In 2015, approximately $2,900 was raised, enabling the PTA to award 4 scholarships in the amount of $725 each. There were 20 applications for 4 types of scholarships. All applicants were former John B. Dey students. The exception was for the Lois Whaley Scholarship that was awarded to a JBD teacher.

They all had exceptional resumes and outstanding grades point averages that made selecting the winners a difficult task. The applications were judged on the basis of scholastic achievement, participation in school and community activities and organizations, and written responses to several questions.

Brickheadz Junior Builders $73 (1st-3rd grades) Thursdays 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 3/3, 3/10
Brickheadz Senior Builders $73 (4th-5th grades) Thursdays 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 3/3, 3/10
Spanish (K-1st grades) $50 Mondays 1/11, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 2/29
Spanish (2nd-3rd grades) $65 Wednesdays 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/2
Spanish (4th-5th grades) $65 Tuesdays 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1 
Tennis (K-5th grades) $75 Fridays 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26

Staff Holiday Extravaganza

Show our JBD teachers and staff how much we appreciate them by supporting the Holiday Extravaganza!
 
1) Sign up to send or bring in a yummy treat on Monday, December 21 (or before 10am on Dec. 22) for a buffet in the teachers' lounge. Please drop it off in the Teachers' Lounge. Or, if your student brings it in, ask them to take it to the office.
 
2) Donate items by Dec. 21 for the JBD Staff Silent Auction: Starbucks gift cards, Target gift cards, mugs, school supplies, stickers, food, anything teachers and JBD staff might like! Bring to the front office by Monday, Dec. 21.
 
For more info. and to sign up, visit http://www.jbdpta.my-pta.org

Out of the 3,187 entries from all Virginia Beach schools,
JBD won the following :  
Literature: Emma E. 3rd place  
Musical Composition : Nathaniel Z. 2nd Place  
Visual Arts : Lydia S. 2nd Place  
Dance Choreography: Kelly S. 2nd Place  


Current bylaws expire this winter.  Membership will vote to adopt new bylaws at the October 22, 2015 General PTA meeting in the JBD Cafeteria before the Reflections Ceremony.

Registration for Fall after school programs is closed. Winter session registration opens online on Saturday, December 5, 2015.

For more information go to the JBD PTA after school programs flyer

Field Day  *New & Improved*
Tuesday June 16th

The Gym will hold a photo booth, JBD tattoos, a rock wall, Just Dance, golf, bowling, signing of Field Day t-shirts and more.  The grass between the gym and the mobile classrooms will be “Boot Camp,” a newly designed array of military style games and a fun obstacle course. The ball field and grass around it will be the “Olympics” and feature creative olympic style events as well as an ambulance and firetruck to climb on and explore.

8:20-9:50
AM Tosten, McGuire, Harvey (begin  Boot Camp)
ALL 2nd grade (begin in Gym)
ALL 5th grade (Begin in Olympics)

10:00-11:30
(ALL 3rd grade)
White, Violette, Cullen (begin in Gym)
Nard, McArdle, Reed, Leep (begin in Olympics)
Adamson (4), Richards (4), Layman (4) (begin in Boot Camp)

12:30-2:00
ALL 1st grade (begin in Olympics)
PM Tosten, Harvey (begin in Gym)
Kimpan (4), Johnson (4), LaPier (4) (begin in Boot Camp)
Rain date: Wed June 17th


• No food/snacks/treats will be permitted/served on the field/gym. 
• All classes keep their usual lunchtimes but will not have Computer, Art, Music or PE that day.
• Do not bring tents or coolers! The PTA will provide and set up tents and coolers in the fields for kids.
• There are no water balloons or water guns.

Scholarship Funds Offered by John B. Dey PTA

John B. Dey PTA is proud to offer scholarships this year.  Each scholarship is funded by proceeds from our Family Bingo Night. ** 
Applications can be found online at Scholarship Central at www.vbschools.com or in  the  office at John B. Dey. 

