Congratulations to RES first grade teacher, Mrs. Amie Potter, for being selected as the Teacher of the Week!  Mrs. Potter will have the privilege of parking in the “Teacher of the Week” parking spot next week.

Amie demonstrates a high degree of professionalism in her classroom and in her school-wide performance. She is one of the first to volunteer for a committee, offer to assume an added responsibility, take additional coursework, speak at an elementary conference, or provide professional development for colleagues. Her enthusiasm for teaching encourages and motivates her students to achieve. Each year Mrs. Potter continues to grow professionally and broaden her knowledge in the field of education. She has succeeded in molding a spirit of cohesion among her students and their diverse backgrounds. The RES family is very proud of her. ~ Mrs. Dianna Gordon, RES Principal

There is no one more dedicated to the field and to individual students and families than Amie Potter.  Goochland is so fortunate to have her! ~Mrs. Laura Kassner, GCPS Teacher Induction and Professional Development Specialist

For more information on the lessons being learned in Mrs. Potter’s class, please visit her blog, Potter’s Press.

OCTOBER
3—CiCi’s Pizza Night ~ 5-8 PM
5—In-House Field Trip: Animals Unlimited ~ 1st grade
5—Goochland Drive-In fundraiser
6—In-House Field Trip: Young Scientists ~ 4th grade
7—I/E Day
10—Bullying assemblies ~ grades 3-5 from 12:30-1:30 PM; grades K-2 from 1:40-2:40 PM
14—Roadrunners on the Run PTA event
18—PTA meeting @ 7 PM ~ Grandparents’ Night at the Museum
20—Kindergarten field trip: “The Pumpkin Patch”
21—End of MP1
26—SCHOOL CLOSED for students: Parent-Teacher Conference Day
27—In-House Field Trip: Valentine Museum ~ 5th grade
27—Report cards go home

The Goochland Drive-In is having a “Family Fundraiser Movie Night” to benefit all GCPS PTA groups. 

MOVIE:  Dolphin Tale, rated PG.
WHEN:  Wednesday, October 5, 2011
TIME:  Gates open @ 5:30 PM; show begins @ 7:15 PM
COST:  Ages 12 & up ~ $3.00; Kids 4-11 ~ $1.00; Babies ~ free

For more information, please visit the Goochland Drive-In website.

Congratulations to School Counselor, Mrs. Jessica Zorger, the RES Educator of the Week!  Mrs. Zorger will get to use the “Teacher of the Week” parking spot next week.

Jess is an integral member of the Randolph Family. She excels in providing counseling, community, consultation and testing services within our school. She collaborates with classroom teachers regarding student’s academic, social, and behavioral concerns. Our staff relies heavily on Mrs. Zorger to quickly and efficiently follow through on their referrals and concerns and to work diligently to complete each case. She is identified by our faculty and parents as a counselor who sincerely cares. There is no greater accolade! ~ Mrs. Dianna Gordon, RES Principal

Mrs. Zorger always exudes positivity and is incredibly approachable, a sentiment shared by students, coworkers, and parents alike.  Her genuine concern for students makes her a true gift to the Goochland community! ~ Mrs. Laura Kassner, GCPS Teacher Induction and Professional Development Specialist

To learn more about school counseling with Mrs. Zorger, please visit her blog, The Counseling Corner.

Congratulations to third grade teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Gates, the RES Teacher of the Week!  She will get to park in the “Teacher of the Week” parking spot in front of the school next week.

Mrs. Gates’ enthusiasm for teaching and love of learning is contagious to everyone she works with at RES. ~ Mrs. Darlene Martin, RES Kindergarten teacher

For more information on all of the outstanding lessons that are being taught in Room 115, please visit Mrs. Gates’ 3rd Grade blog.

Come and “Meet the Teacher” at our PTA Back to School Night on Tuesday, September 20th.

Congratulations to 5th grade teacher, Karen Hughes, for being selected as Randolph Elementary School’s Teacher of the Week!  She will get to park in the special Teacher of the Week parking spot next week.

Miss Hughes is new to RES this year after teaching in Clarke County for the past five years.  RES Principal, Dianna Gordon, noted that she was impressed with how knowledgeable Miss Hughes is of the curriculum.  Mrs. Gordon went on to say that she feels confident that Miss Hughes will be an asset to this school and will have many opportunities for leadership. 

Mr. Snead is the very first Friday Teacher Feature of the 2011-2012 school year!

Mr. Snead is the new Music teacher at RES.  His lessons have been creative, interesting, hands-on, and informative.  During Music class, the fourth grade students enjoyed learning about the difference between notes and rests as well as getting a chance to play with the ”Boomwhackers” to perform a song.

I can’t wait to visit and hear Mr. Snead lead his students in song firsthand!  Congratulations and welcome, Andrew! ~ Mrs. Laura Kassner, GCPS Teacher Induction and Professional Development Specialist

Mr. Snead will get to enjoy using the “Teacher of the Week” parking space next week.  Congratulations, Mr. Snead!

We have just received information from Transportation that Cardwell Road is now open all the way through, from Rt. 6 to Rt. 250.  The River Road area still remains closed.