Students in Mrs. Settle's 3rd grade class have had a lot of fun reading about how historic places, symbols, and documents represent our nation. This week, students read about the Statue of Liberty in a fun narrative nonfiction story. They showed their understanding of the story by representing the main idea and supporting details on their own Statue of Liberty crown. Afterwards, they coded on Scratch Jr. to show what it would be like to visit the Statue of Liberty on a field trip, just like the class did in this week's story!
about 9 hours ago, Yowell Elementary School
Five students stand in a classroom smiling and holding paper torches while wearing handmade Statue of Liberty crowns. The bulletin board behind them displays classroom reading and writing materials.
Four students pose in front of a classroom rainbow bulletin board, three wearing Statue of Liberty crowns and holding paper torches, while one jumps midair excitedly.
A student in a pink shirt holds a Chromebook displaying a colorful digital drawing of the Statue of Liberty labeled “France to America, July 4, 1886.”
. A student in an orange shirt smiles at her desk while showing her Chromebook screen featuring a Scratch project with a colorful city background.
A smiling student wearing a gray shirt with Lightning McQueen on it holds a handmade paper torch and wears a green paper Statue of Liberty crown with facts written on the spikes.
Three students pose proudly in front of a classroom screen, wearing Statue of Liberty crowns and holding paper torches. One wears a pink outfit, one a tie-dye shirt, and one a lavender shirt with jeans.
A student with long blond hair works at her desk coloring a triangular worksheet with facts about the Statue of Liberty, using a pencil and green crayon.
A student colors a Statue of Liberty crown worksheet with green crayon at her desk, surrounded by school supplies including a pink highlighter, pencil, and purple pencil case.
A student wearing glasses colors a green Statue of Liberty crown worksheet while referencing a reading book open on the desk beside him.
YES celebrates Unity Day! Unity Day is a chance for families, schools, and communities to come together and send a visible message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying. A big thank you to all who wore orange today! 🧡
1 day ago, Yowell Elementary School
A collage showing Yowell Elementary students and staff wearing orange to celebrate Unity Day on October 22, 2025. The center photo shows a class of students and their teacher in a music room smiling in front of a wall decorated with rhythm charts and a yellow star, with the text “Yowell Elementary Celebrates Unity Day 10/22/25.” Surrounding images include a teacher hugging a student in matching orange pumpkin shirts, a teacher posing with a student in a Star Wars shirt, a smiling teacher sitting beside a basket of orange flowers, a boy standing outside a classroom door wearing an orange “Free High Fives” shirt, and two students smiling with their teacher at a classroom doorway—all wearing orange to show unity and kindness. The collage background features bright orange rectangles tying the images together.
Next week we will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week at school and highlighting how our stallions make Really Excellent Decisions. Join in on the fun by participating in our spirit days! See the attached flyer for details.
1 day ago, Yowell Elementary School
A bright red and white flyer titled “Yowell Elementary School celebrates… Red Ribbon Week.” Dates: October 27–31. The flyer explains that students will focus on staying drug-free and making “Really Excellent Decisions.” It lists Spirit Days: Monday: Pajama Day – Follow your dreams. Tuesday: Backwards Day – Turn your back to peer pressure and poor choices. Wednesday: School Colors Day – Wear red, white, and blue or Stallion gear. Thursday: Career/College Day – Wear attire for your dream career or aspirations. Friday: Halloween Costumes – Wear a school-appropriate costume. At the bottom, it reminds that all attire must be school appropriate and provides Mrs. Gibson’s contact email for questions.
A red and white flyer titled “La Escuela Primaria Yowell celebra… La Semana del Lazo Rojo.” Dates: Del 27 al 31 de octubre. The flyer emphasizes the importance of staying drug-free and making excellent decisions. It lists themed Spirit Days: Lunes: Día de Pijama – ¡Sigue tus sueños! Martes: Día al Revés – Da la espalda a la presión de grupo y malas decisiones. Miércoles: Día de los Colores de la Escuela – Usa rojo, blanco, azul o ropa con el logotipo de los Stallions. Jueves: Día de Carrera/Universidad – Usa ropa de tu carrera soñada o aspiraciones futuras. Viernes: Disfraces de Halloween – Usa un disfraz apropiado para la escuela. The flyer ends with a reminder about school-appropriate clothing and includes Mrs. Gibson’s email for questions.
On Wednesday, October 22, we’re proud to stand together for Unity Day! 🧡 We’re wearing orange to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion—and to take a stand against bullying. Let’s make every student feel safe, seen, and supported.
#UnityDay #ChooseKindness #OrangeForInclusion
3 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Poster for Unity Day 2025. Large orange letters at the top read “UNITY DAY.” A purple circle on the right side says “22 Oct 2025.” The text below reads: “Send a visible message to prevent bullying. Wear and share orange. #UNITYeveryDAY.” The bottom includes the web address PACER.org/UnityDay and notes that the event is sponsored by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center since 2011. The background features overlapping orange geometric shapes.
Building Confidence, One Story at a Time 📚✨
Mrs. Rozwadowski and Mrs. Malone have started a new Friday tradition—inviting 5th grade ELL students to read stories to kindergartners! This special opportunity helps our older ELL students build confidence and feel proud of their accomplishments while inspiring our younger learners.

