Dewar Elementary School

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

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!

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!

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!

**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

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.

Dewar Elementary wants to give a huge shout-out and thank you to Hester and Morris Orthodontics for their generous donation of lanyards to our school. We appreciate you!

Ms Swopes’ second graders wrapped up their recent unit with an engaging Reader’s Theatre experience. Throughout the unit, students learned about point of view, setting, major events, dialogue, and characters. Last week, some students were assigned speaking roles to practice, while others contributed in different ways. On Monday, the class brought the story to life by performing for their classmates. Students without speaking parts actively participated by adding paper “ingredients” to a pot, helping show how each character’s contribution made the soup come together. Although the pot wasn’t real, the teamwork and learning definitely were! The activity highlighted cooperation, creativity, and the idea that everyone plays an important role.

🍕🧀 This Learning Was Extra Cheesy — in the Best Way! 🧀🍕
Fourth graders at Dewar Elementary had a wheel-y great time during our Fractions Pizza Room Transformation Day!
Students reviewed important fraction skills to get ready for their upcoming assessment, all while solving pizza-themed problems, working together, and showing off some seriously sharp math thinking. From halves to wholes, they proved they can handle every slice that comes their way!
These students truly rose to the occasion and gave it everything they had. We’re so proud of their hard work and positive attitudes. Math like this is always a big dill… wait, wrong topping 😉🍕

#DewarElementary #FourthGradeRocks #FractionAction #SliceSliceBaby #MathWithExtraCheese

**Reminder for Dewar Parents:**
Please remember to complete the Georgia Parent Survey for Dewar Elementary using the link below. The deadline is 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

Young scientists in action! Our 5th graders are getting an up-close look at plant and animal cells through microscopes, unlocking the secrets of the microscopic world. 🔬🌱🐾

The staff at Dewar Elementary wants to give a very warm shout-out to our wonderful administration for providing a delicious hot chocolate bar on this COLD Wednesday morning! Thank you!!

5th-grade students wrapped up their ELA government unit with a Constitution Celebration! 🇺🇸 They explored how the Constitution was created, learned about amendments, voting rights, and civil rights, and brought their learning to life through a Readers’ Theater. Students also completed hands-on tasks that challenged them to interpret the Preamble and analyze the significance of voting rights in a democracy.