5th grade has been learning about force, motion and energy. Students collaborated on a STEAM challenge to build a roller coaster. They not only successfully constructed coasters but they were also able to use their science vocabulary in planning and problem solving. Ride On!
3 months ago, FES
5th graders working together using materials to build a roller coaster.
SNOWBALL fight! Today was the PBIS reward party for all grades. During resource, students who did not receive a referral during the month of December participated in a snow version of another P.E. game. Students and staff had a blast! Keep up the good behavior, FOXES!
3 months ago, FES
Candid photos from various grades playing a game in the gym.
Candid photos from various grades playing a game in the gym.
Thank you to the EVHS band and choir for a wonderful Christmas concert. It was great to see former foxes too!
3 months ago, FES
Choir singing a song.
Choir singing a song.
Band members playing a song.
EVHS Winter Concert at Farmington Elementary.
Our music club did an amazing job today during the EVHS winter concert. This after school club is led by Mr. Mastromarino. All semester, 4th and 5th grade members have learned a variety of songs, played the drums, xylophones and more. Click the link below for a magical winter treat! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri2xDVSiAo0
3 months ago, FES
The music teacher is leading the ORF band playing the drums.
4 students playing the xylophone during a winter concert.
The members of the music club pose for a picture on the stage before they sing.
The music teacher is leading a group of students on a stage singing a song.
Third grade participated in some festive holiday rotations today! They had a game and crafting room, a candy cane tasting room, a hot cocoa cafe room, and a Nutcracker yoga studio room. A special thank you to the PTO for the crafts!
3 months ago, FES
3rd Grade Rotations for the holidays
Student Council met this morning to spread holiday cheer. This month's positive impact project was handwritten, holiday cards for the Culpeper Health & Rehab center. We hope this brings them cheer.
4 months ago, FES
SCA making holiday cards.
SCA making holiday cards.
SCA making holiday cards.
CONGRATULATIONS to all of our spelling bee contestants! Ms. Harris held an after school club to prepare the students. A special shout out to Adleigh, Anthony, and Charlee, they will represent Farmington at the county bee in January! Thank you to our guest judges and host!
4 months ago, FES
Crowd shot of students who participated in the school spelling bee
Collage of students spelling during the spelling bee
Spelling bee host reading a word, judges watching, student spelling
Top 3 Spelling Bee winners.
When Santa rolls in during our December fire drill, we all cheer!
4 months ago, FES
Santa PD arriving on a motorcycle
Santa PD giving high fives
Santa high fiving students
Santa PD  leaving
Students in Mrs. Teitelbaum's 4th grade class reviewed their knowledge of the Declaration of Independence by writing with a quill like the Founding Fathers did. They are now thankful for modern writing utensils!
4 months ago, Keri Nicholson
Students in each picture are using a quill pen to write.
Student using a quill pen to write.
12 Days of Holidays! 5th graders in Mrs. Fick's Language Arts class have been working on research and presentation skills. Each day a different presentation will be presented on the morning news. Farmington will have a spirit day to go along with this.
4 months ago, FES
Calendar showing spirit days associated to a variety of traditions.  Each day students will learn about a different tradition.  Farmington will have a spirit day to go along with this.
Students in Mrs. Casasanta's Science class did an escape room challenge to review for their forms of energy test. Students worked to solve riddles, unscramble questions, answer true or false questions and more!
4 months ago, FES
Students working during an escape room challenge to review for a science test.
Reminder- Canned Food Drive All cans benefit the Culpeper Community Christmas Basket Every can helps!
4 months ago, FES
Reminder- Canned Food Drive through Monday, December 11
Balloons Over Broadway tells the story of the Macy's Day Thanksgiving Parade. 3rd grade students worked in groups to create their own floats with Ms. Ferlazzo and Mrs. Nicholson during library. Groups selected a book character, researched and filmed a parade coding Beebots. https://youtu.be/ir789xmk92c
4 months ago, FES
15 Balloons made by students doing a STEAM project with the book Balloons Over Broadway.
Mrs. McMahon's class completed a breakout where the prize was ice cream! This went along with the story, "How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World."
4 months ago, FES
Students are working on a breakout that goes along with the story How to Make Apple Pie and See the World.
5th grade students had an amazing experience today visiting CTEC. Students toured the facility and all 10 trades. Students also got to "shadow" a trade of their choice. They ended the experience with career activities in the hub. Thank you CTEC for your hospitality!
4 months ago, FES
Student visiting a CTEC trade.
Student visiting a CTEC trade.
Student visiting a CTEC trade.
Students in the HUB with the school counselor.
Thank you Veterans. Today and every day.
5 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
thank you veterans honoring all who served november 11
Memories that last a lifetime! School picture retake day is Tuesday, November 14th Click here to order online- https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/farmington-elementary-school/fall-retake-pictures-11-14-2023-200/access?clearSessionAuthentication=1
5 months ago, FES
Picture Retake Day is November 14, 2023
Farmington's SCA will be hosting a canned food drive to benefit the Culpeper Community Christmas Basket. Canned goods only; no glass bottles please. The last day for the canned food drive is Monday, December 11, 2023.
5 months ago, FES
Farmington's SCA will be hosting a canned food drive to benefit the Culpeper Community Christmas Basket.  Canned goods only; no glass bottles please.  The last day for the canned food drive is Monday, December 11, 2023.
Farmington's SCA will be hosting a canned food drive to benefit the Culpeper Community Christmas Basket.  Canned goods only; no glass bottles please.  The last day for the canned food drive is Monday, December 11, 2023.
Farmington's SCA will be hosting a canned food drive to benefit the Culpeper Community Christmas Basket.  Canned goods only; no glass bottles please.  The last day for the canned food drive is Monday, December 11, 2023.
ENDS TOMORROW- November 9th! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/farmingtonelementaryschool12 #ScholasticBookFairs #bookjoy
5 months ago, FES
Shop our book fair online ad.
It's Book Fair time, and that new book smell is in the air! Families can continue to shop the book fair online until November 9th. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/farmingtonelementaryschool12 #ScholasticBookFairs #bookjoy
5 months ago, FES
Book Joy is in the air ad for the school book fair.