The first guest reader did an amazing job sharing her story! We can’t wait to welcome more ELL friends to read with our kinder-kiddos in the weeks ahead. 💛
3 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A group of young students sit smiling on a blue classroom carpet decorated with letters and pictures. In the center, a fifth-grade student named Allison holds up the book The Leaf Thief after reading it to the class. The children around her are seated cross-legged, some giving thumbs up, and everyone looks happy and engaged.
Allison, a fifth-grade ELL student, sits in a yellow chair reading The Leaf Thief aloud to a younger class seated on a colorful alphabet carpet. The younger students listen attentively, some raising their hands, while the teacher sits beside Allison smiling and supporting the activity.
🎉💃🕺 We’re rockin’ and rollin’ through the 50th day of school!
Students and teachers at Yowell Elementary went back in time to the fabulous 1950s with poodle skirts, leather jackets, and plenty of school spirit! Everyone had a blast celebrating this milestone with classic root beer floats and lots of smiles. 🍦🎶

Here’s to 50 days of fun, friendship, and learning — we’re halfway to 100! 🙌
#50thDayOfSchool #RockinAndLearnin #StallionPride #YowellElementary
6 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Five teachers stand smiling outside in front of a brick wall, dressed in 1950s-themed outfits. They are wearing poodle skirts, scarves, and glasses, with one shirt reading “Rockin’ 50 Days of School.” Sunlight shines on the group as they pose together.
A teacher wearing a pink cardigan, scarf, and black poodle skirt smiles beside a young student dressed in a vintage-style shirt and checkered shoes. Behind them is a large paper milkshake decoration with text that reads “Happy 50th Day of School!” and a paper record on the wall.
A teacher wearing a black top and pink poodle skirt smiles beside a student in a letterman jacket with yellow sleeves. They stand inside a classroom with colorful posters and learning materials in the background.
A young student wearing a striped shirt and a handmade paper hat that says “I’m 50 Days Smarter” raises her cup in celebration. She is smiling while enjoying a root beer float at her classroom table.
Two students stand smiling in front of a wall decorated with a large paper milkshake and record that say “Happy 50th Day of School.” One child wears a pink poodle skirt and “50 Days Smarter” hat, while the other is dressed in a black leather jacket and sunglasses.
A young student poses in front of the “Happy 50th Day of School” wall display wearing a leather jacket, jeans, and sneakers. He makes a rock ’n’ roll hand gesture and smiles proudly.
A student stands in front of the same “Happy 50th Day of School” wall display wearing a bright orange jacket with NASA patches, rolled-up jeans, and sneakers. He smiles happily for the photo.
Mrs. Vasil’s and Mrs. Wheeler’s 2nd Grade Game Club has been an absolute blast! The students have had so much fun playing Hi Ho Cherry-O, Monopoly Jr., Connect 4, Candy Land, Go Fish, and UNO! They’ve practiced cooperation, patience, and good sportsmanship — all while laughing, learning, and building friendships.
7 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Three children sit at a classroom table smiling and holding up UNO cards. A deck of cards sits on the table. Shelves of books and bins are visible in the background.
Three boys sit at a round classroom table playing UNO. They smile toward the camera with cards spread in front of them. A colorful rug and a whiteboard are visible behind them.
Three children stand around a table playing Monopoly Junior. One boy in a maroon shirt smiles widely while holding up play money, with game pieces and bills scattered on the table.
Three children sit at a classroom table playing Candy Land. They look at the colorful board game and pieces while smiling and talking together.
Three students stand around a Candy Land board game, concentrating as they move their game pieces. Other students can be seen working at tables in the background.
Two girls play Connect Four at a classroom desk. One girl places a red checker into the blue game board while both smile and focus on the game.
