Byrd Elementary School

Week of 3/10/2025

Updates and Reminders

Friday is an early release day! We'll start dismissal at 12:15.
The March Madness after school program for boys in 3-5 continues this Wednesday.
The Go Nuts for Reading Program kicked-off last week! Turn in bookmarks once you have read 8 books.
Yearbooks are now available for purchase in the Online School Payment System
We would love to use your pictures of students in the snow for the yearbook! Please send your pictures to lcreasey@glnd.k12.va.us
Registration for preschool for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! Information about kindergarten registration is included below.
Encourage your child to complete the Goochland Restaurant reading program bookmark!
Mark your calendar for BES Math Night on April 16! See the link below to sign up to volunteer.

Help the BPG Stock the Staff Workroom!

If you are able please help us to stock the staff workroom with snacks for our hard working faculty and staff!

Click here to sign up to send in an item!

GCPS Boys Basketball Camp

The Goochland High School Boys Basketball program will host its annual Bulldog Basketball Camp for boys ages 7-15 (Rising 1st-9th Graders) to enjoy three days of basketball fundamentals! Campers will learn from coaches, players, and guest speakers in the Goochland Boys Basketball program and receive individual skills to work on and participate in team activities that build their knowledge of the game. Sign up now and reserve your spot! There are ONLY 60 SPOTS, so please REGISTER ONLINE , as soon as possible to ensure a guaranteed position.

Bulldog Basketball Camp

Dates: June 2nd-4th

Who: Boys Ages 6-15

Grades: Rising 1st - 9th

Time: 8AM - 12PM

Where: GHS & GMS Gyms

Cost: $100

Registration Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NlprE7ZNG4v37srQLk4HP583VxLhtgmgXXe8vjLm6pg/viewform

Go Nuts for Reading 2025

The Flying Squirrels want to reward students for keeping up with their reading in and outside of school! Each student will receive a bookmark that has eight (8) baseballs on the front. Students will color in a ball for every book they read! Once the student colors in all eight (8) baseballs, a parent, guardian or teacher will sign the bookmark. The student will submit the bookmark to their teacher no later than Friday, March 21st. All students who turn in a completed bookmark will earn a FREE ticket to their school’s selected Flying Squirrels game night on Wednesday, April 30th.

*Tickets for parents/guardians, family & friends may be bought in

advance through our school's FUNNdraising site, which will be posted soon.

Order Your Yearbooks!

Order your yearbooks for the 2024-2025 school year now for $20! Click here to purchase!

⛄We would love to use your snow pictures for the yearbook! Please send your pictures to lcreasey@glnd.k12.va.us

GCPS Annual Report

The GCPS Annual Report to the Community is now live! This interactive report highlights key moments from the past year, including the opening of the new Goochland Elementary School, student achievements, and exciting events like Career and Technical Education Signing Day and the Veterans Day Project. Access the report using this link.

Printed copies are available in the front office of each school or by request at 804-556-5601.

Exciting Update to the GCPS Volunteering Page – New Volunteer Recruitment Form!

We are excited to announce that the Volunteering page on the GCPS website has been updated with a brand-new Volunteer Recruitment Form! The new form simplifies the process for anyone interested in volunteering within our school district, making it easier to get involved and contribute to the success of our students.

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!

Textbook Review

he public review period for textbooks being considered by the school division, including K-8 history and high school math, continues through Friday, March 14 for any interested citizens. The textbooks are available for review at the school division administration building at 2938-I River Road West from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment outside of those hours.

Kindergarten Registration

Preschool Registration

Goochland County Public Schools is accepting applications for preschool for the 2025-2026 school year! Goochland has preschool classrooms at each of its three elementary schools. These are full-day programs and transportation to and from school is provided. You can apply for preschool using this online application. Click here to learn more about our preschool programs.

Dare to be a Dragon Day

On Saturday, April 19 from 8:30 AM to noon, Maggie L. Walker Governor's School in Richmond will be hosting a carnival of learning. This will be an opportunity for area 5th-grade students to see the campus, learn about the opportunities offered there, and participate in fun activities with other students in the greater metro area. Unfortunately, due to building capacity at MLWGS, Goochland is limited to inviting only 11 5th graders to participate in this event.

Parents of 5th graders and/or 5th grade students who are interested in participating in Dare to Be a Dragon Day are invited to enter a lottery to win one of the 11 invitations that will be extended to Goochland students. Submission of this lottery entry form by March 21, 2025, enters the student for a chance to attend the event. Only one submission will be accepted per 5th grade student. Winners will be selected from across our division. A minimum of three random winners from each of our elementary schools will be chosen. Once those nine students are selected, the remaining interested students' names will go into a second random drawing to fill the last two slots. Winners' parents will be notified via email shortly after the drawing. Good luck!

Goochland Restaurant Reading Incentive Program

The Goochland Restaurant feels passionate about encouraging reading throughout our community! They are sponsoring a reading incentive program that is similar to the BOOK-IT Program many adults loved once-upon-a-time! Goochland students will receive a bookmark to track their reading. Once students have read 8 books, then they can turn the completed bookmark into the Goochland Restaurant in exchange for a free drink AND their choice of fries, onion rings, or a cookie! The best part is that students are not limited to just one bookmark! They can complete multiple bookmarks!

BES Math Night - Coming in April!

BES will host a Family Math Night paired with the Spring Book Fair on 4/16 from 5PM-7PM (More details to come). Families, we need your help! Please sign up to help us make the night successful!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DA9A92FA6FCCE9-54681637-besmath

Library Purchasing Information

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.

Community News

Helpful Links & Info

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.