CCPS Schools and Offices will be closed Friday, December 20, 2024 through Friday, January 3, 2025 for Winter Break. Monday, January 6, 2025 is a Staff Workday. Students return to school on Tuesday, January 7, 2025
2 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
CCPS Schools and Offices will be closed Friday, December 20, 2024 through Friday, January 3, 2025 for Winter Break. Monday, January 6, 2025 is a Staff Workday Students return to school on Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Todas las Escuelas públicas del condado de Culpeper y las oficinas estarán cerradas por las vacaciones de invierno del 20 de diciembre 2024 al 3 de enero 2025. Las oficinas reabren el 6 de enero de 2025 Los estudiantes regresan a la escuela el martes, 7 de enero de 2025
Congrats to Yuna Persson for winning the Yearbook Cover contest. Check out her artwork! We will feature the other entries on the back cover and throughout the yearbook.
8 days ago, SPES Admin
This image shows a colorful and engaging yearbook cover for Sycamore Park Elementary School for the 2024–2025 school year. The text reads, "Sycamore Park Elementary School" at the top, with "2024–2025" below it. The central slogan, "We are a family," is creatively designed with a mix of cut-out letter styles. Below the text, there are four hand-drawn illustrations of diverse individuals, including a smiling adult, an excited child jumping, an athlete holding a basketball, and another adult figure, symbolizing community and inclusivity. Black paw prints are included as decorative elements, tying the theme to the school's mascot or identity. The light blue background adds a bright and cheerful tone.
The SCA #atthePark would like to send a shout out to our custodians for picking up all of the food drive items that our classes collected for the Culpeper Community Christmas Basket. Our classes collected over 1000 items! Great job Sycamore Park!
8 days ago, SPES Admin
This image shows a school bulletin board with a festive holiday theme. The board features a message reading "THIS HALLWAY IS UNDER SURVEILLANCE," with a decorative scene of an elf, a fireplace with stockings, and a Christmas tree made from green paper chains. Below the board, numerous boxes and bags filled with donations are organized, suggesting a holiday food or supply drive. It creates a warm and charitable atmosphere for the season.
Here is our December newsletter.
9 days ago, SPES Admin
Sycamore Park Newsletter (English version) The newsletter has a festive December theme with illustrations of pine trees, mittens, hats, and berries at the top. The title "Sycamore Park Newsletter" is centered in bold white text on a red banner with "December 2024" below it. Notes for Parents: Winter Weather Reminder: A note advising parents to ensure children come to school dressed appropriately for cold weather, including hats, gloves, and a warm coat, and to label belongings. Lost and Found: A reminder about checking for missing items in the school's Lost and Found. Unclaimed items will be donated to Loads of Love on December 19th. Supporting Learning at Home: Encouragement for parents to foster daily reading during the winter break and to engage in family discussions about books. From Admin: A holiday message from Mr. McWilliams and Mrs. Cackowski thanking families for their support and partnership. The note highlights December as a time for celebration, activities, and recognizing students’ hard work, ending with wishes for a safe and happy holiday season. Events: December 18: 6 PM Choir Concert. December 20: No School - Christmas Break (Through January). At the bottom, there is a decorative poinsettia flower in the corner.
ycamore Park Newsletter (Spanish version) The same newsletter design and layout as the English version, translated into Spanish. Notas para los Padres: Recordatorio sobre el Clima Invernal: A note reminding parents to dress their children in appropriate winter clothing and label items to prevent loss. Objetos Perdidos: Information about the Lost and Found, reminding parents to check for their children’s belongings. Unclaimed items will be donated to Loads of Love on December 19th. Apoyando el Aprendizaje en Casa: Encouragement to promote daily reading during winter break and to make it a family activity. De la Administración: A similar message from Mr. McWilliams and Mrs. Cackowski, expressing gratitude and highlighting December as a month of celebration and student recognition, with holiday wishes. Eventos: 18 de diciembre: 6 PM Concierto del Coro. 20 de diciembre: No hay Escuela - Vacaciones de Navidad (Hasta enero)
Looks like some of Santa's elves came to visit Ms. Hackley this past week!
14 days ago, SPES Admin
A teacher dressed in a red holiday jumper with a candy cane bow headband stands in a classroom, posing with two children dressed as elves. The teacher has her arms raised in a festive gesture, and the children smile, with one mimicking the gesture. The classroom includes chairs, a green lunch chart, and storage cabinets.
