Goochland Elementary School

Today, all of our River Otters came together for an exciting school-wide assembly to kick off the Kids Heart Challenge! 🦦❤️ We're ready to learn, grow, and make a difference by completing Finn’s Mission. Let's work together to save lives and support our school! http://www2.heart.org/goto/GoochlandElementary

🚀 Today, our 3rd graders had a special visit from the Frontier Culture Museum! They dove into the fascinating history of the ancient empire of Mali, once a powerful center of trade in West Africa. 🌍✨ Mali became incredibly wealthy by controlling the trade of two priceless resources: salt (essential for preserving food and staying healthy) and gold (used for stunning jewelry and coins). 🧂💰 Our students loved exploring how these trades helped Mali thrive and become one of the richest empires in Africa. What an amazing way to bring history to life! 🎉📚 #LearningAdventures #HistoryComesAlive #ThirdGradeFun

💛💙 Get ready, Goochland families! 💛💙 We’re thrilled to announce this year’s main fundraiser: The Goochland River Otter Glow Run! 🏃✨ Our goal: Raise $18,000 for school-wide activities, teacher appreciation, and meals to benefit ALL students at Goochland Elementary! Why we’re excited: 1️⃣ Easy-to-use fundraising platform 2️⃣ Inspiring character enrichment through “Castle Quest” 3️⃣ Fun, fitness-focused event for EVERY student 📅 Key Dates: 💻 Sign up: 1/21/2025 at MyBooster.com 🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff: 2/4/2025 👟 Glow Run: 2/12/2025 More updates coming soon—stay tuned! #GoochlandOtters #GlowRunFun

🌟 Principal Appreciation Week! 🌟 This week, we’re celebrating Mrs. McCay and all she does for our Goochland River Otters! 🎉 From her warm welcomes each morning to leading us with kindness and care, Mrs. McCay makes our school a place where every student thrives. Let's show her just how much we appreciate her hard work! Here are a few simple ways families and students can say “thank you” to Mrs. McCay: 💌 Write a Note or Card: A heartfelt message from students or families goes a long way. 🎨 Create Artwork: Otters love creativity! A drawing or handmade gift shows appreciation in a fun way. 👋 Give a Kind Word: A simple "thank you" or smile brightens anyone’s day. 📚 Share a Favorite Story: Let Mrs. McCay know how she's made a difference at school! 🎉 Otter Spirit: Wear your Goochland gear and show your school pride! Let’s make this week unforgettable for Mrs. McCay. Thank you for being an amazing leader and role model! 🦦💙 #PrincipalAppreciation #GoochlandOtters #OtterlyAmazing

🌟 Exciting News from Girls on the Run! 🌟 Our amazing girls wrapped up the season by partnering with Goochland Animal Shelter for a heartwarming community impact project! 🐾 💖 They created adoption awareness posters displayed in local businesses and flyers to collect wishlist items for the shelter. Items Needed: Blankets, Peanut Butter, Dog & Cat Toys, Bleach, Paper Towels, Hand Sanitizer, Hand Soap, Dryer Sheets, Towels, Laundry Detergent, Dog Biscuits, Disinfecting Wipes 📅 We're collecting donations through the end of January. 📍 Drop-off boxes are outside Rooms 117 & 118. Thank you for supporting this wonderful project and helping the girls make a difference for animals in need! 🐶🐱

🌟 It’s Spirit Day at Red Robin – TODAY! 🌟 Come out today, Thursday, January 9, from 11 AM - 10 PM, to support our GES River Otters while enjoying a tasty meal! 🦦🍔

🍔 Spirit Night Alert! 🍔 Join us at Red Robin TOMORROW Thursday, January 9, for a delicious way to support GES! 🎉 Bring your family, enjoy a great meal, and help raise funds for our school. 📍 Red Robin: Short Pump (11748 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23233) 🕔 11AM- 10 PM We can’t wait to see our Otter families there! 🦦❤️ #GESOtters #SpiritNight #SupportOurSchool

📣 Calling All GES Watch DOGS! 🐾 Are you a dad, grandad, uncle, or other positive male role model in a GES student's life? 💙 We’re looking for YOU to join our Watch DOGS (Dads of Great Students) program! This is an amazing opportunity to make a positive impact at GES and be a part of your student’s school experience. 🎯 Interested? Click here to sign up ➡️ https://forms.gle/CvXrekRyUu4anCzB9 More details will be shared after you complete the form. We can’t wait to see you on campus making a difference! 🦦

🎄📚 Holiday Read Aloud Fun! 📚🎄 "Readers have come, oh what a delight, Sharing stories so merry and bright! Our students enjoyed each festive tale, With joy and laughter that will never pale!" Thank you to all our guest readers for making this tradition so special! 📖✨ #HolidayReadAloud #FestiveFun #GoochlandOtters

