We love our community connections! 💫
If you’d like to get involved, reach out to riverotters@glnd.k12.va.us
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A huge shoutout to Ms. McDaniel’s class for their otterly awesome act of kindness! 💙 Students practiced their communication skills by delivering special treats from our Otter Snack Shack to staff across the building. What a wonderful way to spread smiles and kindness throughout GES! 🦦💫
Check out this month’s lunch menu online:
https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/GoochlandElementarySchool
Interested in volunteering? We’d love to have you!
✅ Complete the volunteer application: https://www.goochlandschools.org/page/volunteering
📧 Reach out to us at riverotters@glnd.k12.va.us
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📚🦁 We’re Wild About Reading at GES! 📖
Get ready for our Fall Book Fair — coming November 17–21!
All classes will visit the Book Fair during their library Encore times, and families can shop too!
🛒 Shopping Hours:
🌅 Morning Shopping — Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7:45–8:45 a.m.
🌇 After-School Shopping — Monday–Thursday, Nov. 17–20, 2:15–3:30 p.m.
Parents, come find books and great gifts for the upcoming holidays! 🎁✨
🎭 Step into the magic of the Jazz Age!
The Goochland Drama Department proudly presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream — Shakespeare’s classic comedy reimagined in the dazzling world of 1920s New York City. ✨
Enjoy an evening of laughter, clever twists, and unforgettable characters brought to life by our talented students!
📅 Showtimes:
Friday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 26 at 2:00 p.m.
📍 Goochland High School Auditorium
🎟️ Don’t miss it! Get your tickets here: https://sites.google.com/glnd.k12.va.us/goochland-drama-dept/2025-2026-season/a-midsummer-nights-dream
We can't wait to see all the ghosts, goblins, and superheroes walking our hallways on Tuesday, October 28th, from 5-7 PM.
What will you be this year? We're so excited to find out!🎃
👉 Questions? Reach out to our PTA at 📧 gesptavoice@gmail.com
At our October 14 School Board meeting, we had the pleasure of recognizing outstanding GCPS students, staff, and community members who exemplify our five core values — Excellence, Courage, Creativity, Honor, and Optimism (ECCHO).
This fall, more than 50 nominations were submitted by staff for individuals who make a difference in our schools every day. From those nominations, 10 ECCHO Award winners were selected and celebrated for living out these values in all they do.
Congratulations to our ECCHO Award recipients:
🏆 Abbey Pray & Ashby Cronin, GHS Students
🏆 Heather Rhoads, Community Member & Volunteer
🏆 Joseph Jackson, GCPS Bus Driver
🏆 Molly Voss, GMS Teacher
🏆 Crystal Neilson-Hall, GHS Teacher
🏆 Mary Paige David & Olivia Exum, GHS Teachers
We’re so proud to honor these individuals who inspire others and make GCPS such a special place to learn and work!
Goochland High students Alexis Phillips and Addison Bryce are sharing their love of food—and culture—through Dawg Treats, a student-led culinary project! From calzones and beef tacos to tres leches cake, they’re bringing international flavors to our home football games.
Proceeds support Goochland’s culinary program, funding student field trips and hands-on learning opportunities. You can find the retrofitted food bus near the flagpole from gate opening until the end of the third quarter. Cash and credit accepted!
Come out, grab a bite, and taste the world with Dawg Treats! 🌟
Leading up to Yorktown Victory Day (October 19), this week celebrates the Reading Revolution—encouraging students to learn about the people, places, and events of the Revolutionary era, freedom and democracy, the Constitution, and the civic principles that helped shape our nation.
Students listened to Henry and the Cannons: A True Story of the American Revolution by Don Brown and explored how one man’s determination helped change the course of history. ❤️💙🤍
Fifth grade students kicked off their first book club meetings by choosing a book that interested them, joining classmates who picked the same title, and reading parts of their book aloud together. Each group then set an independent reading goal for the week.
Next week, these young readers will meet again to discuss what they’ve read and set new goals as they continue their literary adventures! 🌟
What do otters love most? A good trick-or-treat!
You'll find it at Goochland Elementary—it can't be beat!
Join us Tuesday, October 28th, 5-7 PM🎃
Interested in volunteering for event? Here is sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4BA4AA2DA1F94-58331853-anotterly#/
Interested in helping setup decorations for event? Here is sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4BA4AA2DA1F94-58575030-gespta
👉 Questions? Reach out to our PTA at 📧 gesptavoice@gmail.com
Our Raise Craze kindness campaign is in full swing! 💙 The Blue Lodge is currently in the lead for donations and registrations — but the race isn’t over yet! 🏁 Which lodge will take the lead next?
We’re just under $4,000 toward our $10,000 goal — every act of kindness and every registration makes a difference! 💛
✅ Register your student at https://raisecraze.com/join
✅ Enter our school code: 700-301
✅ Add 5–10 email addresses of friends and family who might want to support your child’s kindness campaign
Let’s keep spreading kindness, Otters! 🦦💙💛
All are welcome to attend.
At GES, our Otters are making others feel seen, appreciated, and loved through Acts of Kindness as part of our Raise Craze Fundraiser! 🦦✨
Each small act makes a big impact — from kind notes to helping hands, our students are spreading joy across our school and community. 💕
👉 Haven’t registered yet?
Join us at https://raisecraze.com/join
Use our school code: 700-301
Let’s continue to serve, not sell — and make kindness unforgettable! 🌟
Join us for Child Check — a free developmental screening for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers! 💫
🗓 When: Tuesday, November 4 | 9 AM – 2 PM
📍 Where: Goochland Elementary School, 2000 Bulldog Way
Our team will help you see if your child has the skills expected for their age — it’s quick, fun, and informative!
✨ Can’t make it that day? No problem!
For children birth to 2 years, call Jeanine Vassar at (804) 657-2010
For children ages 3–5 years, call Wendy Travis at (804) 556-5321
Let’s make sure every Goochland kiddo is growing, learning, and thriving! 💕
Calling all ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and princesses! 🧜♀️🦸♂️🦇 Goochland Elementary is getting a spooky makeover for An Otterly Spooktacular Event!
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 28th, 5-7 PM for this free family event. Wear your best Halloween costume and prepare to trick-or-treat our hallways! We can't wait to see your creative costumes and smiling faces!
Interested in volunteering for event? Here is sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4BA4AA2DA1F94-58331853-anotterly#/
Interested in helping setup decorations for event? Here is sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4BA4AA2DA1F94-58575030-gespta
👉 Questions? Reach out to our PTA at 📧 gesptavoice@gmail.com
At GES, we’re doing just that through our Raise Craze Fundraiser — spreading kindness, showing gratitude, and making a difference one good deed at a time! 💕
Every act of kindness counts, and every registration helps us reach our goal while teaching our Otters the power of compassion. 🦦✨
👉 Haven’t registered yet?
It’s easy! Visit https://raisecraze.com/join
Enter our school code: 700-301
Choose your Acts of Kindness and start making waves of kindness today! 🌊
Instead of selling products, our Otters are raising money by spreading kindness! From Oct. 6–24, students will complete Acts of Kindness (like our Veterans Project on Lodge Day, Oct. 24) while asking friends & family for support.
🌟 Goal: $10,000
🌟 Funds support: Otterly Spooktacular, Learning Garden shade, pull-up bars, BrainPOP & more!
👉 Register here: https://raisecraze.com/join
School Code: 700-301
Let’s spend time serving, not selling—and show the power of kindness in action! 💌🇺🇸
