A time honored tradition in Kindergarten, gingerbread houses! This year we added a new tradition twist; we asked 5th grade students to help assist our younger foxes.
Playful learning filled our school today. From a holiday market, to passport travel around the world, a jingle bell run through the halls of the school, Colonial American games and more. We hope each fox and their den have a wonderful winter break!
The Wildlife Center of Virginia visited our school today. Students learned what to do if they find a wild animal in need, met some rescued animals and asked many great questions. All students who attended today's assemblies earned this reward through good behavior.
Surprise! Santa and the Grinch both visited our school today. Like good foxes, we shared our cookies with them too!
Students in Mrs. Bailey and Ms. Mauro's 2nd grade classes had an interactive lesson on soil and water conservation. Stephanie DeNicola, from the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District, taught the students that all things end up in our water.
What a fun morning! EVHS band and Farmington's 4th & 5th grade music club students performed for a winter concert. The room was full of beautiful music, voices, and holiday spirit. As a bonus, it was pajama day too!
Due to the winter weather advisory, CCPS will open 2 hours late on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Twelve month employees report two hours late, essential personnel report on time.
We will monitor weather and road conditions and revise our inclement weather status if necessary. Any status change will be made no later than 7 a.m.
Igloo STEAM Challenge! Mrs. Casasanta's 5th grade class were engineers building igloos that would withstand the Arctic winds. Students were creative thinkers who practiced their communication and collaboration skills.
Today Farmington's SCA helped to box up all the donations for the Culpeper Community Christmas Basket program. These donations will help feed our local community this season. Thank you all for your generosity!
FES Art Club welcomed a guest speaker Lauren Thomas. She shared her passion as a pastry chef and cake artist with the students. They enjoyed her sweetness and a cupcake!
Congratulations to all the students who participated in the 4th & 5th grade school spelling bee. This year's winners will move on to the county elementary spelling bee. A special thank you to our guest pronouncer, Jim DeVries, and guest judges Kathy Garrett and Wes Mayles. Ms. Harris (Spelling Bee sponsor) and all the foxes appreciate your willingness to help!
Reminder- PTO Movie Night Friday, December 9, 2022
Doors will open at 5:15 p.m. Movie starts at 5:30 p.m.
Please bring a blanket or chair and join us!
Students in fourth and fifth grade had the opportunity to go to State Climb for an off campus learning experience.
After reading Balloons over Broadway, some of our students created their own parade floats. They brought them to life in front of the green screen, creating the first annual Farmington Macy's Parade.
Mrs. Smith's kindergarten class had a little extra fun during language art rotations today. Students were fully engaged, collaborating, problem solving, and learning to code!
Mrs. Fick's 5th grade class helped stop the "Matter Hatter." Breakouts challenge students to collaborate, communicate, and critically think while solving the hands-on lesson.
Third grade celebrated learning about Ancient Egypt through classroom rotations. Students wrote their names in hieroglyphics, colored sarcophagi, answered trivia to navigate Beebots, made a collaborative sphynx collage, and built pyramids using Keva planks.
Fall is in the air at Farmington! Turkey glyphs, pumpkin patch art, fall writing, story books, and more have been found all over the school. Even the turkey thinks it's a great day to be a fox!
The SCA is sponsoring a canned food drive to help benefit the Culpeper Community Christmas Basket program. We will be collecting canned or boxed items until December 13, 2022. No glass containers please.
Today we honor and remember all Veterans. We are blessed to have two on our staff. Farmington's SCA and Mrs. Smith's K class made this display as a small thank you for all your service and sacrifice.
