Attention families and friends of fifth graders. Save the date! Our fifth grade promotion ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 21st at 6:00PM (students should arrive by 5:30) at Culpeper High School. Also, if you haven't yet had the chance, please send your fifth graders' baby pic to Mrs. Dugger at kdugger@ccpsweb.org so it can be included in the slideshow.
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
You're invited to Yowell Elementary School 5th Grade Promotion. Wednesday, May 21, 2025. 6:00PM. Students should arrive at 5:30. At Culpeper County High School. 14240 Achievement Drive, Culpeper VA 22701
Stallion parents, families, and friends. Use the link below for online book fair shopping. You can even buy gift cards! Happy reading! https://literati.com/store/?school=yowell-elementary-school-culpeper-va&utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LBF_S25_Activation_Flow_Email_4+(Final)&utm_content=%%eFair+URL%%
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
Don't forget about STEAM Weekend, this weekend at CTEC and Daniel technology Center. The Maker Faire will be on Saturday, March 15th from 9:00am to 1:00pm at CTEC. The County Art Show will be held on Saturday from 3-6 and Sunday from 11-2 at the Daniel Tech Center. Check out the following art pieces that will be on display from some of our wonderful stallions! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YsWDATWv78rqYwwLIGfQSP6IT7UmOFuU/view?usp=sharing
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
Mrs. Yost's students are working as scientists, exploring closed circuits, experimenting with insulators vs. conductors, and learning all about static electricity! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KlpElMVGAU0rpJUkAoQtCCyXi1UiaZTy/view?usp=sharing
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
Parents and stallion supporters! We need your help! If you'd like to volunteer to help out at the book fair next week, please sign up using the link below! We really appreciate your support. https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/46161197209/false#/invitation
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
📢 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
about 2 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
kindergarten and preschool registration now open online for more information go to www.culpeperschools.org
kindergarten and preschool registration now open online for more information go to www.culpeperschools.org
Thank you to all who came out to support Literacy Night last night! A great time was had by all!
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
A young girl with a big smile holds up a handmade craft of a blue bird made from a popsicle stick and paper. In her other hand, she holds a drawing of the same bird, along with a cookie and the words “cookie,” “hot dog,” and “very fick.” The background is a school hallway with other people visible.
A young girl in a pink dress sits at a table covered in a teal tablecloth, reaching into a container of LEGO bricks. An older woman in a green sweater stands next to her, observing the activity. Several plastic bins filled with different LEGO pieces are arranged along the table, each with an instructional card in front.
festive display of silver and blue balloons spelling out “PAJAMA PARTY” decorates a school hallway window. Through the window, a gymnasium is visible with children and adults participating in activities.
A group of children in pajamas, holding pencils and worksheets, engage in a conversation with a woman sitting at a table covered in a teal tablecloth. The woman listens attentively while one of the boys gestures towards his paper. Other students are seen working in the background.
Let's get ready for some fun, stallions! Next week is the clovers vs leprechauns SCA fundraiser. Which class will have the most clovers at the end of the week? See the attached picture for more information.
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
We are playing a school-wide game of Clovers vs Leprechauns and it is going to be so much fun!! Here are the rules: For $1.00 you can buy 4 Clover stickers for your OWN homeroom or you can buy 2 Leprechaun stickers for any other homeroom class in the school. A Leprechaun sticker will cancel out 1 clover sticker. The class with the most clovers at the end of the week will win a prize. When: March 10 - 14 Cost: $1.00 Where: Outside of the Cafeteria Time: 8:10 - 8:45 All proceeds will go to Yowell SCA
Mrs. Simms class created plane and solid shapes using marshmallows and toothpicks in math class yesterday . They also and counted the vertices, edges, faces, sides and angles of each shape!
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
A group of five elementary school students sitting at their desks in a classroom, smiling and posing for the camera. They are engaged in a STEM activity using mini marshmallows and toothpicks to build geometric structures. Each student has a worksheet in front of them. The classroom is decorated with bookshelves, posters, and colorful decorations.