Meet Dr. Capellini and her speech intern, Hurieh Abed. Miss Abed graduated from Eastern View High School and is currently completing her Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from Emerson College. Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) work with a variety of student needs to include articulation, language delays, and stuttering. Please reach out to Dr. Capellini if you have a concern about your school aged child. Also reach out if you have a high school or college age student who would like to shadow her to see if this is an area that they would be interested in majoring in college. The Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program (VTSLP) is one funding source available to college students who agree to work in a Virginia public school after graduation in the area of speech pathology. Yowell Elementary is so happy to have Miss Abed with us and we love our homegrown SLPs.❤️
7 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Two people stand smiling side by side in front of a beige wall. The person on the left has long blonde hair and wears a light floral blouse with tan pants, holding glasses in one hand and wearing a school ID badge on a lanyard. The person on the right has long dark hair and wears a tan cardigan decorated with colorful flower designs and black pants.
Mrs. Button’s kindergarteners had fun playing Monster Math - counting with one to one correspondence, and finding the matching numeral. First graders have been busy building and comparing numbers to 100. Lunch bunch has been a fun time for them as well!
8 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Two young students sit at a classroom table smiling at the camera. They are using colorful linking cubes to create towers and patterns. A number line and alphabet chart are visible on the wall behind them.
Three children sit together at a classroom table, smiling and waving. They are working with colorful linking cubes to build shapes and structures. The classroom background shows posters, storage bins, and learning materials.
Four children stand around a classroom table looking at number and picture cards showing groups of objects. They are smiling and engaged in a counting activity.
Three children sit at a classroom table sorting and matching picture and number cards. One child is holding up a card while the others watch.
Three children proudly hold up their worksheets showing traced numbers 0 through 5. They are smiling and standing in front of a classroom door with learning posters on the wall.
Three children sit at a curved classroom table enjoying lunch. They have lunchboxes, drinks, and snacks in front of them and are smiling and waving at the camera.
Hey there, cool cats and kittens! 😺
Our Yowell Elementary Spirit Wear Fundraiser is live, and it’s the cat’s meow! 🎶
Snag your shirts and sweatshirts and show your Stallion pride — every purchase helps support our show’s costumes, sets, and jazzy magic! ✨
Don’t nap on it — orders close October 31st!
👉 Order Your Spirit Wear Here! https://forms.gle/Q1GtpkpEMdJy5BoB7

Keep it cool, and thanks for supporting the arts! 🎭🐾




13 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Flyer advertising the Yowell Elementary Spirit Wear Sale. The title reads “Yowell Spirit Wear Sale” in large red and blue text. Three clothing items are displayed: a gray T-shirt with the Yowell Stallions logo, a royal blue crewneck sweatshirt with the Yowell Elementary School horse logo, and a white T-shirt with red “LOVE” text featuring a horseshoe and “Yowell Elementary” written below. Circular labels show prices: “T-shirts $15,” “Youth Crewneck $20,” and “Adult Crewneck $25.” A QR code at the bottom left says “Scan Here,” and a blue “Buy Now” button is placed below the items. The design features red, white, and blue accents and arrow graphics throughout.
🎉 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! 💪🐴
16 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!
16 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!
17 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.

20 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!
21 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!
22 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
23 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
27 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. ❤️
28 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! 🌈☀️
28 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