"Hollywood Nights"
Friday, April 17th 
2 Shows
Act 1: K-3rd at 5:30pm
Act 2: 4th-5th at 7:00pm

If your child is invited to perform in the show they must attend the rehearsal on:
Monday, April 13 (K-3)
Wednesday, April 15 (Gr 4 & 5)

Field Day  Friday June 7 POSTPONED Will be held Monday June 10

The schedule will be the same and we will still be in need of volunteers to help with set up, work stations, and clean up.  This is a really fun day for all of the students at JBD, but we can only make it happen with lots of volunteer help.  Please consider helping even if you can only spare a couple of hours!  If you have questions, please contact Justyn Ann Baxley at justynbaxley@yahoo.com

Field Day Schedule
MORNING FIELD DAY:
AM K, 1st Grade (Jansen, Tempest, Thomson & Callis), 3rd Grade (Reed, White, Violette) 4th, 5th
Volunteer Time: 8:00-11:00am (Activity Time 8:55-10:55am)

AFTERNOON FIELD DAY:
PM K, 1st Grade (White, Jumper, Furst-Johnson), 2nd, 3rd Grade (Leep, McArdle, Nard, Leitzke)
Volunteer Time: 11:00-2:15pm (Activity Time 12:05-2:05 pm)

Krendl the Magician
Friday, April 25th 6:30pm

Summer Reading Club

Students that participated in the Summer Reading Club should turn in their Summer Reading Log to their teacher by September 9th to be invited to a Summer Readers Celebration! 

Summer Reading Club Log

2nd Place Musical Composition: 3 - 5: Timothy Anderson
3rd Place Photograhy K - 2: Billy Helps
3rd Place Photography 3 - 5: Caroline Holland
Honorable Mention Literature K - 2 Jaden Davidson

Calling all JBD Families, Friends and Businesses!  This, along with the Fall Festival on October 18th, is our main Fundraiser, allowing the PTA to provide our children with so many valuable programs throughout the year. Last year was a huge success, let's make this year even better!  Click here for more information or print the cover letter and sponsor form immediately.

Become a
Seagull Circle Fund Sponsor

We have extended our deadline until Oct. 17th!

Spirit Night
Tuesday, October 14th 5 - 9pm
Baker's Crust, Hilltop

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PTA Reflections Program 
Entries Due Oct 1st - 8th

Reflections is an annual art contest sponsored by the National PTA and our local school PTA that encourages students in Pre-K through grade 12 to explore the arts by creating theme-based artwork in dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography or visual art.

Entries will be received between October 1st and 8th.

Click here for more information found on our website.

Destination Imagination
Sign up by September 26th



Destination Imagination is an after school activity that is open to all grade levels, K-5.   Students will take learning to the next level by using imagination to solve problems in a hands-on creative, energetic, environment.  The Goal is to have fun while learning and creating in a safe environment with a group of your friends/peers, as you work together to solve the “challenge”.

Click here for more information found on our website or print the downloadable registration form today.  Return registration form and checks, made payable to JBD PTA by September 26th.

Movie Family Fun Night
Friday, September 19th, 6:30pm
NOW SHOWING:
MONSTERS UNIVERSITY

Bring blankets and plan to camp out on the cafeteria floor with your children while you enjoy a great movie!   This is NOT a drop off event, parents must stay.  

Doors open - 5:50pm
Short PTA Meeting - 6:00pm
Monsters University - 6:30pm
(run time 1 hour 50 minutes)

Concessions will be sold
Water: $ .50
Single Wrapper Twizzlers: 3 for $ .50
Popcorn: $1.00

See you at the movies...

WELCOME BACK STUDENTS!

2014-15 Supply List

Virginia Beach Bus Schedules

Jo-Ann took on Innisbrook Gift Wrap Fundraiser and made it very successful this year. She’s always willing to volunteer her time and energy.   

Kerry works hard with a smile on her face. She’s always willing to lend a helping hand and is an enthusiastic team member.

Laura took on the challenge creating our  JBD Student Directory head on. She conquered this challenging task with a positive attitude.     

November 2013: Jo-Ann Barreiro, Kerry Coleman & Laura Goldstein

Kelly ran the Fall Festival like a well oiled machine, it was a complete success because of her!  She worked so hard for hours and hours and was super organized for it to be a complete success! Everyone left the FF with a smile on their faces!

Kevin took on the task of signing up sponsors for  the Fall Festival! She completely blew the sponsorship away this year with her  professionalism and positive energy!!  She also volunteers many hours as our  Secretary for the PTA!!

Michelle  is new to our school and she  took the Fall Festival  head on!!! She too worked for hours and hours. Her positive attitude and  energy made it so fun to be a volunteer and work for her!!

