JBD FRIDAY FOCUS
February 9, 2017
FUN TIMES IN FEBRUARY!
Families,
During what remains of February, we have a few exciting days coming in the world of an elementary school! This coming week is Valentine's Day which is a red and pink spirit day and just plain fun! Thursday, Feb. 22 is our Digital Citizenship Super Hero Spirit Day! Activities to help children be responsible when they are using devices. A good digital citizen knows to stay from sites and information that are not helpful, thinks before they post; is it helpful? is it kind? Finally, a good digital citizen is aware of the digital footprint and uses the internet and computer devices responsibly at all times.
THEN, on Tuesday, Feb. 27, we are having a PEP RALLY for our BOOSTERTHON! The PTA is organizing this amazing event which promotes character building and fitness. Attached is a flier with more information. The Boosterthon team will talk to kids at the beginning of PE classes and share their message. On Thursday, March 8, we will have our GLOW RUN! The children will run laps during this run and can earn money for our school technology needs by securing sponsors. This will be all on-line, and anyone can sponsor your child, even the out-of-town grandparents and friends! We thank you all for your participation. We decided to have this fundraiser since we could not have a Fall Festival nor can we have a Field Day this year.
Thank you to the PTA for all you do!
We look forward to a great week and remember...we are in school 15 minutes longer and dismissal will not begin until 2:55.
Have a great weekend!
Beth Bianchi
Principal
SCHOOL HOURS TO CHANGE ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12 FOR SNOW MAKE-UP
Effective Feb. 12 - May 4, Virginia Beach City Public Schools will add 15 minutes to the school day. John B. Dey's new hours for these dates will be as follows:
- Grades 1 - 5: 8:10 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
- Morning Kindergarten: 8: 10 a.m. 11:27 a.m.
- Afternoon Kindergarten: 11:37 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Bus Transportation will be adjusted accordingly.
For more information, visit www.vbschools.com
NEXT WEEK AT DEY
Feb. 12 - 16: " PAWS FOR BOOKS" Scholastic Book Fair
Monday, February 12:
- New hours start today Feb. 12 - May 4
- PTA Art Class (Final class of this session) finishes at 4:15 p.m. today
Tuesday, February 13:
- Report Cards go home today
- PTA Board Meeting 9:30 a.m. Conference Room
Wednesday, February 14: Happy Valentine's Day!
- Wear red or pink!
- Word Shirt Wednesday!
- Art Club
- SOL Math tutoring 3 - 4 p.m.
Thursday, February 15:
- NEHS Meeting (Room 33) 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Master Gardening Project
- SOL Reading Tutoring 3 - 4 p.m.
Friday, February 16: Last Day of Reading Month
- Chinese New Year
- Book Fair closes at 1:55 p.m. today
February 17: National PTA Founder's Day! Thank you JBD PTA!
Digital Citizen SUPER HERO DAY is coming on Thursday, Feb. 22!
PICTURE DAY IS COMING SOON!
VIRGINIA BEACH PRE-K PROGRAM INFORMATION
Virginia Beach Pre-K is a program designed to provide early intervention to students who may have been exposed to various risk factors which could affect academic achievement.
You may be eligible if:
Your child lives in Virginia Beach
Your child is four years old by September 20, 2018.
Pre-K Application Sessions take place from February to June at various locations.
Please visit www.vbschools.com/curriculum/prek.asp for details and information.
UPDATED 2017-2018 SCHOOL CALENDAR
JBD FAMILY NEWSLETTER
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