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25 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
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Welcome to our space! Mrs. Houston's class has been hard at work learning about polygons. To close out our polygon unit and to review fractions on a number line, students created their own piece of outer space. They then worked to solve math word problems on the theme of outer space. This classroom is out of this world!
25 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A group of elementary students are seated at their desks working on a classroom activity. They are smiling and engaged, with craft supplies and papers in front of them. Behind them, a bulletin board reads, "This Class believes in the power of YET!" with encouraging decorations and student work.
A student wearing a blue Adidas hoodie focuses intently on a craft project. He is tracing shapes onto black paper, surrounded by colorful paper cutouts and a pencil.
Two students are working on a shape-based craft. One student cuts a red shape while the other observes and prepares her own project. Their desks are covered in supplies like glue sticks, scissors, and geometric shapes.
A full class of students stands in front of a bulletin board that says “Welcome to Our Space,” proudly holding up their completed space-themed art projects made with geometric shapes on black paper.
Two students are seated at a table, working diligently on writing assignments. A pair of pastel headphones and a green ruler sit nearby, suggesting a calm and focused work environment.
Congratulations to all of our stallions who competed in the Math 24 Competition last night! We have some amazing mathematicians here at Yowell! A special shout out to Anish, Parker and Zane who all placed in the finals! Way to go, stallions! We are so proud of you!
28 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Three students stand proudly with medals around their necks after the Math 24 Tournament. They wear shirts in blue, black, and orange with the 2025 tournament logo. An adult coach or teacher stands behind them.
Three students stand proudly with medals around their necks after the Math 24 Tournament. They wear shirts in blue, blue, and orange with the 2025 tournament logo. An adult coach or teacher stands behind them.
A group of students sits around a table marked with a red “13” sign during the Culpeper Math 24 Tournament. They are focused on the game in the center of the table, and a coach or teacher kneels beside them, smiling. Other teams and spectators are visible in the background of the gymnasium.
Four students sit around a table marked with a pink “14” sign during the Culpeper Math 24 Tournament. They are smiling and appear ready to play. An adult coach or judge sits at the head of the table, watching over the game. The gym is filled with other teams and colorful posters in the background.
A group of five students, wearing Math 24 Tournament shirts in various colors, sit around a table labeled with a pink sign showing the number 7. They are smiling and ready to play the Math 24 game.
Four students wearing purple and blue tournament shirts sit at a table marked with a green number 1 sign. They are smiling at the camera, excited to compete.
A group of students proudly hold certificates of excellence in front of the “YES” banner. They are wearing blue “Culpeper Math 24 Tournament 2025” shirts, and two adult coaches stand at the sides of the group.
An adult and a child stand smiling in front of a large blue banner that says "YES" with a heart design. Both wear matching blue "Culpeper Math 24 Tournament 2025" shirts. The child has a medal around their neck.
Mrs. Bopp has been feeling very lucky this month to be with her learners! The class built 3-D shapes out of marshmallows and toothpicks, created a fruit loop rainbow and wrote about what they would do if they found a pot of gold. They also compared fractions using tiles.
28 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A smiling boy in a green shirt that reads "You Have Leveled Up!!!" sits at a classroom desk. In front of him is a paper plate with a cereal rainbow craft using marshmallows, cereal loops, and gold-wrapped chocolates.
Two girls work together at a desk using colorful square tiles and black strips on a whiteboard for a classroom activity. One girl is pointing, and both are smiling and engaged.
A boy in a light green shirt proudly shows off his cereal rainbow craft made with marshmallows, cereal loops, and gold chocolates. A classmate can be seen working in the background.
Several students work on building structures with marshmallows and toothpicks at their desks. A girl with pink and purple hair writes on a paper, while another girl claps beside her.
A girl wearing glasses and a yellow hoodie poses proudly with her completed cereal rainbow craft in front of her, smiling confidently at her desk.
Two girls smile at the camera while holding up a marshmallow and toothpick creation. A bowl of materials sits on the desk, and classmates work in the background.
A girl in a green sweater happily holds up her completed cereal rainbow project on a decorated paper plate with marshmallows, cereal, and chocolates.
Two girls work together on a math or coding activity using black strips and colorful blocks on small whiteboards. One writes with a dry erase marker while the other observes.
