Byrd Weekly Update

Friday is an early dismissal day (12:30 PM) and our last day of school before the winter break. We will reopen on January 2nd.

This week we will have a reading spirit week! We hope to remind and encourage students to read while school is closed over winter break. Classes will participate in a week-long reading challenge. On Monday, all students will pick a free book at our Book Swap. They will take this book home to read and keep (it is not a library book). Students are welcome to bring additional books from home to swap for another book. Books donated to the swap will not be returned. On Friday, students will enjoy a sing-a-long and special story in the Courtyard with hot chocolate to enjoy!

Monday 12/12

• Spirit Day: Wear BES gear!
• Holiday gift shop is open
  

Tuesday 12/13

• Spirit Day: Hat day!
• Last day for the holiday gift shop
  

Wednesday 12/14

• Spirit Day: Winter wonderland day- wear white!

Thursday 12/15

• Spirit Day: Pajama day!

Friday 12/16

• Early dismissal at 12:30
• Spirit Day: Wear holiday spirit gear!

• Monday December 19-Friday December 30: School closed/holiday break
• Monday January 2nd: School reopens

Congratulations to our December student of the month winners! These students were nominated for showing SOAR expectations! Way to be Safe, Optimistic, Accountable and Respectful, Eagles!!

Hello Byrd Families! In our most recent rotation of counseling lessons, students explored the topics of kindness and generosity. Pre-K through 1st grade heard the story ‘Extra Yarn’ by Mac Barnett, a story about a young girl who transforms her community with magical yarn, making sweaters for everyone. Then students had an opportunity to make some of their own magical sweaters and give it to someone special. Check out a few of our awesome examples below! 3rd through 5th graders participated in ‘The Kindness Gameshow,’ working on teams to answer questions about being kind, acting out kindness scenarios, and creating kindness symbols and illustrations. In our next round of lessons, we will talk about Diversity and Inclusion! - Mrs. Jackson

• If you wish to volunteer, eat lunch with your child, or enter the school building in any capacity, you must check in at the front office with your driver's license! We cannot let anyone in the building without checking their driver's license. This is to keep our students and staff safe. Thank you for understanding!
  
  

• If you need to pick up your student in the office, please do so before 2pm! Pickup after 2pm should be done through the car rider line.
  
  
• SchoolStore Fundraiser info here: https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000194032
  
  

• Any shared food items brought in for class parties must have an ingredient label.

• PowerSchool parent portal
• Volunteer approval form
• Add money to student lunch accounts
• School lunch menu
• Pay school fees
• GCPS virtual family assistance center
• Get to know the BES faculty & staff
• Byrd Parent Group Facebook
• Byrd Parent Forum Facebook

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