Farmington Elementary School

🎉Announcing our March Fantastic Foxes! 🍀 🏫These students make our school a better place by demonstrating a positive example through their actions and words. 🦊 Fantastic Foxes are recognized by administration and staff, featured on the WFES Fox News, highlighted on a bulletin board and get a yard sign to share the news in their neighborhood! Thank you for making our school a better place!👏🏼

3 months ago, FES

Image contains 25 students holding a sign that reads "Home of a Fantastic Fox" Farmington Elemetentary. Side of the graphic says Foxes are responsible, kind, respectful, safe, helpful, considerate, honest, patient, thoughtful You got caught being a fox!

Today, rising 6th-grade students had the exciting opportunity to tour their future middle schools! 🏫✨ They explored classrooms, met staff, and got a sneak peek at the incredible experiences awaiting them next year.

3 months ago, FES

Students walking up a staircase inside a school hallway, passing a colorful mural with educational themes, including sports, science, and the Bill of Rights.

A large group of students seated in a school cafeteria, listening to a young woman in a navy blue jacket speaking into a microphone, while other students and staff stand

A large group of students in a gymnasium listening to the band play.

📢 Preschool & Kindergarten Registration is Coming Soon! 🗓️ Mark your calendars — online registration opens April 9, 2025 for the 2025–26 school year! 📲 Visit www.culpeperschools.org/o/ccps/page/enroll for more info.

3 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools

Neon circular graphic with glowing purple and blue light. In the center, bold white text reads: "PK & Kindergarten Registration Coming Soon – April 9, 2025."

🏎️The Farmington Flyers Soap Box Derby Club hit the track at Paul Bates Raceway for an exciting field trip. Our young racers had the incredible opportunity of meeting some of the founding people of our local derby. After reviewing the basics of steering and braking and going through a safety check, drivers got to hop into a derby car and experience the thrill of the track. 🏁

3 months ago, FES

🦊We are super proud of our Math 24 Team! ✨📣 A special congrats to Benji, who will advance to the regional tournament.

3 months ago, FES

A young boy with dark hair, wearing a purple shirt, smiles playfully while posing in front of a colorful handmade banner. The banner features a large illustrated fox, yellow stars, and the words "Good Luck Farmington 24 Team" in decorative lettering. The background is green with smaller fox silhouettes in various colors.

A group of twelve elementary school students and one teacher pose in front of a decorated gym wall, holding certificates of excellence. The students are wearing matching purple shirts with "Culpeper Math 24 Tournament 2025" printed on them. Behind them, two handmade banners display team names and well wishes, one featuring a fox illustration and the words "Good Luck Farmington 24 Team," while the other reads "Let's Go Pearl Sample!" with multiple signatures. The students and teacher smile proudly for the photo.

📣✨ Good Luck, Farmington Math 24 Team! ✨📣 These foxes are ready to think fast, solve smart, and take on the Math 24 County-Wide Tournament! 🦊

3 months ago, FES

📚🏛️ History came to life last week! Fourth-grade students took a fascinating field trip to the home of James Madison, the "Father of the Constitution." They had fun while exploring the historic estate of Montpelier.

3 months ago, FES

A group of students with chaperones stand outside a building at Montpelier with listening to a tour guide.

Shadows are displayed on the basement wall with a tv monitor in the basement of the historic Montpelier.

Five students with an adult play a grid like game with easter eggs marking the spot while touring Montpelier.

Two students sit in front of a tv screen, listening through a phone while exploring Montpelier.

📢Reminder-Have you ordered your yearbook? DEADLINE to order is Thursday March 20, 2025 👉🏼Order online at barksdalephoto.com -access code 0037044YB 👉🏼Return order form with payment

3 months ago, FES

Yearbooks Capture the Memories! Order your yearbook today. Access Code 00744YB Visit www.barksdalephoto.com and order your yearbook now!

