❄️ Fraction Fun in Mrs. Houston’s 3rd Grade Class! ❄️

Mrs. Houston's class has been learning all about fractions and benchmark fractions in their classroom! Earlier this week they had a fraction snowball fight where students identified different fractions and explained whether their fraction was closest to 0, 1/2, or 1.

There was lots of thinking, sharing, and fun as students talked through their reasoning and learned from each other.⛄

9 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Three colored classroom bins sit beneath a whiteboard displaying a number line labeled 0, 1/2, and 1, with student paper responses placed inside each bin for sorting.
A small group of elementary students sit around a table writing and folding paper during a math activity, with Chromebooks, pencils, and supplies spread across the tabletop.
Several students stand near a classroom whiteboard placing paper responses into colored bins while reviewing answers during a whole-group math activity.
Four students sit at a table writing on crumpled paper during a hands-on math task, using pencils while discussing their work with classmates.
A wide view of a classroom shows students moving between desks and tables during center time, with galaxy-themed ceiling panels, wall displays, and organized learning stations visible.
It was all about numbers from 0-120 this week in Mrs. S. Nicholson’s first grade class!! Firsties celebrated the 100th day and the 101st day with lots of learning, dressing up, eating snacks and having so much fun, fun, FUN!!! It was a great week to be a Firstie! 🖤🤍
9 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Students sit in a circle on a blue classroom rug while a teacher leads a 100th Day of School counting game using a large number mat in the center.
Two smiling students pose in front of a colorful “100th Day” backdrop while holding oversized “100” glasses on sticks.
A student sits at a desk smiling at the camera with a completed 100 chart filled with assorted snacks arranged in rows.
A large group of students and their teacher pose together wearing Dalmatian-themed hats and face paint to celebrate the 101st Day of School.
Two students stand side by side holding Dalmatian dog crafts labeled “101 Days Smarter” while wearing 101st Day of School paper hats.
A smiling student sits at a desk wearing a “Happy 101st Day of School” hat and displays a counting mat filled with colorful cereal pieces.
A student wearing a 101st Day of School hat smiles at the camera while showing a counting mat with grouped classroom materials such as pom-poms and craft sticks.
Four students dressed as “100-year-old” characters pose in front of a classroom calendar board, wearing glasses, shawls, and holding canes.
Two students stand together smiling in front of a classroom calendar display while wearing shirts decorated for the 100th Day of School.
A group of students dressed as “100-year-old” characters pose in a line wearing hats, suspenders, glasses, fake mustaches, and holding canes.
🐝 Spelling Bee Superstars! 🐝

Huge congratulations to Jonas, Caiden, and Luna for representing our school at last night’s County-Wide Spelling Bee! We are so proud of your hard work, courage, and dedication. You showed true Stallion spirit on the big stage! 🌟📚

A special shoutout goes to Mrs. Murdock for all of her time, energy, and commitment in preparing our students for the bee. Your support and passion make such a difference, and we are so grateful for everything you do! 💛👏

Way to go, team! 🐝🎉
10 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A teacher stands with three elementary students in front of a black and yellow spelling bee–themed backdrop decorated with hanging bees and flowers. The students are holding bee and honeycomb photo props and smiling for the camera. The image is framed with a yellow honeycomb border and cartoon bees flying around the edges.
Due to potential impacts from the impending winter storm, all CCPS activities scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026 and Sunday, January 25, 2026 will be canceled.