In Mrs. Zajkowski’s wizarding world, the students worked together in their houses to answer comprehension questions based on a poem. The students earned noses for correct answers and had to pin the nose on Voldemort! The closest nose won 500 points for their house. Congratulations, Slytherin!
29 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A blindfolded child is playing a game where they try to place a fake nose on a large printed face on the wall. The child is reaching out with both hands to place the nose near the forehead.
A whiteboard shows a printed face with many fake noses stuck around it—on the face, the forehead, the cheeks, and even off the target. It’s part of a classroom game resembling "Pin the Nose on the Face."
A close-up of the printed bald face used in the game, with no noses attached yet. The face has simple black line art with minimal detail.
A blindfolded boy in a blue shirt is participating in the nose-pinning game. He is placing a fake nose on the wall, missing the printed face by several inches.
Another blindfolded student attempts to pin a nose on the drawn face, with a few noses already scattered on and around it on the board.
Ms. Butterfield’s class has been studying measurement in math. Today the lesson introduced measuring the capacity of different containers. Students were able to work with different materials and containers to explore the capacity or how much a container holds. Students enjoyed taking turns to fill their container and answering which container had more capacity.
29 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Elementary students seated at round tables in a classroom, watching a screen at the front that shows a colorful image and the title “Will an Elephant Fit in a Bathtub?”
Children in a classroom sit at round tables and watch a screen at the front displaying the word “Capacity” in large text.
Students in a classroom hold up whiteboards showing the letter “B” as they face a screen with a colorful image of two bowls stacked.
Children seated at classroom tables raise whiteboards with the letter “B” in response to a projected image comparing two suitcases labeled “A” and “B.”
Three young students stand around a table filled with rice, measuring it using plastic containers as part of a hands-on classroom activity.
Three children at a classroom table work together measuring popcorn kernels with cups and plastic jars.
A boy pours red kidney beans from a small cup into a narrow plastic container while a girl watches attentively at a classroom table.
Four young students sit at a table with a bin of black beans in a classroom, preparing to begin a hands-on measuring activity.
Four children gathered at a table in a classroom, one boy scooping pinto beans into a container while the others watch and wait their turn.
Mrs. Zajkowski’s class has transformed into Hogwarts School to prepare for the upcoming SOL tests. On Friday, the students were sorted into their houses. Yesterday, the students ate Harry Potter themed snacks, earned (and lost) points for their houses, and worked together as a team to review science, math, and reading. Stay tuned for more Harry Potter fun over the next few weeks!
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
Three girls sit at a red-covered table with laptops, papers, and snack plates in front of them. One girl wears a green hoodie, another wears a white shirt with a heart on it, and the third is dressed in a Harry Potter-style robe. The classroom setting includes a decorated door and a colorful birthday-themed poster.
Two boys sit at a green-covered table with laptops and plates of snacks. One boy wears a red shirt and makes a funny face while pointing at his food. The other gives an "OK" sign and smiles. Other students and classroom supplies are visible in the background.
A bulletin board displays black-and-white “Have You Seen This Wizard?” posters featuring staff members’ portraits styled after the wanted posters from the Harry Potter series. Each poster includes a photo and a name label, giving the display a fun, magical twist in a school setting.
A smiling girl sits in a classroom chair wearing the Sorting Hat from Harry Potter. Behind her is a projector screen displaying the name "Miss Boggess" and a Hogwarts banner hanging from the ceiling.
A smiling boy dressed in a Gryffindor scarf poses at a red-covered table with a wand and a laptop. A Hogwarts-themed acceptance letter sits in front of him, and the classroom tables in the background are covered with different colored tablecloths.
A snack station on a black tablecloth features labeled bowls of snacks with Harry Potter-themed names such as “Wizard Wands” (pretzel sticks), “Raven Claws” (chips), “Slytherin Snakes” (gummy worms), and “Huffle Puffs” (cheese puffs).
During the second week of March, Sketch Club was introduced to the work of Dutch sketchbook artist Koosje Koene. The students watched a tour of her accordion-style sketchbook filled with drawings and stories about her shoes! They had a great discussion about how all artwork goes through a weird stage where it might look really bad , and the voice in your head tells you it's awful! But the lesson is to just keep drawing and give your artwork a chance to work itself out. Then they took off their shoes and got to drawing!