🐐The FARM came to Farmington today! 🐰 🐪 Delilah and her friends were back (including a wallaby) to visit with all students who did not receive a referral during the 3rd nine weeks.🥕

3 months ago, FES

A fenced-in petting zoo area with various animals, including a large camel, a donkey, goats, and rabbits. The setting is an open grassy area with sheds and houses in the background. The camel stands tall, looking over the enclosure.

Top left image: A young girl wearing a pink shirt and a pastel-colored jacket smiles as she feeds a goat over a green metal fence. The goat eagerly stretches its neck towards the food in her hand. Top right image: A group of students in colorful jackets and hoodies gather around a fenced area, feeding a spotted donkey. The children are engaged and excited as they interact with the animal. Bottom left image: A wallaby stands inside a fenced enclosure, its dark eyes gazing at the camera. Its fur is a mix of brown and gray, and it holds its small paws close to its chest. Bottom right image: A young girl in a pink hooded jacket holds out a handful of carrots to a camel leaning over the fence. Other children nearby, also holding food, smile as they watch the camel eat.

Second set, top left image: A donkey stands near the fence while a girl in a gray hoodie laughs with excitement. Other children are nearby, observing the animals. Second set, top right image: A group of children, bundled in warm clothing, eagerly feed a camel that reaches over the fence. Their faces are lit with excitement as they hold out food. Second set, bottom left image: A teacher helps a young girl feed a camel. Several children stand close by, watching the interaction with curiosity and joy. Second set, bottom right image: A group of children, some in hoodies, lean over the fence, feeding a camel. Their expressions range from excitement to awe.

📢 Kindergarten & Pre-School Registration Opens April 9, 2025! Do you have a rising kindergartener or pre-schooler for the 2025-2026 school year? Online registration for Culpeper County Public Schools opens April 9, 2025! ✅ Kindergarten: Children who turn 5 on or before September 30, 2025 are eligible. Check out upcoming Kindergarten Orientation Nights at your child’s school! ✅ Pre-School: Children who turn 4 on or before September 30, 2025 and meet VPI income requirements may apply. Placement is based on eligibility and available funding. 📍 Learn more & register online (starting 4/9/25): www.culpeperschools.org 📞 Questions? Call us at (540) 825-3677 Help us spread the word by sharing this post! 💙📚 #CulpeperSchool

3 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools

kindergarten and preschool registration now open online for more information go to www.culpeperschools.org

📚🎭To celebrate Read Across America week, our school went on an exciting cross-country adventure, reading The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman. At the end of the day, our readers were revealed!

3 months ago, FES

Four adults stand on a stage in a school gymnasium, dressed in various animal and character costumes. The costumes include a large purple owl, a black gorilla, a pastel-colored unicorn, and a black-and-white panda. They are engaging with a group of young students sitting on the gym floor, who are watching with excitement. Some children are dressed in colorful clothing, including one in a red Spider-Man hoodie. The background features a gray wall and wooden bleachers.

A colorful promotional graphic for "Farmington's Masked Reader" event, featuring the book The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman. The image includes four masked characters: a panda, a unicorn, a gorilla, and a figure wearing a golden mask with feathers. Each character is holding a book. Behind them, a faded U.S. map and illustrated scenes from the book appear in a collage. The text is styled in a playful, bold font with bright colors.

📸Spring Picture Day- TOMORROW! 🌷 Spring Portraits AND Class Photos will be taken on Friday, March 7, 2025. ⚡Order today online www.barksdalephoto.com 👉🏼School Code: 0037044SG

3 months ago, FES

Today's Moments are Tomorrow's Memories! Backgrounds may vary more choices online! Ordering online is fast & easy build your own package or select one of our packages Go paperless & order online FARMINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Picture Day is March 7, 2025 0037044SG order code for online purchases (password expires 24 hrs after picture day) click to order questions 1.800.220.7667 this is a prepay event payment is due on picture day. Este es un evento prepagado. pago se debe entregar l dia de las fotos. Barksdale School Portraits www.barksdalephoto.com pictures with class by Barksdale www.pictureswithclass.com

📢 Shout Time to our February Fantastic Foxes! These students make our school a better place by demonstrating a positive example through their actions and words. Students are recognized by administration and staff, featured on the WFES Fox News, highlighted on a bulletin board and get a yard sign to share the news in their neighborhood! Congratulations!