River Otters Reminder! 🦦 Tomorrow is Lodge Shirt & Pajama Day—don’t forget to wear your comfiest PJs and your Lodge shirt! 🛏️👕 ⏰ Early Dismissal at 12:30 PM — please plan accordingly! Have a safe and happy holiday season, and we look forward to seeing all our River Otters back on January 6, 2025! 🎄✨

🎶 Holiday cheer is in the air! This morning, Ms. Watts led our 4th and 5th-grade chorus students in spreading joy throughout the school with festive Christmas carols. 🦦🎄✨ Their voices brought smiles to every hallway! 💚❤️ #OtterlyFestive

🌍✨ Holidays Around the World in Library Encore! Our River Otters have been busy exploring global celebrations through readings and hands-on STEM fun! From building kinaras for Kwanzaa to designing Diwali rangolis, students learned about traditions that light up the season. 📚🎨🕯️ Way to shine, Otters! 💡🦦

🚨 Help! We've misplaced our Lodge Shirt! 🚨 Good news: You can order a new one locally from EZ-Ship! 🎉 📧 Email: Goochland@ezshipstore.com 📞 Phone: (804) 556-9188 🏬 Or stop by in person to place your order! Be sure to let them know the size and color you need! 💙👕

🎉 Attention 5th Grade Families! 🎉 📚✨ Mark your calendars for the GMS Curriculum Fair! ✨📚 🗓 When: Wednesday, January 15th ⏰ Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM 📍 Where: Goochland Middle School 🌟 Join us for an exciting evening to: ✅ Explore course offerings for your rising 6th grader ✅ Meet our amazing teachers ✅ Hear valuable insights from our school counselors Let’s get ready for an incredible middle school journey together! We can’t wait to see you there! 🦦💙🦅

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🎉🐾 Goochland Otters Spirit Week is Here! 🐾🎉 Winter break is just around the corner, but first, let's make the week unforgettable with some festive fun! Here’s our Spirit Week lineup to keep you warm, cheerful, and full of Otter pride: 🎅 Monday: Merry & Bright Monday Wear your favorite holiday colors — think red or green OR dress as your favorite holiday character✨🎄 🧣 Tuesday: Deck Your Feet, Necks and Heads Wear your holiday scarves, hats and socks! ❄️🦌 🎁 Wednesday: Swiftie Sparkles or Winter Flannel Channel your inner pop star with sparkles and glitter or keep it cozy in your favorite winter flannel! 🎀🎅 ⛄ Thursday: Winter Holiday Shirt or Sweater Show off your festive side with a cheerful holiday shirt or a cozy sweater to spread the seasonal joy!🎄 💙 Friday: Goochland Otters Day Show your Otter pride by wearing your Lodge shirt with pajamas! 🦦💙 We can’t wait to see your creativity and spirit all week long! Let’s make this a week to remember before we head into winter break! 🥳🎄 Hoo hoo hoo, ha ha ha! Let’s go, Otters! 🦦✨

Stay Healthy This Flu Season! 🍎🤧 Flu season is here! Keep germs away with these healthy habits: 🖐️ Wash your hands often with soap and water. 💪 Cover your coughs and sneezes with your elbow. 🏠 Stay home if you’re feeling sick. 🥗 Eat healthy foods and get plenty of rest. Let’s work together to keep our school community healthy and strong! 🦦💙

Congrats to Libby Routson, GES Teacher of the Year! 🎉 This is such a well-deserved honor! Libby’s always smiling, full of positivity, and brings so much joy to her students. Her kindness and dedication make a world of difference, and we’re so lucky to have her in our family!

📚✨ A New Chapter for Reading Fun! ✨📚 We’re thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with The Goochland Restaurant to inspire our students to dive into the magical world of books! 🌟 The Goochland Restaurant is bringing back the nostalgic joy of the BOOK-IT Program with their own Reading Incentive Program! Here's how it works: 📖 Step 1: Your child will receive a special bookmark to track their reading progress. 📚 Step 2: Read 8 books and mark them on the bookmark! 🍪 Step 3: Take the completed bookmark to The Goochland Restaurant and enjoy: A FREE drink Your choice of fries, onion rings, or a cookie! 💡 Bonus: There’s no limit to the number of bookmarks! Keep reading, keep earning, and keep enjoying those tasty rewards! Let’s make reading a delicious adventure for our Goochland Otters! 🦦📚❤️

We dazzled the GCPS School Board with our Tacky Light tour! Much enthusiasm and excitement for a project that will become a tradition! An excellent collaboration between motivated students and their three super teachers, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Potter, and Mr. Beasley!!! #toGether