Today is Pi Day! Today's Math Fun at Home:Slice and share! If you cut a pie (or any round treat) into equal slices, how many people can you share it with? Try cutting it into 2, 4, and 8 pieces. Which way gives the biggest slice?

๐ Thank you, Issac Kowalski and Troop 710! ๐
Issac Kowalski and members of Troop 710 have cleared and constructed a new walking path connecting GES to Steeplechase Pkwy! This path will provide safe and easy access for the community to the GES campus.
A huge thank you to Luckstone and Scouts BSA Troop 710 - Goochland for making this wonderful addition possible! ๐๐

Reminder: Tomorrow, March 14 is an early release day!
Dismissal will be at 12:30. Itโs also our Pi Day Lodge Day! ๐
Donโt forget to wear your Lodge Day shirt!
๐ฃ Shoutout to our amazing GES teachers who presented at EdTech RVA on March 12! ๐๐
๐ Mrs. Routson and Mrs. Stacey shared their expertise on using Seesaw to engage students and enhance learning.
๐ Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Noone highlighted our fully student-created Kid News program โ giving students a voice and building leadership skills!
๐ Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Potter, and Mr. Beasley (from GMS) showcased how theyโre incorporating robotics into math through an awesome GES and GMS collaborative project.
We are so proud of our teachers for leading the way in innovative teaching! ๐ก๐ฆฆ๐ป #GESOtters #EdTechRVA #OtterPride

Today's Math Fun at Home: Pattern play! Make a pattern with circular objects you find at home. Can you repeat the pattern three times?

Today's Math Fun at Home: Estimation station! Estimate how many circular snacks (like crackers or apple slices) would fit around the edge of a plate. Test your estimate!

๐ข Don't Miss Out! Order Your Yearbook Today! ๐๐
Time is running out to grab your 2024 Goochland Otters Yearbook! ๐ฆฆโจ
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Today's Math Fun at Home: Shape search! Look for things shaped like a half-circle. Can you find at least three?

๐ Bulldog Basketball Camp ๐
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Dates: June 2ndโ4th
๐ฆ Who: Boys Ages 6โ15 (Rising 1stโ9th Graders)
โฐ Time: 8 AM โ 12 PM
๐ Where: GHS & GMS Gyms
๐ฒ Cost: $100
Don't miss out on the chance to sharpen your skills with the Bulldogs!
Register now ๐ https://tinyurl.com/GHSbasketballcamp
#BulldogBasketball #GHS #GMS #BasketballCamp

Join us for a night of FUNN at The Diamond as your Richmond Flying Squirrels take on the Somerset Patriots! $4 of every ticket purchased through this link will be donated back to Goochland Elementary. Purchase Additional Family and Friend Tickets online by April 15th https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Goochlandelementaryghn1eiwnaj

๐๐ฅง Pi Day Math Week is Here! ๐ฅง๐
Weโre celebrating Pi Day (3.14) with a week of fun and easy math activities you can do at home! Each day, try a quick, no-prep challenge that gets your child thinking about circles, shapes, and numbersโall while having fun!
Monday: Count and compare! How many circles can you find in your kitchen? (Think plates, cups, pans, etc.) Which one is the biggest? The smallest?

๐โจ Family Reading Night at GES was a huge success!
Thank you to all the families who joined us for a night of stories, fun, and community. Our March Madness Book Bracket is officially underwayโ16 amazing books, but only one will come out on top! ๐๐
Check out these great moments from last night! ๐ธ Drop a comment with your favorite book from the bracket! โฌ๏ธ
#GESReads #FamilyReadingNight #MarchMadnessBooks






๐๐ Reading Tip of the Day: Connect stories to real-life experiences! If a book mentions a place or event, talk about your own experiences or explore more about it online together. It builds curiosity and understanding! What adventures has reading inspired in your family? #BooksComeToLife #GoochlandOttersRead

๐๐ Reminder: TONIGHT is Spirit Night at Bella Sicilia from 4-9pm and GES March Madness Family Reading Night is TONIGHT from 6-7pm! Join us for an evening of fun, games, and reading adventures. We canโt wait to see you there! #GoochlandOttersRead
๐โค๏ธ Reading Tip of the Day: Lead by example! Let your child see you enjoying a good book or magazine. Share what youโre reading and spark great conversations. Whatโs on your reading list? #ReadersAreLeaders #GoochlandOttersRead

๐๐ Reading Tip of the Day: Mix it up with different reading materials! Comics, magazines, and even recipes can spark curiosity and keep reading fun. What unique things does your child love to read? #ReadingIsEverywhere #GoochlandOttersRead

Otter of the Month Spotlight! ๐ฆฆโจ A big round of applause for our February and March Otter of the Month staff winners! These incredible team members go above and beyond every day, showing kindness, teamwork, and dedication to our students and school community. Weโre so grateful for all they do to make our school a fun, loving, and engaging place to learn! #OtterOfTheMonth #GoochlandOtters #WeOtterWorkTogether

๐๐ Reading Tip of the Day: Make reading a family event! Take turns reading aloud or act out charactersโ voices. Itโs fun for all ages and builds strong reading skills. Whatโs your favorite book to read together? #FamilyReadingTime #GoochlandOttersRead

๐ข YEARBOOK SALES ARE LIVE! ๐
Capture the memories of this school year with your very own 2024 Goochland Otters Yearbook! ๐ฆฆ๐
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๐ฒ Cost: $26
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โณ Don't waitโsecure your copy before it's too late!
Tag a friend to remind them, and letโs make this year one to remember! ๐ธโจ #OtterMemories #Yearbook2024

๐โจ Reading Tip of the Day: Create a cozy reading nook at home! A comfy chair, soft pillows, and good lighting make reading time extra special. Whereโs your childโs favorite spot to read? #ReadAcrossAmerica #GoochlandOttersRead

