Pearl Sample Elementary School

Culpeper County Schools will open 2 hours late tomorrow, Friday, December 5, 2025 due to the forecast of inclement weather. Essential personnel and custodians report on time; All other personnel report 2 hours late.

If conditions deteriorate and we need to close, we will send a follow-up notification by 7:30 AM.

2 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools

🎉 LAST CHANCE! One More Day for the Holiday Food Drive! 🥫

We are so close to the finish line! Donate your canned goods TODAY (Thursday, December 4th) or TOMORROW (Friday, December 5th) to help our community and give your class a shot at a donut party! 🍩

We've already collected an incredible 1,000 items! Huge thanks to everyone who has donated so far. Let's make this last day count!

The top homerooms are battling it out! Will yours catch up to Keyser and Williams? 🏆

Deadline: Friday, December 5th

#SCAFoodDrive #HolidayCheer #CommunitySupport #DonateCannedGoods #LastDay #SchoolSpirit

2 months ago, PSES

🏃💨 Run, Run, As Fast As You Can... to Family Literacy Night! 🍪🦖
Get ready for a ROARINGLY good time at Pearl Sample Elementary!

Join us for Family Literacy Night on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 6:00-7:00 PM!

Guess who's coming back? Author and Illustrator Layton Scarbrough!

Layton will be:

Reading aloud his new book, "The Gingerbread Rex"!

Explaining what it was like to write and illustrate the book.

Guiding us through a directed drawing! Every student gets to leave with their own illustration AND a drawing/writing kit to create their own stories!

This event is sponsored by Title 1.

Don't forget to RSVP! Return the bottom portion of the flier to secure your spot. Students must attend with an adult.

We can't wait to see you there! 📚✏️

#FamilyLiteracyNight #PearlSampleElementary #GingerbreadRex #LaytonScarbrough #AuthorVisit #Title1

2 months ago, PSES

Layton Scarbrough is coming to Pearl Sample!

We've got some spirit days coming up that we would love our students to participate in with us!
Monday, 12/8 - Grinch day
Thursday, 12/11 - White out
Friday, 12/12 - Ugly Sweaters
Wednesday, 12/17 - Pajama Day
Thursday, 12/18 - Red and Green from head to toe!

2 months ago, PSES

🎉 SCA Holiday Food Drive UPDATE! 🎉
Our food drive competition is officially heating up 🔥 and our Tigers are showing up in a BIG way! We’ve already collected nearly 800 items to support our community — and we’re not done yet!

🗓️ Keep bringing in canned goods through Friday, December 5 for a chance to win a donut party for your class! 🍩
Check out our current leaderboard 👀👇 — Mrs. Williams’ class has taken the lead, but anything can happen!

Let’s finish strong, Tigers! 💛🐯
We show respect, we work hard, we will succeed!

2 months ago, PSES

Our donation drive is coming to an end on Friday, December 5th! Together, Pearl Sample students and families have collected over 550 items! Thank you so much for your continued support!

2 months ago, PSES

Culpeper County Schools will open 2 hours late tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2, 2025 due to the forecast of inclement weather. Essential personnel and custodians report on time, all other personnel report 2 hours late.

2 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools

🚀 Career Exploration Day! 🚀
Today our 5th graders traveled to CTEC (Culpeper Technical Education Center) for an exciting hands-on look at a wide variety of trades! Students rolled up their sleeves and tried out real activities from programs offered at CTEC.

They explored:
🍳 Culinary
💇‍♀️ Cosmetology
🚗 Automotive
❄️ HVAC
🔌 Electrical
🚑 EMT
🩺 Medical Assistant
🪚 Carpentry
📐 Drafting
🛡️ Cyber Security
🔥 Firefighting
⚖️ Criminal Justice

Our Tigers loved getting a glimpse of future career pathways and discovering new interests. 💛🐅💙
#PearlSamplePride #CTEC #FutureReady #TigerStrong

3 months ago, PSES

Two girls working on cyber security on a computer

A student in a green sweatshirt cutting wood

It was an exciting day here at Pearl Sample! This week is a spirit week and our Tigers are celebrating "anything but a backpack day!" We also made Mrs. Hokanson and Mr. Slezak into human ice cream sundaes to celebrate a successful fundraiser!

3 months ago, PSES

Mr. Slezak and Mrs. Hokanson ready to be made into a Sundae

A group of students sitting and watching two people get covered in whipped cream and ice cream

A group of students watching two adult adults, get covered in strawberry and chocolate syrup

A group of students watching sprinkles being added to two adults

Dear Pearl Sample Family,

THANK YOU!! MAHALO!! GRACIAS!! MOTESHAKERAM!! SPASIBO!!

