S’more fun than you can imagine! Our kindergarten adventurers “camped out” with Ms. Alvis last week — complete with nature walks, bug hunts (the friendly kind), and a whole lot of giggles. The spirit of adventure was wild!
Library books left at home are starting to panic. They know school is ending, and they fear… summer under the bed.
Do the right thing—save a book from dust bunnies and return it to the library this week!
Your librarian (and the books) thank you.
#ReturnTheBooks #DustBunnyRescue #EndOfYearMission #LibraryLaughs
We’re so proud of our amazing "Seniors" who have helped to cultivate something truly special with our Garden Club. From planting seeds to harvesting smiles, your dedication, teamwork, and green thumbs have helped our garden grow—and so have you!
Wishing you sunshine and success as you bloom into middle school. Keep growing strong!🌿
The younger students were GLOWing with excitement this afternoon as they cheered on our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders who begin taking their SOL tests this week. We're proud of our Roadrunners for working so hard all year long. It's time to show what they know! #SOLglowwalk
Students who participated in the Go Nuts for Reading program earned free tickets to the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball game on April 30th. Our Roadrunners had a fantastic time celebrating reading and baseball!
The RES faculty and staff are grateful to the Wean family for providing a delicious lunch for us today. We thoroughly enjoyed the Timber Pizza, salads, and Nothing Bundt Cakes. What a special treat! Thank you for your generosity!
🎉 Congratulations to our 2025 GCPS Rookies of the Year and Employee of the Year! 🎉
Each year, we recognize staff members who have made an incredible impact in their first year with Goochland County Public Schools. These individuals were nominated by their colleagues for their dedication, positivity, and excellence in their roles.
👏 Join us in celebrating our Rookies of the Year:
🌟 Sara Adams (Byrd Elementary)
🌟 Candace Morris (Goochland Elementary)
🌟 Jocelyn Pullen (Randolph Elementary)
🌟 Jessica Savage (Goochland Middle)
🌟 Kristen Borsari (Goochland High)
We are also thrilled to recognize Barbara Hayden, Instructional Assistant at Byrd Elementary, as our GCPS Employee of the Year! Barbara is known for her kind and caring nature and her deep commitment to the students she supports each day. 💙
Help us congratulate these incredible team members who make GCPS such a special place to learn and grow!
🌾🐄 GCPS 4th graders had a blast at Ag Day!
What started as Erin Henley’s senior project in 2008 has grown into a beloved tradition, connecting students to the heart of our agricultural community. From farm equipment and baby calves 🐮 to bees 🐝, goats 🐐, chickens 🐓, and homemade ice cream 🍦—our kids learned firsthand how agriculture touches every part of our lives.
Huge thanks to our local farmers, FFA & 4H members, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Manakin Soil, and so many others who made this day hands-on, educational, and unforgettable! 💚🌱
🌱 See How We've Grown! 🌱
Randolph Elementary opened its doors to families for a special celebration of learning and growth! At their See How We’ve Grown event, students proudly showcased the incredible work they’ve done throughout the year—and wow, was it impressive!
From podcasts exploring Goochland’s rich history in Time Travel in Goochland and Beyond 3.0, to hands-on science and research projects about soil, life cycles, and gardening, our students demonstrated creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning.
Fifth graders also unveiled exciting additions to our Nature Trail and Courtyard, LEAFing their legacy for future Roadrunners to enjoy! 🌼🌿
Thank you to all the families who joined us—we loved sharing this journey with you.
The RES Spring Book Fair begins on Monday, April 14th!
Did you know that you can set up an eWallet for a cash-free shopping experience?
Click here to learn more:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/randolphelementaryschool5
Thanks for supporting our annual FUNdraiser! 📚
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at STEM Camp 2025!
Join us for A Children’s Engineering/STEM Initiative: Think, Plan, and Build - 21st Century Skills!
Dates: June 3–6, 2025
Time: 8:30–11:45 AM
Location: Goochland High School (GHS)
Cost: $125 (payments made through OSP)
Registration Deadline: May 16, 2025
Students from PK-8th grade will dive into hands-on experiences like building barns and baking bread, exploring the fascinating world of sharks, racing CO₂-powered cars, and designing robots for competition!
Spaces are limited, so don’t wait—register today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScq4FsMOtOe9AMsxWu3IyxyvK8ee-96anF4LMzZg6dEWyXVtQ/viewform
BEE-lieve it or not, the Spring Book Fair is nearly here! Students will visit the Book Fair during the week of April 14-18. Families are welcome to see what the BUZZ is all about during our "See How We've Grown" event on April 15 from 4-6 PM. 🐝˚ ༘ ೀ⋆｡˚
Mark your calendars and “See How We’ve Grown” this year! Visit RES on Tuesday, April 15th from 4-6 PM and engage in exhibits and activities that feature the amazing things our students have been learning this year. We look FORWARD to seeing you for this very special family event!
We are excited to cheer on our 4th and 5th grade Roadrunners at the Reading Olympics Tournament on Thursday!
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MAPS testing begins this week for grades 2-5. Be sure to get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast!
Click on this link to view the Sunday Message for the week of March 17th:
https://tinyurl.com/45yr926b
Can you S-P-E-L-L impressive?!
Lilah, a fifth-grader from RES, tied for 5th place in the 51st Richmond regional spelling bee on Wednesday, March 12th. She was also a top contestant in the regional bee last year as a fourth-grader. We're so P-R-O-U-D of Lilah's achievements!
This week, we welcome our NEW principal, Ms. Burnham to the Roadrunner family!
Click on the following link to view our newsletter for the week of March 10th:
https://tinyurl.com/4f2jfrab
Students at RES cozied up on the first day of Read Across America Week with Pajama Day!
Our Roadrunner faculty and staff wanted to send out a huge THANK YOU to GCPS for providing a delicious lunch from Maggianos for All-Star Week! We enjoyed every last bite!
Celebrate the beginning of Reading Month with special dress-up days forRead Across America week!
Please access the Sunday message here:
https://secure.smore.com/n/jumre
Don't forget that Kindness Challenges are DUE on Friday. Thank you!