Message from Mrs. Reams
Randolph Families,
I hope everyone had a great weekend. We are heading into our last week of April! We will have a fire drill this week.
Week-At-A-Glance
Monday 4/24
Book Fair
Tuesday 4/25
- Book Fair
Chorus 2:30-3:30pm *last practice of the year
2nd grade Learn to Swim
Wednesday 4/26
- Book Fair
- Parents and guardians of Gifted and High-Ability Students in grades 4-12 are invited to join the Gifted Advisory Committee for a mini-conference at Goochland High School from 6:00-8:00 PM on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Expert presenters will provide brief, 30-minute sessions throughout the evening on topics of special interest to this parent population, and attendees will be able to choose which presentations to attend. Please see the attached flier for more information and session topics. We hope to see you there!
Thursday 4/27
- Book Fair (last day!)
4th and 5th grade chorus performance @6:00pm
Reminder to 5th grade rising GMS band students…
There will will mouthpiece test night at GMS from 5:30-8:00 on Thursday April 27th from 5:30-8:00 in the GMS cafeteria. Come on out and see what instrument interests you for the next school year!!! Please reach out to Mr. Sykes at the middle school with any questions.
2nd grade Learn to Swim
Friday 4/28
5th grade visits Bear Creek
3rd grade Arbor Day
IMPORTANT INFORMATION/REMINDERS/SAVE THE DATES:
UPCOMING SCHOOL-WIDE DATES TO REMEMBER:
May 9th - 5th grade Reading SOL
May 10th - 4th grade Reading SOL
May 11th - 3rd grade Reading SOL
May 12th - 5th grade Science SOL
May 16th - 4th grade Math SOL
May 17th - 3rd grade Math SOL
May 17th -CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS (Watch Dogs, room parents, readers etc.) please join us for a Volunteer Breakfast @8:00am to thank you for your commitment to our amazing school!
May 18th - 5th/6th grade Math SOL
May 19th - 4th grade History SOL
June 2nd - FINAL HOUSE DAY - FIELD DAY EDITION!
June 5th - 5th Grade Graduation @8:30am
June 7th - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - DISMISSAL at 12:30pm!
5th Grade Families:
A few 5th grade specific SAVE THE DATES:
The GMS course recommendations and request sheets were mailed home to families.
Please confirm that your student’s course sheet has a total of 8 “primary” credits: an English, Math, Science, and History course, and electives. There may also be “alternate” electives. Please write directly on the form any concerns, such as missing a class, too many, or too little credits, etc and return to your child's current teacher. The GMS counselors will make all adjustments as needed before the start of the 23-24 school year.
- Wednesday, May 24th - Rising 6th Grade Family Night @ 6:00-7:30pm Have questions? Contact the GMS School Counselors: Caroline Powell (Last Names A-K) cpowell@glnd.k12.va.us OR Ashton Blackley (Last Names L-Z) ablackley@glnd.k12.va.us
- Monday, June 5th - Graduation @8:30am followed by YMCA Graduation Pool Party! *more info to come from classroom teachers!
- Linked here, please find a preview copy of the 5th grade GCPS Sense of Belonging and Inclusion Survey that will be administered during school hours in the window of April 17-28. 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 emailing Mrs. Reams at mreams@glnd.k12.va.us no later than April 16th. Thank you!
Let's make it a great week,
PTA NEWS!
We are excited to show all of the staff at RES how much we appreciate them the week of May 1st-5th with some fun daily celebrations. Room parents will be coordinating with each of the classrooms. The Monday Breakfast and the Friday lunch will be provided by the PTA! Below are the daily themes for this year! We also have a link to a survey the staff completed in regard to their favorite classroom supplies and favorite restaurants!
Staff Appreciation Survey 2023 (Responses) - Google Sheets
We need help covering teacher lunches on Friday May 5th. Please use the link below if you are able to help!
Randolph Elementary School: Parent Volunteers PTA Lunch Coverage (signupgenius.com)
News in the Community!
We are excited to share a new partnership with the YMCA and Feed More. Feed More's Market Bus will make stops each week at alternating locations including Byrd, Randolph, and the YMCA. The Market Bus will provide free fruits, vegetables, and other food items for free to children in need. A few things to note with the bus...
- 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. (This is Feed More's policy.)
- The bus does not require any proof of income etc. to shop the bus.
Flyers with dates and locations are attached.
INTERSESSION INFORMATION
"Registration for the Goochland County Public Schools June intersession is now open until Friday, May 26! An intersession is an opt-in, multi-day learning experience that combines literacy, research, creativity, and fun at no cost to families. Each intersession will provide a unique learning opportunity that merges student interest and teacher passion. From Cooking with STEM to Game Design, students will have the chance to explore a wide range of topics. Intersession will run Tuesday-Friday, June 20-23 from 8:00 - 2:30 at Goochland Elementary School (elementary sessions) and 9:00 - 3:30 at the Secondary Complex (secondary sessions). GCPS will provide student transportation to and from designated stops across the county at no cost and breakfast and lunch for purchase. Transportation will only be provided at the beginning and end of a full day of intersessions. Students attending a half-day intersession will need to make arrangements for mid-day transportation. Registration is based on the student’s current grade level (2022-23 school year). Please understand that availability of these sessions is contingent on enrollment numbers. Sessions may not be offered if enrollment is low, so we encourage all to register soon! In the event that a course reaches student capacity, students will be added to a waitlist automatically.
Visit https://gcpsintersessions2023.coursestorm.com/ for a complete list of course offerings and to register! If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out to the Intersession Coordinators at intersessions@glnd.k12.va.us.
GCPS is hosting a Wellness Fun Run for our Goochland Community on 5/10/23. 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" with colored chalk. You will have a chance to win PRINCIPAL FOR THE DAY at RES!!!!
Kids' Fishing Day information can also be found attached below.
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:
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Randolph Elementary Website:
