🎉 Attendance Matters at Yowell! 🎉

Students with outstanding attendance during the first part of the school year were entered into a special drawing — and one lucky student from each homeroom was selected to “Chalk the Walk!” 🖍️✨ These winners helped spread positivity by decorating our sidewalks with colorful messages and designs celebrating learning, friendship, and school spirit.

👏 Great job to all of our students for showing up and shining bright each day!

🌟 October Attendance Challenge: The homeroom with the best overall attendance this month will earn a special class reward! Let’s keep the momentum going, Stallions — every day counts! 💪🐴
2 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
The word “Yowell” is written in large yellow chalk letters on a sidewalk with a purple horseshoe above it, symbolizing school spirit.
A student sits on the sidewalk with a small container of chalk beside her, smiling as she creates colorful chalk art that includes a bright yellow circle and a green circle.
A young student kneels on the sidewalk next to a purple chalk drawing of a rocket ship with a small flame at the bottom, smiling at the camera.
A student wearing a purple dress sits on the sidewalk next to her chalk artwork—a large orange and pink flower with green leaves—while holding a piece of chalk and smiling.
A smiling student wearing a light blue “Ohana” sweatshirt raises a chalk-covered hand toward the camera while holding a piece of sidewalk chalk in the other hand.
A student kneels on the sidewalk, smiling as she adds to a large colorful chalk design that includes the word “Yowell” and various shapes and hearts.
A student lies on the sidewalk with arms spread out, surrounded by blue chalk drawings and words that include “I ❤️ YES” and her name written nearby.
Ms. Sanborn’s class completed a STEM lab with Mrs. Dugger testing different items to see whether they were magnetic or not. Afterwards, the class “went fishing” and caught some addition math facts to solve!
3 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Five students sit together at a rectangular classroom table, smiling and holding pencils while working on science worksheets. They are wearing protective safety goggles and looking toward the camera.
A large group of students sits in a circle on the classroom floor around a small inflatable pool filled with colorful paper fish. A teacher sits with them, and students hold magnetic fishing rods as part of a science activity.
Six students sit at a classroom table wearing safety goggles and holding pencils while completing science worksheets. Other groups of students can be seen working at tables in the background.
Five smiling students wearing safety goggles sit around a classroom table with science worksheets and pencils in front of them. One student gives a thumbs-up gesture toward the camera.
Five students sit at a table wearing safety goggles and holding pencils. A small plastic container and science worksheets are on the table, and all are smiling at the camera.
Students sit on the classroom floor in a circle around an inflatable pool filled with colorful fish cutouts. A teacher kneels beside them, smiling, as students use fishing rods to “catch” the paper fish during a hands-on activity.
Ms. Rozwadowski's first graders have been busy bees learning about animals and their homes. They learned about how bees work together to build their hives. Then they drew bees of their own and made honeycomb pieces which looked even better hanging up together. Lastly, they celebrated their success with honey candies!
3 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A wall display features several yellow hexagon-shaped pieces of paper arranged like a honeycomb. Each hexagon has oval shapes made from rolled brown paper forming cells, with drawings of bees and colorful artwork inside. A student-drawn poster with portraits and names is pinned above the honeycomb display.
A close-up of one hexagon from the honeycomb art display shows several small paper ovals glued to the hexagon base. Each oval contains a child’s drawing of a bee with a yellow body and black stripes.
Five young students stand close together, pointing excitedly at the honeycomb art display on the wall. They are smiling and engaged while observing the bee drawings and colorful designs within the hexagons.
Six young students pose proudly in front of the classroom’s honeycomb art display. Above the display is a student-drawn poster that reads “We are silly and smart.” The children smile and give thumbs up, showing enthusiasm for their project.
After reading the story Dear Dragon, about a dragon and a human unknowingly being pen pals, Mrs. Settle’s third graders teamed up with students in Mrs. Wheeler’s class for a pen pal project. Each student chose a code name and exchanged three letters. At the reveal, students wore dragon masks or necklaces and finally got to meet their pen pals.

7 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Two smiling students stand side by side on the playground. One is wearing a purple dragon mask with wings and holding a sheet of paper, while the other wears a paper sash and holds a colorful dragon craft. Children can be seen playing and walking in the background under a bright blue sky.
Two students smile and pose together outside near the school building. One holds a blue dragon craft and wears a paper sash while the other stands beside her with a paper in hand. Other students and teachers are visible in the background enjoying the outdoor activity.
Two students wearing handmade dragon masks stand outdoors holding papers. One wears a white Hello Kitty shirt, and the other wears a tie-dye shirt and boots. A group of classmates is gathered behind them near a grassy hill.
A smiling student wearing a gray Super Mario shirt and red shorts stands on the playground holding a colorful dragon craft. The swing set and climbing dome are visible in the background under a clear, sunny sky.
student wearing a yellow tie-dye shirt and a handmade purple and green dragon mask holds up a handwritten letter. Other students are nearby on the playground enjoying the sunny day.
Mrs. Clark’s First Grade is starting October off thinking like scientists! Our young scientists explored dissolving pumpkins to make observations and ask questions about what happens. We also got hands-on in our “kitchen lab,” making Pumpkin Fluff by practicing sequencing skills using a recipe.

It’s been a fantastic start to October—full of curiosity, discovery, and a little pumpkin fun!
7 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Five smiling young students stand behind a classroom table displaying materials for a science experiment. On the table are four jars, a bottle of milk, a bottle of water, vegetable oil, vinegar, and a bag of Brach’s pumpkin candies. A worksheet labeled “Dissolving Pumpkins Science Experiment” is visible in the foreground.
Two photos stacked vertically show students engaged in a pumpkin science experiment. In the top photo, a boy in a blue shirt and a girl in pink carefully drop pumpkin candies into jars filled with different liquids. In the bottom photo, a girl and a boy watch closely as they place a candy pumpkin into a jar on the table. Both groups have a bag of Brach’s pumpkins nearby.
Students sit together on a classroom carpet smiling and holding ingredients for a “Pumpkin Fluff” recipe. The top row of photos shows children mixing ingredients like pumpkin puree and whipped topping in a large bowl. The bottom photo shows another group holding items such as Cool Whip, Jell-O pudding mix, graham crackers, and pumpkin puree. Text on the image reads “Annual Pumpkin Fluff Extravaganza!” with a jack-o’-lantern emoji.
🍎 Apple Adventures in Science! 🍎
Ms. Lockridge’s class has been busy exploring the apple life cycle—from tiny seeds to crisp, delicious fruit. Students taste-tested apple products like juice, applesauce, and pie, then graphed their favorites to compare and contrast results. Along the way, they showed off their creativity with apple-inspired art projects. Hands-on, engaging, and fun—our classroom is truly filled with apple excitement this fall!
9 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Three young students sit at a classroom table smiling as they work on apple-themed crafts. The children are using glue sticks, crayons, and colored paper shaped like apples. A bright bulletin board with phonics cards and a “Safe Zone” sign is visible behind them.
Four students sit around a table creating apple crafts with crayons and glue. Two children in the front smile at the camera, showing their work with apple outlines. The classroom background includes a yellow word-wall bulletin board and a small rocking chair near the corner.
Three smiling students sit together at a table working on apple art projects. The children use green and red paper and glue sticks. The classroom carpet features colorful apples and letters, and other classmates can be seen working in the background.
Four students sit at a table making apple crafts using paper, markers, and glue. The children are smiling and engaged in their work. Behind them, the classroom displays colorful posters, a “Be Kind” bulletin board, and beanbag chairs in a cozy reading corner.
A smiling student sits at a classroom table holding a glue stick and working on an apple craft. The student’s table is covered with crayons, scissors, and colored paper. Behind him are cubbies, backpacks, and a bright classroom wall decorated with a rainbow painting and bee-themed posters.
📚 It’s always a great day when it’s Library Time with Ms. Zuna!

Our 4th graders love exploring the library — from diving into graphic novels and chapter books to building, creating, and playing hands-on games. Whether they’re finding a new favorite read or building domino towers, learning and laughter fill the room! 💫

#YowellReads #StallionScholars #LoveOfReading #LibraryTime #YowellElementary
10 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A student with long dark hair is placing a book on a wooden library shelf labeled “Graphic Novels.”
A student wearing a white shirt with a butterfly design is pointing to a book titled The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl on display in the library.
A student wearing a gray hoodie is smiling while reading a colorful graphic novel at a red library table.
A student in a striped shirt is focused on reading a comic book at a red library table with colorful magnetic building tiles beside him.
A student in a black Scooby-Doo shirt is arranging black dominoes into a line on a red library table.
A student in a pink Hello Kitty shirt and shorts is smiling at the camera while working with red and yellow building blocks at a library table.
A student in a black hoodie is smiling while sitting at a red library table, arranging dominoes into a curved line with books visible behind him.
🌟 Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month in Mrs. Abbott’s classes! 🌟

✨ Our Kindergarteners enjoyed the read aloud I Am Latino, The Beauty in Me by Sandara Pinkney, then created Hispanic Heritage Proud Crowns and paraded back to class with pride! 👑💃

🥑 Our First Graders listened to Pepe and the Parade by Tracey Kyle, explored “What is Culture?” with a graphic organizer, and even made Easy Guacamole following a recipe by Lola Wiarco Dweck. They loved learning verbs like cutting, mashing, and mixing—then tasting their delicious creation with crunchy chips! 🌮😋

📚🎉 What a fun and meaningful way to honor cultures, traditions, and community! ❤️💛💚

#HispanicHeritageMonth #YowellPride #LearningIsDelicious
14 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Group of kindergarten students wearing brightly colored paper crowns that read “Hispanic Heritage Proud.” They hold up their decorated papers for Hispanic Heritage Month while smiling in the classroom.
Classroom table setup with labeled supplies for making guacamole, including avocados, limes, garlic, salt, chips, plates, and utensils, neatly organized with colorful signs.
Whiteboard with guacamole recipe showing ingredients, equipment, and verbs like “cut, mash, mix.” A photo of the recipe’s author is attached to the board.
Small group of first graders smiling at a table while mashing avocados on plates. They are using plastic bags and utensils as part of a guacamole-making activity.
First graders around a classroom table actively preparing guacamole. The table is covered in colorful mats and the students are smiling as they work together.
Group of first graders seated at a table enjoying plates of guacamole with lime wedges and tortilla chips. The students are smiling as they taste their finished recipe.
🪓🌲 In honor of Dress Like a Lumberjack Day, Mrs. Thompson showed off her best flannel while helping her third graders sharpen their spelling skills and strengthen reading fluency! 📚✨ The second grade team also joined in on the fun, rocking their own lumberjack looks for the day. ❤️
14 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A group of seven teachers stands together in a school hallway, smiling for the camera. They are dressed in flannel shirts, some with fake beards, celebrating Dress Like a Lumberjack Day.
A teacher dressed in a plaid shirt and fake white beard stands at the front of a small group lesson, pointing to a screen with symbols while holding a book. Four elementary students sit at a round table watching and listening attentively.
🌧️✨ Rainy days don’t stop the fun in Ms. Lockridge’s class! Her students stretched, balanced, and found their calm with some Cosmic Yoga. 🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️ What a wonderful way to bring sunshine indoors when the weather is gray! 🌈☀️
14 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Several students lying on their stomachs on the classroom rug and floor, lifting their heads and arms as they follow a yoga pose from the Cosmic Yoga activity.
Children scattered across the classroom floor, balancing on their hands and feet in a crab-like position as part of a Cosmic Yoga exercise.
a group of students are practicing glow yoga spread around the classroom during indoor recess
Mrs. Murdock's Ace 3 students are studying Economics. They have developed innovative sneaker designs. Here is a peak at their "think tanks" as they spur one
another one with ideas and encouragement!
16 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Four elementary students sit around a gray classroom table. A girl with blonde hair holds up a paper showing her project while three classmates watch. The table has blue folders, papers, and containers of crayons and markers.
A student with braids stands at the front of a small group, holding up a paper with colorful drawings and pointing to it while explaining. Two classmates seated nearby watch attentively. A bookshelf with labeled bins and books is in the background.
Three boys sit around a round table. One student in a red Spider-Man hoodie reads from a paper with a colorful design, while the other two lean in to listen. Blue folders and a red pencil caddy sit on the table.
Four students sit at a round table, each with blue folders and papers. One student gestures with his hands while explaining his project, and the others listen closely. A blue supply caddy with markers and pencils is on the table.
☀️ Playtime + Friendship = Happy 5th Graders! 🎉

Mrs. Jenkins' class has really enjoyed their recess time climbing, swinging, playing football, and just enjoying being together. From big smiles to strong muscles 💪 to peace signs ✌️, these 5th graders know how to make recess an adventure! 🛝🏃‍♀️⚽️