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
A student with brown hair tied in a ponytail, wearing a blue sweater, sits at a classroom desk sketching a brown slipper in their spiral sketchbook. The slipper is on the desk, surrounded by colored pencils. Other students in the background are also engaged in sketching.
A student wearing glasses and a pink shirt leans over their sketchbook, concentrating on drawing a pink and white high-top sneaker that is placed on the desk. The student holds a yellow pencil, and a large pink tumbler sits nearby.
A student with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a striped sweater, sits cross-legged in a chair, sketching a white sneaker in a small sketchbook. The actual shoe is on a desk in front of them. Other students in the background are similarly engaged in drawing their own shoes.
A smiling student in a light blue hoodie sits at a desk with a brown slipper in front of them. Their sketchbook contains a partially drawn shoe. Other students are seen in the background, focused on drawing different types of shoes.
A student with short blond hair, wearing a navy blue hoodie, works on a shoe sketch in a spiral notebook. Other students are seen in the background, sketching their own shoes, with various sneakers and slippers placed on desks.
A red-haired student in a black t-shirt is mid-conversation while sitting at a desk with a spiral sketchbook open to a shoe drawing. A colorful Pokémon-themed slip-on shoe sits on the desk. Another student behind them is also sketching a bright pink sneaker.
A classroom filled with students sitting at desks, each sketching a shoe placed in front of them. Some students appear focused, while others are chatting. The walls are decorated with colorful student artwork, and a sink and cabinets are visible in the background.
A dimly lit classroom where students are watching a projected video on the whiteboard. The screen displays a woman speaking, with the name "Koosje Koene" written on the board. Students are sitting at their desks, watching the video attentively.
Mrs. Murdock's 5th graders have studied factors that impact the sustainability of planet earth. Each student is now researching and preparing arguments for a fishbowl debate. What a perfect opportunity because students at this age are typically very convincing when arguing. 😊
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
A group of students seated at round tables in a classroom, working on writing assignments and using laptops. Papers, folders, and writing tools are scattered across the tables as the students focus on their tasks.
A student wearing a black and yellow shirt is focused on writing on an index card at a desk, with a Chromebook and a folder filled with papers nearby.
Two students are seated at a table working on writing assignments. One student smiles at the camera while holding an index card, and the other concentrates on writing. Their workspace is filled with folders, paper, and pencils.
A student in a hoodie and Under Armour shirt is working at a desk, writing on a worksheet. He looks up from his work, glancing toward the camera.
Three students are gathered around a table with Chromebooks and writing materials. Two of them smile at the camera, while one is focused on the screen. Their table is covered in folders, paper, and markers.
Hey stallions and stallion families! Didn't have a chance to shop at the book fair this week? Don't fret! You can shop online until 11:59pm. Happy shopping! https://literati.com/store/?school=018dcce1-7673-2df6-5985-405aab7b98f4
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
Literati Story Arcade Book Fair Logo. The background is a colorful, fantasy-inspired pixel art scene, featuring elements like a character holding a glowing staff, floating books, a butterfly, a large mushroom, and a muscular figure. The design evokes a video game aesthetic, likely promoting a book fair with a fun, interactive, and adventure-based theme.
Our stallions had the amazing opportunity to be visited by two members of the Charlottesville Symphony! 4th and 5th grade students were able to watch demonstrations by a principal viola player and a principal clarinet player from the symphony. They enjoyed hearing songs from Star Wars, Harry Potter, the Pink Panther, and more! This was made possible by The Francis J. Sheridan Fund, The Richard M. and Tessa G. Ader Fund for Music Education, and The Charlottesville Symphony Society.
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
A large group of elementary school students sits cross-legged on the gymnasium floor, attentively listening to a woman speaking at a microphone. She is standing near a music stand with another musician beside her. The gym has a basketball hoop, climbing wall, and tall windows. Teachers and staff stand near the walls observing the event.
Students sit on the floor of the Yowell Elementary gym, facing a stage where a musician with a violin and a speaker stand in front of a large screen. The screen displays "Welcome Charlottesville Symphony!" The gym features a blue and red stage with the school's name in bold letters above it.