Friday night activities will continue as scheduled.
10 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
A Culpeper County Public Schools announcement graphic with a snowy, glittery background. The CCPS logo appears on the left, and large teal text on the right reads: “SATURDAY & SUNDAY ACTIVITIES CANCELED.”
Inside or outside, the fun doesn't stop! 🥶✨ Even though they are inside for recess, Mrs.
Gomez's kindergarten crew is making the most of it. They are staying creative and working hard on teamwork and using their imaginations! In math, they're building their number sense skills doing number of the day! 🔢💪
10 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Three elementary students lie on a classroom rug while writing on dry-erase math worksheets with markers, working quietly during a floor activity.
A student stands at a whiteboard using a dry-erase marker to complete a number activity chart during a math station.
Two students sit on the classroom floor sorting and building with small manipulatives from a clear plastic bin.
Several students sit on a rug playing with dinosaur toys and figures during center time, smiling and interacting with classmates.
A student lies on the rug writing answers on a laminated math worksheet using a dry-erase marker.
A group of students sit on a classroom rug building with wooden blocks and animal figures during hands-on play time.
Students stand near cubbies and desks while organizing materials and transitioning between classroom activities.
Three students lie on the rug working independently on number line math worksheets with dry-erase markers.
A teacher sits at a small table working with a small group of students during guided instruction, assisting with hands-on learning materials.
A student stands at the classroom whiteboard writing on a math chart under visual behavior reminders such as “Voice Quiet” and “Body Still.”

Yowell Elementary is having a blast celebrating the 100th Day of School! 🎉💯 From creative outfits to fun activities and lots of smiles, students and staff are enjoying a day filled with learning and school spirit.

11 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
A four-photo collage celebrating CCPS’s 100th Day of School. Photos show a staff member and student posing in a hallway with large “100” balloons, a student giving a thumbs-up wearing a “100 days” sweatshirt, a student dressed as an elderly person holding a craft in a classroom, and two students dressed as “100-year-olds” sitting on a classroom rug with a 100th Day activity. A CCPS “100th Day of School” graphic is centered in the collage.
💙✨ Paraeducator Appreciation Spotlight ✨💙

From classrooms to the cafeteria, small groups to the gym, our paraeducators are everywhere — supporting students, encouraging growth, and making learning possible every single day!

They help students stay on track, celebrate progress (big and small!), lend a helping hand when it’s needed most, and bring patience, kindness, and dedication to everything they do. Yowell is a better place because of their hard work and heart.

We are so thankful for our amazing paraeducators and the incredible impact they make on our students and staff! 💙🐎

#YowellProud #ParaeducatorAppreciation #TeamYowell #StallionStrong #ThankYouParas
12 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Two smiling adults take a selfie in a busy school cafeteria while elementary students sit at long tables eating lunch behind them.
A small group of elementary students sit around a table working on a classroom activity while an adult helper assists and observes nearby.
A teacher sits at a table holding up a number card while four young students sit around the table participating in a small-group math activity.
The paraeducator assigned to the library helps a students who stands at the desk opposite of her check out her library book.
A teacher leans over a student’s desk pointing to a worksheet while the student follows along in a classroom setting.
One adult and one student stand facing each other at a teacher’s desk engaged in conversation, with classroom supplies, papers, and posters visible in the background.
A teacher assists a group of elementary students at desks while they complete assignments in a brightly decorated classroom.
A teacher crouches beside a young student to help them use a laptop at a classroom table while other students work independently in the background.
A PE teacher supervises students participating in an indoor gym activity, with children running, stretching, and sitting on mats in a school gymnasium.
STEM in Action at Yowell! 💡💧
Mrs. Murdock’s 3rd graders have been busy designing and building aqueducts! Next up—testing their designs to see how much water successfully reaches the reservoir.