A teacher dressed in a festive red holiday jumper with white details and a candy cane bow headband poses in a classroom with a young child dressed as an elf hugging her side. The classroom features cabinets, a green lunch chart on a wooden door, and various educational posters on the walls.
A teacher in a red holiday jumper with a candy cane bow headband kneels down and hugs a young child dressed in a green elf dress. Both are smiling brightly in the classroom, which has a green lunch chart, cabinets, and various colorful decorations in the background.
Ms. McCombs first grade class was ready to read with their third grade reading buddies on Final Friday Readers day!" The chance to learn and read from others is always so fun! #atthePark
16 days ago, SPES Admin
A cheerful group of elementary students and their teacher posing for a photo in a classroom. The children are seated on the carpet and giving thumbs up while smiling at the camera.
Two young students sitting cross-legged on the carpet, reading a colorful picture book together. One child is holding the book open while the other listens attentively.
Two children seated on the classroom floor, one reading a picture book aloud while the other looks on with interest. The book features bright, vivid illustrations.
Two girls sitting on the carpet in a classroom, one wearing a colorful jacket and the other in a bright pink coat and matching hat, sharing a book with illustrations.
Two children lying on the classroom floor, one dressed in a green dinosaur hoodie and the other in a black shirt, reading a book with colorful pictures together.
Fifth grade recently took a field trip to CTEC. Students shadowed the CTEC students and learned a bit about a future career that they may be interested in! Students can start to take some of the classes there in 10th grade, so they were able to see what careers and certifications are available to them in high school! Here is a link to some pictures of the students on that day! Check out all the smiling faces! https://photos.app.goo.gl/Zrot3iW1uK3efxAN7
17 days ago, SPES Admin
In case you missed it, here are some pictures from our Balloons over Sycamore Parade! https://www.wevideo.com/view/3633920547
18 days ago, James Dugger
Recently #atthePark, our SCA worked hard to collect, package and distribute Gobble Grams for students to enjoy. It was such chaotic fun!
19 days ago, SPES Admin
Group of students and a teacher in a classroom smiling and standing around a table filled with small treat bags containing candy and notes. The classroom is decorated with fall-themed decorations, including a 'Hello Fall' sign on the window. The students are holding up treat bags and appear to be participating in an activity or project.
Our SPES annual spelling bee has concluded. Our spellers spelled 204 words! Please let all those who participated this year in the school spelling bee know that they did a fantastic job preparing 😃 Please congratulate: 🐝🐝🐝Emlyn Myers - 3rd place winner 🐝🐝Keara Portillo Urquilla - 2nd place winner 🏆Sophia Jolivette - 1st place champion All three winners will compete at the county-level spelling bee at AG Richardson Elementary on January 22, 2025.
19 days ago, SPES Admin
A group photo of three young girls standing on a stage, each holding a small trophy, signifying their achievement. The text overlay reads "2024-25 SPES Spelling Bee Champions" in bold, yellow letters on a black background. The design includes illustrations of bees, honeycomb, and flowers, adding a cheerful and celebratory touch.
We need to catch up on sharing some of the great things that have been happening at Sycamore Park recently! Mr. Norman is always there to support students, whether it’s using a graph to explore how we get to school in various ways, teaching letter recognition and phonics through fun and creative activities, or joining in on brain breaks.
20 days ago, SPES Admin
A teacher smiling with three young students at a blue table in a classroom. One student writes on a dry-erase sheet, while the others pose and smile for the photo. The background displays bookshelves, classroom charts, and decorations.
Three young children sitting at a blue table in a classroom, working with colorful craft sticks arranged in T and L shapes. A hand points to a laminated sheet with symbols and instructions at the center of the table. The background features classroom decorations and learning materials.
Three young children at a blue table in a classroom, arranging colorful craft sticks into different shapes. The classroom is filled with books, colorful bins, and charts on the walls.
ung girl and an adult male teacher sitting at a round table. The girl is holding pink modeling clay shaped into a "W," while the teacher smiles and points at the letter. Playful educational materials are scattered on the table.
Two boys smiling while sitting at a blue classroom table. They have colorful craft sticks arranged in "W" shapes in front of them. The background shows a classroom setting with students and various educational materials.
