Message from Mrs. Reams
Randolph Families,
I will be part of a team representing Goochland County Public Schools at the Eastern States Consortium. I will be out of the building on Monday and Tuesday. Should you need immediate assistance, please reach out to my administrative designee, school counselor Sarah Ambrose for support.
Please join us this week for GCPS Homecoming fun! Everyday is a different theme and we can't wait to see your creativity! The flyer that came home in backpacks last week is attached, as well as details below.
Our first house day is October 21st! In honor of NATIONAL "ROCK YOUR SCHOOL DAY," our theme will be "ROCK YOUR HOUSE!" Be sure to check out our house stores in the "useful links" section below to order your gear!
We are beginning our WATCH DOGS program! You can find more information about the program here: https://dadsofgreatstudents.com/ This is an amazing opportunity for dads, uncles, grandfathers etc. Plus, it is A LOT of fun! Please see the flyer attached for more information. We can't wait to welcome our D.O.G.S.! *more information will be sent to those interested regarding volunteer procedures and background checks! You can get a head start by following the link in our "useful links" section below!
Week at a Glance: *Reminder that ALL after school activities are dismissed to lane 1 car line (the loop closest to the school). Please wait in your vehicles and have your yellow car tag displayed.
Monday 10/10
- America Monday (wear red, white & blue)
Girls on the Run
Pack 710 Open House @7:00pm (flyer attached)
Tuesday 10/11
- Tourist Tuesday (wear “tourist wear”-we can’t wait to see your creativity!)
Chorus
Robotics
Wednesday 10/12
- Wake up Wednesday (wear pajamas!)
Girls on the Run
Garden Club for 1st and 2nd grade students
Thursday 10/13
- Throwback Thursday (dress as your favorite decade!!)
Robotics
5th graders will be administered the Gallup (information below)
Friday 10/14
- Bold Red and Gold (wear Goochland gear if you have it and/or red and gold!)
- 4th and 5th grade Task Card Tailgate!!!!
- Early dismissal for student at 12:30pm. Car rider will begin at 12:30 after buses pull out of RES. Please do not arrive in the car line before 12:15pm. Thank you!
Important Information:
RES 5th grade Families,
We will be administering the Gallup Student Poll during the week of October 10th-14th, measuring Hope, Engagement and Well-being among GCPS students in grades 5-12. This national survey is completely anonymous but will provide invaluable data as we continue our pursuit of the goals expressed in the Board's Strategic Plan.
Randolph Elementary will administer the survey during school hours on Thursday, October 13th to our 5th grade students. The survey consists of 20 questions, takes about ten minutes to complete, and does not ask for personally identifiable information.
If you are interested in learning more about the Gallup Student Poll, please visit https://www.gallup.com/education/233537/gallup-student-poll.aspx or reach out to your child’s school. If you want to opt your child out of the Gallup Student Poll, please call the school or email Krystle Demas, RES Survey Coordinator, at kdemas@glnd.k12.va.us.
The feedback from this survey is extremely valuable as we continually work to provide our students with the best experience possible. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you!
Gifted and Talented News
How can students be referred for gifted screening?
A teacher or a parent may refer a child for gifted screening. If your child exhibits gifted behaviors and is performing above level, you or your child’s teachers may refer your child as a good candidate. The fall testing window opens October 3rd and closes October 31st.
Go to Goochland County Schools Gifted Page. Here you will find the Gifted Referral Process and the Initial Referral Form. This form is due to Randolph Elementary by 3pm on October 31st.
Please contact egemmill@glnd.k12.va.us with questions.
- If you need more car tags please email roadruunners@glnd.k12.va.us *you need them for car rider, all after school activity pick ups and in case of an emergency (this will help with safety & efficiency in case of an emergency)
- Save the date for parent/teacher conferences on October 24th. Teachers will share a sign up in the upcoming weeks. Conferences are from 12:00 - 7:30pm for your planning purposes. *the last conference for most teachers will be at 7:00pm.
- November 8th (Election Day) is a remote learning day for students. More info to come as we get closer.
Let's make it a great week,
HOUSE SPIRIT WEAR STORES LINKS:
Volunteer Link (valid for two years):
PTA:
Remember the cafeteria is no longer taking cash. Add money to your student's account here:
Facebook:
Instagram:
Randolph Elementary Website:
PTA NEWS
We are excited to see everyone this week at our PTA meeting, October 12th at 7:45 am in the RES Library! Enjoy a light breakfast and hear about all the exciting things we are planning for the 2022-2023 school year! If you use the link provided we can get an accurate count for food and coffee!
https://forms.gle/2bL2EKp57P7KXi15A
THANK YOU for all the generosity shown during our Stock The Lounge event! The turn out was amazing, and we know our teachers appreciated everything!
County Wide News
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. It teaches adults how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge, how to listen non-judgmentally and give reassurance to a youth who may be experiencing a mental health challenge, and how to refer a person to appropriate professional support and services. This is an option training for families and staff. Click on the link to register and view the flyer attached below for more information
