Byrd Elementary

@glndschools offers an MyPaymentsPlus to manage student meal accounts. Families can use this service to create a free, secured account, check current balances, monitor purchased items, & adjust settings to receive notifications. @goochland_sns

Last night, the School Board approved the construction contract for the new Goochland Elementary School! Construction will begin soon, with completion in time for the start of the 2024-2025 school year! Read more here: https://www.goochlandschools.org/article/957931

If you need assistance paying for your child's breakfast & lunch at school, review the Free & Reduced meals online application by scanning the QR Code with your phone. If you qualify, breakfast and lunch may be provided to your child at no cost! @goochland_sns

Thank you Goochland @Rotary for your generosity & support of reading @glndschools! Today, Rotarians passed out books to 4th grade students @EaglesBes as part of this annual tradition. You donation of time & resources has made us #stronGer!

Byrd Families, Please see the weekly update here: https://www.smore.com/bm8kh

We are searching for an ESOL teacher at GHS/GMS, a PE teacher @GMSEagles, & candidates for @GoochlandHigh principal position for the 2023-24 school year. Visit https://goochlandschools.org/page/jobs for more information or to apply, or contact us with any questions or referrals.

Goochland County Public Schools is accepting applications for preschool for the 2023-2024 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. The preschool programs at Randolph and Goochland Elementary Schools are for four-year-olds. You can apply for preschool using this online application https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeq-19kGagLweDSGwh5pUEzf93eMmVHXBtt36_gDyXfweKDjg/viewform. Click https://www.goochlandschools.org/page/preschool to learn more about our preschool programs. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Jennifer Waggener via email (jwaggener@glnd.k12.va.us) or phone (804-556-5625)

Byrd Families, Please see the weekly update here: https://www.smore.com/92duq

Congratulations to Tyler Black @TylerBlack_19 and Hayden Raley @Hayden_Raley79 who signed their National Letter of Intent today to continue their football careers at Wake Forest and William & Mary! @WMTribeFootball @WakeFB @GHSFootball

Hope this puts a smile on your face today as we finish the 1st semester & transition into our winter break! We are thankful for the opportunity to serve our students, families, and supportive community! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5cBP0l8aAg&t=3s

Take a minute to check out highlights of the recognitions from our School Board's meeting this past Tuesday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mlw4gZBMzo

This is a reminder that TOMORROW, Friday December 16th, is an early dismissal day. School will dismiss at 12:30. Please be at your child's bus stop two hours earlier than your regularly scheduled time.

Check out this highlight of one of the awesome experiences we provided our elementary students this fall: Girls on the Run! Huge thanks to our staff who made this excellent experience possible. https://youtu.be/WoNT0vwscwE

Our Family Connections Newsletter includes information about our high school's first therapy dog, an after-school running program at each of our elementary schools, holiday activities at our middle school, and more. https://www.smore.com/ztda1

Last night, the @glndschools Board approved the next three years of instructional calendars. These calendars are on our division website and can be found here: https://www.goochlandschools.org/page/calendars

This morning, @DrJRaley began his day w/ Ms. Collins who drives students from RES, GMS, and GHS. Today @ 6:30 a.m. in 24 degree weather, she was checking her bus to ensure everyone's safety, part of her daily pre-trip routine. THANK YOU to our dedicated and professional drivers!

Byrd Families, Please see the weekly update here: https://www.smore.com/mwh4y

Yesterday our Byrd Girls on the Run group completed their 5K. Everyone had a blast! Thank you to all who made this group possible - girls, coaches and families!

Proud of our girls at Byrd who completed their Girls on the Run 5k today! Thank you to all of the parents and staff who came out to support them!

Congratulations @GoochlandHigh and @GHSMCJROTC senior @josh_usry for his appointment to the United States Coast Guard Academy! Josh is the first student in the history of our JROTC program to earn an appointment to one of our nation's service academies. Congratulations, Josh!