Randolph Elementary School

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!

We're looking FORWARD to a full week of school! Please access the Sunday message here: https://secure.smore.com/n/ujzbq1 Don't forget that yearbook orders are DUE on Friday. Thank you!

The Kids Heart Challenge donations are due on Monday, February 24th. It's not too late to join this year’s Heart Hero Team and learn how to keep our hearts and minds healthy. Download the AHA Schools app and take Finn’s Mission! https://tinyurl.com/5d4a9jxx

Did you know that doing nice things for others can make you feel good, too? Wylie and Bingo know that! So they spread kindness wherever they go. Learn more about the Kids Heart Challenge by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/5d4a9jxx

Randolph families, School is CLOSED on Monday, February 17th for Presidents' Day. March 21st is now a regular instructional day for students. Please access the Sunday Message here: https://secure.smore.com/n/v8k7tc Thank you!

February 14th is School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! Join us in celebrating Deputy Paradis for his dedication to our Roadrunner community! We are so grateful for all he does to keep our school safe and support our students. Thank you, Deputy Paradis! You are amazing!

Today our school had so much fun kicking off this year’s Kids Heart Challenge! Alongside this year’s heart heroes, we’re learning about healthy hearts and life lessons like getting active, asking for help, resting well and being kind. BONUS: your student will get a free wristband for joining at https://tinyurl.com/2tbw565r or using the AHA Schools app.

Author, Matt Landis, visited with the 3rd-5th grade students today. His enthusiasm for reading, writing, and history made the experience even more exciting! Thank you to Mr. Landis for encouraging our students to embrace the joy of reading and learning! It was an incredible day!

Author, Matt Landis, will be visiting with grades 3-5 on Friday, February 14th! Did you pre-order a signed copy of one of his books? If so, they will be given to students tomorrow. Can kids still order? Yes! They are welcome to bring money tomorrow to purchase any extra copies . If for some reason we sell out of that, he can leave signed bookplates and do another drop shipment from the publisher.

Today is a great day for some quiet reading. Don’t forget to read our 2025 Goochland Reads selection, A Boy Called Bat. This week, we are completing chapters 15-21.

Attention students in grades 3-5: Don't forget that all entries for the 2025 American Legion Auxiliary's Americanism essay contest are DUE on February 13th. Please bring your completed essay and cover sheet to school. Click here or scan the attached QR code for more information: https://www.legion-aux.org/americanism-essay-contest

The counting celebrations continued with first grade's 101st Day of School! Students and teachers dressed up like 101 Dalmatians and incorporated the number 101 into many of their activities throughout the day.

Save the Date! We’re kicking off Kids Heart Challenge on February 12th! #KidsHeartChallenge #hearthero https://tinyurl.com/2tbw565r

Each year, All Star Week is a special time when we celebrate all GCPS staff members for their incredible contributions and the lasting impact they have on our students, families, and community. From teachers and bus drivers to school nurses, administrators, and support staff, every team member plays a vital role in making GCPS a great place to learn and grow! As we prepare for this celebration later this month, we’d love to hear from YOU! Do you have a GCPS staff member who has made a difference in your child’s life? Whether it’s a kind gesture, a moment of encouragement, or a story of going above and beyond, we invite you to share your appreciation. You can submit your stories of gratitude—big or small—by filling out this short form. If you’d like, you can even upload a photo to accompany your story. https://tinyurl.com/5wa5dak9 Selected stories may be featured on our GCPS social media pages during All Star Week as we highlight the outstanding individuals who help make our schools so special. Thank you for joining us in celebrating our amazing staff! We can’t wait to hear your stories.

Randolph Families, We will be celebrating Kindness Week next week. Please access the Sunday message here: https://secure.smore.com/n/xp3n7 Let's work together to make EVERY day a day of kindness!