#YowellStallions #5thGradeFun #RecessAdventures #TeamJenkins
16 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A group of ten 5th grade students smile and pose together on top of a metal dome climbing structure on the playground. Some sit near the top while others perch along the sides, enjoying recess.
Four 5th grade girls sit together on a red bar structure at the playground. They are smiling and relaxed, with a basketball hoop and climbing dome visible in the background.
Two students are on swings. One boy in glasses and a SpongeBob shirt kneels on a swing smiling with hands raised, while a girl in a pink shirt and jeans sits on the swing next to him.
Two boys stand on the blacktop during recess. One flexes his arm muscles and smiles, wearing a gray Adidas shirt, while the other holds a football ready to throw and grins at the camera.
A girl in a black shirt and yellow sandals poses on the monkey bars, holding up a peace sign and smiling. Other students are visible sitting in the grass in the background.
Miss Mahokey’s class celebrated awesome behavior and the end of their Virginia Studies unit on the Native Americans with a breakout with Mrs. Dugger! Students used teamwork, problem solving skills, and their knowledge of Virginia Studies, to solve clues and unlock locks to earn a prize! All teams were successful and had a great time! They can’t wait to come back and do another one soon!
18 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A group of elementary students sit cross-legged on the carpet in a classroom, attentively listening to a teacher who is seated in front of them. Behind the students are tables, chairs, and computer workstations.
Two students sit at a table working with papers. One student in a red shirt holds up a sheet with an illustration and text while the other, wearing a green hoodie, looks on.
Three students gather around a table, working together to open a locked black box. A map worksheet and other papers are spread out on the table.
Four students collaborate at a table with papers, cards, and a locked black toolbox. They lean in closely, reading and discussing clues.
Four students sit at a table studying worksheets and a map. A locked black toolbox with a red lock is in front of them. They appear to be solving a puzzle together.
Four students stand around a table working on papers, maps, and a crossword puzzle. One student holds a lock on a black toolbox while others read clues.
As Mrs. Vasil's class continued to learn about Civics and the government, they were able to use their interactive social studies notebook. The students learned more about the 3 branches of government with a flipbook to help them remember what each branch does. Under each branch in their notebook is a small summary of what each branch does and who is included. This hands on manipulative is a great way for students to get creative while taking notes. The students loved being able to get creative while learning.
20 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Several students sit at desks cutting and coloring worksheets. They appear focused as they work on interactive notebook activities.
A girl uses scissors to cut out a foldable labeled “3 Branches of Government” while another student nearby works in a notebook.
Two students sit side by side at a desk. One colors while the other cuts a foldable activity about the three branches of government.
A boy and girl work at adjacent desks, coloring and gluing pieces of a foldable activity into their notebooks.
Students at their desks work on coloring and assembling foldables. Brightly colored crayon boxes and pencil cases are spread across the tables.
Two students glue and arrange cut-out pieces in their notebooks. Scissors, glue sticks, and activity sheets are on their desks.
A student stands at her desk, holding crayons while working on a notebook activity that shows labeled sections for government branches.
A boy colors a cut-out foldable titled “3 Branches of Government” at his desk with crayons and supplies nearby.
Students in Mrs. Koch's class often visit Deputy Mack at his desk to read to him and practice their fluency skills. You'll often see him helping students work through tricky words and celebrate their small victories. Deputy Mack wanted to return the kindness so he visited Mrs. Koch's class and read them one of his favorite Dr. Seuss classics! Thank you, Deputy Mack, for all you do for our students!
20 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A group of young students sit cross-legged on a classroom rug, facing a uniformed sheriff who is seated at the teacher’s desk. The officer is reading aloud from a picture book while the children listen attentively.
A close-up of the sheriff in uniform sitting at a classroom desk, holding open a colorful picture book and pointing to an illustration while reading to the children seated in front of him.
Mrs. Bopp's second graders have been having a blast so far this year! From exploring the properties of magnets to enjoying ice cream for being the Reflex green light winners for the month of August, I would say these second graders are off to a great start!
22 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A boy in a camouflage shirt sits on the floor holding two large horseshoe magnets, one red and one blue, during a science activity.
A girl in a pink shirt smiles while holding a stack of colorful magnetic rings she has put together.
A boy in a red striped shirt and glasses looks up while scooping ice cream from a bowl with a spoon.
Several boys sit together against a wall, smiling and eating bowls of ice cream during a classroom treat.
A group of students sit in a row, holding bowls of ice cream and smiling at the camera.
More students sit on risers with bowls of ice cream, some smiling at the camera while others eat their treat.

