Byrd Elementary School

Week of 5/20/2024

Updates & Reminders

School is closed on Friday, May 24th and Monday, May 27th.
Field Day is Friday, May 31st and we are looking for volunteers! If you can help out, sign up here.
SOL testing continues this week. Please refer to the testing schedule and tips below.

The end of the year is approaching quickly. Students will have an early dismissal on Wednesday, June 5th and Thursday, June 6th. The last day of school is Thursday, June 6th.
Is your student attending the new GES next school year? Come meet other students and families at Hidden Rock Park on Tuesday, June 11th from 5-7 for a Popsicle Meet & Greet!

SOL Testing Schedule + Tips

Reminders/Tips:

Testing can be a stressful time for our students and staff. Check out the posters below with some test-taking skills and coping strategies to help your student succeed!
Please ensure your student arrives at school on time. Testing starts around 8:30 each day and we want to ensure your student has plenty of time to complete the test.
Any students who arrive after the start of their scheduled test will have to make-up their test on another day.
Students cannot be picked up early from a testing session once it has begun. If a student is picked up early, their test will be turned in as is and their score will reflect.
If you have any questions regarding SOL testing, please email Madison Jackson at mjackson@glnd.k12.va.us

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GCPS STEM Camp

Join us for an exciting adventure at the GCPS STEM Camp from June 17th, 18th, 20th, and 21st at GMS! This camp is designed for students in Pre-K through 5th grade and is completely free of charge. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, so sign up early before registration closes on May 31st! Sign up HERE.

Go Nuts For Reading Program

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Thank you to everyone who participated in the Go Nuts for Reading program! We will distribute tickets to the Wednesday, May 29th Flying Squirrels game the week of the game. Kids are invited to participate in a parade around the field prior to the start of the game. Families can purchase additional tickets for $10 a ticket through our school fundraiser site: https://fevo.me/bes2024. Last year the game sold out, so get your extra tickets early!

Community News

Looking Ahead

May 24th: Student holiday (teacher work day)
May 27th: School closed (Memorial Day)
May 29th: Flying Squirrels Go Nuts for Reading game
May 31st: Field day and Movie Night at School!
June 5th: 5th grade graduation/ early dismissal
June 6th: Talent show/ early dismissal/ last day of school!

Helpful Links & Info

Please notify the office about transportation changes via email at beseagles@glnd.k12.va.us. If you have daily transportation needs, please make sure you provide changes at the beginning of each week for the entire week. Please make sure you have all transportation changes in prior to 1:00 PM, this allows staff time to communicate all necessary changes and avoids confusion when a call is not received. We appreciate your support.

Parents who wish to chaperone a field trip or volunteer regularly in our school must submit to a background check every 2 years using the BIB portal. The process is completely electronic. If you are having problems with the system, contact Demetra Harris at dharris@glnd.k12.va.us.

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