3 months ago, FES

🐬 Today, 3rd grade students working with Ms. Harris became marine biologists as they participated in a simulated dolphin autopsy! Through careful observations, measurements, and investigations of both external and internal features, students explored the impact of water pollution on marine life. Their scientific inquiry led them to conclude that pollution played a role in the dolphin's fate.

4 months ago, FES

A teacher in a protective lab coat and goggles holds a measuring tool while interacting with three students wearing lab coats and safety goggles. One student takes notes on a clipboard while another observes the large stuffed dolphin on the table. The classroom setting includes desks, chairs, and educational decorations.

: A group of five students wearing lab coats, safety goggles, and gloves stand around a large stuffed dolphin on a table, posing for the camera. Two teachers, also in lab gear, stand behind them, smiling. The classroom background features educational posters, colorful bulletin boards, and shelves with books and supplies.

A teacher, wearing gloves and a protective lab coat, holds up an X-ray image of a dolphin’s fin while explaining something to two students in lab coats and goggles. The students hold clipboards and appear engaged in the discussion. The classroom setting includes a bookshelf, educational posters, and a map on the wall.

A teacher in a protective lab coat and goggles holds a measuring tool while interacting with four students wearing lab coats and safety goggles. One student takes notes on a clipboard while another observes the large stuffed dolphin on the table. The classroom setting includes desks, chairs, and educational decorations.

📸Spring Picture Day- THIS FRIDAY! 🌷 Spring Portraits and Class Photos will be taken on Friday, March 7, 2025. ⚡Order today online www.barksdalephoto.com 👉🏼School Code: 0037044SG

4 months ago, FES

🌟🎭 Farmington's 2nd Annual Masked Reader Contest is back and ready to celebrate Read Across America Week (March 3-7) in style! 📚✨ Join the Masked Readers on an exciting cross-country adventure, reading The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman. Monday, 3/3/25 – Take a Trip to California 🌴☀️ Wear your tropical shirt, sunglasses, sun hat, or bright colors and let’s kick off the adventure with some sunny vibes! Tuesday, 3/4/25 – Take a Trip to the Rocky Mountains 🏔️⛷️ Hit the slopes by sporting your favorite scarf or snow hat. Winter vibes, here we come! Wednesday, 3/5/25 – Take a Trip to Texas 🤠 Break out your western wear—cowboy hats, boots, and western shirts for a day of southern charm! Thursday, 3/6/25 – Take a Trip to New York 🗽🎭 Dress for business or a Broadway show—fancy attire or dress clothes, because we’re all about those big city vibes! Friday, 3/7/25 – Celebrate the USA 🎉 Wear your red, white, and blue to celebrate the journey we’ve taken across America!

4 months ago, FES

This image contains the words- Farmington's Masked Reader The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman. In the background are 8 images from the book itself. In the middle of the graphic are 5 characters- a panda, unicorn, woodman with fox face wearing a mask, gorilla, and an owl. The characters are reading the book. A map of the United States is in the translucent background.

FARMINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK Week of March 3rd - March 7th, 2025 Students are invited to participate in spirit days to dress like they are visiting different locations in the United States! Students will also participate in our 2nd Annual Masked Reader Contest. Monday 3/3/25- Take a trip to California Wear a tropical shirt, sunglasses, a sun hat or bright colors! Tuesday 3/4/25- Take a trip to the Rocky Mountains Get ready to hit the slopes- wear your favorite scarf or snow hat. Wednesday 3/5/25- Take a trip to Texas Break out the western wear -cowboy hats, boots & western shirts. Thursday 3/6/25- Take a trip to New York Dress for business or a Broadway show- wear dress clothes or fancy attire. Friday 3/7/25- Celebrate the USA Wear your red, white & blue since we just read across America!

