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Byrd Elementary School

Week of 9/25/23

Byrd ElementarySchoolWeek of 9/25/23

Updates & Reminders

  • This week we are collecting canned vegetables for Food Pantry Friday! Students can bring in items at any time throughout the week.

  • The last day to register for intersessions is Monday, September 25th. As a reminder, intersessions are OPTIONAL. School will be CLOSED during this week unless you are registered for an intersession. Learn more and register below. The deadline to register is Monday, September 25th.

  • Girls on the Run starts this Monday September 25th after school. If you registered your student, you should have received an email from Mrs. Dunnigan. If you did not receive an email, please contact Mrs. Dunnigan at kdunnigan@glnd.k12.va.us as soon as possible.


  • We will be having a blacktop stenciling party on Saturday, October 7th at 10:00 AM for any volunteers who are able to help. Sign up HERE.

GCPS Intersessions

Registration for the Goochland County Public Schools Fall intersession is now open until Monday, September 25th! An intersession is an opt-in, multi-day learning experience that combines research, creativity, and fun with no cost to families. Each intersession will provide a unique learning opportunity that merges student interest and teacher passion. From Be a Disney Imagineer to Just-in-Time SAT Prep, students will have the chance to explore a wide range of topics.


Intersession will run Monday-Friday, October 16-20, 2023 from 8:00 - 2:30 at Goochland Elementary School (elementary sessions) and 9:00 - 3:30 at the Secondary Complex (secondary sessions). GCPS will provide student transportation to and from designated stops across the county at no cost and breakfast and lunch for purchase. Transportation will only be provided at the beginning and end of a full day of intersessions. Students attending a half day intersession will need to make arrangements for mid-day transportation.


Registration is based on the student’s current grade level. Please understand that availability of these sessions is contingent on enrollment numbers. Sessions may not be offered if enrollment is low, so we encourage all to register soon! In the event that a course reaches student capacity, students will be added to a waitlist automatically.


Visit https://gcpsintersessions2023.coursestorm.com/ for a complete list of course offerings and to register! If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out to our Intersession Coordinators, Caroline Van Ness and Catherine Richards, at intersessions@glnd.k12.va.us.

Byrd BITs

Byrd Bazaar

Save the date! Our Byrd Bazaar will be Tuesday, November 14th from 5:30-7:00 at the school. More information will be coming home with students this week.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Join us in recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th!

MOD Pizza Spirit Day

Our next Spirit Day has something for everyone (gluten free and cauliflower crust available)! Byrd Spirit Day at MOD Pizza Regency Square MOD Pizza - Thursday, September 28th all day!


Choose from 9 individually sized classic pizzas, as-is or customized with over 40 toppings and 8 finishing sauces. Get any combination you want, always for one price.


MOD Pizza is located at Regency Square


Support Byrd Spirit Day at MOD Pizza - mention BYRD for a 20% donation - MOD member orders receive a 25% donation to Byrd. Not a MOD member? Sign up online at modpizza.com for a free membership and dessert! We have to hit a $150 goal!!!

Scarecrow Making Party!

Join the BPG on Monday October 9th at 4:30 PM for a scarecrow making party! Sign up HERE.

Clinic Information

Students should not be in school if they have the following:


  • A fever of 100.4 degrees or greater
  • Vomiting or diarrhea because of illness
  • An unknown rash or possible contagious condition
  • Are unable to focus due to: pain, chronic health condition and acute illness
  • Flu-like illness (with or without fever) – headache, fatigue, cough, aches, weakness and sore throat
  • COVID positive result- student should remain home for 5 days from first symptom (recommended masking for 5 additional days upon return to school)



Please be prompt when picking up your ill or injured child in order to minimize his or her chance of spreading or acquiring a contagious illness.


A child should be free of symptoms of contagious disease (fever, vomiting, diarrhea, suspicious rash, etc.) for 24 hours without the using of fever reducing medication before returning to school.


Contact Nurse Britton (abritton@glnd.k12.va.us) to report any diagnosis you child receives, questions or concerns.

Community News

Looking Ahead

  • Monday October 9th: Picture retakes
  • Thursday October 12th & Friday October 13th: No school/student holiday
  • Monday October 16th through Friday October 20th: Intersession week (optional for students). School closed.

Helpful Links & Information

Please notify the office about transportation changes via email at: beseagles@glnd.k12.va.us.

If you have daily transportation needs, please make sure you provide changes at the beginning of each week for the entire week. This allows staff time to communicate all necessary changes and avoids confusion when a call is not received. We appreciate your support.


Parents who wish to chaperone a field trip or volunteer regularly in our school must submit to a background check every 2 years using the BIB portal.The process is completely electronic. If you are having problems with the system, contact Demetra Harris at dharris@glnd.k12.va.us.


  • PowerSchool parent portal
  • Add money to student lunch accounts
  • Breakfast/lunch menus
  • Pay school fees
  • School calendars
  • GCPS virtual family assistance center
  • GCPS Parent-Student Handbook
  • Byrd Parent Group Facebook
  • Byrd Parent Forum Facebook
  • Get to know our Byrd staff
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Byrd Elementary School

Principal: James Hopkins

Office Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm

Arrival: 7:45am - 8:00am

Instructional Hours: 8:00am - 2:15pm

Dismissal: 2:15pm (car riders) - 2:30pm (buses)

Website: https://bes.goochlandschools.org/
Location: 2704 Hadensville-Fife Road, Goochland, VA, USA
Phone: 804-556-5380
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ByrdEagles/
Twitter: @EaglesBes

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