*DSA testing window is August 24th through September 4th
*QRI testing window is from August 27th through September 25th.
*PALS testing window for students in grades 1-3 is September 8th through October 2nd.

SEPTEMBER
3—Volunteer Orientation @ 8:45 AM in the Library-Media Center
3—Chorus practice for students in grades 4 & 5
4—School Picture Day
7—NO SCHOOL ~ Labor Day
11—Chorus practice for students in grades 4 & 5
15—Fundraiser kickoff assembly
15—PTA @ 7:00 PM ~ Back to School Night
17—1:00 PM dismissal from school for students
17—Scout Night ~ 7:00 PM in the Cafeteria
18—I/E Day
18—Chorus practice for students in grades 4 & 5
*Field Days of the Past ~ September 18th through September 20th
25—Chorus practice for students in grades 4 & 5

For a complete RES Calendar, please visit:
RES 2009-2010 School Calendar

Parents: Be sure to read the Goochland County Public Schools Elementary Parent-Student Handbook and the Goochland County Public Schools Code of Student Conduct.  Both of these manuals contain important documents which must be signed and returned to school this week.

GOOCHLAND COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK:
Acknowledgement of Receipt Form
This form notifies the school that you received the handbook.  It states that you understand that you have the right to disagree with school/school division policies or decisions.  (page 2)

GOOCHLAND COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
Parental Statement of Notice of Student Conduct Requirements
This form notifies the school that you have received, read and understand the “Parental Responsibility and Involvement Requirements” in the Code of Student Conduct. (page 3)

Acceptable Use Policy
The Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is a guide for the safe, ethical, and responsible use of our computer system and must be signed to grant permission for students to access the computers at school. (page 3)

Authorization to Photograph/Videotape Physical Likeness
This form grants or denies permission for GCPS employees to photograph your child and use his/her image in connection with newsletters, GCPS websites, brochures, videotapes, news releases, or television broadcasts. (page 5)

DIrectory Information
Choose which information may be disclosed about your child that may be released by the school.  Information includes your child’s name, age, dates of attendance, height and weight (for athletics), awards and honors, yearbook photographs, address, and telephone number. (page 5)

Detailed information about all of these documents is available in both manuals. 

SCHOOL FEES
In addition to the documents listed above, school fees are also due.  The $25 fee is broken down into two categories:  $20 are for Instructional fees and $5 are for your child’s subscription to receive Weekly Reader.  Checks for these fees may be made payable to Randolph Elementary School.

PTA DUES
If you would like to be a member of the Randolph Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA), the annual dues are $5 for an individual or $8 for an entire family.  Checks may be made payable to RES PTA.

Field Days of the Past is being held on September 18th through 20th.  This year your child can be a part of the Fair and win a blue ribbon!!! 

Read 10 books and record them on the blue reading log that went home this week. Students will be recognized at the fair, receive a blue ribbon, and a goody bag, which will include a free treat from the fair! Students will be recognized on Sept. 20th at 3:00 PM at the fair.

Return this reading list by Sept. 15th to either your child’s homeroom teacher or Mrs. Vaughan, the RES Library-Media Specialist. If your child read over the summer and completed the Goochland Public Library reading program, you may attach that list and read just 5 books to be added here!

Blue Ribbon Reading Form

AUGUST
10—1st day for new teachers
17—1st day for returning teachers
20—Kindergarten Orientation ~ 1:00-2:30 PM
20—School Business Day (for students in grades 1-5) ~ 3:00-7:00 PM
24—1st day of school for students

SEPTEMBER
7—NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)
17—1:00 dismissal for students

Please click on the following link for a complete 2009-2010 school year calendar:
Goochland County Public Schools 2009-2010 Calendar