Santa and the Grinch were in cahoots today! They tricked our students into thinking there was a fire drill and low and behold they came around the corner on a firetruck and a motorcycle! A great time was had by all!
4 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
Santa driving through the bus loop while students and staff alike cheer and smile from the sidewalks
a large red fire engine from Company 1 in Culpeper pulls through the bus loop in the back of Yowell Elementary
the grinch makes a lap a around the bus loop on foot high fiving the students as he passes them
three students stand and pose for a picture. Two girls hug and smile while the young boy in the picture stands with a tiny grin on his face
a student bundles up in his fleecy camouflage jacket and shows off a huge smile for the camera
mom and daughter stop and pose with big smiles during the santa fire drill, while a young photobomber stands behind them with a huge grin on her face
a young student in a navy blue coat and hood smiles and shows off his braces for the camera
mom and daughter pose and take a selfie outside during the santa fire drill while other students look onward at all the fun
Don't forget about tomorrow's spirit day, stallions! Red vs Green! Which color do you think will win?
5 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
Red vs Green, Yowell SCA Spirit Day on Friday the 13th is the message on the image. There is a picture of Santa and the Grinch on the image as well.
Mrs. Thornhill read "Moosletoe" by Margie Palatini to her class this week. Then her students were tasked with writing Moose's "To-Do" list and decorating Moose's mustache. What a fun and educational way to spend some time before our holiday break!
5 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
Two children work on their moose-themed crafts at a classroom desk. One child applies glue to a project, while the other places decorations on brown paper antlers. Supplies like colorful pom-poms, glue, and a checklist titled "Moose Must" are arranged on the table.
A child smiles proudly at the camera, holding up a copy of the book Mooseltoe by Margie Palatini. In front of the child is a completed moose-themed craft featuring brown paper antlers, a decorated nose, and the "Moose Must" checklist.
Three children stand around a classroom desk, smiling as they work on moose-themed crafts. The table is scattered with materials, including pom-poms, glue bottles, and construction paper, with completed projects visible on their desks.
Two children are seated at a classroom desk, crafting colorful moose-themed art projects. One child applies glue to the project, while the other observes. The table is covered with materials like brown paper antlers, colorful pom-poms, and glue bottles. A list titled "Moose Must" is part of the project.
Mrs. Zajkowski’s class practiced the measures of center during math class yesterday! They incorporated movements to create a mean, median, mode, and range boot camp. The kids were up and moving the whole lesson.
5 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
A classroom scene with students engaged in an activity. One student in the foreground is doing jumping jacks while others stand or sit around tables smiling and participating. The room is decorated with colorful crafts and bulletin boards.
A student runs down a school hallway with a big smile, wearing a light blue sweater and dark pants. Other students are visible in the background near an open door, with bright lighting streaming in.
Two students are lounging on a rug in a classroom. One boy lies on his back in plaid pajama pants holding a small toy, while the other boy sits nearby looking toward the camera. A third student's legs are partially visible in the background.
A student in mid-air jumping down a school hallway, wearing a plaid shirt and black pants. Another student sits on the floor nearby holding papers, and two others stand further down the hall. The walls are lined with colorful artwork and decorations.
Third grade students practiced writing out some four beat rhythms during music class with Mrs. Pratt! When they finished, they showed off their creativity by drawing pictures using musical notes and symbols!
5 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
seven students sit on a green riser in a music classroom and hold up whiteboards on which they've turned music notes into pictures
six students sit on a red riser in a music classroom and hold up whiteboards on which they've turned music notes into pictures
five students sit on a yellow riser in a music classroom and hold up whiteboards on which they've turned music notes into pictures
five students sit on a blue riser in a music classroom and hold up whiteboards on which they've turned music notes into pictures
Don't forget to join in on the SCA Spirit Day fun this Friday! Are you team RED? Or are you team GREEN? We can't wait to see which color wins!
5 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
A flyer for Yowell SCA Spirit Day on Friday, December 13th, featuring a "Red vs. Green" theme. The word "Red" is written in bold red letters with green trim, and "Green" is in bold green letters with red trim. The text "Vs" is centered in bold black. The design includes red and green ornament graphics. The top right corner shows a cheerful Santa Claus, while the bottom left corner features a mischievous-looking Grinch in a Santa outfit. The flyer encourages participation in the festive rivalry between the colors red and green.
Mrs. Wheeler's class has enjoyed making their classroom festive and cozy for the holiday season! What a fun place to learn!
5 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
n paper gingerbread girl cutout that is sporting a red dress and a large blue and red bow
two fun green paper Christmas trees that are decorated with colored drawn lights and glitter strands
a girl in a black and white mickey mouse sweater squeezes glue onto a blue piece of paper
two girls make crafts on paper plates. One is sprinkling glitter onto a paper Christmas bulb and one is squeezing glue onto a plate
a girl with a black headband and a black sweatshirt looks at her art project, a blue Christmas stocking with a purple top and holds a bottle of glue in her hands
a happy holidays bulletin board adorned with a large triangular tree, stockings and presents
a bulletin board display with student made art showing paper wreaths and Christmas trees
Mrs. Korona’s 5th grade students created a collaborative insulation art piece inspired by Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama. Each student made their own polka dot pumpkin sculpture using recycled bags, tape and plaster.
