Save the date for a retirement party for Mr. Hopkins and Mrs. Wilcox!
The 7th annual GEF essay contest sponsored by The Rotary Club of Goochland is officially starting up! The essay contest is open to all 4th and 5th grade students and this year there will be 3 prizes at each school:
Most Creative - $100
Best Constructed - $100
Best Supports the Topic - $100
The essays should be 500 words or fewer and the submissions are due March 1st, 2024. The essay template and submission form can be found here: goochlandschools.org/gef-essay
The question for this year is: What is your biggest fear in life? Describe what you are afraid of and why. Has anything happened in your life that has made you feel this way?
Good luck to all of our 4th and 5th grade students!
See the Byrd Elementary School update for the week of 1/15/24!
https://www.smore.com/95x0y
A big shoutout to our dedicated school principals who inspire, guide, and shape the future every day. Your commitment to education makes a lasting impact. GCPS has the best principals in the business! Thank you for all that you do!
📅 Join GMS & GHS for Curriculum Night, Wed, Jan 17th, 5:30-7:00 PM! 🏫 Rising 6-8 graders: info session at 5:30 in GMS library. Rising 9-12 graders: Explore courses, grab dinner at the food truck, & enter to win a prize! 🎉
Byrd Families,
Remember school is closed on 1/15/24 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Please see the weekly update here: https://www.smore.com/95x0y
Happy New Year, Byrd Families! Please see the weekly update here: https://www.smore.com/ynsb9
Byrd Families, Please see the weekly update here: https://www.smore.com/vbuw7
It is tacky sweater day at Byrd on our "countdown to winter break" calendar, and we are learning in style!
The first graders at Byrd Elementary couldn't be more excited about Dr. Cromartie being a guest reader today! They all had SO much to share with him!
Thank you to Mrs. Horn, Mrs. Barefoot-Reid, Mr. Newman, and Mr. Wright (not pictured), for your invaluable collaboration on the GCPS School Board. Special thanks to Leah, our student board rep, for her valuable contributions and student voice. Grateful for your support!
Byrd Families, Please see the weekly update here: https://www.smore.com/1xunq
Byrd Families,
Please see the weekly update here: https://www.smore.com/t4znqc
Byrd Families,
Please see the weekly update here: https://www.smore.com/7uypv
Congratulations to our First Lego League Robotics Team! They earned first place in the regional tournament for Core Values, and 2nd for the robot game mission challenges! We are proud of you Robo Stars!
Byrd Families,
Please see the weekly update here: https://www.smore.com/afn0e. As a reminder, school is closed for Thanksgiving Break from 11/22 to 11/24.
Congratulations to our Girls on the Run for successfully and joyfully completing their 5K yesterday afternoon! Way to go, girls!
Byrd Families,
Last chance to order pizza for pick-up at the Byrd Bazaar tomorrow! Please place your order by 7:00 PM tonight using OSP. The link to order can be found in your email. We hope to see you tomorrow (11/14) from 5:30-7 at the Byrd Bazaar!
Byrd Families,
Please see the weekly update here: https://www.smore.com/4tm50
Byrd Families,
A reminder that Tuesday, November 7th, is a remote learning day and our school building will be closed to students. Please see the weekly update here: https://www.smore.com/4uqpn