News from the (Eagles) Nest

• 5/12 5th Grade Science SOL Test

• 5/13 4th Grade Math SOL Test

• 5/14 3rd Grade Math SOL Test

• 5/15 5th Grade Math SOL Test

• 5/19 4th Grade VA Studies SOL Test

• 5/20-5/21 SOL Retakes

• 5/26 End of Year Parties for 4th grade (8-10:30) and 3rd grade (10-12)

• 5/27 BES FIELD DAY! See the volunteer sign up below.

• 5/28 5th Grade Graduation and pool party

• 5/29 Talent Show and Last Day of School! (Early Dismissal at 12:15)

Reminders:

• Registration for STEM Camp and the Fine Arts Camp is now open!

• We are also now collecting soft plastics (such as shopping bags) at school! Please see the flyer below for more information about the NexTrex Recycling Program.

• Field Day is planned for Wednesday, May 27th.

• Follow us on social media for updates on school events!

Yearbooks are now available for purchase: Use this link to order!

Congratulations to our Students of the Month!

PK - Atticus

KG - Jacob

1st - Kerridyn

2nd - Fox AND Ella S

3rd - Scarlett

4th - Jay

5th - Olivia

Hi Families,

We have collected 30.85lbs (13 trash bags full) of soft plastics to recycle! We are on our way to collecting 250lbs of soft plastics through the NexTrex Recycling Program! Our mission is to recycle everyday "soft plastics" and turn them into something wonderful for our school. We will receive one item at 250lbs. We get to choose between a life size connect 4, life size jenga, or an outdoor projector. We are also hoping to win a trex bench for the courtyard. Thus far we have collected 30.85lbs. Please keep sending in grocery bags, produce bags, bubble wrap, and other soft plastics. There is a white bin at the front of the school and a bin outside of room 121. We have one year to collect plastics and you can still drop them off over the summer. More details and updates will come out before summer break.

Thanks for your support!

Attention rising 6th grade families! Please order your child's Eagle Evolution Shirt no later than June 15th, however, by the end of the current school year is preferred! This shirt is free and will be given to your student at Eagle Evolution on August 17th (Our 6th graders first official day of school!). The form to order can be found using the link below or by scanning the QR code on the flier.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7sho1vkuXRccDhy6r-J3YdlZNZ_gKHHIyX4hKO3MdKdqRcg/viewform

We hope you will plan to join us for a day of fun on Field Day! Please consider signing up to help in some way to make it a special day.

Field Day Sign-up

Don't miss out on the opportunity to join GCPS for STEM Camp or Fine Arts Camp this summer!

Use the link below to register:

GCPS Camp Registration Link

Summer Meals: The Sunshine Bus is Coming!

School is out, but summer meals are in! Goochland County Public Schools is proud to participate in the Summer Food Service Program to ensure our students stay nourished all summer long.

Every Wednesday from June 17 through July 15, families can visit the Sunshine Food Bus at Leakes Mill Park to pick up "Meals To-Go" kits.

• Who: All children ages 18 and under eat for free.

  
  

• What: Each kit contains 7 days of breakfasts and lunches.

  
  

• Where: Leakes Mill Park, 3951 River Road West.

  
  

• When: Wednesdays, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

  
  

• Bonus: Enjoy free books, fun activities, and fresh produce from Lulu’s Local Food.

  
  

Meal kits are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and parents or guardians may pick them up on behalf of their children. We look forward to seeing you there!

Hello Families,

We are excited to announce our Summer Smile Fest at Smile Garden Pediatric Dentistry on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM!

This special event is for new patients with Medicaid insurance, and we are looking forward to helping children start the summer with healthy smiles.

Appointments are required, and space is limited. Families must call our office at 804-601-3139 to schedule an appointment. Please note that we will not be accepting walk-ins for this event.

If your child needs dental care, this is a great opportunity to schedule a new patient visit with our team.

We look forward to seeing your family at Summer Smile Fest!

Warm regards,

Dom,

Marketing Coordinator

Smile Garden Pediatric Dentistry

804-601-3139

Bulldog Basketball Camp Details:

Dates: June 1st - 3rd

Ages: 6-15

Grades: Rising 1st-9th graders

Time: 8 AM - 12 PM

Cost: $100

Max: 60 Campers

All campers receive a t-shirt and custom basketball!

Click HERE to sign up!

Below is a NEW link to support families with developing each student's literacy skills!

https://literacy.virginia.edu/sites/literacy/files/2022-09/Language-Family-News%20(11)%20(1).pdf

Thank you for partnering with us to nurture curious minds and joyful readers!

Please see the Volunteering page on the GCPS website to view the Volunteer Recruitment Form!

We encourage all interested volunteers to fill out the form to help us match your skills and interests with the perfect opportunities within our schools. Your time and expertise are invaluable to the success of our students, and we are grateful for your support!

If you would like to know more about he process for purchasing titles for our library, then please read more about our district procedures outlined here.

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. Please make sure you have all transportation changes in prior to 1:00 PM, 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
• Meet the Byrd Elementary Faculty and Staff

Principal: Andrew Meiller

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

Arrival: 7:45am - 7:55am

Instructional Hours: 7:55am - 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

Instagram: @byrdeagles