5 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
this picture shows more of the blue pumpkins that are paper mached and on the right side of the second folding table.
this picture shows two folding tables covered in paper macheted pumpkins in a variety of colors. the pumpkins are arranged in rainbow order
Mrs. Zajkowski’s class has been learning about force and motion. Today, the students used marbles and paper towel rolls to experience collision and the transfer of force and energy.
5 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
A group of four students lay on the floor of a classroom and experiment with marbles and toilet paper rolls to see how far a marble can roll. One student is holding a yardstick while the others are watching her measure.
four students sit on the floor and work together to build a contraption to make a marble roll from a toilet paper tube. They are discussing what they think the marble will do.
three students are in the hallway of a school. One is standing watching while the other two students build a contraption out of a toilet paper roll and textbooks to see how far a marble will roll through the contraption.
two students stop and pose and smile for a picture while measuring the distance that a marble rolled across the classroom floor
two female students sit on the floor of the classroom and measure the distance that their model rolled in a marble
This is what 1, 800 non perishable items look like, stallions! Thanks to you and your families we were able to collect all of this to help support our community. Way to go!
5 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
a picture of boxes and boxes that are filled with donations for the local food bank such as cans, rice, and pastas
Hey stallions! Don't miss out on your opportunity to support our SCA and get a hold of some cute ornaments to decorate with your family and friends! Ornaments go one sale Monday morning (12/9).
5 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
A flyer for the 2nd Annual Yowell Elementary SCA Ornament Fundraiser. It states the event details: When: December 9–13, Time: 8:10–8:40, Where: Across from the cafeteria, Cost: $1.00 each. The flyer describes the ornaments as cute, wooden, about 3 inches tall, and equipped with a holiday string for hanging. It encourages using them in their natural wood form or decorating them, ideal for gift-giving, family craft night, or personal use. The text concludes, "All proceeds go to Yowell Elementary SCA." The background includes faint images of circular wooden ornaments, some decorated with designs like a snowflake or a festive house scene.
Throughout November, students in all grades enjoyed Thanksgiving stations in PE with Mrs. Houck and Mr. Harris! Check out these smiles!
5 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
A child in a black-and-white checkered shirt aims a blue and red bow at a target in a school gymnasium. The target is decorated with a turkey design, and small foam balls are scattered around.
A girl with long brown hair sits on a green "Hop Along Bouncer" ball in a school gymnasium. She is holding a plush green toy shaped like a chicken and is smiling slightly. The gym has colorful cones and hoops in the background.
a student tosses a bean bag towards a large circle on the floor of a gymnasium
Two young boys in casual clothes play a ball-throwing game in a school gymnasium. One boy is throwing a red ball toward a bucket in the foreground, and the gym is filled with other students engaging in various activities. The Yowell Elementary school logo is visible in the background.
a student bowls a soft bowling ball toward a sent of pins located against the wall in a gymnasium
a student with blonde hair aims a bow at a target in PE Class
Mrs. Yost's class used their superb math skills adding and subtracting decimals to save Tad the turkey from the farmer on Thanksgiving! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z8WU82xzx3CsB8FWVA6hEwaGOfWICeS3/view?usp=drivesdk
5 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our stallions and stallion families! We are so THANKFUL for you! Check out the best parade you'll see all day! Our annual second grade Balloons Over Broadway Spectacular! We wish you all a relaxing and peaceful holiday! See you on Monday! https://www.wevideo.com/view/3630936154
5 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
Check out some of the things Ms Heaney's class is thankful for. https://drive.google.com/file/d/17M-5mKlv17KHrv0R6axmi1MtYR5ZwEyB/view?usp=drivesdk
5 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
Culpeper County Public Schools and Offices will be closed Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29, 2024 for Thanksgiving.
5 months 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
5 months 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).
Students in Ms. Heaney's fourth grade reading class are exploring Native American Heritage month. They learned about the importance of preserving native languages, about native tribes, and traditional Native American homes.
5 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
a picture of the scholastic news pamphlets that the students are using to research Native Americans
two students research Native Americans using a scholastic news paper
two students sit next to one another and read about Native Americans
a display of Native American books
a student sits at her desk and researches Native American dwellings on her chromebook
This is a friendly reminder that the pickup for your Nothing Bundt Cakes is today, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Pickup will be at the back of the school, in the bus loop, by the gym doors. If you have made arrangements for someone else to pick up your cakes, please be sure to pass along this information to them. We look forward to seeing you this evening! Thank you again for supporting the Drama and Art Clubs and our talented "Aladdin" kids.
5 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
Nothing Bundt Cakes pick up today from 4:00-6:00PM. Please pick up around back on the bus loop.
Congratulations to these former stallions on a fantastic show! They were all part of Newsies Jr this past weekend at CMS and boy, did they blow us all away! Keep being amazing! Once a stallion, always a stallion!
5 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
A group of students pose for a picture on stage with the backdrop of newsies Junior. They are dressed in. Costumes from the early 1900s.