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In Byrd fashion, our Eagles lit up the night at the Glow Dance on Friday! From neon lights to glowing smiles, the energy was electric as students and their families danced, laughed, and made special memories.
A huge THANK YOU to the Byrd Parent Group for organizing such a fantastic event! Your hard work made the night shine even brighter. 🌟💙
The 2025 Goochland Reads selection is, A Boy Called Bat by Elana Arnold! We are excited to share Bats story with our school community! Tonight we read chapters 1 & 2. Faculty, staff, and students received a copy of the book, and a reading calendar to follow along with the fun!
Please place your dinner and Krispy Kreme orders for Friday night at the Glow Dance by 8am tomorrow (Tuesday). Here is the link to order: https://tinyurl.com/4bjmrrs8
Conundrum Day is coming soon - Saturday February 8th at the secondary complex. This is a free STEM activity for students. Register by February 1st! https://tinyurl.com/58estavz
Tomorrow we will reveal the 2025 Goochland Reads Book! Kids will bring home a copy of the book and a reading calendar to follow! What will the book be this year??? We will soon know!
Meet Lettie, a certified therapy dog! 🐾💛 Lettie is here to bring smiles, comfort, and a little extra love to our school community. Whether she’s greeting students, visiting classrooms, or just being her sweet self, she’s already a favorite with everyone.
Lettie will visit Byrd on Tuesdays with Ms. Mariner, our new District Mental Health Counselor.
Welcome to the team, Ms. Mariner and Lettie! 🐶 We are so happy to have you at Byrd!
Dear Mr. Meiller,
We want to take a moment to express our deepest appreciation for everything you’ve brought to our school in your first year as principal. From day one, it’s been clear that this role was made for you!
Your boundless energy, positivity, and dedication shine through in every interaction with students, teachers, and families. Whether it’s chatting with kids in the hallways, supporting your staff with encouragement and resources, or diving headfirst into school activities, you inspire us all with your enthusiasm and heart.
You’ve created a warm, welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. Thank you for leading with passion, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. You truly make our school an incredible place to learn and grow, and we are so lucky to have you at the helm.
With gratitude and admiration,
The Byrd Family
Mark your calendars for our Glow Dance! Preorder your dinner and doughnuts here -> https://tinyurl.com/4bjmrrs8
Today, we honor Dr. King’s dream of a world filled with kindness, fairness, and equality. 🕊️
Let’s follow his example by spreading love and understanding in our community every day! ❤️
#MLKDay #ElementarySchool #KindnessMatters #DreamBig
Congratulations to our January Students of the Month! Baylor, Avelyn, Everly, Maddie, Montgomery, Jason, and Noah!
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Please consider sending in items for the BPG sponsored Winter Wipe Out campaign!
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Congratulations to our art teacher, Mrs. Fairservice, and her students who won 1st place in the school door decorating contest sponsored by the Goochland Women's Club! The prize was presented by Mrs. Elizabeth Norman. Thank you GWC for sponsoring a fun contest for our schools!
Shoutout to the BPG! Before break they treated staff to lunch, ran a hot cocoa station @ the Courtyard singAlong/story, and made Candy Grams for students. Help the BPG plan more fun in 2025! Join the meeting on 1/13 @ 2:30 in the library or online: meet.google.com/afy-dsdy-cfy
We had so much fun with our reading spirit week before winter break, and we cannot wait to continue the reading fun in the new year!
This Gingerbread Man visiting Byrd says, "Read, read as much as you can! Adventure starts with a book in hand!" We hope to see our Eagles turning in their reading program bookmarks at the Goochland Restaurant tomorrow for First Friday spirit day!
Next Friday, Jan. 3, is First Friday at the Goochland Restaurant! 🍴 Enjoy a meal from 7-3 & support Byrd Elementary. A perfect way to wrap up winter break! ❄️✨ This event happens every 1st Friday—mark your calendars! 🗓️ #SupportByrdEagles
Christine Fauver is a true community treasure! Not only does she run the Goochland Restaurant and is constantly working to support our community, but she also dedicates countless hours to volunteering at Byrd Elementary.
Christine has spent time reading to our Eagles, teaching them about Veterans Day, and even visited during Folktale Week dressed as the Snow Queen! This year, she’s going above and beyond again by sponsoring a fantastic reading program for Byrd Eagles AND the entire community!
Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Read 8 books.
2️⃣ Complete the bookmark attached to this post.
3️⃣ Bring your completed bookmark to Goochland Restaurant to get a FREE drink and treat!
🎉 BONUS: Your bookmark will be proudly displayed at the restaurant for all to see!
We can’t wait to see our Eagles’ bookmarks hanging up, celebrating their love of reading. Thank you, Christine, for inspiring our students and supporting literacy in our community! 🦅❤️ #CommunityHero #ReadAndReward #ByrdEagles