Two boys sitting at a desk in a classroom, working on a STEM activity. They are using marshmallows and toothpicks to construct geometric structures. A plate filled with marshmallows and toothpicks sits between them. Both boys are smiling, and a worksheet is visible on the desk.
A group of elementary school students in a classroom, engaged in a hands-on STEM activity. They are smiling and holding up their marshmallow and toothpick structures. The classroom has desks arranged in rows, and the students appear excited about their projects. Natural light from a window brightens the space.
Five students sitting around a table in a classroom, making marshmallow and toothpick structures. They are smiling and giving peace signs to the camera. Worksheets, rulers, and a plate of marshmallows and toothpicks are on the table. The background shows cabinets, a sink, and other classroom materials.
We're not sure who is having more fun today! The students that are dressed up like teachers, or the teachers who are dressed up as students! Regardless, it's always a great day to be a stallion!
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
a student dressed as a teacher in khakis, a blue collared shirt, glasses, and a lanyard poses next to a teacher who is dressed in a hoodie, black leggins, crocs and socks and they are staring down at their cell phone
A woman wearing a white baseball cap with floral designs, a gray hoodie, black shorts, and a reflective safety vest is smiling next to a young boy in a camouflage baseball cap, an orange and black jacket, and pink shorts. They are standing outside a brick school building with a red door in the background. The boy is holding a pastel-colored backpack, and other children can be seen walking behind them.
A young girl in a pink t-shirt, blue jeans, and black sneakers with white laces is standing next to a woman in a blue-gray oversized sweatshirt, light blue jeans, and white sneakers. They are both smiling inside a classroom with wooden cabinets labeled with motivational signs like "Be Kind" and "Be Brave." The woman has sunglasses resting on her head, and students can be seen working at desks in the background.
Three individuals are standing together in a classroom. Two young girls are wearing glasses and cozy sweaters—one in light blue and the other in light pink—along with lanyards and ID badges. The person in the middle is dressed in a beige hoodie, red polka-dot robe, and Crocs, holding a bag of Takis snacks. They have the hood up and are wearing round glasses, giving a playful, "granny" look. The setting features a black and white patterned rug, a projector on the ceiling, and a light blue accent wall.
a teacher dressed as a student and the student stand side by side posing for a picture with their four fingers raised. They are wearing black hoodies with their hoods up, pajama pants and crocs.
Students in Mrs. Dillon’s 3rd Grade class studied the civilization of Ancient Greece to learn how their contributions have influenced our world today! Their inventions and wisdom can be seen today in terms of democracy in government, columns in architecture, pottery in art, and even sports in our modern day Olympic Games! Along their study adventures, students excitedly designed and created many “artifacts” to deepen their understanding and knowledge, shared with you in our pictures!
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
A group of elementary school students poses in a classroom, smiling and holding up their completed projects related to Ancient Greece. Some students hold drawings of Greek artifacts, such as vases, while others display the Greek flag.
A decorated bulletin board titled "Artifacts of Ancient Greece" displays student projects, including colorful drawings of ancient Greek vases, handmade books, and other creative representations.
A cut-out paper drawing of an ancient Greek vase, decorated with intricate patterns and small stick-figure-like designs along the bottom.
A student-created cut-out of an ancient Greek vase, featuring colorful bands, small figures, and horse-like animals in a traditional Greek art style.
A coloring page of an ancient Greek amphora, decorated with brown, green, and yellow hues in a traditional design.
Two students sitting at a classroom table, working on their Ancient Greece projects. One student is writing on a green folder, while the table holds various art supplies, papers, and laptops.
Three students at their desks, using laptops for research while coloring and assembling their projects on Ancient Greece. One student is coloring a Greek flag, while another decorates a handmade booklet.
A group of students at a classroom table, engaged in their Ancient Greece projects. They are using colored pencils, papers, and laptops for research while creating artwork and written assignments.
