News from the (Eagles) Nest

• 2/9-2/23: Kindness Week with spirit days!

• 2/10: The 100th Day of School! Volunteers Welcome!

• 2/13 - 2/15: Middle School performance of Bye, Bye Birdie (Tickets available:

  https://gofan.co/app/school/VA85152)

• 2/16: is now a regular school day

• 2/16: Registration deadline for Conundrum Day

• 2/19: Future Forward Fest at GHS 5:30-7pm

• 2/20: Glow Dance (rescheduled date) 6-8pm

• 2/28: Conundrum Day at GMS 8:45-11am

• 3/2 - 3/6: Read Across America Week

• 3/5 - Family Literacy Night from 5-7!!!

• 3/7: Byrd Relays at 11am

• 3/20 is now a regular school day

Reminders:

• GCPS Conundrum Day will take place on Saturday, February 28th. See the flyer below for more information and to register.

• We hope you will plan to join us for Family Literacy Night on Thursday, 3/5!

• Mark your calendar for March 7th at 11 am for Byrd Relays: A FAMILY FUN WALK AND RUN!

• The GEF has scholarships available for their after school program, GEF EdVentures.

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

Would you like to submit pictures of school or special events for our annual yearbook? If so, please use this form!

This week we will celebrate the 100th Day of School on Tuesday! Students will have a fun morning rotating around the school enjoying 100th Day of School Stations. Volunteers are welcome (please add your name to the list if you would like at attend)!

As winter continues, we often see an increase in respiratory and seasonal illnesses. Thank you for helping us keep our school community healthy.

Please keep your child home if they have:

• A fever of 100.4°F or higher

• Vomiting or diarrhea

• An unknown rash

• Multiple cold-like symptoms (headache, cough, sore throat, fatigue, lethargy, etc.)

Before returning to school, students should be free of symptoms (fever, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, etc.) for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.

For certain respiratory viruses such as flu, COVID-19, or RSV, students may return to school when symptoms are improving and they have been fever-free for 24 hours without medication.

Thank you for your partnership in supporting the health and well-being of our students and staff.

Prek- Raya

KG - Koen

1st - Malachi

2nd - Brayden

3rd - Zoe

4th - Sadie

5th - Dustin

Help Us Celebrate Our GCPS All Stars!

February 16-20 is All Star Week, and we want to spotlight the incredible GCPS staff who go above and beyond every day!

Do you know a teacher, bus driver, school nurse, administrator, or staff member who has made a difference in your child’s life? Now’s your chance to say thank you!

Share your story of appreciation by submitting a note of gratitude or an anecdote about a GCPS staff member who has made a lasting impact.

Submit your story here:

https://forms.gle/KWiBPDGfD2XpXtDt6

Your submission may be featured during All Star Week as we celebrate the incredible people who make GCPS such a great place to learn and grow!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Winter Wipe-Out Campaign! We collected so many wipes and tissues for our teachers. We are rescheduling the Glow Dance for 2/20, and we hope you can join the fun!

We are looking forward to the Byrd Relays in March! Click here to register.

We hope you’ll consider joining us for Conundrum Day, a fun, free annual event offered by GCPS! Students are grouped by grade level to take on an exciting design challenge inspired by our Goochland Reads book. Through hands-on projects, students practice STEAM skills like creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration—all while having a great time!

Register for this event by February 16: Conundrum Day Registration

Helping children grow as confident readers is one of the most powerful ways families can support learning beyond the classroom. Our Reading Specialists invite you to take a few minutes to explore this helpful video resource filled with practical tips for strengthening your child’s reading comprehension skills. From asking thoughtful questions to encouraging meaningful conversations about books, these simple strategies can make reading time more engaging and effective for every learner.

🎥 Watch the video here:
https://meadowscenter.org/resource/helping-your-kid-withreading-comprehension/

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

Join us on Thursday, February 19, 2026, for an exciting night celebrating innovation, creativity, and student learning across GCPS!

Our students will take the lead as they showcase hands-on projects, meaningful learning experiences, and real-world problem-solving happening in classrooms every day.

Thursday, February 19, 2026
5:30–7:00 PM
GMS/GHS Cafeterias

What to expect:
- Food trucks
- Student exhibits
- Interactive displays
- A division-wide celebration of learning

Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and come see the incredible things GCPS students are creating and accomplishing!

Kindergarten Registration Alert!

Online Registration Begins: April 6

In-Person Screening: April 9

Child must be 5 years old by September 30 of the upcoming school year.

We can’t wait to meet our future students!

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!

Please designate the grade level of the student turning in can tabs. Thank you!

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