JBD FOCUS Newsletter
January 27, 2017
Heading into the THIRD QUARTER!
It's hard to believe we are at the half-way point and heading into the third quarter of the 2016-2017 School Year. As we begin quarter 3, I wanted to share the objectives for each grade level with our parents and families to keep you informed. Below are the Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies objectives. Please contact your children's teachers for specific questions regarding classroom activities and assignments. In addition, you will find a chart that may help you understand the DRA levels and College Readiness Lexile Levels that are associated with Achieve 3000 and the Reading Inventory (Grades 3-5 only). SEE CHARTS BELOW.
We are so excited about the progress we are seeing in all of the students across the school. What amazing growth they are making! Parents should be very proud.
All the best,
Beth Bianchi
Principal
WELCOME TO NEW FAMILIES TO JOHN B. DEY!
In the last month or so, we have had many new families register at John B. Dey. We welcome all of you and your precious children with open arms. I wanted to make sure you are informed about what's going on around here, which is a lot of fun and learning activities! Below is a link to our JBD PTA website and you will find the link to the school website at the bottom. Teacher websites can be accessed by clicking 'staff' on the school website. Just scroll down and find your teacher's name and click on the word 'website'. Teachers are expected to keep them current and filled with information about what they are learning in class and upcoming events. Also, my door is open to anyone who would like to visit with me. I look forward to getting to know everyone and after being one of those people that moved many times in the middle of school years, I understand the challenges of figuring it all out! -Beth Bianchi
SOL STANDARDS FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS
Language Arts
Mathematics
Science and Social Studies
College and Readiness Lexile Level Guide (Achieve 3000 and Reading Inventory)
Meaning of DRA LEVELS
NEXT WEEK AT DEY!
- Monday, Jan. 30:
- School open! Make up Flood Day
- Broad Bay Manor School closed today
- SOL Tutoring Math - 3 - 4:15 p.m.
- Tuesday, Jan. 31:
- TIDES Reading Logs due today
- SOL Tutoring Reading 3 - 4:15 p.m.
- DI
- Wednesday, Feb. 1:
- Old Donation School Application Deadline
- Art Club
- Author's Nook
- Boy's Running Club
- SCA (Exec.)
- Thursday, Feb. 2:
- Reading Month Spirit Day! Dress as your favorite Book Character!
- Choir Chimes after school
- NHES
First grade parents are invited to Old Donation School Open House
2509 Seaboard Rd. 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
UPCOMING SPIRIT DAYS!
Thursday, February 2nd- Dress As Your Favorite Book Character and join the parade from 8:15 - 8:45 a.m.!
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!
February 20 - School is Open!
Parents,
As you know Feb. 20 (formerly Presidents' Day Holiday) is now a snow make-up day. We have been informed the following Day cares will be closed on that day:
- Broad Bay Manor School
- Lynnhaven Colony Child Development Center
- Holy Family Day School
Please inform your child's teacher and the Main office in writing of any change for your child's transportation. Thank you for your cooperation!
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.
JBD YEARBOOKS - Deadline to order!
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)
There will be no spare books for sale when they are delivered. Year Books must be pre-ordered. Thank you!
SEUSS SPIRIT DAY FOR THE SCHOOL-March 2nd DON the HAT or THING 1 and 2 WIGS!
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL, JR. COMING March 2nd!
Dear Parents,
The Second Grade classes of JBD will perform “Seussical the Musical Jr.” on Thursday, March 2. Please find your child’s performance time below:
Dudley, Harvey, and Connolly will perform at 5:30 p.m.
McGuire, Furst-Johnson, and Crouch will perform at 6:30 p.m.
What to wear:
- Black pants, skirts, or leggings and a solid, primary color shirt: red, green, orange, yellow, blue or purple with no design, and tennis shoes.
- Clothes should be neat and clean with no rips or tears.
- We are not dressing up, and we want the kids to be comfortable, but we also want to look nice on stage.
We look forward to sharing this delightful musical with all of you!
Mrs. Ansell and Miss Foster
Music Teachers
SHAMROCK FINAL MILE INFORMATION
Shamrock Final Mile Registration Instructions:
1. Go on to www.shamrockmarathon.com
2. Click on to the registration tab
3. Click on to 2017 Registration
4. At that point, you will be redirected to raceit.com
5. You will then register YOUR CHILD, not yourself for the Operation Smile Shamrock Final Mile
6. Make sure you pick John B Dey as your school, when it asks what Elementary School do you attend.
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