Some Culpeper Middle School students who are part of the NJHS and most importantly, former stallions, visited our kindergarteners and first graders this morning. They were here to help us celebrate Read Across America Week . They did a great job reading to our youngest stallions. Thanks for stopping by! It's always good to see you!
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
A young girl in a light blue shirt and black pants sits on a chair, reading a book to a group of young students sitting cross-legged on a colorful classroom rug. The students, dressed in pajamas, are attentively listening. The background includes an educational bulletin board with a calendar, student work, and classroom decorations.
A young person in a gray tracksuit and sneakers sits on a chair, engaging with a small group of elementary students sitting on the floor in a classroom. The children, dressed in colorful pajamas, appear focused as they listen. The classroom has bookshelves, supply bins, and desks in the background.
A girl with long dark hair, wearing a light blue shirt, reads a book aloud to a group of young students sitting in a semi-circle on the classroom floor. The children, dressed in pajamas, look at the book with interest. The classroom walls are decorated with educational materials, and a bookshelf is visible in the background.
A young girl in a light blue shirt and pink leggings sits on a chair, reading a book to a group of young students sitting cross-legged in the back of a classroom. The students, dressed in pajamas, are attentively listening. The background includes an educational bulletin board with a calendar, student work, and classroom decorations.
Mrs. Gomez's kindergarteners have been learning about graphing and addition story problems. They are beginning subtraction story problems this week as well! To practice graphing, they lined up their shoes in graph style based on type of laces. And to practice subtraction, they played subtraction bowling yesterday to work on taking away and finding how many are left. Learning is fun with Mrs. Gomez!
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
A group of young students sits in a circle on a blue classroom rug with red, yellow, and green letters along the edges. In the center, various pairs of shoes are lined up in rows. The students are engaged in a learning activity, with some pointing at the shoes and others watching attentively. The classroom has bright yellow walls decorated with educational materials and a whiteboard with charts and notes.
Students are seated in a circle on a blue classroom rug, working on an activity involving small white cups and worksheets. Some students are writing, while others are stacking the cups. The classroom has shelves filled with books and educational materials. The students are dressed in colorful clothing, with some wearing red.
A similar classroom scene with students sitting on a blue rug, engaging in a math or counting activity with stacked white cups. Some students are writing on worksheets, while others are raising their hands or watching attentively. The classroom has bright lighting, a world map on the wall, and various learning resources.
a group of students sit on a classroom rig while one child in the middle rolls a ball toward a pyramid of paper cups to bowl them down and practice subtraction.
Mrs. Koch's class celebrated World Pokemon Day last week. Students were each given five Pokemon cards to trade. They used their reading skills to learn more about each creature. Then they used their communication skills and manners to practice exchanging cards with friends. What a fun way to practice reading and social skills.
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
two female students line up a set of Pokemon cards on a desk to see what each card represents
two male students stand at a desk and look at a set of Pokemon cards that their teacher gave them to trade
two females students stand at a desk and look at a set of Pokemon cards that their teacher gave them to trade
Shout out to Ms. Rozwadowski for introducing a new club to our stallions, Sketch Club! Sketch Club is a group of 4th and 5th grade students exploring art, trying new things, and having fun with friends. Taking time to draw or doodle can help us relax and focus. A sketchbook can become a personal collection of drawings and ideas. Last week the students learned how to build Zentangle patterns and use a magical blending tool!
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
A teacher with gray hair tied back and wearing a purple sweater is sitting at her desk, showing a binder filled with black-and-white artistic tile designs to three students. The students, two boys and one girl, are leaning in and pointing at different tiles with curiosity. The desk is cluttered with supplies, including a tissue box, pencils, and framed pictures.
The same teacher in a purple sweater and jeans is bending over to help a student with a paper activity at his desk. The student, a blonde boy in an orange t-shirt, is smiling while working. The classroom walls are decorated with colorful posters, student artwork, and educational materials, and a bookshelf with various supplies is visible in the background.
