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 2 months 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.
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
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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!
2 months 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!
2 months 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.
2 months 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!
2 months 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.
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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!
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.
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.
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%%
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
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
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
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
3 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!
3 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.
3 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