Byrd Elementary School

Week of 3/25/24

Updates & Reminders

School will be closed for spring break from April 1st through April 5th. We hope everyone has a restful break!
Bagged soil donations would be greatly appreciated as we begin spring planting in our courtyard space.
Yearbooks are on sale until April 18th! The cost is $20. You can send cash or check (made out to Byrd) to the front office, order via OSP, or order here (code 10310624).
GCPS is now accepting applications for preschool! You can learn more about our preschool programs here and apply here.

Kindergarten Registration

Spring Testing Reminders

The spring testing window is quickly approaching. Our 3rd through 5th grade students will take a variety of SOL tests to measure their growth throughout the school year. Below are some important reminders/tips and a copy of the spring testing schedule. If you have any questions, please email Madison Jackson at mjackson@glnd.k12.va.us

Reminders/Tips:

Testing can be a stressful time for our students and staff. Check out the posters below with some test-taking skills and coping strategies to help your student succeed!
Please ensure your student arrives at school on time. Testing starts around 8:30 each day and we want to ensure your student has plenty of time to complete the test.
Any students who arrive after the start of their scheduled test will have to make-up their test on another day.
Student's cannot be picked up early from a testing session once it has begun. If a student is picked up early, their test will be turned in as is and their score will reflect.

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5th Grade Sense of Belonging Survey

Please find a preview copy of the 5th grade GCPS Sense of Belonging and Inclusion Survey linked here. The survey 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 our Survey Coordinator, Zoe Parrish at zparrish@glnd.k12.va.us.

Notes from the School Nurse

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- stay home when sick and return to school when feeling better and 24 hours fever free

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

March 26th: BES Career Day
April 1st- April 5th: Spring Break
April 8th: Byrd Parent Group Meeting right after dismissal
April 19th: Student holiday (Teacher work day)
April 29th- May 3rd: Spring Book Fair
April 27th: Goochland Sheriff's Kids Fishing Day
May 2nd: Family Math Night (Book Fair Open)
May 7th: SOL Testing begins
May 8th: GCPS Wellness Night Color Run @ GHS 5-7
May 17th: Retirement celebration for Mr. Hopkins and Mrs. Wilcox 4-6 at BES gym
May 24th: Student holiday (Teacher work day)
June 5th: Early dismissal
June 6th: Early dismissal/ last day of school!

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.

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