Meanwhile, our 4th graders are putting the engineering design process to work by creating innovative ornaments, designing fairytale inventions, and exploring electronics with Snap Circuits to build working devices. Way to innovate, Stallions! 🐎✨
16 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A student sits on the classroom floor assembling a Snap Circuits project, connecting electronic pieces on a clear grid board while an open Snap Circuits kit box sits nearby.
Two smiling students stand at a table holding small craft materials, including tape and cardboard pieces, as part of a classroom engineering design activity.
Two students sit on the floor working together on a Snap Circuits project, following instruction sheets while connecting electronic components on a circuit board.
our students sit on the classroom floor surrounded by Snap Circuits kits and instruction pages, collaborating to build electronic circuits during a STEM activity.
Three students stand and smile while holding a cardboard aqueduct structure with arches, showing their engineering design project in the classroom.
Two students kneel on the classroom floor next to a large cardboard aqueduct design piece, smiling and posing with their completed engineering project.
Mrs. Cruz 's class has been busy dreaming up some big goals for 2026! Check out our class and individual goals hanging in the 4th grade hallway. Here we are spotlighting a few of our favorites! Most of us are ready to leave "6, 7!" behind in 2025!
17 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
four elementary students line up in a hallway holding whiteboards with personal goals. Messages include “Get trash in the trash can,” “Getting 500 tickets,” “Hit 100% in Reflex this year,” and “No saying 6–7.” The students smile while standing in front of a tan brick wall.
Three elementary students stand shoulder to shoulder holding whiteboards. The messages read “Listen to the teacher when first called,” “No more memes,” and “Read more books.” Student work labeled “New Year’s Resolutions” is displayed on the wall behind them.
Five elementary students stand in a hallway holding whiteboards with goals such as “Finish the giver,” “To get ready to go to college,” “Work out,” “To start playing soccer again,” and “More exercise.” All students are smiling, with classroom writing posted above them.
Four elementary students pose in a hallway holding whiteboards. The signs read “Say 6–7 all the time,” “Going to the shop in Reflex,” “Read 1,000 books,” and “Keep getting A+ in school.” The students smile proudly in front of a tan brick wall.
Four elementary students stand in a school hallway holding whiteboards with handwritten goals. The signs read “No more memes,” “Say 6–7 all the time,” and “No saying 6–7.” The students are smiling and standing against a tan brick wall with classroom papers displayed above them.
Mrs. Abbott’s ELL students have been working hard as they practice their English skills in preparation for the WIDA assessment! 💪📘 Students are building confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing as they grow their academic language across all subject areas. We’re proud of their dedication, perseverance, and progress—and we can’t wait to see their hard work shine!
18 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A student writes with a marker on a worksheet showing a picture prompt, practicing sentence writing at a desk with a privacy divider.
A young student uses a marker to label details on a picture-based writing worksheet while seated at a classroom desk.
Several students wearing headphones work independently on laptops at a table, focusing on an online language activity in the classroom.
A small group of smiling students stands in front of a green bulletin board decorated with colorful motivational posters.
A student writes on a laminated worksheet with a marker, practicing identifying words based on a picture prompt.
A student concentrates while writing with a green marker on a worksheet that includes a classroom scene illustration.
Students wearing headphones sit at a table using laptops, completing digital listening and language tasks together.
A student writes the word “books” on a picture-based worksheet while seated at a desk with a privacy divider.
Happy Principal Appreciation Week to our dynamic trio, Mrs. Fiscus, Mrs. Ward, and Mr. Conville. Thank you for all you do for our YES family!
18 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
three adults smile for the camera while standing behind a small wooden table. on the table are the letters YES. also on the table are blue pom poms
❄️ Get Ready for the BLIZZARD BLITZ! ❄️

Yowell Elementary SCA is selling snowflakes to decorate your classroom and hallways!
Let’s see which hallway turns into a winter wonderland ❄️✨

🗓 When: January 14–16
📍 Where: Outside the Cafeteria
⏰ Time: 8:10–8:40 a.m.
💰 Cost: 25¢ each

🌨 The BLIZZARD starts tomorrow!
Stock up on snowflakes and let it snow, Yowell!
21 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
image of snowflakes with the words blizzard blitz starts Wednesday let’s make it snow at Yowell
🎭 Save the Date!

Yowell Elementary School is proud to present The Aristocats KIDS! 🐾🎶
Join us for a fun-filled musical performance at Eastern View High School.

📅 Thursday, February 13 at 6:00 PM
📅 Friday, February 14 at 2:00 PM

Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss it! 💜🧡
23 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Purple promotional poster with orange paw prints scattered around the border. White text at the top reads “Yowell Elementary School presents…” followed by the colorful logo for The Aristocats Kids featuring a trumpet. An orange banner states “Performances at Eastern View High School.” Below, an orange rounded box lists showtimes: “February 13 – 6:00 PM” and “February 14 – 2:00 PM.”
🎨 5th Grade Art This Week 🎨
This week, our 5th graders dove into a printmaking reduction project inspired by the bold patterns and rich symbolism of Kente cloth fabrics from Ghana. Students learned how patterns, color, and repetition can communicate meaning while carefully carving and printing multiple layers from a single block.

