

Byrd Elementary School
Week of 1/22/24
Updates & Reminders
- Continue reading chapters 9 - 12 of our Goochland Reads book this week!
- GMS Curriculum Fair for 5th graders on Thursday, January 25 at 5:30
- After school event to celebrate Goochland Reads on 2/1 from 2:30-3:30
- The next BPG Meeting is on 2/5 at 6pm
- Join us for our "Reading is Magic" Family Literacy Night on March 7th from 5-7!
- Goochland County Public Schools is accepting applications for preschool for the 2024-2025 school year!
2-Hour Delay Reminder
We would like to remind our community that no breakfast is served on 2 hour delay days.
Goochland Reads Program Continues
We hope you are enjoying reading the Heartwood Hotel: A True Home for our Goochland Reads program! Since we do not have assigned readings on the weekends, it is a good time to catch up on any missed chapters (or to get ahead if needed). Students are asked trivia questions each day about the previous night's reading.
Link to Spanish version of the calendar
This year we will celebrate the completion of the book with an after-school event for everyone on Thursday, February 1st from 2:30-3:30. Students will bring home the flyer below this week! Please return it by January 26th.
Middle School Curriculum Fair for 5th Grade Students
All rising 6th-8th grade students are invited to join us at GMS for the Curriculum Fair on Thursday, January 25. This event was rescheduled after weather closings canceled the original event.
Ned's Mindset Assembly THIS WEEK!
Ned's Mindset Mission Assembly will occur on Tuesday January 23rd. To hear more about the assembly, visit the link below. If your student is interested in buying one of the Ned's Yo-Yos following the assembly to practice the skills they have learned, please fill out the form linked below and return it to your student's homeroom teacher. This form was also sent home in each student's backpack or take home folder.
Byrd Parent Group needs YOU!!!
The Byrd Parent Group (BPG) is like our school PTA. The group works to support the school experience for our Byrd community. We meet once a month to plan events, fundraisers, and appreciation events for the faculty and staff. We would love for anyone interested in supporting educational experiences at Byrd Elementary School to join us in person or online for our meetings. The next meeting is February 5th at 6pm. If you have any questions about the group you can email Mary Browning at marybethbrowning@gmail.com.
You can join us in person in the Byrd cafeteria or online by clicking the link below: meet.google.com/atn-rzqt-ywn;
Or by phone using the numbers:
(US)
+1 307-316-4828
PIN: 146 788 781#
Goochland Preschool Programs
Goochland County Public Schools is accepting applications for preschool for the 2024-2025 school year! Goochland has preschool classrooms at each of its three elementary schools. These preschool programs are full-day programs and transportation to and from school is provided. Our preschool programs at Byrd Elementary School are for three- and four-year-olds. Our preschool programs at Randolph and Goochland Elementary Schools are for four-year-olds. You can apply for preschool using this online application. Click here to learn more about our preschool programs.
Notes from the School Nurse
WINTER WELLNESS TIPS:
Eat healthy food, exercise, rest, and wash our hands! Students should not be in school if they have the following:
- A fever of 100.4 degrees or greater
- Vomiting or diarrhea because of illness
- An unknown rash or possible contagious condition
- Are unable to focus due to: pain, chronic health condition and acute illness
- Flu-like illness (with or without fever) – headache, fatigue, cough, aches, weakness and sore throat
- COVID positive result- student should remain home for 5 days from first symptom (recommended masking for 5 additional days upon return to school)
Additional Tips
- Hand washing with soap and water is a better choice than alcohol based sanitizers when available, especially for stomach related illnesses.
- Wash coats and book bags often.
Return to School
- A child should be free of symptoms of contagious disease (fever, vomiting, diarrhea, suspicious rash, etc.) for 24 hours without the using of fever reducing medication before returning to school.
- Please be prompt when picking up your ill or injured child in order to minimize his or her chance of spreading or acquiring a contagious illness.
Contact Nurse Britton to report any diagnosis
your child receives, questions or concerns.
Abritton@glnd.k12.va.us or (804) 556-5380
Community News
Feed More Food Bus
The Feed More Food Bus will be at the Goochland YMCA once a month on the advertised dates. The Food Bus will provide fruits, vegetables, and other food items for free to children in need.
- The bus is only for children ages 6-18.
- Children must accompany the parent/adult. Only children are allowed to go onto the bus to shop. Parents/adults will not be allowed on the bus.
- The bus does not require any proof of income etc. to shop.
Looking Ahead
- Thursday, February 1: Goochland Reads after-school celebration
- Friday February 16th: No school for students. Teacher workday.
- Monday, February 19th: Presidents' Day. School Closed.
- March 4th - 8th: Read Across America Week
- Thursday, March 7th: Spring Picture Day
- Thursday, March 7th: Family Literacy Night
- Friday, March 15th: Student holiday (teacher work day)
- Friday, May 17th: Retirement celebration for Mr. Hopkins and Mrs. Wilcox (more information is posted on the school Facebook Page, and will be posted in weekly messages soon)
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