🚀🔬🎨 STEAM Family Night at Farmington! 💡🤖📚 What an incredible night of hands-on learning and exploration! Families had a blast diving into activities like Animation, Makey-Makey circuits, catapults, origami, and Soap Box derby races. From building and coding with Marty the Robot 🤖 to engineering a boat float 🚤 and stacking cups sky-high 🏗️, the excitement was nonstop! Plus, Magic Man Jasper wowed the crowd with his tricks!! Families took home FREE books to keep the learning going! 📖✨ A huge THANK YOU to all who joined in the fun and made this event such a success!

4 months ago, FES

A collage of four photos from a school STEAM night. The top left photo shows three children holding small catapults made from craft sticks and spoons in a gymnasium filled with activity stations. The top right photo features a young girl standing behind a table in a library, displaying an intricate wooden structure built with small planks. The bottom left photo shows an older woman in a Farmington Elementary hoodie interacting with a Makey Makey kit using bananas as conductive touchpads. The bottom right photo captures a tall pyramid of red plastic cups being carefully stacked by an adult while children watch in amazement.

A collage of four photos featuring students engaging with coding and robotics activities. The top left photo shows a boy using a tablet to control a robot with large expressive eyes. The top right photo features a teacher kneeling beside two students, demonstrating how to program the robot. The bottom left photo displays two boys interacting with a Makey Makey kit connected to bananas, which are acting as piano keys on a laptop. The bottom right photo shows a group of children and adults gathered around a floor mat with a grid of emojis, using a small programmable robot.

A collage of four photos capturing hands-on STEAM activities. The top left photo shows students and teachers conducting science experiments at a table with test tubes and various materials. The top right photo features two girls at an art station, drawing and coloring with markers. The bottom left photo shows three boys at a crafting table, cutting paper and using markers for their projects. The bottom right photo displays a group of children launching small cars down a wooden ramp while an adult supervises, next to a large soapbox derby car decorated with a school mascot.

A collage of four photos features top left: deputy doing magic to a table of children around him text reads "Magic Man", Top Right- Lady is popping popcorn while student is watching text reads- Virginia Cooperative Extension; bottom right- Lady behind table is passing out material to son and mother text reads- Culpeper County Library; bottom left- Adult is walking in between 5 hula hoops that have materials in them , students are at each hula hoop Text reads- Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District

TONIGHT! 🚀 STEAM FAMILY NIGHT 🎨🔬💻 Join us for a night of STEAM excitement for the whole family! 🗓 When: Thursday, February 27, 2025 ⏰ Time: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. 🏫 Where: Enter through the doors by the gym/library

4 months ago, FES

Please join us for a STEAM family night Thursday, February 27, 2025 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Learn, epxplore and play with a variety of opportunities in STEAM! Visit our reading table for free books, Title-1 tips and more! Fun for the Whole Family! Pleas contact Mrs. Nicholson with any questions regarding this event or if you'd like to volunteer.

⚡ Science in Action! ⚡ Students in Mrs. Teitelbaum's class had a shocking good time learning about static electricity! Using balloons, they explored how rubbing them on their hair or a sweater creates an electric charge. They also walked across the carpet in their socks too! 🎈

4 months ago, FES

Student smiling and holding a blue balloon to her had demonstrating static electricity.

Student smiling and walking across the classroom in his socks to demonstrate static electricity.

❤️Kids Heart Challenge donations are due FRIDAY 2/28! Please remember to send your students to school with their collection envelopes or make your final online donations. Make one more push for donations tonight and ask donors if their companies match donations. We’re having a blast getting healthier and helping kids with special hearts!❤️

4 months ago, FES

American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge- Donations are due tomorrow #kidsheartchallenge Image contains two cartoon rubber ducks