Mrs. Sweeney's students are practicing their fine motor and reading skills during Language Arts centers. They're also working on sharing and taking turns. Due to the rainy weather, we had indoor recess and got to invite some first grade friends to our room to share our toys! #ThePark





Mrs. Wang's small group is working on segmenting and blending CVC words with our magic wands! #ThePark



Miss Galia’s class is having fun in Flex Time! 📝📖 They’re strengthening their language arts skills by writing their own stories, drawing and describing creative pumpkins, reading their favorite books, and even learning their favorite new read aloud, Pumpkin Trouble, in sign language!




In Ms. McCombs kindergarten class students have been learning about the life cycle of plants. Students were able to take a field trip to Graves Mountain Lodge where they got to not only learn about the life cycle of pumpkins and apples, but also got to pick a pumpkin and apples! Students even got to enjoy seeing baby goats, and going on a hayride! #ThePark




Here is the Sycamore Park Title 1 newsletter for November!




🎉 Spirit Days Fun in Mrs. Anderson’s Class! 🎉
Our students had a blast celebrating Spirit Days — from costume day to pajama day and everything in between! 💙🧡
We’re so proud of their school spirit, creativity, and those big smiles that brighten our halls every day. 🥰
#MrsAndersonsClass #SchoolSpirit #PantherPride #ElementaryFun #LearningAndLaughing #ThePark
Our students had a blast celebrating Spirit Days — from costume day to pajama day and everything in between! 💙🧡
We’re so proud of their school spirit, creativity, and those big smiles that brighten our halls every day. 🥰
#MrsAndersonsClass #SchoolSpirit #PantherPride #ElementaryFun #LearningAndLaughing #ThePark

📢 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.
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.

Good evening Sycamore Park Parents! Just a quick reminder for tomorrow. . .
H-A-L-L-O-W-E-E-N COSTUME RULES
1. No Masks or anything that covers the face
2. Nothing that obstructs movement or sitting
3. Nothing gory involving blood
4. No props (i.e. swords, wands, brooms)
Thanks!
H-A-L-L-O-W-E-E-N COSTUME RULES
1. No Masks or anything that covers the face
2. Nothing that obstructs movement or sitting
3. Nothing gory involving blood
4. No props (i.e. swords, wands, brooms)
Thanks!
First grade recently took a trip to Maple Tree Farm. Students went through a corn maze, went on a hayride and enjoyed a puppet show about the life cycle of a pumpkin. We also had lots of time to play outside and enjoy the beautiful day! #ThePark







In room 3, Ms. Tracey and Ms. Fallon have been busy helping students build their social skills through imaginative play in our water table and kitchen area. Our students have also been making progress with learning how to use sensory items such as bubbles, spin toys, and bean table, to regulate their emotions. #ThePark






Mrs. Arend's class of second graders are off to a great start! We have been building our Class Family relationships and helping each other become better readers, writers, and mathematicians. But best of all, we are learning ways to show kindness to others. Lincoln is helping Dylan read a book to the class at the end of the school day. Avery is showing us her artwork she painted while taking an Art Class last summer. Harim, Ashley, and Eliany are showing how nice their handwriting is as they learn to spell words with short vowels. And Rena is proud of her big brother for doing a great job on the morning news "SPTV!" I can't wait to see what my "sweet sixteen" students do next!




Last week Mr. Birch was searching for new teachers for #The Park and Culpeper County Public Schools. He visited the beautiful campus of Slippery Rock in Pennsylvania. #SRU #SPES #EVHS #CCPS





🍪 5th Grade Gets Tectonic with Oreos! 🌍
Mrs. Feld’s class had a sweet time learning about plate tectonics! Using Oreos, students explored how Earth’s plates move and interact at different boundaries—spreading apart, sliding past each other, and colliding. The creamy filling helped simulate the Earth’s mantle, while cookie halves became the tectonic plates. It was a hands-on (and tasty!) way to visualize geological processes. Learning has never been so delicious!
Mrs. Feld’s class had a sweet time learning about plate tectonics! Using Oreos, students explored how Earth’s plates move and interact at different boundaries—spreading apart, sliding past each other, and colliding. The creamy filling helped simulate the Earth’s mantle, while cookie halves became the tectonic plates. It was a hands-on (and tasty!) way to visualize geological processes. Learning has never been so delicious!






