May 6 through the 10th is Teacher Appreciation Week! Today we want to give a shout out to the incredible pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first-grade teachers at Dewar! Your dedication to shaping young minds is truly inspiring. Your patience, creativity, and passion for teaching are evident in every lesson and activity. You are responsible for laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning and you instill in your students a love for exploration and discovery.
From teaching the basics of reading and math to nurturing social and emotional development, you play a crucial role in preparing our youngest learners for success. Thank you for your tireless efforts and unwavering dedication to the growth and development of our students.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!!
The KONA Ice Truck will be here on Friday, May 10! Pre-order at the link below!
https://app.konaicepay.com/#//F03853592
Happy National School Lunch Hero Day to our wonderful cafeteria workers!!
National School Lunch Hero Day is a special day when we celebrate the amazing people who work hard every day to serve us delicious and nutritious meals at school. The Dewar cafeteria workers and lunch ladies, make sure we have the energy to learn and play by preparing tasty food with love and care. Let's give a big thank you to all of our lunch heroes for keeping our bellies full and our hearts happy!
Mrs.Lopez’s ELA classes finished up their Novel Study on Louis Sachar's "Holes" this week!
As we flipped through the pages of this captivating book, we were transported to the arid landscape of Camp Green Lake and the mysterious world of Stanley Yelnats. Each day, we eagerly gathered to discuss the twists and turns of the plot, the complex characters, and the underlying themes. Through our novel study of "Holes," we not only honed our reading skills but also learned valuable lessons about empathy, resilience, and the consequences of our actions. As we wrapped up the story, we enjoyed digging up some some dirt cake being careful for the rattle snakes 🐍, some sploosh that helped on long hot days🍑, and some funions which worked to repel the yellow spotted lizards 🧅.
🎉 Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Shelly Singletary! 🎉
Mrs. Singletary’s colleagues said, “Mrs. Singletary is a wonderful teacher. She has over 20 years of teaching experience and she brings to kindergarten a wealth of knowledge and expertise from her background teaching preschool and special education. I believe that this background makes her uniquely qualified to provide an excellent academic start for students with a diverse array of skills, abilities, and backgrounds. She is warm and compassionate with the children, and friendly and approachable as a colleague. She truly cares about the personal and academic development of her students and she puts in countless hours outside of the classroom in preparation of lessons and meaningful activities to promote and enhance her students' learning experience.”
Mrs. Singletary received gifts from the following generous CPIE members:
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@salt.light.consignment
@timberwindlawnservices
@txrhValdostaGA1874ClubhouseDrive
@nailexpressionsandspa
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@redowlcoffee
@Snopocalypsefrozentreats
@valdostasbesticecream
@austinscattlecompany
@McDonalds4109BemissRd
Music Through the Year
performed by
DES 1st Grade Students
in the DES Cafeteria
Donations accepted at
http://dewar.revtrak.net/Donations/#/v/music-donation
Congratulations to 24 DES Artists who will become published artists! Each student had a piece of art submitted to the Celebrate Art Contest and were selected to be published in the 2024 Celebrate Art Spring Anthology. Their artwork will now move to the next phase of the competition and compete against other artists across the Southeast.
Congratulations to the April Employee of the Month, Mrs. Lakieta Hodges!
Her colleagues said, "Mrs. Hodges always has a smile on her face! She works diligently and patiently with her students to help them become independent and improve their skills. She gives her best daily and expects the best from her students, and they rise to the challenge. She is always upbeat and encouraging to all around her."
Special thanks to our CPIE businesses for their wonderful donations for Mrs. Hodges:
@smith-tire-company/117090555017888
@southernoccasionsflorist
@chickensaladchickvaldosta
@salt.light.consignment
@greergifts
@txrhValdostaGA1874ClubhouseDrive
@timberwindlawnservices
@pinstripesandpolkadotsllc
@lavishlotus
Dewar Art Spotlight: Check out this incredible work of art created by 5th-grade artist Georgia Burling. This black and white masterpiece has truly captured the essence of our school and has left us in awe! With a keen eye for detail and a creative flair beyond her years, Georgia's talent has brought Dewar Elementary to life on paper with finesse and skill. Through intricate shading and precise lines, her artwork not only showcases the architectural beauty of our school but also embodies a sense of pride and admiration for our community. Join us in celebrating this talented artist whose work truly inspires us all! 🌟🏫
Attention Parents!
All parents will receive an invitation to join Rooms for the One Lowndes App today after school hours. Check your email for the invitation. The invitation email will come from accounts@thrillshare.com.
Check out the "Dewar GMAS Chalk the Walk," designed and created by our very own Mr. Carlin Morrison! Shoutouts to Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Montes for helping make this a reality!!
This Friday, May 3 is the last day to purchase the book, "Boo," by local author Jeanna Ganas. The book is $10 and can be purchased online at the Dewar School Store under Library/Media Center. Thank you for supporting our local authors!
https://dewar.revtrak.net/library-media-center/
Let’s gloooooow!🔵🟣 Fourth graders prepped for the math GMAS with an illuminating💡 gamified review and are ready to shine bright on test day! 🌟🌟
#letyourlightshine #mathrocks #glowgames
On National School Principals Day, we want to honor the remarkable leadership of Mrs. Melanie Johnson, the much loved principal of Dewar Elementary School. Mrs. Johnson exemplifies unwavering dedication to our school community, fostering an environment where students and staff alike can thrive. Through her compassionate guidance and tireless efforts, she ensures that Dewar Elementary is a place of learning, growth, and inclusivity. Her commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of our school, from academic achievement to the nurturing of individual talents. As students and staff, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Johnson for her visionary leadership and unwavering support. Today, and every day, we celebrate her profound impact on our school and the lives of all who walk through its doors. We love you Mrs. Johnson!
April is Month of the Military Child and we do not want to leave out our DES staff!"
April is the month of the Military Child!
April is the month of the Military Child!
After feeling TWISTED from testing and SALTY from the stress, teachers and staff got a much KNEADed break as they celebrated National Pretzel Day on Friday, April 26. Students even got to 🐾 Paws and Play 🐾 with Pretzel 🐶, a future therapy dog and frequent visitor at the school. Such fun days and treats would KNOT be possible without the support of our amazing community partners all year long. 🥨
Over the last two weeks, Ms. Collins' class has been busy working on research projects. During week one, we researched the most popular spring animals on Pebblego, wrote opinion papers, and students recorded their writings on Flip! They also drew a picture of their favorite spring animal. Students then listened to each others recordings and displayed their pictures for the class.
The class had so much fun with our research project the 1st week that we decided to extend the lesson for a second week. Students chose their favorite animal to research, wrote an opinion paper, drew a picture, and created a Google slide to present new learning to the class! 🍎
Earlier in the school year, during Halloween, Mrs. Parramore’s 2nd grade class read Pumpkin Jack and carved a pumpkin with their 5th grade book buddies from Mrs. Daniels’ class. Just like in the story, when the pumpkin started to rot, it was thrown outside to decay, with the hope of growing their own pumpkin plant. Well, guess what? Spring has come and just like the story, Pumpkin Jack is back! Wish them luck as they begin to care for their pumpkin plant. We are hoping to have a new Pumpkin Jack by October.
