
Appreciating our first year teachers and celebrating excellence! Congratulations to Ms. McDaniel and Mrs. Costas-Saperstein!




We showed our love for the GES Instructional Assistants on Valentine's Day! They are the heart of the school!!!





These 100 year olds joined us for the 100th Day of School celebration!!!!


Thank you, Mrs. Smith, and our many volunteers and staff members who made the Heartwood Hotel First Snow Festival a huge success!







Dr. Cromartie reads to GES students today! Everyone had so much fun! #thebigcheese


Goochland Elementary School
Please join the PTA for an exciting night at our Annual Auction!
Check out the Givebacks Link below to pre-registration for bid numbers and purchase dinner tickets. Meal tickets for entrée selections must be ordered ahead of time! Meals will not be available for sale night of. Please register meal tickets on Givebacks by Sunday 1/28/24.
https://goochlandelementarypta.memberhub.com/store... (https://goochlandelementarypta.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true)
There are several ways to donate this year: sending in items with students to school, shopping our Amazon Grade Level Bundle Links below or monetary donating towards larger items with the Givebacks link above. Cut off for Amazon orders is Saturday 1/27/24. Monetary donations & drop off donations must be turned in by Monday 1/29/24. Thank you SO much for your support!
Grade Level Shopping Links
Pre-School
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OO9F3RPTYZJE... (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fhz%2Fwishlist%2Fls%2F1OO9F3RPTYZJE%3Fref_%3Dlist_d_wl_lfu_nav_16%26fbclid%3DIwAR3ObqKsX__4pAs49tfl2jb4PUNXqOkkjpbkWaglmRsXDOr99LpVacnTyjY&h=AT3m5DTDr_JpOmV8tK_N-vdX4P37cX9dJEwlx7WlhSxiTe9Q676fe_vUCRJ5KLZ6g7K4VG6TTkskj8X9F8uaTGTLScYz5mjpnkM-RFbqJtCalgWBnuYuCY6WwqmMjdQpPYMx7i-mXjEk51nTi-VynBA&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT1Tl33WZOK3wCUyyZdEKwhPOn3ov4kxBIt78mD4mDGarzTzJ7dPnBEDUxBR7hh_xRgWF976LvddBBU1pPb2MnKHt7BCCmvv5nSft-z4KJEgeyfv6KAKiYMW1fXmC-H_JuyflpH0nfuhtj9ZLDHD-4fnXE9YRkuKc-Q41FtTVfW-hpgUoTrMDOCLbBfkLNTTxCa3s16Xe1L_)
Kindergarten
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/AD6H3OCGMH0I... (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/AD6H3OCGMH0I?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_10)
1st - Ms. Borum
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3GRE8VKXVQKN... (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fhz%2Fwishlist%2Fls%2F3GRE8VKXVQKN%3Fref_%3Dlist_d_wl_lfu_nav_2%26fbclid%3DIwAR3uqx_bSyrbThsa_UI4PgX000wUY5CjKyOqerSVf0hGtrZv8Cg4yNxtK4M&h=AT2KxokCrNWBH79HWqIX3fHJ8vlwr0YvKtv_C653lb501SPkhs2vwCvyvC34-zvgsBR969pCqYvk2Y3XwQTPc6hBKHaHa_bvIftHpsX7KR7FEajfH-u3YwQS0cM21kJc4CIHpw05R5nf089PNAUy2BQ&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT1Tl33WZOK3wCUyyZdEKwhPOn3ov4kxBIt78mD4mDGarzTzJ7dPnBEDUxBR7hh_xRgWF976LvddBBU1pPb2MnKHt7BCCmvv5nSft-z4KJEgeyfv6KAKiYMW1fXmC-H_JuyflpH0nfuhtj9ZLDHD-4fnXE9YRkuKc-Q41FtTVfW-hpgUoTrMDOCLbBfkLNTTxCa3s16Xe1L_)
1st - Ms. Lewis
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2ZSI7ALG7I1L1... (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fhz%2Fwishlist%2Fls%2F2ZSI7ALG7I1L1%3Fref_%3Dlist_d_wl_lfu_nav_11%26fbclid%3DIwAR2Wl4uif32jXjHydvuzctDsf_TplTce6DfN1YENZe-aA_krkCNHNaciXKg&h=AT0k7PX7kqI5VOMsqqNNeIorBP--mYTdf42tg8v6CV8FOO7aDigAKVZoN2M_xqpZdMQLZLmUg3QiHYgXM-CGhE7vcGbqLfg_ct7miIn4zJ_l7C0m2LIkqQINhJTmQjRfe3I6tPptc6AKaPQ7zhZK3Kc&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT1Tl33WZOK3wCUyyZdEKwhPOn3ov4kxBIt78mD4mDGarzTzJ7dPnBEDUxBR7hh_xRgWF976LvddBBU1pPb2MnKHt7BCCmvv5nSft-z4KJEgeyfv6KAKiYMW1fXmC-H_JuyflpH0nfuhtj9ZLDHD-4fnXE9YRkuKc-Q41FtTVfW-hpgUoTrMDOCLbBfkLNTTxCa3s16Xe1L_)
1st - Ms. McClung
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1st - Ms. Nixon
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2nd Grade
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/AHJGABU1MMRK... (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/AHJGABU1MMRK?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_18)
3rd Grade
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2O7R59CBSZSID... (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2O7R59CBSZSID?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_19)
4th Grade
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SLHJ0A877OIV... (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SLHJ0A877OIV?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_8)
5th Grade
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The 7th annual GEF essay contest sponsored by The Rotary Club of Goochland is officially starting up! The essay contest is open to all 4th and 5th grade students and this year there will be 3 prizes at each school:
Most Creative - $100
Best Constructed - $100
Best Supports the Topic - $100
The essays should be 500 words or fewer and the submissions are due March 1st, 2024. The essay template and submission form can be found here: goochlandschools.org/gef-essay
The question for this year is: What is your biggest fear in life? Describe what you are afraid of and why. Has anything happened in your life that has made you feel this way?
Good luck to all of our 4th and 5th grade students!