A wider view of the Yowell Elementary gym shows students seated on the floor while a musician and a speaker present on stage. The American flag and school banners are visible, and teachers are standing around the edges of the gym. The screen behind the presenters reads, "Welcome Charlottesville Symphony!"
The Clovers vs Leprechauns fundraiser was a huge success raising over $1,000 for the school. The competition was so much fun with Mr. Koch’s class winning. His students enjoyed a glow party at school.
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
A group of seven children smiling and posing together in a school cafeteria, wearing glowing accessories such as colorful LED glasses, glow necklaces, and fiber optic wands. Some are holding snacks and water bottles on a cafeteria table in the foreground. The wall behind them has heart decorations.
Two boys sitting at a cafeteria table holding glowing fiber optic wands, wearing light-up glasses and glow necklaces. The table is covered with more glow sticks and fiber wands. Other students are visible in the background, also enjoying the glow party.
A group of five boys standing around a cafeteria table, wearing glowing glasses and necklaces. Some are holding light-up wands and glow sticks. Snack bags and water bottles are scattered on the table. The cafeteria is softly lit, with other students visible in the background.
two girls pose for a picture with one girl holding a bag of popcorn and the other smiling. They are both wearing glow up sunglasses and have glowstick armbands and necklaces on.
a picture of all the clovers Mr. Koch's class collected to be announced the winner. dozens and dozens of shiny green clover stickers attached to yellow construction paper.
Congratulations to Carson from Mrs. Zajkowski's class. He memorized 86 digits of pi and got to "pie" Mrs. Zajkowski!
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
a student in a gray shirt and jogging pants pies a teacher in the face with a whipped cream pie. the teacher has on a shower cap and plastic for protection
Silly McGilly tricked Mrs. S. Nicholson’s class with shenanigans during math! ☘️He had her students find coins he had hidden all over the room and solve the subtraction problems hidden on the coins! They earned treats and wore their mustaches to celebrate solving all the problems!
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
A classroom projection screen displaying a St. Patrick’s Day activity with green text. The screen features a plush leprechaun toy dressed in green and white, along with instructions from "Silly McGilly" for first-grade students to find gold coins, solve problems, and receive a prize.
A young boy with short dark hair, wearing a navy blue long-sleeved shirt, sits at his desk in a classroom, smiling at the camera. In front of him are two gold plastic coins, a pencil, and a small green pot.
A young boy with light brown hair wearing a beige long-sleeved shirt with a smiley face design. He has a fake green mustache on his face and is smiling while sitting at his desk with a laptop in front of him.
A young girl with long brown hair, wearing a green Minnie Mouse shirt and a sparkly green headband, sits at her desk smiling. In front of her are two gold plastic coins, a small green pot, and two yellow sticky notes.
A young girl with long blonde hair wearing a green "Lucky Charm" St. Patrick’s Day shirt holds up a gold plastic coin while smiling at the camera. She also holds a small green pot.
A young boy with short dark hair wearing a dark green and navy blue long-sleeved shirt. He is smiling with a fake green mustache on his face while sitting at his desk in a classroom. A laptop is partially visible in front of him.
During the first week of March, Sketch Club learned and practiced different shading techniques (blending, hatching, cross-hatching, and stippling). Then they put their skills to work by drawing jumbo Legos and adding shading.
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
A smiling student with curly hair and glasses holds up a spiral sketchbook, displaying a pencil drawing of a die. The drawing includes shading to create a 3D effect. The student sits at a desk in a classroom, with colorful student artwork pinned on the wall behind them.
A student holds up a sketchbook displaying two pencil drawings of simple block-like structures with rounded elements on top. The drawings incorporate shading to add depth. The student’s hands, with slightly painted fingernails, are visible, along with a portion of their floral-patterned clothing.
A green plastic building block rests on a desk next to two pencil sketches of the same block on different sheets of paper. The sketches attempt to capture the perspective and shading of the real object. A student’s hands are visible near the edge of the frame.
Two students sit at a classroom desk, examining a yellow plastic building block while laughing. Their sketchbooks on the desk show pencil drawings of the block with attention to shading. Other students are visible working in the background.
A student in a gray hoodie colors a blue building block drawing in their sketchbook with a colored pencil. The actual blue block is placed on the paper for reference. The desk is scattered with art supplies, including colored pencils, an eraser, and a pencil sharpener.
