News from the (Eagles) Nest

• 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

• 4/9 BES World's Fair from 5-7

• 4/22-4/27 Book Fair

• 3/30-4/3 Spring Break

• 4/23 Math Night From 5-7

Reminders:

• The Glow Dance is THIS FRIDAY!!!

• 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!

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

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 Party for 2/20, and we hope you can join the fun! You can still bring items for the Winter Wipe-Out Campaign. Bring your paper towels or baby wipes to the Glow Party, and you will put your name in a raffle to win a prize.

We are not able to reopen pre-orders for food, but will have extra items available for cash purchase (first come, first served).

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

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!

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

Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/3Kh3G6rcqo3xJgFw9

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!

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!

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