JBD FRIDAY FOCUS
JBD FAMILY NEWSLETTER - December 1, 2017
Congratulations to Mrs. Elman~Great Dreams Need Great Teachers Award!
Turkey Bowl pits Teachers against students in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WVEC) --- The sound of a buzzer echoes through the halls of John B. Dey Elementary School in Virginia Beach Wednesday.
It’s the school’s first annual Turkey Bowl, pitting students against teachers in a flag football game before the Thanksgiving break.
The game was supposed to be played outdoors, but wet weather forced the crowd inside the school’s gym.
It was a day for teacher’s to show students they can be athletes too.
“We want to show them who is boss,” 5th grade teacher Nicole Prater joked.
“It’s different to play against your teachers,” said 5th grader Aiden Dougherty. “To see how good they are.”
In the spirit of giving, the teachers had no problem handing out touchdown after touchdown. They didn't go easy on the kids, but it was all in good fun.
“No mercy today,” said Prater.
NEXT WEEK AT DEY
Monday, December 4:
- PTA Spanish Grades 2 & 3
- Author's Nook
- GOTR
Tuesday, December 5:
- PTA Spanish Grades 4 & 5
Wednesday, December 6:
- Word Shirt Wednesday
- PTA Spanish K & 1
- Art Club
- 4th Grade Chorus Rehearsal-ends at 3:45
Thursday, December 7:
- GOTR
Friday, December 8:
- Music Rehearsal - Dismissal until 4 p.m. - Gr. 4 & 5 Chorus & Choir Chimes
Sounds of the Season
Parents of Grade 4 & 5 Chorus and Choir Chimes students:
Please return the attached permission slip to your child's teacher for the extra after school music rehearsals. We all look forward to this wonderful holiday performance! Thank you!
CLINIC CORNER
COUGH DROPS- Guidelines for the use of cough drops in school.
Written permission will be necessary from the parent/guardian when the child brings cough drops to school
The cough drops will be stored in the clinic
A student should not be consume more than 1 cough drop per hour
Students should not share cough drops with others
The nurse will assess the student’s temperature, throat and lungs to rule out illness that might require exclusion
If a student requires the use of cough drops for 3 or more consecutive days then follow up with their primary doctor is recommended.
If you have any questions about the guidelines, please don’t hesitate to call the clinic at
648-2447.
Thanks,
Michele Self R.N
PTA UPDATE
Registration is now open for the January After-School Art Class. There is limited availability so don't wait! Grades K-2 will have classes offered on Tuesdays in January 9, 16, 23 & 30. Grades 3-5 will have January 8 & 22 & February 5 & 12. www.jbdpta.com --the link is on the left side of the page.
GULL GIFT SHOP is coming!!! December 12, 13 & 14th during school hours the students will have an opportunity to shop for loved ones at our holiday shopping event. All items are $2. Shopping forms will be available soon! We need a village of volunteers to make this a successful and fun event, please consider spending 2 hours helping the students shop! Sign-ups will be coming soon!
Polar Express Movie Night is TONIGHT!! December 1st at 6pm in the JBD cafeteria. Admission is free!
Volunteers of the Month for October were Stephanie Dillman and Stephanie Sager. Many thanks to them for a successful Seagull Circle fundraiser and diligent book keeping!
Don't forget to keep saving Box Tops for Education!!!
After school activities and Transportation changes
COMING SOON
Dec. 11:
- Music Rehearsal - Dismissal until 4 p.m. - Gr. 4 & 5 Chorus & Choir Chimes
Dec. 12:
- SCA Meeting - (All) 3-3:30 Executive Board meets until 4 p.m.
- Holiday Concert - "Sounds of the Season" Concert time - 6:00 p.m.
- JBD Spirit Night: Casby's
Dec. 12 - 14:
- PTA Gull Gift Shop
Dec. 13:
- Parent Info Night - Middle School Choices for 5th Graders and their parents 6:30- 7:30 p.m. (JBD Cafeteria)
Dec. 14:
- NEHS/DEY Scholars - 2:40-4 Pick up in Lobby
- Last GOTR practice today
Dec. 15:
- Progress Reports
Dec. 17:
- GOTR 5K Run 2:00 p.m. at Virginia Wesleyan
Dec. 19:
- Deadline to turn in Art of the Military Child to Mrs. Parnell (Extra forms in foyer or see Mrs. Parnell in Room 14)
Dec. 20:
- Adjusted Dismissal - Grade 1- 5 12:10 p.m.
- AM Kindergarten 8:10 - 10:10
- PM Kindergarten 10:10 - 12:10
Home of the Soaring Seagulls
Email: ecbianch@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