Our older students are so lucky to have an amazing opportunity to be part of Sports Club each year! Thank you to Mrs. Houck and Mr. Harris for all your hard work with this club! Here are our Tuesday and Thursday Sports Club kiddos! Keep staying active, stallions!
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
A larger group of elementary school students gathers for a group photo in the same gymnasium setting, in front of a black stage curtain. The students are dressed in a mix of casual clothing, including some wearing hats. They are arranged in several rows, with some sitting on the floor and others standing on the risers. A few students are holding sports items such as a tennis racket and jump ropes, which are also scattered on the floor in the foreground. The gymnasium has red and brick walls.
large group of elementary school students sits together in a gymnasium on a wooden floor, posing for a group photo in front of a black stage curtain. The students, dressed in colorful casual clothing, are arranged in multiple rows, with some sitting on the floor and others on the risers behind them. Some students are holding sports equipment such as a basketball and a bat. The gymnasium walls are red with brick accents.
Our school counselor, Mrs. Gibson, is working with small groups of students. Small group counseling is a unique educational experience that allows students to work with their peers to explore ideas, feelings, and behaviors. Small group counseling teaches skills and strategies that enhance a student’s ability to succeed academically and socially. 5th grade students are preparing for middle school by learning what type of learner they are so that they can maximize their ability to retain information and achieve better learning outcomes. 1st and 3rd grades are learning the aspects of healthy friendships, expanding social circles, and building their conflict resolution skills.
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
Two young girls sitting at a wooden table in a classroom. One girl has braided hair and is wearing a light pink puffy jacket, while the other has curly hair tied back and is wearing a pink hoodie. They are smiling, with papers and pencils in front of them. Behind them are classroom posters on a cinder block wall, including one that says "SAFE SPACE" and another that says "What you say in here stays in here unless...".
Two young boys sitting at a round wooden table in a classroom. One boy is wearing a festive patterned sweater, smiling broadly, while the other boy in a white shirt is also smiling. In front of them are purple folders and a bag of markers. The background shows a cozy chair with a purple cushion labeled "HAPPY" and colorful classroom decor on the cinder block wall.
Spring has sprung and summer is around the corner. That means it's almost time for Field Day! Get your field day tee shirts by clicking on the link below. You don't want to miss out! https://stores.cedarstream.com/yowell_elementary/shop/home
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
image of front of field day tee shirt. It is green blue with the words "field Day" written in paint like letters in green, purple and blue
Hey stallions...wondering what will be available for purchase at this year's book fair? Check out this digital flyer! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zx__gdsnrwCgdA4ncTeFBwXpGzbRhjPh/view?usp=sharing
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
Mrs. Cruz's class had an awesome spirit week celebrating all things READING! Everyone got to share a favorite digital or printed book with a friend. Some even used screen sharing tools and the document camera to share with the entire class! Everyone got a chance to experience being like a teacher on Friday, and Mrs. Cruz even had a twin! Reading makes everything better!
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
A student dressed as a teacher sits at her desk, writing on a piece of paper. Her workspace is decorated with colorful student artwork, a laptop, a document camera, a cup filled with pens and markers, and a water bottle featuring a penguin sticker.
A young girl in a light green hoodie and boots stands in front of a projector screen displaying the book Sincerely, Emerson. A large poster behind her has sections labeled "Earth," "Sun," and "Moon" with sticky notes underneath.
A student dressed in a USA basketball jersey and plaid pajama pants stands in front of a projector screen displaying an image of Michael Jordan playing basketball. The classroom background features educational posters and a board with student names.
Three girls sit at a classroom table, smiling and holding colorful graphic novels. The classroom contains books, water bottles, and laptops, with another student reading in the background.
Two girls at a table smile at the camera while working on a laptop. One has a physical copy of a book open, while the other is reading digitally. Their classroom setting includes bookshelves, posters, and other students reading.
Two students, a boy and a girl, sit at a table with laptops displaying the same digital book. They smile at the camera, with other students working in the background.
A teacher in a pink "Teach" shirt and jeans smiles while holding her staff ID. A young girl beside her holds up a student ID, both looking happy in a school hallway.
A teacher and student wear matching pink-themed outfits, including headbands and cozy sweaters. Both are holding coffee cups and smiling in a school hallway with students in the background.