A young girl with braided purple and pink hair is seated at her desk, focused on drawing a detailed pattern on a small white square tile. Other students in the background are also working on their designs, using yellow notebooks and pencils. The classroom setting is filled with engaged students working on their art projects.
two young girls sit at desks in a classroom and doodle on small white index card sized paper. Both have yellow sketch books ont heir desks as well.
a group of excited students hold their sketched up for their teacher to see. The teacher has her arms raised in enjoyment of their creations. the students are seated at desks and smiling.
Mr. Dugger visited Mrs. Koch's class yesterday to teach them how to code Beebots. They used their knowledge of place value to code the Beebots to go to the correct numbers on the mat. Then Mr. Dugger tried to the convince the class that he was better than Mrs. Dugger, but they didn't fall for that! 😂
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
Four elementary school students are gathered around a colorful grid mat on the floor, programming yellow and black Bee-Bots to navigate between numbered squares with educational icons. One student points to a square, actively engaging in problem-solving with her peers.
A group of five young students sit on a blue alphabet rug, focused on a grid mat with numbered squares and Bee-Bots. One child is programming a Bee-Bot while the others watch attentively, fostering teamwork and critical thinking.
Four children are collaborating around a floor grid with numbers and educational icons. They are programming Bee-Bots to navigate the grid, using number cards as prompts. The group is deeply engaged in computational thinking and strategy.
Four students are sitting on the floor next to a cabinet, working together on a numbered grid mat with Bee-Bots. One child is holding a number card while another guides a Bee-Bot, emphasizing cooperative learning and coding skills.
Four young students are positioned near a bookshelf, gathered around a grid mat with Bee-Bots. They are discussing strategies and taking turns programming the bots, practicing problem-solving and collaborative skills.
Yowell is excited to announce that the Culpeper Literacy Council will be at our Reading Night on March 6th! Check out their flyers for more information on resources and classes they offer - and don't forget to swing by their table on Reading Night. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WeBSDI9qib868V8Ds_w0wrMbyi7EFLPZ/view?usp=sharing
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
Mrs. Malone's students learned about balance scales and practiced balancing a "scale" that they made out of a dixie cup and tongue depressor with conversation hearts.
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
A teacher is demonstrating a balancing activity to a group of elementary students sitting in a circle on the classroom floor. The students are attentively watching as the teacher uses small objects on a tray to illustrate balance.
Two students are at a table working on a balancing activity using conversation hearts, paper cups, and craft sticks. Worksheets labeled "Candy Hearts Balance" are on the table to record their observations.
Two young girls are focused on building balancing structures with conversation hearts and paper cups. They are using craft sticks to explore balance and symmetry.
A boy is carefully stacking conversation hearts on both sides of a craft stick balanced on a paper cup, concentrating on keeping the stick level.
A girl is smiling while looking at her balancing structure made from conversation hearts and a craft stick supported by a paper cup. Her worksheet is partially filled out next to her.
Two young students are working side by side, experimenting with balancing conversation hearts on craft sticks. They are using paper cups as fulcrums and documenting their findings on worksheets labeled "Candy Hearts Balance.
Penguin problems!? Mrs. Thornhill’s class practiced addition facts by creating their very own story problems. These penguins ate plenty of fish!
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
A group of young students in a classroom pose together, smiling and holding up their penguin-themed craft projects. Each child has created a paper penguin featuring math equations on the penguin’s belly. The classroom is decorated with colorful educational posters, a calendar displaying "February 2025," a number chart, and a birthday board. The students are standing and kneeling on a vibrant blue alphabet-themed rug, dressed in casual and comfortable clothing. The scene captures a cheerful and engaging learning environment.
Save the date, Stallions! Join us on the evening of March 6th from 5:00 - 6:30 PM for a Pajama Reading Party! It's going to be a great time!
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
a flyer that states bring your family and wear your favorite pajamas to a pajama reading party at Yowell Elementary from 5:00 - 6:30 pm on March 6th 2025. We will be playing literacy games, listening to read alouds from a local published author and making a delicious treat