Randolph Elementary School

🎉 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! https://secure.smore.com/n/3b86k

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.