Goochland Elementary School

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

📣 Teacher Appreciation Week is Almost Here! 🍎 GES will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week from April 28th – May 2nd! Let’s come together to show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate them. ❤️ 🍳 Donate to help us provide a special Staff Breakfast on Monday, April 28th → https://goochlandelementarypta.givebacks.com/store/items/1176067 🥪 Volunteer to cover extended teacher lunches on Friday, May 2nd → https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4BA4AA2DA1F94-55826790-teacher#/ Your support means the world — thank you for helping us make this week extra special! 🙌

📚🌸 The GES Spring Book Fair is coming soon! 🌸📚 Mark your calendars for April 14th–18th — it's time to stock up on stories! ✨ All students will attend the Book Fair during their regular library Encore times. 📅 Purchasing Days: During scheduled library time ☀️ Morning Shopping: Tues–Fri, 7:45–8:45am 🌙 Afterschool Shopping: Mon–Thurs, 2:15–3:30pm 💳 Set up an eWallet for easy, cash-free shopping! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5729331 🛍️ Shop the Online Fair: April 14–27 https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/goochlandelementaryschool 🙌 We need YOU! Volunteer and help make the Book Fair magical! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4BA8AB23A4F85-56144994-books#/ 📖 Let’s help our Otters find their next favorite read! 🦦💙 #GESCelebratesReading #OttersLoveBooks #SpringBookFair2025

🎨🎶 It’s Almost Here! 🎭💃 Don’t miss the GCPS Fine Arts Festival and All-County Concert: "Rooted in Expression" — happening THIS Friday, April 11th at Goochland High School! ⏰ Performance starts at 5:30 PM in the GHS auditorium. Come see incredible performances from our talented chorus groups, band, drama department, and dance troupe! 🎤🎷🎬 See you there! 🌟

🎉 Big news, future Otters! 🦦 Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is happening NOW! Don’t miss your chance to join the Goochland Otter family — register today and get ready for an amazing year! 👉 https://tinyurl.com/GCPSRegistration 📅 Don't wait—secure your spot for the in-person screening Thursday, April 10, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. : (804) 556-5321 We can’t wait to see you soon! 💙💛 #FutureOtters #GoochlandOtters

📢 Great News — Deadline Extended! 🎉 We still need to sell 100 more yearbooks and now you have a little extra time to help us get there! 🦦📚 The new deadline to order your 2024 Goochland Otter Yearbook is Friday, April 11! 📍 Order Now: yearbookordercenter.com/job/17866 💲 Cost: $26 ❓ Questions? Email gesptavoice@gmail.com Let’s hit that 100 together and make this yearbook unforgettable! 💯📸 #OtterMemories

🦦✨ Future Otters, it's time! ✨🦦 Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is officially open! If your little Otter is ready to dive into learning and fun, make sure to register today! 👉https://tinyurl.com/GCPSRegistration We can't wait to meet our newest Otters! 💙💛 #FutureOtters #OtterPride

📢 FINAL CALL! 🚨 All 2024 Goochland Otters Yearbook orders are due THIS SATURDAY! 🦦✨ Don't miss your chance to capture this year's memories forever — order now before it’s too late! ⏳📸 📍 Order Now: yearbookordercenter.com/job/17866 💲 Cost: $26 ❓ Questions? Email gesptavoice@gmail.com Once they're gone, they're gone — don’t wait! 🙌 #OtterMemories #Yearbook2024

🐾 Bulldog Love in Action! 🐾 Today, GHS students made a BIG impact at GES for their Energize and Engage day! 💙 Bulldogs spent time working with our Otters, sharing smiles, and helping prepare materials for after spring break. From reading together 📚 to organizing supplies ✂️, their hard work and kindness made a huge difference! Thank you, GHS students, for showing us what it means to lead with heart and make a positive impact! 💙🐾 #OtterLove #GHSVolunteers #EnergizeAndEngage #BetterTogether

📢 Our fifth graders had an amazing time at Luck Stone today! 🪨🌿 They explored geology up close, learned about natural resources, and even got to see big machinery in action! 👷‍♂️🌍 A huge thank you to the Goochland Education Foundation for making this incredible experience possible! ❤️ #OutdoorEducation #LearningInAction #GoochlandOtters

📣 Teacher Appreciation Week is Coming! 🍎 GES will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week from April 28th – May 2nd! Let’s show our amazing teachers and staff how much we appreciate them! ❤️ 🌟 How You Can Help: 🍳 Donate to support our Staff Breakfast on Monday, April 28th → https://goochlandelementarypta.givebacks.com/store/items/1176067 🥪 Volunteer to cover extended teacher lunches on Friday, May 2nd → https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4BA4AA2DA1F94-55826790-teacher#/ Thank you for helping us make this week extra special! 🙌 -GES PTA gesptavoice@gmail.com

