First Grade Parent Night!
RSVP by Feb. 20.
RSVP by Feb. 20.
Big thanks to our Social Committee for sponsoring "Share the LOVE!" ❤️
What a lovely way to celebrate our staff — the hearts-by-grade idea and the color-code dots made it so easy (and fun) to share appreciation.
Social Committee — you made our days brighter and our Dewar team stronger. Thank you for spreading the love! 💜✨
What a lovely way to celebrate our staff — the hearts-by-grade idea and the color-code dots made it so easy (and fun) to share appreciation.
Social Committee — you made our days brighter and our Dewar team stronger. Thank you for spreading the love! 💜✨
Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Trina’s Kindergarten class celebrated a fun-filled Valentine’s Day with slime making and partying. “Best day ever”, they said.
Ms. Swopes' 2nd graders put their math skills to the test in a FUN and engaging way thanks to Ms. Swopes’ Colquitt EMC Bright Ideas activity! To prepare for our math test covering addition, subtraction, and word problems, our second graders became detectives for the day during a Math Mystery Puzzle Challenge! Students worked in teams, and each detective received their own detective booklet and one group record sheet. Before earning a stamp and secret code from Ms. Swopes, every student had to solve each problem independently — teamwork AND accountability! After visiting every station, students used their collected clues to crack the final code and unlock the TREASURE BOX! Way to go, Math Detectives — we are so proud of your hard work and problem-solving skills!
Today, our 5th-grade girls had the pleasure of hearing from Ms. Stephanie Bullard, owner of Etiquette and Grace Academy. The girls enjoyed a light breakfast snack while learning proper table etiquette. Of course, we had to provide them with fancy tableware to complete the experience! Thank you, Ms. Bullard, for sharing your skills and your passion with our young ladies! #WomentoWarriors
Spring Picture Day is Monday, February 23rd!
Class pictures will be made for each homeroom, as well as individual pictures for those students who have prepaid only. Below is the online prepay link for the upcoming Spring pictures. Spring Individual/Class Group link will be cut off at 4 pm on Sunday, February 22nd!
https://bpiphotography.net/view-order-photos/
Class pictures will be made for each homeroom, as well as individual pictures for those students who have prepaid only. Below is the online prepay link for the upcoming Spring pictures. Spring Individual/Class Group link will be cut off at 4 pm on Sunday, February 22nd!
https://bpiphotography.net/view-order-photos/
Order your 2026 Dewar Field Day t-shirt at the link below!
All orders must be placed by midnight, March 1.
THE SHIRT COLOR YOU RECEIVE WILL BE BASED ON THE HOMEROOM YOU SELECT FOR YOUR CHILD’S GRADE.
Pre-K: Daisy
Kindergarten: Heather Red
1st Grade: Electric Green
2nd Grade: Navy
3rd Grade: Heather Sapphire
4th Grade: Irish Green
5th Grade: Cobalt
Staff: Safety Pink
https://inkandcottongoods.com/product/des-field-day-tee-2026/
All orders must be placed by midnight, March 1.
THE SHIRT COLOR YOU RECEIVE WILL BE BASED ON THE HOMEROOM YOU SELECT FOR YOUR CHILD’S GRADE.
Pre-K: Daisy
Kindergarten: Heather Red
1st Grade: Electric Green
2nd Grade: Navy
3rd Grade: Heather Sapphire
4th Grade: Irish Green
5th Grade: Cobalt
Staff: Safety Pink
https://inkandcottongoods.com/product/des-field-day-tee-2026/
Our teachers are having a little fun while prepping for our upcoming STEM Night!
Teamwork, laughter, and a few engineering challenges made for a great afternoon. Don’t forget to RSVP by February 20th. We can’t wait to share the fun with our students and families at STEM Night!
RSVP HERE:
https://forms.gle/NXD426tu7KuzUCj29
#DewarElementary #STEMNight #DESProud
Teamwork, laughter, and a few engineering challenges made for a great afternoon. Don’t forget to RSVP by February 20th. We can’t wait to share the fun with our students and families at STEM Night!
RSVP HERE:
https://forms.gle/NXD426tu7KuzUCj29
#DewarElementary #STEMNight #DESProud
Get pencil-grams for your friends!
How much? $1
When? February 11-13, 7:30-8:00AM
Where? Dewar Cafeteria
How much? $1
When? February 11-13, 7:30-8:00AM
Where? Dewar Cafeteria
We would like to extend a huge thank you to Dr. Ramirez for guest speaking at our Leadership Conference and pouring into our students! 💙
She truly brought everything full circle by providing hands-on symbols that helped our students connect the leadership characteristics they learned in their breakout sessions to real-life skills. Her message was meaningful, engaging, and inspiring.
It was especially special to have Dr. Ramirez with us, as she is the one who originally brought the Student Council to life here at Dewar. Seeing her continue to invest in our students and our school community was truly a full-circle moment.
We are so grateful for her time, passion, and dedication to developing future leaders. Thank you, Dr. Ramirez, for making such a lasting impact! 🌟
#DewarLeaders #StudentLeadership #ThankYouDrRamirez #FullCircleMoment
She truly brought everything full circle by providing hands-on symbols that helped our students connect the leadership characteristics they learned in their breakout sessions to real-life skills. Her message was meaningful, engaging, and inspiring.
It was especially special to have Dr. Ramirez with us, as she is the one who originally brought the Student Council to life here at Dewar. Seeing her continue to invest in our students and our school community was truly a full-circle moment.
We are so grateful for her time, passion, and dedication to developing future leaders. Thank you, Dr. Ramirez, for making such a lasting impact! 🌟
#DewarLeaders #StudentLeadership #ThankYouDrRamirez #FullCircleMoment
Digital Learning Day – February 17, 2025
💻 Student Directions & Parent Information
Viking Family,
This is a reminder that we have a Digital Learning Day coming up immediately following Winter Break (which is Monday, 2/16/26) on Tuesday, February 17th.
Please read our directions below so your student can be prepared to complete their work!
📘 Student Work for Digital Learning Day:
📝 Grades K–1: Students will not bring home a Chromebook to complete their assignments. Teachers will provide hands-on activities for these students.
💻 Grades 2–5: May receive assignments requiring a Chromebook.
💻 Grades 6–12: Students will use their Chromebooks that have been assigned for the school year.
✅Teachers may post assignments in Google Classroom or provide an offline option.
✅All assignments will be posted by Friday, February 13, at 3:30 p.m.
✅On Digital Learning Day, there are no in-person classes and no set login time.
✅Students can complete their work anytime during Fall Break or on the Digital Learning Day.
✅Teachers will review expectations with students by Friday dismissal.
📧 Questions about assignments?
Email your child’s teacher!
Faculty emails follow this format:
📝 firstname lastname @lowndes.k12.ga.us
➡️ Example: Jane Doe → janedoe@lowndes.k12.ga.us
⚙️ Chromebook Preparation:
Students should ensure their Chromebooks are updated before Digital Learning Day.
📺 Watch the update video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUCNW-bUGDg
👤 Login Information:
Username: graduationyearfirstnamelastname (no spaces, all lowercase)
👉 Example: 2025johndoe
Password: 692 + student lunch number
🍽️ Parents can find the lunch number in Parent Portal if needed.
⏰ Assignment Time Expectations:
Grades K–2 → 1–2 hours
Grades 3–5 → 2–3 hours
Grades 6–8 → 45–60 minutes per course
Grades 9–12 → about 45–60 minutes per course (AP/Honors may take longer)
🌟 Tips for Student Success:
✅ Find a quiet spot to work.
✅ If your teacher uses Google Classroom, check each class for assignments!
✅ Email your teacher with any questions.
✅ Having technical difficulties?
Visit the 💻 LCS Technology Help Desk:
🔗 https://sites.google.com/lowndes.k12.ga.us/lcstechhelp/home
(You can also find this link on the Technology Department page of the Lowndes County Schools website.)
💡 Remember:
The goal is to stay engaged and keep learning!
💻 Student Directions & Parent Information
Viking Family,
This is a reminder that we have a Digital Learning Day coming up immediately following Winter Break (which is Monday, 2/16/26) on Tuesday, February 17th.
Please read our directions below so your student can be prepared to complete their work!
📘 Student Work for Digital Learning Day:
📝 Grades K–1: Students will not bring home a Chromebook to complete their assignments. Teachers will provide hands-on activities for these students.
💻 Grades 2–5: May receive assignments requiring a Chromebook.
💻 Grades 6–12: Students will use their Chromebooks that have been assigned for the school year.
✅Teachers may post assignments in Google Classroom or provide an offline option.
✅All assignments will be posted by Friday, February 13, at 3:30 p.m.
✅On Digital Learning Day, there are no in-person classes and no set login time.
✅Students can complete their work anytime during Fall Break or on the Digital Learning Day.
✅Teachers will review expectations with students by Friday dismissal.
