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Our Read Across America Week grand finale included two fantastic Special Guest Readers on Pajama Day: Mrs. Demas and Fire Chief, Eddie Ferguson! Mrs. Demas had the kids laughing - and Chief Ferguson brought a fire truck and ambulance! It was a wonderful way to end the week!
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Every day the women of Team GCPS provide healing and promote hope. This year, we are reminded of the importance of caregivers during Women's History Month and celebrate those who sustain our hopes for the future.
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Two lovely ladies joined us today for Read Across America Week. Thank you to Demetra Harris and Karen Horn for being Special Guest Readers today! We were honored that you could join us.
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Click here for a summary of the work done by @glndschools boundary adjustment steering committee last night. https://www.goochlandschools.org/article/674841
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Youth Art Month is the perfect time to highlight GCPS arts offerings and our phenomenal art, music, drama, and dance students and teachers! Look for posts throughout the month.
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Stay up to date on the work of our division's steering committee as we adjust our elementary attendance boundaries for the 2024-2025 school year. Check out our project website to follow this work https://coopstratprojects.com/gcps/ Stay tuned for more info. next week.
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It was “Dress for Success” day and students put their best look forward! We were impressed with our respectful young ladies and gentlemen. Way to shine bright, Roadrunners!
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Read Across America Week excitement continues with three amazing Special Guest Readers today. They even got into the spirit by Dressing for Success. Thanks to Dr. Geyer, Dr. Raley, and Susan Wilson for exemplifying that Leaders Are Readers!
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Our Goochland High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC program is designed for ALL students interested in building their leadership skills in preparation for ANY future career. Learn more about our excellent program! https://www.goochlandschools.org/article/673466
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Our Roadrunners were treated to three Special Guest Readers today for Read Across America Week. Thank you to Sheriff Creasey, Mr. Hadd, and Dr. Armstrong for sharing some favorite stories with us!
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What improves memory, enhances hand-eye coordination, fosters teamwork and teaches students to problem-solve? Music, of course! Happy Music in Our Schools Month! Be sure to thank a music teacher this month!
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Read Across America Week is off to a fantastic start! GCPS Athletic Director, Joe Fowler, made a special visit to the library today to read Hoop Genius, a story about the invention of basketball, to our Reading Olympians.
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Coach Gordon, Coach Snead, & the GHS varsity basketball players joined us for Move-It Monday today to kick off Read Across America Week! They spoke to 4th & 5th graders about hard work & making good choices, shot some hoops with the kids, and taught PreK some basketball skills.
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As a result of new CDC guidance, employees, visitors, volunteers are no longer required to wear masks while at school. Students and staff are also no longer required to wear masks on school buses or cars. This change is effective tomorrow 2/28/22.
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Read Across America Week begins on Monday (2/28/22) with SPORTS DAY!
Wear your favorite team jerseys or apparel. Don't forget your athletic shoes because we have some fun Move-It Monday activities planned, including a few special guests!
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Thank you to the Randolph community for your generosity! Our school librarian, Susan Vaughan, delivered a very full carload of donated books to the Fox School Book Drive today. The volunteers were overwhelmed with gratitude and appreciation. #weRrandolph
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Take a moment to read our @glndschools Family Connections Newsletter for March. This month's newsletter highlights many different ways to support our students. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uNx7_jZRyzC8cEXn7_RLHAV1-5FqDC0u/view?usp=sharing
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Our division held its first public boundary adjustment meeting last week. Take a moment to learn more about the process: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Kk86taHHF0qbax_joehCvnxivPeTyfOu/view?usp=sharing Next meeting is March 2 at 6 p.m. at GHS.
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Our division held its first public boundary adjustment meeting last week. Take a moment to learn more about the process: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mj63v91jbCFGoRPiW3RNGZS62rBz7ZH0/view?usp=sharing Next meeting is March 2 at 6 p.m. at GHS.
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Our Roadrunners appreciate the kind messages that Ms. Amatruda & Ms. K. Wilson's class have posted in the hallways! Thanks for spreading so much positivity, especially during Random Acts of Kindness Week!
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