October 2013: Kelly McGraw, Kevin Moorehead, Michelle Perry

We Need Your Help

We are in need of volunteers to help with set up, work stations, and clean up.  This is a really fun day for all of the students at JBD, but we can only make it happen with lots of volunteer help.  Please consider helping even if you can only spare a couple of hours!  If you have questions, please contact Justyn Ann Baxley at justynbaxley@yahoo.com

Field Day Schedule

MORNING FIELD DAY:
AM K, 1st Grade (Jansen, Tempest, Thomson & Callis), 3rd Grade (Reed, White, Violette) 4th, 5th
Volunteer  Time ~ 8:00-11:00 a.m. (Activity Time 8:55-10:55 a.m.)

AFTERNOON FIELD DAY: 
PM K, 1st Grade (White, Jumper, Furst-Johnson), 2nd, 3rd Grade (Leep,  McArdle, Nard, Leitzke)
Volunteer Time ~ 11:00 a.m.-2:15 p.m. (Activity Time
12:05-2:05 p.m.)

2013-14 at a Glance

May
5th - 9th - Teacher Appreciation Week
6th - Tuesday - Board Meeting
8th - Thursday 6:30 - Spring Performance/General Membership Meeting
26th - Monday - Memorial Day - School Closed

June
3rd - Tuesday 6:30 - End of Year Board Meeting
6th - Friday 5:00 - 5th Grade Beach Bash12th - Thursday 8:30am-  Field Day
13th - Friday - Last Day of School

Beach Bash
June 6th

Snow Make Up Days

March 31st - May 8th
20 minutes added to end of day
    * AM Kindergarten 8:10 - 11:30
    * PM Kindergarten 11:40 - 3:00
    * Grades 1 - 5 8:10 - 3:00
Saturday, April 26th

Volunteer Tea
Wednesday, April 30th
9:30 - 10:30

All volunteers that have supported JBD throughout the 2013-2014 school year are invited to attend the Volunteer Tea in the JBD Library.  Enjoy light refreshment and a special show by the students with other fabulous JBD Volunteers!. 

Please RSVP on the Volunteer Webpage. 

Krendl the Magician
Friday, April 25th 6:30pm

Tickets now on sale!  If you wish to save money by purchasing your tickets Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday of this week, please place check or cash in sealed envelope with the following information:  child’s name and grade, teacher’s name, and how many tickets you would like.  On the outside of the envelope, label “KRENDL”.  We will hold your tickets at “Will Call” at the front door of show.  Ticket prices are as follows: $12 Golden Circle, $8 pre-purchase, $10 at the door. 

*Please contact Missy Dixon with any questions: jdmissy.dixon@verizon.net*

 

December Volunteers of The Month:

It is our pleasure to recognize these volunteers for their hard work; a  book has been donated to the library in their honor.

To be announced at Board Meeting March 11th.

Spirit Night
Tuesday, April 8th 5 - 9pm
Rita's 4640 Shore Drive

Come support technology at JBD.

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Spirit Days
Wednesday, April 2
Autism Awareness Day: Wear Blue
Tuesday, April 8
Military Appreciation Day: Wear Purple

March is Nutrition Month
Let's Eat Our Fruits and Vegetables

Daily Eat a minimum of 2 fruits AND 2 vegetables from March 8 - 25, for at least 15 days, and earn a grapevine shoe tag. Click here for more information about the program.

Return this COMPLETED Tally Sheet (legible please) by Wednesday, March 26th to your homeroom teacher.

Shamrock Final Mile
Saturday, March 15th 11:00am

Join the 149 registered JBD Final Mile Runners or come to cheer them on!

Online registration ends March 11th.  Packet Pick-Up, Friday, March 14th 12 - 9 pm is parent's responsibility.

Click here for Mr. K's Final Mile Race Day Information.

Science Fair
Tuesday, March 11th 6:30pm

The John B. Dey PTA Sponsored Science Fair is an  exciting event that encourages students to think like young scientists.  Click here for specific more information.

All experiments should be turned in at the Gymnasium the day prior to Science Fair.

Click here for additional information for 2014 Science Fair Participants.

Bingo Family Night
Friday, February 21st 6:30pm

Annual Pizza/Bingo Night!!!  