On behalf of Pearl Sample Elementary School Library, here are a few of the ways we say ‘Thank You’. We appreciate your support of our students during our 2025 Book Fair! You all came in support, whether through your time, money or words of encouragement. However you showed up, we felt the LOVE! It was AWESOME! Due to the overwhelming love and support, our 2025 Book Fair raised enough money to purchase more books and Library materials to continue to engage our students no matter their grade level.
On top of the support, you went above and donated money to the ‘Share the Fair’. Through your generous donations, students were able to afford getting at least one of the things on their Wish Lists. The amount of joy and excitement generated from your donations were priceless. We saw so many sad faces become excited and we heard thank you everyday. We are grateful for your generosity, giving spirits and compassion to share with those who were not able to participate otherwise. I hope you understand the impact you have had on our students. YOU GUYS ROCK!!

Querida familia de Pearl Sample,

¡GRACIAS!! MAHALO!! THANK YOU!! MOTESHAKERAM!! SPASIBO!!

En nombre de la Biblioteca de la Escuela Primaria Pearl Sample, aquí les compartimos algunas de las maneras en que decimos “Gracias”. Agradecemos profundamente su apoyo a nuestros estudiantes durante nuestra Feria del Libro 2025. Ustedes apoyaron de muchas formas: con su tiempo, sus contribuciones económicas o sus palabras de ánimo. De cualquier manera, en que se hicieron presentes, ¡sentimos el AMOR! ¡Fue INCREÍBLE! Gracias a todo ese cariño y apoyo, nuestra Feria del Libro 2025 recaudó suficiente dinero para comprar más libros y materiales para la biblioteca y así continuar motivando a nuestros estudiantes, sin importar su nivel de grado.
Además de todo ese apoyo, ustedes fueron más allá al donar dinero a “Share the Fair”. Gracias a sus generosas contribuciones, muchos estudiantes pudieron obtener al menos uno de los artículos de sus listas de deseos. La alegría y la emoción que sus donaciones generaron no tienen precio. Vimos tantos rostros tristes convertirse en sonrisas emocionadas y escuchamos “gracias” todos los días. Estamos muy agradecidos por su generosidad, su espíritu de dar y su compasión al compartir con quienes, de otra manera, no habrían podido participar. Espero que comprendan el gran impacto que han tenido en nuestros estudiantes. ¡USTEDES SON LOS MEJORES!

3 months ago, PSES

🦃🍁 Get Ready for Thanksgiving Spirit Week! 🍁🦃
We’re gearing up for a fun-filled week of festive themes, laughter, and Tiger pride from November 17–21! Check out each day’s activity and join in on the fun!

✨ Monday: Anything But a Backpack Day
✨ Tuesday: Gobble Gobble Twins
✨ Wednesday: Feast Flip
✨ Thursday: Turkey Topper Day
✨ Friday: Thanksgiving Snooze Day

We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity and holiday spirit! 🍂🧡 #TigerPride #ThanksgivingSpiritWeek #PearlSampleElementary

3 months ago, PSES

🦃🍁 Get Ready for Thanksgiving Spirit Week! 🍁🦃 We’re gearing up for a fun-filled week of festive themes, laughter, and Tiger pride from November 17–21! Monday: Anything But a Backpack Day Tuesday Gobble Gobble Twins Wednesday: Feast Flip Thursday: Turkey Topper Day Friday: Thanksgiving Snooze Day

Honoring Our Veterans at Pearl Sample
This morning, our amazing PTO welcomed Veterans with a special breakfast, followed by a school-wide parade to celebrate and honor their service. ❤️🤍💙

Our hallways were full of cheers, smiles, and gratitude as students lined the route to show their appreciation. Thank you to all who have served — we are proud to celebrate you today and every day. 🇺🇸✨

3 months ago, PSES

Two male service members in camouflage uniforms walking through a school hallway lined with cheering students waving American flags.

An elderly male veteran in a tan jacket and a VFW cap walking down a school hallway, extending his hand. A large group of excited children, many holding small American flags, line the walls to greet him.

Two male veterans, one in a green military uniform and campaign hat and one in a jacket, walking through a school hallway. Children line the walls reaching out to shake hands.

A wide shot of a school hallway where students are lining both sides, waving American flags. Two veterans are walking down the center aisle, receiving applause and greetings. A large sign in the background reads, "WE ARE [...]."

A long view of a school hallway lined on both sides with students facing the center, clapping and waving small American flags. A sign for "BIRCH HALL" is visible on the left.

A breakfast buffet line with pancakes, sausage, fruit, and whipped cream. Several people, including children and an elderly man in an "ARMY" sweater, are serving themselves.

An elderly male veteran in an "ARMY" sweater serving himself from a large table of food, including fruit, pancakes, and pastries. Two young boys are standing next to him, holding plates.

A crowd of people, including families and veterans, seated at tables in a brightly lit cafeteria. A man in a dark shirt is standing near the front addressing the attendees.

