RES Sunday Message
Happy Holidays from your Randolph Family
Updates for the week of January 5, 2026
Happy New Year, Randolph Elementary families!
We hope your winter break was filled with rest, fun, and special time with family and friends. We can’t wait to welcome our students back and see their smiles, excitement, and energy as we kick off this new part of the school year together.
On behalf of the entire Randolph Elementary staff, thank you so much for the kind cards, notes, treats, and generous gifts shared with our team over the holidays. Your thoughtfulness truly meant a lot and brought so many smiles to our staff. We are incredibly grateful for the strong partnership and support of our families.
As we look ahead, we’re excited for all the learning, growth, and memorable moments the new year will bring! We truly appreciate the trust you place in us every day and the amazing support you show our school community.
Warmly,
Sarah Burnham, Principal
What's New at Randolph?
Chorus Update: There will be NO Chorus tomorrow, Monday, January 5, 2026. Chorus will resume on Monday, January 12, 2026.
2026 GOOCHLAND READS
We're excited to announce that on Monday, January 5th, students will be given copies of the official 2026 Goochland Reads book selection!
Goochland Reads is a community-wide reading initiative that brings neighbors together through a shared story and meaningful conversation. Not only will students and their families be reading this book, but also teachers, bus drivers, custodians, and all GCPS elementary school employees!
This year’s selection explores themes of friendship, courage, overcoming challenges, and discovering what truly makes a place feel like home - offering something for readers of all ages to reflect on and discuss.
Copies of the book will be given to students on Monday morning, along with assigned chapters to read throughout the month of January. Be sure to keep up with the reading because we will be having daily trivia questions on the morning announcements!
We invite everyone in Goochland to read along and be part of this shared experience.
Happy reading!
5th Grade Families: It's time to learn about curriculum and class choices at Goochland Middle School!
Share Your Child’s Artistic Talents!
On April 23rd, our school will come together to celebrate the creativity of our students with a family themed art event! We invite you to send digital photos of your child engaged in any form of art—singing, playing a musical instrument, dancing, painting, drawing, acting, or any other artistic expression.
These submissions will be featured on a bulletin board in our hallway to showcase the amazing talents in our school community.
If you would like to participate, email your files to our School Librarian, Susan Vaughan: svaughan@glnd.k12.va.us by March 13th.
*Please send no more than a maximum of 2 photos per student.
Thank you for helping us highlight the creativity and imagination of our students. We can’t wait to see all the incredible artists!
Watch D.O.G.S. Spring 2025 Sign-Up is Now Open!
We’re excited to welcome our Watch D.O.G.S. back for the spring semester! Father figures are invited to sign up for one volunteer date using our new Sign Up Genius system. This is a great opportunity to spend meaningful time on campus, support our students, and be a visible positive presence in our school community.
Click the link to choose your date- slots fill quickly! We look forward to having you on campus as a Watch Dog this spring! Sign Up Genius
Art Room Volunteers
Mrs. Ware is looking for parent volunteers to help hang artwork in the hallways of Randolph this spring. Thank you in advance for your support! Sign up as able here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548AFAA28A0FEC25-61438344-artroom
House Buying Day Volunteers
Interested in helping with our House Buying Days this spring? Thank you in advance for your support! Sign up as able here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548AFAA28A0FEC25-58681118-house
Mark your Calendar
Week of January 5 - make up MAP testing
Jan. 5 - Goochland Reads begins!
Jan. 8 - Division Spelling Bee
Jan. 9 - House Lunch Day
Jan. 12 - Chorus, 2:30 - 3:30
Jan. 16 - MP2 Report cards go home
Jan. 19 - NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday)
Jan. 26 - Chorus, 2:30 - 3:30
Jan. 28 - House point buying day
Jan. 29 - Goochland Reads pajama day
Jan. 30 - NO SCHOOL for students (Teacher work day)
Yearbooks for Sale
Interested in ordering this years Randolph Elementary School Yearbook? Order online: https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB33775
See the attachment for more information
PTA Updates
Check out the new PTA newsletter with updates for the week! Follow on either Instagram and/or Facebook.
Questions or feedback? Contact us: RESRoadrunnersPTA@gmail.com
Goochland County Public Schools Flyers and Events
Check out upcoming events and opportunities in Goochland here. This is updated frequently by the division.
#WERRANDOLPH
Randolph Elementary School
1552 Sheppard Town Road, Crozier, VA 23039
804-556-5385
Principal: Sarah Burnham
Arrival: 7:45 - 7:55 AM
Instructional Hours: 7:55 AM - 2:30 PM
Dismissal: 2:30 PM