This is a very popular event and all of the proceeds go toward scholarships for rising college students. 

Click here for more information.

Pastries for Parents
February 13th

1st and 2nd grade classes are invited to bring their parents in to the cafeteria to enjoy a light pastry breakfast.

Fitness Night
Tuesday, January 14th 6:30pm

It's a great family night to start the new year!  Come participate in activities that are part of your child’s PE curriculum.

Some Health and Fitness Sessions provided by our Partners In Education!!

Return Fitness Night Form by Friday January 10th.

Stories with A Twist
Tuesday, February 4th 6:30pm

A Wild, Wacky Laugh out Loud Family Fun Show

Special Guest Reader Ms. Joy

ASE - Mad Science Club
Fall Session Thursdays, Oct 17 - Nov 21 

 NASA  ACADEMY OF FUTURE SPACE EXPLORERS!

Developed in cooperation  with NASA,  the Academy of Future Space Explorers takes children on a voyage of  discovery.  With unique hands-on activities, amazing demonstrations and fun  educational  take-homes, this is an experience that is truly out of this  world!

For more information or to register go to Mad Science.   

Winter Holidays
December 23rd - January 1st

School Opens January 2nd

 

Fawn Shop
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Dec. 17th, 18th, 19th,

New this year, the Fawn Shop will be open during school hours giving all students an opportunity to shop for loved ones.  Elves will be on hand to assist children with their shopping.  Each class will be given 15 minutes to shop; click here for the complete class schedule to see when your child will be shopping.  Complete the Downloadable form to help your child plan their shopping trip to the Fawn Shop!

SCA Holiday Spirit Days

Monday, December 15th: Holiday Head Gear
Tuesday, December 16th: Tacky Holiday Sweater Day
Wednesday, December 17th: Sparkly Day
Thursday, December 18th: Winter White-Out Day
Friday, December 19th: Holiday Character Day

Red Ribbon Week
October 28th - November 1st

Monday, October 28: Put a "cap" on drugs.  Hat Day
Tuesday, October 29: I'm too bright for drugs: Wear Bright Colors & Sunglasses
Wednesday, October 30: "Sock" it to drugs. Crazy Sock Day
Thursday, October 31: "Orange" you glad you are drug free? Orange Day
Friday, November 1: Red Ribbon Day. Red Day

Dey-A-Log
John B. Dey’s PTA newsletter is 
called  the Dey-A-Log. This newsletter is distributed to all students and
their  families  (approximately 765 copies) on a monthly basis
throughout the school  year.  Designing the layout and editing the
newsletter is a fun and creative job  if you  enjoy working on a
computer. This volunteer position is active for the  entire  year, but
is a job that can be done in the comfort of your own
home. Some experience with desktop publishing software is
helpful.


The layout  program utilizes Microsoft Publisher (software
provided by PTA). Digital copies  of past newsletters for past school years
are on CD-rom. Maintaining an email   address that can receive file
attachments is vital to this position. Specific  duties include: scheduling
the submission, draft, approval and distribution 
deadlines for each
month: communicating with PTA committees and school personnel 
regarding articles for submission, design and layout of the 
newsletter;  coordinating approval and final layout with PTA president
and  school principal,  and attending monthly board
meetings.

Holiday Breakfast
This is a community event
usually held in the morning the  first week in December. In several of
the past years it has been held in conjunction the Silent
Auction. It is a fun,  family morning at the school. Past breakfasts
have involved a breakfast, a “kids-only shopping area, some type of craft
activity and pictures with Santa.  Event chairpersons are responsible
for coordinating activities, and food with the cafeteria supervisor, school
principal, PTA president, other event chairs (when  applicable) and
Cox High School and J.B. Dey 5th grade volunteers.  They are also 
expected to attend monthly board meetings.

Silent  Auction
This is a fundraising event
held either in the spring or in  December. Chairpersons are responsible for
soliciting contributions from school families and area businesses. Items are
then displayed in a format for families to bid on the items. The highest
bidders are awarded the items upon payment. Chairpersons are responsible
for set-up and take down of the event, coordinating  with other
activities happening concurrently, determining checkout process, and 
thanking contributors in writing. Volunteers are utilized to monitor items
during the bidding  process, assist families in the checkout process
and help with setup and  teardown the day of the event. Attendance at
board meetings is also  expected.