A large group of families and students sitting at tables with blue and red coverings in a cafeteria or large room. An orange and black tiger-stripe mural covers the back wall.

🎉 Math + Skittles = sweet learning! 🍬📊 5th graders in Ms. Keyser's class dove into Mean, Median, Mode, and Range today using Skittles to make the numbers come to life! Hands-on learning + a tasty twist = one awesome math lesson. Love, seeing our tigers, explore math in creative (and delicious!) ways! 🐯✨

3 months ago, PSES

three girls smiling while working with skittles

Our newest Leader of the Pack is… 🥁 Hayley Yoder! 🐾 Hayley shows what it means to be a true leader — kind, helpful, and full of school spirit! Way to go, Hayley! 🎉 #LeaderOfThePack #ElementaryPride #StudentLeader

3 months ago, PSES

Hayley with her leader of the pack tshirt

🎄🥫 SCA Holiday Food Drive! 🥫🎄

We’re kicking off our annual Holiday Food Drive to support individuals and families in need this season. From Nov. 10–Dec. 5, students can bring non-perishable food items directly to their classroom — every donation makes a difference! (Please, no glass items.)

🍩✨ Bonus fun: The class that brings in the most items will win a donut party!

Let’s come together, Tigers, and spread some holiday cheer through giving! 💚❤️

3 months ago, PSES

SCA Holiday Food Drive Nov. 10-Dec. 5. The class with the most goods will win a donut party!

🎉 Attendance Champions! 🎉
Congratulations to Mrs. Houser's class! Our top-attending class for the month of October! Their outstanding commitment to showing up, working hard, and supporting one another earned them a special extra recess with some of our amazing resource teachers! 🌟🧡

From games to giggles, these Tigers enjoyed every minute — and we are so proud of them for setting such a great example. 🐯✨

Keep showing up, Tigers… great things happen when you’re here! 📚💪

3 months ago, PSES

two students playing on a climbing structure

A child in a blue outfit kneeling using a hula hoop with a teacher.

Close-up selfie of a smiling girl with a child sitting on a swing.

Several children sitting and playing on a large, gray climbing structure under a blue sky.

A large group of children and adults posing together for a class or team photo outdoors.

Here we go Tigers! Another monthly challenge is underway! We are so excited to share that our Tigers have improved their attendance and continue to strive to reach their monthly goals. Way to go! Let's keep the momentum going and continue to show our Tiger pride by showing up each and every day.

As we enter the holiday season, maintaining regular attendance helps children stay focused and ensures that students don't miss key lessons that build reading and math skills.

3 months ago, PSES

Monthly attendance calendar. Come to school 15 out of 16 days in November to win a free pass to Urban Air in Fredericksburg

🧡🐯 What are YOU thankful for at Pearl Sample? 🐯🧡

We want to know what makes you thankful to be part of our amazing Tiger family! 🌟

Students and families are invited to share a photo or short video showing what you’re thankful for at Pearl Sample. We’ll feature your submissions on Tiger TV throughout November to show our incredible staff just how much they’re appreciated! 💛

📸🎥 Send your pictures or videos to:
✉️ ahokanson@ccpsweb.org

or
✉️ Mrs. Ortman, ITRT – jortman@ccpsweb.org

Let’s fill November with gratitude, kindness, and Tiger pride! 🐅🍂 #ThankfulTigers #PearlSamplePride #TigerTV

3 months ago, PSES

📢 Important Update for Virginia SNAP Recipients

Virginia will temporarily issue state-funded food assistance on a weekly basis to households’ existing EBT cards while federal SNAP benefits are delayed.

These state funds, called the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) program, will:
✅ Use the same EBT cards and beneficiaries as SNAP
✅ Deliver about ¼ of monthly benefits each week
✅ Begin issuing benefits on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in November

For questions or the latest updates, visit DSS.Virginia.gov
or contact your local Department of Social Services office.

3 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools

Graphic titled “Virginia Acts to Protect SNAP Recipients.” It announces that Governor Glenn Youngkin has launched the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) program to provide state-funded food assistance amid a federal shutdown. The program uses the same EBT cards and beneficiaries as SNAP, is funded by Virginia’s budget surplus, and delivers about one-quarter of monthly benefits each week—$37.5 million weekly statewide. Benefits are issued Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in November. The chart lists new VENA payment dates for SNAP groups: Group 1 – Monday, November 3; Group 2 – Wednesday, November 5; Group 3 – Friday, November 7. The graphic also notes that updates and FAQs are available at DSS.Virginia.gov and reminds recipients to keep their EBT cards secure using the ConnectEBT app.

👻 Happy Halloween from Pearl Sample Elementary! Our halls are filled with smiles, costumes, and Tiger spirit today! Wishing all our students and families a safe, fun, and spooktacular evening! 🐯🕸️🍬 #TigerPride #HappyHalloween

3 months ago, PSES