Byrd Weekly Update
Week of 8/7/23
Welcome Back!
We are excited to begin another awesome year at Byrd Elementary School!
Our Welcome Back to School Night and Kindergarten Orientation will be held on Thursday, August 10th from 4:00-7:00. Our Title 1 Orientation will be held in the media center from 6:00-6:30.
You should have your child(ren)'s placement for the 2023-24 school year; however, if you do not have that information, please call the office (804.556.5380).
The first day of school for students is Monday, August 14th. School hours are 7:45-2:15. If you are dropping off your child(ren), please use the car loop; there will be school personnel to assist you if you are new to the procedure. Please know that the entrance door for car riders is closed promptly at 8:00. If you arrive after this time, please park and bring your child(ren) to the office to be signed in.
Head Start Families
The first day of school for our Head Start classroom will be Monday, August 21st. Our Head Start parent meeting and orientation will be held on Wednesday, August 9th at 10:00.
GCPS Elementary Parent-Student Handbook
Please review the GCPS Elementary Parent-Student Handbook here.
Helpful Information
School supply lists for the 23-24 year can be found here.
*If you are in need of assistance with school supplies, please contact our school social worker at kdunnigan@glnd.k12.va.us.
The GCPS 23-24 school year calendar can be found here.
Be sure to download the "Here Comes the Bus" app from the GCPS transportation department! More information can be found here.
Byrd Parent Group
There are so many ways to help at Byrd Elementary, and to keep our school the extraordinary place it is. While we do not have a PTA, we do have a parent group - and we need your support! Please consider signing up to help this year on our Byrd Parent Group Yearly Planner Sign up Link.
The Byrd Parent Group will meet the second Monday of each month with the first meeting on September 11th. More information will be provided closer to the meeting date.
Following the Byrd Parent Group on Facebook is a great way to stay up to date!
Helpful Links
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