The results show incredible focus, craftsmanship, and creativity—each print is unique, just like the artist who made it!

23 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Three elementary students smile while using paint rollers and bright pink paint at a classroom art table covered with paper and paint marks. Finished and in-progress artwork is spread across the table as students collaborate and create.
A group of elementary students gather around an art table, smiling while using paint rollers to create colorful abstract prints. The table is covered in layered paint, paper, and art supplies inside an art classroom.
Two elementary students stand at a paint-covered art table, holding rollers and looking toward the camera while working on pink and patterned prints. Other students paint at tables in the background of the classroom.
Four elementary students work together at an art table, rolling red and multicolored paint onto paper. One student smiles at the camera while others focus on their artwork in the brightly lit classroom.
Three elementary students paint together at a table covered with black paper and red paint. One student presses paint onto paper while others prepare their prints, smiling and interacting during the art activity.
📚☀️ Learning, reading, and enjoying time together — all in a day for Mrs. Bopp’s class!

Students have been diving into books during choice time, building reading stamina and fluency in the classroom, and soaking up some fresh air and smiles during recess. From quiet moments with a good book to laughter on the playground, Mrs. Bopp’s class is growing in so many ways!
23 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A student in Mrs. Bopp’s class sits at a desk reading a chapter book during choice time, holding the book open close to their face while other classmates work quietly nearby.
A student lies comfortably on the classroom carpet reading a picture book during choice time, with classroom shelves, bins, and a student-made graph visible in the background.
A student wearing glasses reads a book at their desk during choice time while other classmates read and work independently around the classroom.
Two students from Mrs. Bopp’s class smile while swinging on the playground during recess on a sunny day.
Three students sit together on a picnic bench outside during recess, smiling and talking while enjoying the mild weather.
🎉 December Attendance Challenge Winners! 🎉

Way to go, Yowell students! 👏 We are so proud of our December Attendance Challenge winners for showing up, being on time, and ready to learn each day. Your dedication and commitment truly shine! ⭐

Congratulations to all of our winners across grade levels! Keep up the great work and let’s start the new year strong! 💪📚✨

#YowellPride #AttendanceMatters #ShowingUpCounts #DecemberWinners 🎄🏫
24 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A graphic titled “December 2025 Attendance Challenge Winners!” appears on a chalkboard-style background. A bulleted list names the winners by grade level: PreK: Milan G.; Kindergarten: Arianna P.; 1st Grade: Harvy G.; 2nd Grade: Emerson M.; 3rd Grade: Emilia C.; 4th Grade: Teresa A.; 5th Grade: Allison Q.; and Mrs. Silver’s Class: Conner R. School-themed illustrations, including pencils in a container, a paper bag, and a chair, appear along the bottom of the image.
Mrs. Vasil's 3rd grade class jumped right into math by creating a multiplication/division snowman. They showed off their skills of using the same 3 numbers to write 2 multiplication and 2 division equations. While they are still wishing for snow, making their own paper snowmen was a fun review of multiplication/division.
24 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A student sits at a classroom table working on a paper snowman craft. The student holds a pencil near the snowman cutout, which has paper decorations and math facts written on it. Scissors, glue, and paper pieces are spread across the desk.
A smiling student holds up a completed paper snowman decorated with a black hat, scarf, and buttons. Math equations are written on the snowman’s body. Art supplies and paper scraps are visible on the desk.
A student smiles up at the camera while writing math facts on a paper snowman using a marker. The snowman craft lies flat on the desk, surrounded by scissors, crayons, and paper pieces.
An overhead view of classroom desks covered with snowman craft materials, including white paper snowman cutouts, colored construction paper, scissors, glue sticks, and pencil cases.
Multiple students work at grouped desks, cutting and decorating paper snowman shapes. Math cards, rulers, and art supplies are spread across the tables as students focus on their projects.
A close overhead view of desks showing partially completed snowman crafts with math facts written on them. Scissors, glue sticks, colored paper, and name labels are visible.
A student holds up a finished snowman craft decorated with a hat, scarf, and drawn facial features. Math facts are written neatly on the snowman’s body while classmates work in the background.
🌟🐎 January Star Stallion Attendance Challenge is ON! 🐎🌟

