Byrd Elementary School
Week of 2/26/24
Updates & Reminders
- Join us for our next Byrd Parent Group Meeting on Monday, March 4th
- Tuesday, March 5th is an asynchronous day (students will have a learning activity to complete at home)
- Join us for our "Reading is Magic" Family Literacy Night on March 7th from 5-7!
- Thursday, March 7th is spring picture day
- The GCPS Fine Arts Festival is March 8th from 5-8
- Family Life Opt Out Letters will be sent home with 3rd-5th grade students
- We are looking for volunteers for our Career Day on March 26th!
- Bagged soil donations would be greatly appreciated as we begin spring planting in our courtyard space!
Family Life Opt Out Letters
Attention 4th and 5th grade parents: Family life education OPT OUT letters will be coming home in sealed envelopes with your 4th and 5th grade students on Monday, February 26. Please reach out to Nurse Britton if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you.
Save the Date for Byrd Literacy Night!
This event is sponsored by the Byrd Parent Group.
GCPS Fine Arts Festival
Friday, March 8th
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: GHS (Auditorium, Cafeteria, Gymnasium)
Events:
View Artwork from BES, GES, RES, GMS and GHS - Gym
GCPS Concert featuring:
RES, GES, BES, GMS, GHS Chorus Groups - plus…
Drama, Dance, GMS & GHS Band Performances
Buy Student made Ceramic Soup Bowls - Cafeteria
(soup included in bowl)
Fun Art activities for students - Cafeteria
***Come enjoy an evening of fun!
Wait Until 8th
The Wait Until 8th organization empowers parents to consider the implications of smartphones and social media on young developing minds. They offer many resources to families on reasons to wait and how to introduce a smartphone to a child once they have reached an appropriate age. More information regarding this organization and topic can be found at the link below.
Byrd Career Day - Coming in March!
We will be hosting our second annual Career Day on Tuesday March 26th, 2024 from 8:00am-10:30am! We are looking for volunteers to come into the classrooms and talk about their career with our students in brief presentations. You could bring in props, present outside if you have a special vehicle or equipment to share, create a slideshow to display your work, etc…! We are looking for a variety of presenters in different fields including but not limited to: STEM, Hospitality, IT, Public Services, Agriculture, The Arts, Finance, and so much more! If you are interested in participating, please fill out a Google Form . If you have any further questions, please reach out to Madison Jackson at mjackson@glnd.k12.va.us
Thanks for your help!
Sincerely,
Madison Jackson
Yearbooks are on Sale!
Goochland Preschool Programs
Goochland County Public Schools is accepting applications for preschool for the 2024-2025 school year! Goochland has preschool classrooms at each of its three elementary schools. These preschool programs are full-day programs and transportation to and from school is provided. Our preschool programs at Byrd Elementary School are for three- and four-year-olds. Our preschool programs at Randolph and Goochland Elementary Schools are for four-year-olds. You can apply for preschool using this online application. Click here to learn more about our preschool programs.
Notes from the School Nurse
WINTER 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- student should remain home for 5 days from first symptom (recommended masking for 5 additional days upon return to school)
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
YMCA Spring Sports
YMCA Spring Sports Registration is open NOW! Sign up as soon as possible to secure your spot so you don't miss out on all the YMCA has to offer!
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 4th - 8th: Read Across America Week
- Monday, March 4th: March Byrd Parent Group Meeting
- Tuesday, March 5th: Asynchronous/Virtual Learning Day
- Thursday, March 7th: Spring Picture Day
- Thursday, March 7th: Family Literacy Night
- Friday, March 8th: GCPS Fine Arts Festival
- Tuesday, March 26th: BES Career Day
- Friday, March 15th: Student holiday (teacher work day)
- Friday, May 17th: Retirement celebration for Mr. Hopkins and Mrs. Wilcox (more information is posted on the school Facebook Page, and will be posted in weekly messages soon)
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.
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