📧 Questions about assignments?
Email your child’s teacher!
Faculty emails follow this format:
📝 firstname lastname @lowndes.k12.ga.us
➡️ Example: Jane Doe → janedoe@lowndes.k12.ga.us
⚙️ Chromebook Preparation:
Students should ensure their Chromebooks are updated before Digital Learning Day.
📺 Watch the update video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUCNW-bUGDg
👤 Login Information:
Username: graduationyearfirstnamelastname (no spaces, all lowercase)
👉 Example: 2025johndoe
Password: 692 + student lunch number
🍽️ Parents can find the lunch number in Parent Portal if needed.
⏰ Assignment Time Expectations:
Grades K–2 → 1–2 hours
Grades 3–5 → 2–3 hours
Grades 6–8 → 45–60 minutes per course
Grades 9–12 → about 45–60 minutes per course (AP/Honors may take longer)
🌟 Tips for Student Success:
✅ Find a quiet spot to work.
✅ If your teacher uses Google Classroom, check each class for assignments!
✅ Email your teacher with any questions.
✅ Having technical difficulties?
Visit the 💻 LCS Technology Help Desk:
🔗 https://sites.google.com/lowndes.k12.ga.us/lcstechhelp/home
(You can also find this link on the Technology Department page of the Lowndes County Schools website.)
💡 Remember:
The goal is to stay engaged and keep learning!
The Tooth Fairy from Southland's Children's Dentistry sprinkled her fairy dust and taught pre-k, kindergarten, and 1st grade how to take care of their teeth and the importance of healthy foods and teeth.
Mrs. Singletary's and Ms. E's Kindergarten Class loved reviewing Heart Words and Math Concepts, playing Kahoot! They also enjoyed being a bunny and hopping down the Heart Word Trail.
Last week, during our Women to Warriors activity, our 5th-grade girls had the incredible opportunity to learn from a local business owner. Jesse Deen, owner of Expressions Dance Studio, shared what it’s really like to own a business—the hard work, the passion, and the fun that comes with it! Our girls asked thoughtful, meaningful questions and loved learning from her experience. To top it off, they even picked up some new dance moves along the way! 💃✨
We are so proud of their curiosity and confidence!
We are so proud of their curiosity and confidence!
Dewar 5th Graders Are Making a Big Impact! 🐣 Annabelle and Rosalee Campbell from Valdosta Girl Scout Troop 40299 have earned their Bronze Award by creating lasting, positive change in our school community! They built and donated a brand-new chicken brooder, which will benefit Dewar students for years to come.
We can’t wait to see the Chicken Tender Club welcome new chicks this spring and enjoy the fruits of Annabelle and Rosalee’s hard work!
We can’t wait to see the Chicken Tender Club welcome new chicks this spring and enjoy the fruits of Annabelle and Rosalee’s hard work!
**Reminder for Dewar Parents:**
Please remember to complete the Georgia Parent Survey for Dewar Elementary using the link below. The deadline is this Friday, February 13, 2026. The anonymous survey includes 22 questions and can be completed on any internet-connected device. Thank you for your continued support and participation.
Georgia Parent Survey:
https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=928DE41B
Please remember to complete the Georgia Parent Survey for Dewar Elementary using the link below. The deadline is this Friday, February 13, 2026. The anonymous survey includes 22 questions and can be completed on any internet-connected device. Thank you for your continued support and participation.
Georgia Parent Survey:
https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=928DE41B
National School Counselor Week is a special time to recognize the heart, dedication, and impact of our school counselors. Dewar Elementary is incredibly grateful for Mrs. Jessica LeFiles and the care, guidance, and encouragement she provides to our students each day. She supports not only academic success, but also the social and emotional growth of every child she serves. We are thankful for Mrs. LeFiles’ commitment to helping our Dewar students thrive—today and every day.
To celebrate World Read Aloud Day, Ms. Swopes’ second graders invited Mrs. Lopez’s fifth graders to join us for a special read-aloud experience. Each fifth grader was paired with a second grader, and the pair chose a book to enjoy together. The fifth graders read aloud while the second graders listened with wide-open ears and big smiles! Afterward, students wrote about and illustrated their favorite part of the story. To wrap up our fun reading session, everyone enjoyed a delicious snack together. Thank you to our amazing fifth graders for being such wonderful reading role models and for helping us celebrate the joy of reading. We loved sharing this special day with you!
Wear Red on Friday !
Dewar STEM Night!
Be sure to RSVP by February 20th.
Be sure to RSVP by February 20th.
