Message from Mrs. Reams
Randolph Families,
Thank you to all of our parent volunteers that helped make our MP3 HOUSE DAY a huge success! Congratulations to the Trail Runners for their MP3 win!
It's hard to believe we are one week away from spring break! School will be closed April 1st-April 5th. We will welcome back students Monday, April 8th! There are a number of time sensitive items in this week's message, so please read carefully.
Two important action items for families:
- On Monday, April 8, students will be able to view the solar eclipse. Our geographic region will experience the eclipse mid-afternoon at an 87% magnitude. We have made plans to ensure that this experience for our students is safe and enjoyable. Through the generosity of the Goochland Education Foundation, safety eclipse glasses are being provided to all students and faculty. The students must follow the safety precaution of using the approved glasses because there is a risk to the eyes if these glasses are not worn. Our teachers will review this information with the students prior to going outside to observe the eclipse. A parent or guardian signature is required in order for students to participate in the event using the eclipse glasses. A digital version of the form can be found at www.goochlandschools.org/2024eclipse. Alternatively, a paper copy of the permission form will be sent home early next week. Students whose parents do not complete and return this form will not be able to participate. Please complete the digital or paper permission form no later than Thursday, March 28.
- The time has come for parent input for class placements next year. If you would like to, please send me an email at mreams@glnd.k12.va.us indicating any pertinent information you feel I need to know as we create classes for the 24-25. Please refrain from asking for a specific teacher. With the opening of the new GES, we are losing a number of staff and will have less sections of each grade level. With that, many staff will be teaching different grade levels next year. Examples of things to share: How your child learns best, what style they respond to well (very structured vs. not), students you would prefer they not be in the same class with etc. Please have this communication to me no later than Friday, April 15th.
Week at-A-GLANCE
Monday 3/25
MAPS Make Up Testing
Tuesday 3/26
MAPS Make Up Testing
All 2nd Grade have Swim at the YMCA
Robotics Practice 2:30-4:30pm
Wednesday 3/27
Grade 5 visits Westview on the James
Chorus 2:30-3:30pm
3-5 Garden Club 2:30-4:00pm
Thursday 3/28
Reading Olympics Tournament at Byrd ES
Friday 3/29
Last day before SPRING BREAK! I hope everyone has a wonderful break!
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION/SAVE THE DATE
- Sense of Belonging Survey - Linked here, please find a preview copy of the 5th grade GCPS Sense of Belonging and Inclusion Survey that will be administered during the latter half of April. The purpose of the survey is to collect student input on how our school is doing in creating a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment for all students and to solicit input on how we can improve. Any parent wishing to opt their child out of taking this survey may do so by emailing Melissa Reams at mreams@glnd.k12.va.us - thank you!
- Family Life Education is scheduled for all 4th and 5th grade students on Monday, April 15th. If you would like to OPT-OUT your child, please be sure to send the form back to school that was sent home last week in backpacks. If you have questions, please reach out!
SAVE THE DATE! Let's "Go Nutz for Reading" with the Richmond Flying Squirrels! During the months of February and March, RES students will have the opportunity to complete a special bookmark and earn a FREE ticket to the Flying Squirrels baseball game on Wednesday, May 29th! All they have to do is READ! **Use this link to purchase tickets for other family members early - and help raise funds for our school! *Detailed information will be coming home with your child next week.
- SAVE THE DATE! Our school-wide "Night at the Museum" event will be on April 23rd from 4-6 PM. Join us on a scavenger hunt as we explore student-created exhibits from all classrooms. We also welcome you to stay for dinner and visit the Book Fair in our Museum Gift Shop!
- ALL THINGS ATTENDANCE - please be sure you are reaching out to roadrunners@glnd.k12.va.us or calling the school to communicate when your child is absent. When we do not hear from you within 24 hours, it is marked un-excused. Thank you so much!
- SPRING PICTURES ARE APRIL 10th! FLYER ATTACHED.
Let's make is an AWESOME week,
Melissa Reams
PTA NEWS
Our PTA plans to join forces with Randolph Elementary, to create a fun event for all our Roadrunners! We are putting together a "Once A Roadrunner, Always A Roadrunner" day to take place in May, as a fun way to send off all the students leaving for the new GES in the Fall, as well as allow the students who are remaining at RES to enjoy a fun day making memories with their friends! A committee is being formed to help organize this event. The first meeting will take place after Spring Break (after school, official date TBD). A virtual option will also be available if you would like to contribute your ideas! We hope you can join us in making this a memorable event for all of our students!
Committee Sign Up --> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4FAAAF2EA5FA7-48705899-once
We still have a few spots left on the board for the 2024-2025 school year, please reach out to randolphparentteachera@gmail.com if you have any interest, or questions!
Mark your calendars for our last restaurant spirit day of the school year on April 17th at California Pizza--more information will come home soon!
County-Wide News
On Saturday, April 27 from 8:30 AM to noon, Maggie L. Walker Governor's School in Richmond will be hosting a carnival of learning (see attached flier for more event details). 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 31, 2024, 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 Spring Break. Good luck!
GCPS Wellness Night
GCPS is hosting a Wellness Fun Run for our Goochland Community on Wednesday, May 8th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the GHS stadium. The purpose of the event is to promote health and wellness among students, families, and staff. We'll have food trucks, games, bouncy houses, and door prizes. We'll also have various community organizations there to help connect families with resources. Participants will also be able to participate in a "fun run" where they are showered with colored powder. Come out and join the GCPS mental health team, participate in games and enjoy a free night of family fun! This event will be fun for all ages. Please contact Ashley Lawson (alawson@glnd.k12.va.us) or Kristin Dunnigan (kdunnigan@glnd.k12.va.us) with any questions.
USEFUL LINKS
- Order your yearbooks today! See the attached information for how! Our yearbook ID code is 14356024 and orders are due by 4/1/24
