collective Staff that is working Parent Pickup Up for teaching me how to Dance in the Rain. JP
Thank you Amy Ward for helping us with our PALS materials, you're awesome!! Laurie and Tricia
Kudos to Amy Ward-Thank you for all your help with ESL- You are saving my life!! Karen Callis
KUDOS to Valda for your help with the mail merge labels. Thank you! Corinne
To ALL Classroom Teachers! OPEN HOUSES were a raging success! Thank you for a job well done, helping parents feel welcome, and getting the year off to a positive start!-Beth
KUDOS to Lynne and Lisa for kicking off the collaboration train this week!-Beth
Thank you to this wonderful group of people for all of the birthday wishes.-Beth
KUDOS to everyone for weathering the changes in dismissal. We will get this right for sure!-Beth
Kudos to Christa for establishing great relationships with difficult parents of challenging kids!-Beth
Kudos to Kathy, Corinne, and Elizabeth for keeping the office vibe positive and productive.-Beth
Kudos to Tim and first and second grade teachers as they work through our digital world without a View Sonic board. Patience at a premium!-Beth
HAVE A GREAT 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