SUNDAY MESSAGE
Week of August 14, 2023
Message from Mrs. Reams
Randolph Families,
It was wonderful to see many of you at Open House! We are ready for an energizing and engaging school year. The "TOP 10" list can be found below. Please familiarize yourself with this document. If you need anything, please call our main office 804-556-5385.
ARRIVAL:
- Doors open at 7:45am each morning. Be sure to not let children out of the car until you see staff members outside in the car loop. Staff will direct the flow of traffic and open car doors. Please do not get out of your cars. The tardy bell rings at 8:00am. If doors are closed when you arrive, please escort your child to the front office to be signed in. Students should not attempt to enter school on their own after 8:00am
- Parents are not permitted to walk down to the classrooms. If your child needs help with carrying supplies, we will have a number of staff ready to help our roadrunners!
- Please report to the bus stop at least 10 minutes prior to your bus stop time. Do not wait inside homes, vehicles, or porches
- PK-3rd grade require an adult physically present at the bus stop morning and afternoons
DISMISSAL:
- We aim to have our buses leaving RES at 2:30pm. Please be sure you are at the bus stop to greet your children
- Our car line dismissal begins at 2:30pm. Please do not arrive before 2:15pm. Please have your car tag visible in your front dashboard. If you did not attend open house, your car tags will be in your child's green folder on the first day. Every child will be given a car tag regardless of whether they are a car rider or a bus rider (in case of an emergency dismissal). If you need re-prints due to mis-spelling or just need additional tags, please complete this form: CAR TAG REQUEST FORM
- Please report to the bus stop at least 10 minutes prior to your bus stop time. Do not wait inside homes, vehicles, or porches
- PK-3rd grade require an adult physically present at the bus stop morning and afternoons
It will take a few weeks to get into a groove at both arrival and dismissal. We cannot wait to see all of our roadrunners!
Let's make it a great week,
Melissa Reams
Important Information and Reminders
- GCPS Elementary Parent-Student Handbook 2023-2024
- We have a new meal menu site! To access what is on the menu in the cafeteria click here: SCHOOL MEAL MENU
- Be sure to download the "HERE COMES THE BUS" app! The GCPS Transportation Department has worked very hard during breaks, after hours, and sometimes over the weekend to bring you our latest bus app. Check it out: HERE COMES THE BUS APP *if you have any issues, please reach out directly to our transportation department
- As a reminder, parents who wish to chaperone a field trip or volunteer regularly in your school must submit to a background check every 2 years using the BIB portal. *link will always be at the bottom of this newsletter throughout the year
- The GCPS 23-24 School Calendar can be found at this link. Please familiarize yourself with this year's calendar: https://www.goochlandschools.org/page/calendars
- There is a sale happening right now at all of our spirit wear stores! Get your RES gear and specific house gear and show your school spirit! (link below) Dates: August 15th - September 14th Offer: 30% off all merchandise and free shipping over $75
- Additional important links can be found below
All Things PTA
It was so great to see all the smiling faces on Thursday night! We are excited for a fun upcoming year! Membership for the PTA has opened, and we would love for you to join us! Membership dues are $8 (annually), no further commitment is required, but we would love to hear from you at our meetings! 3 meetings are scheduled for this year (October 4th, February 7th, and May 1st). Please feel free to join with the memberhub link below!
Also our Rent the Rock fundraiser has begun! The link below will take you to our memberhub where there is more information, and reserve your spot!
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:
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Randolph Elementary Website:
Randolph Elementary School
1552 Sheppard Town Road, Crozier, VA 23039
804-556-5385
Office Hours: 7:30 - 4:00pmArrival: 7:45 - 8:00am
Instructional Hours: 8:00 - 2:30pm
Dismissal: 2:30pm (Buses leave RES, Car Rider dismissal begins)