A wooden desk with a pop-it toy, colorful math cubes, and handwritten sketches of a simple math problem. A hand partially holds a card that says, "I need a break."
Culpeper County Public Schools and Offices will be closed Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29, 2024 for Thanksgiving.
25 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
CCPS will be closed November 27 through 29, 2024 for Thanksgiving
CCPS will be closed for Thanksgiving Wednesday November 27 through Friday, November 29, 2024. When we return, it will be December - a good time to share information about weather closings in CCPS. Do you want to be notified when we are closed, but you are not already on our alert list? Download our app and enable push notifications - https://www.culpeperschools.org/article/917463
25 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
"Graphic titled 'Preparing for Winter Weather' from Culpeper County Public Schools. The background features a snowy scene with snowflakes. The text includes the following sections: 'Possible Actions' lists options such as School Closure, 2-hour Delay, Early Dismissal, Evening Activities Canceled, and Weekend Activities Canceled. 'When are decisions made?' states, 'When possible, decisions are made the night before. When conditions require a delay in the decision, our goal is to notify you by 5:30 a.m.' 'How will I know when school is closed or delayed?' outlines notification methods, including: Phone call/email/text message in English and Spanish. CCPS Social Media & Mobile App. CCPS Website (www.culpeperschools.org). Local media outlets (TV channels 4, 5, 7, 9, & 29 and radio station WJMA 103.1).
Mrs. Sweeney's students are learning about division and practicing their calculator skills!
about 1 month ago, SPES Admin
Student in red shirt working on a worksheet while sitting at a table.
Two elementary students working on a worksheet while sitting at a table.
Young male student sitting at a table and using a calculator.
Mrs. Wester has been reading the book, “Out of My Mind,” aloud to a few 5th grade classes. It’s getting really good! They’re also working on finding text evidence when answering questions with fun Thanksgiving passages.
about 1 month ago, SPES Admin
10 year old elementary student sitting at a desk reading a book.
A young elemenary girl holding up a worksheet and a colorful turkey that she made.
A 10 year old female student sitting at a desk. She is coloring a worksheet.
A goldfish jumping out of a fish bowl. Out of my mind. Sharon M. Draper
Mrs. Wilson’s students practice making a capital D and a lowercase d with wiki stix in class. Looks like they're getting the hang of it!
about 1 month ago, SPES Admin
A young student making the letter D with a wiki stix on a table.
A lowercase d made on a wooden table with wiki stix.
A student making the letter d with wiki stix.
Student making a d out of wiki sticks.
A student making a letter D with a wiki stick.
The letter D made out of wiki sticks.
Are you creative? Do you love drawing? Then, this contest is for you! Use bright colored markers or crayons to design a cover for the 2024-2025 yearbook. Follow our theme “One Family." All entries must...Be your own work; Include the name of our school and the year. See the directions in the link below! https://5il.co/315xz
about 1 month ago, SPES Admin
Hello Sycamore Park Families! SPES is having a VIP Lunch in early December. PK-2 is on Tues, Dec. 3rd, and Grades 3-5 on Thurs, Dec. 5th. Times vary by grade; see the flyer. Return the form sent home tomorrow by Nov. 25. Lunch is $4.75 if you buy from the cafeteria (exact change only). https://5il.co/30xny
about 1 month ago, SPES Admin
Ms. Prentice's kids enjoyed a field trip to the Clifton Institute where they learned about plants that are part of a grassland ecosystem. The kids rotated through different stations where they had hands-on experiences to firm up their newly learned knowledge.
about 1 month ago, SPES Admin
Teacher standing with students outside wearing jackets. They are smiling.
Person in yellow safety equipment. They are lighting dried flowers on fire in a vase. They are outside in a field
A serene lakeside scene under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. The lake is surrounded by trees, some bare and others with autumn foliage, indicating a late fall season. In the foreground, there's a dirt path with patches of grass on either side, leading to the lake.
sign that says Plants are an important part of a grassland ecosystem. They need sunlight and water to grow. How are the plants and animals connected?
Special Announcement! The Culpeper County Public Schools 2025 Division Teacher of the Year is Courtney Sims from Sycamore Park Elementary! Congratulations!
about 1 month ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
teacher holding clock with Superintenent in Board room
teacher with surprised face after hearing that she is the Teacher of the Year
Teacher standing between principal and assistant principal in board room