📚🏅 Our 4th and 5th grade Reading Olympians from Byrd, Goochland, and Randolph Elementary Schools came together today for this year’s Reading Olympic Tournament! It was a day filled with teamwork, knowledge, and a love for reading. Way to go, Olympians! 👏📖🥇

🎨✨ Goochland Fine Arts Camp – Registration Now Open! ✨🎭 Calling all rising 3rd-5th graders (students currently completing grades 2-4)! Don’t miss your chance to explore your creative side at Goochland Fine Arts Camp! 📅 Dates: Summer 2025 👥 Open to: GCPS rising 3rd-5th graders 🎯 Limited spots: Only 50 campers – Register ASAP! 🎭 Camp Details: Each camper will have the opportunity to take two awesome Fine Arts classes during camp! 💰 Cost: $125 – Make checks payable to Goochland County Public Schools – If the cost is a hardship, please contact your child’s principal 🚌 Transportation: Bus transportation will be provided using hub locations (details will be emailed after registration closes). 📝 How to Register: Return the completed form to your child’s elementary school, attention: Fine Arts Camp. https://tinyurl.com/FineArtsCamp 🚨 Registration Deadline: May 16, 2025 🎶🎨 Don’t miss out on this creative summer adventure – Register today! 🎶🎨

📢 Don't Miss Out — Yearbook Orders Close April 5! 🚨 Why did the yearbook break up with the calendar? 🤔 Because it couldn’t handle all the dates! 😂📆 Make sure you don’t miss out on this year’s memories — order your 2024 Goochland Otters Yearbook today! 🦦✨ 📍 Order Now: yearbookordercenter.com/job/17866 💲 Cost: $26 ❓ Questions? Email gesptavoice@gmail.com Grab yours before it's gone! ⏳📸 #OtterMemories #Yearbook2024

🎉👏 Congratulations to our 5th Grade students for completing the DARE program today! 🎉👏 A huge THANK YOU to Officer Carter for guiding our students through this important program and helping them make safe, responsible choices. We're so proud of our 5th graders! 💙👮‍♂️💪

🚀 STEM Camp 2025 is coming soon! 🌟 📅 Dates: June 3-6, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM 📍 Location: Goochland High School 💰 Cost: $125 (for Goochland County residents) 🚍 Transportation provided 📝 Register by May 16th → Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScq4FsMOtOe9AMsxWu3IyxyvK8ee-96anF4LMzZg6dEWyXVtQ/viewform?usp=preview 🔎 Don’t miss this fun, hands-on STEM adventure—Oh, The Places You’ll Go with STEM! 🌍

📢 Calling all future Otters! 🦦✨ Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is NOW OPEN! If your little one is ready to join the Goochland Otter family, don’t wait — get them registered today! 👉 Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/GCPSRegistration *Be sure to select 2025-2026 School Year. We can’t wait to welcome our newest Otters! 💙💛 #FutureOtters #GoochlandOtters #KindergartenReady

📚🌸 Mark Your Calendars — Spring Book Fair! 🌸📚 The Spring Book Fair is coming April 14-18! 🎉 📖 Class Visits: Students will shop during their library encore. 🛍️ Family Shopping: 👉 Morning: 7:45–8:30 AM (Tuesday–Friday) 👉 Afterschool: 2:15–3:30 PM (Monday–Thursday) Stock up on great reads and support our school library — we can't wait to see you there! ❤️

🎨🎶 Join Us for the GCPS Fine Arts Festival! 🎭🎤 Mark your calendars! On Friday, April 11th, come celebrate the incredible talent of our GCPS students at the Fine Arts Festival and All-County Concert: “Rooted in Expression” at Goochland High School. 🗓️ Date: Friday, April 11th ⏰ Performance Begins: 5:30 PM 📍 Location: GHS Auditorium Enjoy performances from: 🎶 Randolph, Goochland, and Byrd Elementary Chorus Groups 🎶 Goochland Middle and High School Chorus Groups 🎷 GHS & GMS Band 🎭 GHS Drama 💃 GHS Dance Troupe Come support our talented students and experience a night of creativity and expression! 🌟

🧥🥼 Lost and Found Alert! 🧥🥼 Spring is here, and with these cool mornings and warm afternoons, our Lost and Found is bursting with jackets and sweatshirts! 🌞❄️ Parents, please stop by soon to reclaim those cozy layers. Your child's favorite hoodie might be waiting! 😊