Byrd Elementary School
8/28/23
Updates & Reminders
- PALS Assessments (1st-3rd) and State Growth Assessments (3rd-5th) will take place this week.
- Please note that school is closed on Monday, September 4th for Labor Day.
- Fall picture day is Friday, September 8th.
- Check out our new school meals website. Not only can you see what's on the menu for the day, but you can also review nutritional information as well!
Clinic Information
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)
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.
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.
Contact Nurse Britton (abritton@glnd.k12.va.us) to report any diagnosis you child receives, questions or concerns.
Car Loop Information
We're Looking For...
Our Preschool program is looking for gently used bikes, trikes, or balance bikes. If you have any you'd like to donate, please bring them to the front office.
Girls on the Run
Technology Information
Students in grades 3-5 are expected to bring a fully charged iPad to school each day. Please assist your student in finding a good location at home to charge nightly.
Don't forget to sign the Acceptable Use Policy in PowerSchool, as well as pay the iPad insurance fee in Online School Payments.
GCPS Virtual Family Assistance Center
Looking for assistance with food or clothing for your family? Do you need extra assistance around the holidays? Goochland Schools is working with various organizations to provide our families in need with school supplies, food, holiday assistance, and clothing. If your family needs extra assistance, please complete this form and we will do our best to assist or connect your family with an organization that can assist you!
GCPS Summer Reading Program
Return your GCPS Summer Reading Program forms as soon as possible! Students will receive a ticket to the Goochland High School home game on Friday, September 22 and are invited to walk in a pregame parade on the field! Students will also receive a prize bag!
Community News
Looking for ways to keep your child active? Want to try out sports? The YMCA offers a variety of sports in the fall including soccer, flag football, cheer, and cross country. YMCA sports are an all-inclusive program, teaching your children new skills, sportsmanship, and resilience! Come see what the YMCA is about and register at www.ymcarichmond.org!
Looking Ahead
- Monday August 28th - Friday September 1st: PALS Assessments, State Growth Assessments
- Monday September 4th: No school/Labor Day
- Friday September 8th: Fall picture day
- Friday September 15th: No school/ Student holiday
Helpful Links & Information
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.
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