Science Fair is Coming!

Dear Parents,

The John B. Dey PTA Sponsored Science Fair is an exciting event that encourages students to think like young scientists. Conducting an experiment using the scientific method has many educational benefits. Students develop skills in creative thinking, problem solving, writing, and organizing a presentation. Though optional, we encourage every child to participate. After returning their registration sheets, students will be given specific instructions for the steps to be taken in preparing their science projects. Most of the work will be completed at home; however, some teachers may choose to work on projects in school as well.

We ask that you encourage your children and monitor their progress along the way. Your guidance is key to a successful project, but be careful that you don’t end up doing the experiment yourself, no matter how much fun it would be! Please complete and return the attached Science Fair Registration Sheet by Friday, February 24th so that your child’s scientific discoveries can begin!
Mandy McCall, Science Fair Chair
348-7609 or mandymccall@verizon.net

Happy Turkey Day!

Congratulations to Mr. Kipman, a fifth grade teacher, for winning the turkey canned food drive contest. My class was a little sad that I didn't win a chance to wear the costume, but Mr. Kimpan was so nice to come visit our class and pose for a picture. Thank you so much for all who donated cans of food for the food pantry! Happy Thanksgiving!

JBD's Literary Pumpkins

Checkout the media coverage about JBD's literary pumpkin project by clicking here!

Wednesday is Picture Day!

Wear your smile- tomorrow is picture day!

The Fall Festival is Coming!

Fall Festival
Saturday, October 22
RAIN OR SHINE
12 - 5pm

Make your own scarecrow, pumpkin decorating, DJ music, maze, balloon fun, arts and craft activities, game booths and prizes, hair & face painting,
food & hot cider, cake walk & bake sale,
and moon walk & other inflatable fun.

Spirit Night!

Dr. Adolf Brown

Tonight I went to hear Dr. Adolf Brown speak about bullying at John B. Dey for his program called "one love". Dr. Brown is a national speaker and one special thing about him is that he graduated from Virginia Beach Public Schools. For me, the most compelling part of his program was when he called his third grade teacher (who was his teacher at Newtown Road Elementary) and put her on speaker phone. They chatted about how they both made a difference in each others lives. I always think that no student will remember me because I can't remember my own kindergarten teacher, but knowing that a student and teacher are still in touch after all these years is really inspiring!
Check out his bio and website at http://www.docspeaks.com/.