Ms. Huntt’s 5th grade scientists had a blast learning about mixtures and solutions in their Matter unit! 🍋🥤 Students whipped together some lemonade to see a solution in action and made a tasty trail mix to explore a mixture. The verdict? “This was the BEST class ever!” 🌟

22 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A classroom of students sitting at desks, each holding a water bottle and adding materials inside as part of a science or craft activity. The students look engaged and focused.
Smiling students at their desks, dropping items into water bottles while working on an activity. A girl in the front center holds up her bottle proudly while classmates around her participate.
Several students smiling and showing water bottles filled with a yellow liquid mixture, demonstrating progress in their experiment.
A student pours a bag of pretzels into a large gray container on a table, preparing a snack mix.
A student in a yellow shirt adds mini marshmallows from a bag into the same large container, which is already filled with pretzels and candy, as part of the snack mix preparation.
Mrs. Thornhill's students are learning all about plane figures! They explored composing shapes and played a new and exciting game called Backwards BINGO, where everyone got to take turns being the teacher!
23 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Four young students sit on the floor smiling around bingo boards covered with colorful shapes. A “Kindness” pillow rests on a chair in the background.
A small group of children sit in a circle on the classroom floor, focusing on bingo cards with bright geometric shapes and a yellow spinner.
Three students play shape bingo on the floor, grinning as they hold game pieces and pencils.
Four children sit together on a blue classroom carpet with bingo boards, shape pieces, and spinners spread out between them.
Three students smile at the camera while playing a shape bingo game on the floor with laminated boards and plastic pieces.
A group of children sit on a blue rug, leaning in toward bingo boards with colorful shapes while one student spins a pencil on a yellow spinner.
👀🟢 Mrs. Gomez's kindergarteners are having a monstrously good time in math! 🎲 They’re practicing counting, number recognition, and partner skills with a silly monster eyeball game. Then they switched gears to shapes—using their creativity, teamwork, and direction-following to build amazing Shape-a-sauruses! 🦖✨

#YowellSTEM #KindergartenMath #FutureMathematicians
23 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Two boys lie on the classroom floor, playing the “monster eyeball” counting game. One child holds a small cup with counters while the other places pieces on a worksheet with a cartoon monster.
Two girls sit at a table playing the monster eyeball counting game. One girl smiles at the camera while the other pulls a number card and prepares to place eyeballs on the monster sheet.
A boy and girl sit at a table together playing the monster eyeball game. The boy places googly eyes on the monster worksheet while the girl looks on. Their supplies, including a water bottle and Play-Doh container, are on the desk.
Three students sit together on a rug decorated with smiley faces, playing the monster eyeball game. One girl holds a number card while another places googly eyes onto the monster worksheet.
Three kindergarten students sit at a classroom table covered with supplies, lunchboxes, and crayons. They are gluing large green paper shapes onto black construction paper as part of a shape-building activity. A bulletin board behind them reads “Throw Kindness Like Confetti.”
Four kindergarteners work at a table with trays, crayons, and paper shapes. They are gluing and arranging cut-out pieces on black paper to create “Shape-a-sauruses.” Other students are visible in the background working at different tables.
Three students sit at a table with supplies, crayons, and a writing journal on the desk. They are tracing and gluing paper shapes to make dinosaurs. A colorful rug with smiley faces is visible in the background.
Three kindergarten students sit at a table with paper, crayons, and school supplies. They are focused on gluing and arranging green paper cutouts on black paper to create shape dinosaurs.
🔐🧪 Breakout fun in the STEM Lab today! Mrs. Zajkowski’s class joined Mrs. Dugger to put their knowledge of matter to the test. Students solved science-based clues, cracked codes, and opened locks to complete the breakout challenge. Way to show teamwork and brainpower, Stallions! 💡✨
24 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
two students work together to open a lock on a lock box after solving a science clue about matter
a student with a purple shirt and glasses uses a bar magnet to extract iron filings from a container of water
a student holds a baggie with an ice cube inside and contemplates how to melt the ice to get the key that is frozen inside
two students smile and look upon a lock box with candy inside
three students sit around a rectangular table and inspect science clues that will help them open locks on a lock box
two students organize materials at a table to prepare for a breakout activity