New year, new goal, and a sticky surprise! 😄 January has 18 school days, and every single one counts as we race to the finish line together.

This month, the homeroom with the BEST attendance will earn the ultimate prize…
🥁🥁🥁
👉 They get to duct tape Mr. Conville to a wall!

That’s right—show up, be on time, and help your class become January’s Star Stallion Champions. Let’s see those checkmarks stack up and those attendance numbers soar!

Who will rise to the top and claim the title? 🏆
Every day matters. Every student counts. Let’s make January unbe-LEAF-ably awesome! ❄️⭐
26 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
January 2026 attendance calendar for Yowell Elementary with a winter theme. The calendar shows Monday through Friday columns and highlights “18 DAYS!!” of school in January. January 1, 2, and 5 are marked in red as “Winter Break – No School,” and January 19 is marked “MLK Day – No School.” Most school days are shown with a blue checkmark icon indicating attendance days. On the right side, a red panel titled “Star Stallion Attendance Challenge” explains that one homeroom meeting the attendance goal will get to duct tape Mr. Conville to a wall. The goal is the homeroom with the best attendance in January. Last month’s attendance stats are listed: Perfect Attendance 345/629 (55%) and Good Attendance 565/629 (90%). A small sticker at the bottom reads “Duct Tape the Dean!” Snowflakes, a polar bear graphic, and the Yowell Elementary logo decorate the design.
Ms. Butterfield’s kindergarteners put their engineering skills to the test with a fun, festive challenge! 🎄🧠

Working with a partner, students were tasked with building a “Shelf for the Elf” using only popsicle sticks and Play-Doh. Teams collaborated, problem-solved, tested ideas, and made adjustments along the way—just like real engineers!

This hands-on activity encouraged creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking while spreading a little holiday magic in the classroom. We love seeing our youngest learners building big ideas together! ✨
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
Several elementary students sit around a table constructing structures with wooden craft sticks and red play dough. Shelves of classroom supplies and labeled bins are visible in the background as students work cooperatively.
Four young students work together at a classroom table, attaching wooden craft sticks with play dough. Brightly colored play dough containers and sticks are spread out as the students concentrate on building.
A small group of elementary students gather around a classroom table, collaborating as they build structures using wooden craft sticks and colorful play dough. An adult sits nearby offering support while students focus on their designs.
Two young students sit at a classroom table smiling at the camera while building small structures with wooden craft sticks and green play dough. Containers of play dough and loose sticks are spread across the table.
Two elementary students sit side by side at a classroom table, carefully pressing red play dough onto wooden craft sticks as they work on a structure together. Extra craft sticks and play dough containers are scattered on the table.
S. Heaney’s fourth grade class is getting in the holiday spirit! They’ve learned about Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah. The class read a story about a boy who teaches his friends about his family’s winter holiday Hanukkah while attending his friend’s Christmas party. The class played a round of Spin the Dreidel as they celebrated different customs and traditions around the world. However you celebrate the season, Happy Holidays!
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
A close-up of a student desk with a printed instruction sheet titled “How to Play Dreidel,” a wooden dreidel, small red and green counting tiles, and classroom supplies spread across the tabletop.
Several students stand around a group of desks while playing a dreidel game, with colorful square tiles arranged in small piles, a spinning dreidel on the desk, and name tags visible on the table.
A student wearing a green Hogwarts sweatshirt looks down at a desk while playing a dreidel game, with a small dreidel and red, yellow, blue, and green tiles placed near a Chromebook on the table.