During shared reading, Mrs. Niewoonder's class read the story Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed. They learned about Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space. The class also read a nonfiction passage about Jemison and learned more about her life. Finally, students made a rocket ship and used straws to make their rockets blast off!
A huge THANK YOU to Southland Children's Dentistry for providing “Golden Snacks” for all of our gold medalist teachers and staff! 🏅
Your generosity made our team feel celebrated, appreciated, and extra special. We are so grateful for your continued support of our school community!
Your generosity made our team feel celebrated, appreciated, and extra special. We are so grateful for your continued support of our school community!
🚨 Heads up! 🚨 Fifth-grade students practiced classifying vertebrates by playing a lively game of Heads Up! From mammals and reptiles to birds, amphibians, and fish, students used clues, critical thinking, and teamwork to guess each animal. Learning + laughter made for an unforgettable day of science fun! 🦜🐍🐠🐸🐿️
Order your yearbook at the following link or by scanning the QR code in the image.
https://dewar.revtrak.net/yearbooks/#/v/yearbook
https://dewar.revtrak.net/yearbooks/#/v/yearbook
Dewar Elementary would like to welcome our newest CPIE member, BankSouth Mortgage. A special thanks to Jennifer and Olivia for supporting our teacher and employee of the month gifts for the remainder of the school year!
KONA Ice will be at Dewar on Thursday, February 26th! Pre-order your KONA Ice at the link below or by scanning the QR code on the image.
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K3745138365
Only THREE more Kona visits left this school year!
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K3745138365
Only THREE more Kona visits left this school year!
Dewar fifth graders took a totally rad trip to the past while reviewing skills from their fractions unit! 📚➗✨ Students time-traveled back to the 90s 🕶️📼(when their math teachers were fifth graders) and tackled throwback challenges designed to test and strengthen their fraction knowledge! 🚀🧠🎶 Math is all that and a bag of chips! 🧠➕
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.