A big shoutout to our dedicated school principals who inspire, guide, and shape the future every day. Your commitment to education makes a lasting impact. GCPS has the best principals in the business! Thank you for all that you do!


📅 Join GMS & GHS for Curriculum Night, Wed, Jan 17th, 5:30-7:00 PM! 🏫 Rising 6-8 graders: info session at 5:30 in GMS library. Rising 9-12 graders: Explore courses, grab dinner at the food truck, & enter to win a prize! 🎉



Fifth grade families! Please mark your calendars!


Spreading holiday cheer at Goochland Elementary❄️! Volunteers made the last week before break extra special with heartwarming read-aloud sessions. A fun-filled way to wrap up the semester!


Thank you to Mrs. Horn, Mrs. Barefoot-Reid, Mr. Newman, and Mr. Wright (not pictured), for your invaluable collaboration on the GCPS School Board. Special thanks to Leah, our student board rep, for her valuable contributions and student voice. Grateful for your support!


Congratulations to Hadley our GES spelling bee winner!


These little “thinkers” are working hard to get the Wampanoag family across the River! You could see the wheels turning! STEM in a kinder!





It's Book Fair time! Time to Level Up with Reading!
Preview day is Friday 11/10 - look for wishlists to come home via iPad or SeeSaw. Purchase day are 11/13-11-17 during Encore or after school 11-13-11/16.






Look at these engaged kindergarten students! Thank you for your service!


We all enjoyed having the Veterans read and share their experiences with the students at GES today! Thank you for your service!





Thank you Preston Park Parents for stocking the lounge and the fridge with snacks and drinks! We all feel appreciated and spoiled at GES!



When he grows up he knows what he wants to be!!!!


Kindergarten book character costume parade is a fan favorite at GES!