✨ Mr. Norman’s 5th Grade Crew Explores the American Revolution! ✨
Mr. Norman’s fifth graders visited Yowell Meadow Park to experience life during the American Revolutionary War through hands-on learning and exploration.
Students learned about life on the farm and in early settlements, religious practices, practiced candle making, explored medical treatments of the 1700s, and discussed the contributions of people of color during the Revolution. They also tried surveying, wrote secret messages with invisible ink, and even took the oath of the Culpeper Minutemen, pledging to fight for Virginia in exchange for pay and land.
It was an inspiring day of discovery, teamwork, and living history!
#MrNormansClass #5thGradeAdventures #HistoryComesAlive #ThePark #AmericanRevolution #LearningBeyondTheClassroom
Mr. Norman’s fifth graders visited Yowell Meadow Park to experience life during the American Revolutionary War through hands-on learning and exploration.
Students learned about life on the farm and in early settlements, religious practices, practiced candle making, explored medical treatments of the 1700s, and discussed the contributions of people of color during the Revolution. They also tried surveying, wrote secret messages with invisible ink, and even took the oath of the Culpeper Minutemen, pledging to fight for Virginia in exchange for pay and land.
It was an inspiring day of discovery, teamwork, and living history!
#MrNormansClass #5thGradeAdventures #HistoryComesAlive #ThePark #AmericanRevolution #LearningBeyondTheClassroom









🎉 #ThePark SCA Spirit Week is Coming! 🎉
Get ready to show your school spirit all week long! More details will be shared Sunday in the weekly Call.
Monday:
🧡 Say NO to Bullying!
Wear orange or a shirt with kind words to spread positivity.
Tuesday:
🎃 Spooky Spirit!
Wear a Halloween shirt and socks (no costumes today).
Wednesday:
💪 We Are UNITED!
Show your pride by wearing your class team’s jersey or team colors.
Thursday:
🛌 Cozy Halloween Vibes!
Come comfy in your favorite Halloween pajamas.
Friday:
👻 Costume Day!
End the week with fun—wear your costume and celebrate!
Let’s make Spirit Week at #ThePark full of kindness, unity, and fun!
Get ready to show your school spirit all week long! More details will be shared Sunday in the weekly Call.
Monday:
🧡 Say NO to Bullying!
Wear orange or a shirt with kind words to spread positivity.
Tuesday:
🎃 Spooky Spirit!
Wear a Halloween shirt and socks (no costumes today).
Wednesday:
💪 We Are UNITED!
Show your pride by wearing your class team’s jersey or team colors.
Thursday:
🛌 Cozy Halloween Vibes!
Come comfy in your favorite Halloween pajamas.
Friday:
👻 Costume Day!
End the week with fun—wear your costume and celebrate!
Let’s make Spirit Week at #ThePark full of kindness, unity, and fun!
As part of the #SPES field trip to the Airfest STEM activities at the #Culpeper Airport, Ms. Riley's students were learning the basics of CPR! Our kids love having hands on learning at the #CulpeperAirfest! #thePark

Students in Ms. Ewell's class are doing the research portion of the scientific method to make a display of the different water resources of Virginia. Fourth Grade students love #VAHistory! #thePark

In Mrs. Sims's small groups, we are getting int the spooky season while practicing fluency!





Just a reminder that our make up picture day is tomorrow! See the flyer for more information.


Hello #SPES Families! Click the links to see this month's Title 1 Newsletter!
October Title 1 Newsletter
