
Byrd Elementary School
Week of 11/13/23
Updates & Reminders
The Byrd Bazaar is this Tuesday, November 14th, from 5:30- 7:00 PM. Want dinner delivered at the Bazaar and want to benefit our school? Sign up below. We hope to see you there!
The Byrd Parent Group (BPG) will meet in the cafeteria on Monday, November 13th, at 6:00 PM. All are invited to attend!
We are collecting items for the Goochland Christmas Mother! Please send in any oatmeal, canned vegetables, pork 'n' beans, or crackers by November 16th.
Thanksgiving break is coming up soon! School will be closed from Wednesday 11/22 through Friday 11/24.
Don't forget to send back The Schoolstore Fundraising envelope to the office. Students will win fun prizes just for helping!
Byrd Bazaar
Can't attend the Byrd Bazaar but still want to support our Pizza Hut fundraiser? Order online on 11/14 and use the fundraiser code SZ or share the below flyer with family and friends!
Girls on the Run
Don't forget to register for the Bryan Park 5K on November 19th! The deadline to register is November 15th. More info here.
Please email Mrs. Dunnigan with any questions: kdunnigan@glnd.k12.va.us.
BES Winter Program
GCPS Sense of Belonging and Inclusion Survey
5th Grade Parents:
Please find a preview copy of the GCPS Sense of Belonging and Inclusion Survey HERE. This survey will be administered during school hours to students in grades 5-12 in the window of November 6-17.
The purpose of the survey is to provide input on how GCPS is doing towards meeting our annual School Board Equity Goals established per policy JFHB/GBAA so that we can create an even better experience for all of our students. Any parent wishing to opt their child out of taking this survey may do so by sending an email or written letter to James B. Hopkins, Principal (jhopkins@glnd.k12.va.us).
Community News
Looking Ahead
- Wednesday November 22nd- Friday November 24th: Thanksgiving holiday. School closed.
- Monday December 4th: Winter Program (grades 2-5) at GHS 6:00 PM.
- Thursday December 21st: Student early dismissal.
- Friday December 22nd- Friday January 5th: Winter break. School closed.
- Monday January 15th: MLK Jr. Day. School Closed.
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. 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.
Byrd Elementary School
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